Student Leadership & Advocacy Program
Agenda
TPMA Student Advocacy and Leadership Program
Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Time: 1:00pm-5:30pm; Reception 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Harlingen Convention Center, 701 Harlingen Heights Dr., Harlingen, TX 78552
Objective: This program provides opportunities for skill development and enhancement for future leadership roles within the APMA/TPMA, the podiatric profession, and beyond.
Leadership
1:00pm-1:10pm Welcome – Michael VanPelt, DPM, MHA and Javier La Fontaine, DPM
1:10pm-4:00pm Leadership Program - Steven Foster
- Leadership: learn the strategies, tools, and techniques to enhance your leadership style and talents.
- TPMSA Student Chapter UTRGV Application - Patricia Montemayor Garcia, M.A.
- TPMSA Leadership Structure
- Review Bylaws and Policies
- Student Leadership Roles (Student Board, Class Representatives, Committees)
- Elect Officers
3:45pm – 4:00pm How Leadership Intersects with Professional Growth - Larry Harkless, DPM
4:00pm-4:15pm Break
Advocacy
4:15pm-4:30pm Guest Speaker – Senator Morgan LaMantia
4:30pm-4:45pm How a Bill Becomes Law - Logan Spence, Louie Sanchez
4:45pm-5:00pm Effective Interaction at the Texas Capitol: What Works and Why? - Logan Spence, Louie Sanchez
5:00pm-5:15pm 2025 Legislation and Legislative Strategies - Michael VanPelt, DPM, MHA
5:15pm-5:30pm Member Advocacy - Neil Campbell, DPM
5:30pm-6:30pm Reception
