Debra S. BenAvram, FASAE, CAE

Chief Executive Officer
Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB)

Leadership That Sticks: Clarity, Connection, and Impact
As volunteer leaders, you’re balancing busy lives with a deep commitment to making a difference. You want your time and energy to count—to lead well, engage others meaningfully, and move your work forward with purpose. This keynote will help you do just that.

Kick off your CEC Leadership Institute experience with an energizing and interactive session that will help you lead with clarity, authenticity, and confidence. Through real-world leadership lessons, peer connections, and practical strategies, you’ll explore how to influence with intention, engage members in ways that matter, and amplify your impact across the CEC community.

Get inspired to:

• Reflect on your leadership influence and explore ways to lead with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
• Identify at least one achievable action to strengthen your leadership and member engagement in meaningful ways.
• Spark connections with peers to support and amplify leadership success across CEC.
• Leave motivated to lead with purpose and possibility.
  
   

Rodneikka Scott, MSc, CAE

Vice President, Member and State Engagement
National Society of Professional Engineers

Lead On: Succession Planning for CEC’s Next Generation of Change-Makers
Let's be real. Volunteer leadership isn't just about holding a title; it's about creating a legacy, uplifting those who come after you, and shaping the future. Whether you're stepping into this leadership space for the first time or you've been doing the work for years, this session is designed to make you feel seen, heard, and ready to level up.

In this session, we're reframing succession planning. It's not about filling empty spots but building a pipeline of leaders ready to rise, innovate, and push our mission forward with passion and purpose. We're not just talking about what happens when one person leaves; we're talking about creating a future where our leadership thrives, is diverse, and keeps growing.

I want you to walk out of this session with:

• Real Tools to Empower: How to spot potential leaders and bring them into the fold (because they're already here, we just need to recognize them)
• Sustainable Leadership Plans: Practical, real-world strategies to make sure leadership isn't just a one-time thing but a forever thing—where every leader has a role to play
• A Legacy of Mentorship: Let's talk about how to mentor, empower, and create opportunities for growth in a way that honors where we've been and boldly steps into where we're going.

This is more than just a session—it's a call to action. We're building something that lasts. You're not just a part of CEC. You are the future of CEC. You are the leaders we've been waiting for.