THE 2019 PAT TILLMAN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

PTLS celebrates Pat’s values and convenes the Tillman Scholars to network, collaborate and develop solutions to the challenges facing our country and communities.

Your Official Guide to Summit Weekend

Take this opportunity to listen, network and collaborate with fellow Tillman Scholars. #PTLS2019

AGENDA MAPS

Thursday, July 18

Attire: Casual/Business Casual

9am – 3pm: University Partner Breakout Session | RU Room 1315

10am – 2:30pm: Tillman Scholar Check-in | RU Rec Room (14th Floor)

10:30am – 4pm: Tillman Scholar Portrait Session | RU Room 317

2:30pm: Tillman Scholar Orientation | RU Room 611 *Laptop Required

4:45pm: The Legacy of Pat Tillman | Marie Tillman & Jon Krakauer | RU Room 611

6 – 8pm: Welcome Reception | RU Library (10th Floor)

Friday, July 19

Attire: Casual/Business Casual

6:15am: Optional Lakefront Run | meet in RU Lobby (Wabash Avenue)

7 – 8:15am: Breakfast Available | RU Cafeteria (2nd Floor)

8:20am: Depart RU for Venue SIX10 | meet in RU Lobby (Wabash Avenue)

8:45am: Plenary Sessions begin | 610 S. Michigan Ave. | Venue SIX10

9 – 10am: A Decade of Impact: Voices from 2009 Tillman Scholar Class

10:15 – 11:15am: Humble Leadership in a Community of High Achievers

11:30 am – 12:30pm: Critical Connections: Expanding Community-Based Health Initiatives

12:45pm: Lunch | RU Fainman/Congress Hall

1:45 – 2:45pm: Impact Area Networking Sessions | See Room Assignments

3pm: UnConference | RU Ganz Hall

5:15pm: Pizza Dinner | RU Fainman/Congress Hall

6:30pm: Depart RU | meet in RU Lobby (Wabash Avenue)

7 – 10:30pm: Lake Michigan Boat Cruise

FRIDAY PLENARY SESSIONS

A Decade of Impact: Voices from 2009 Tillman Scholar Class

Former PTF Director of Programs, Hunter Riley, moderates a panel with Robert Anders, Lyndsey Anderson and Aaron Contreras, members of the original cohort of Tillman Scholars, as they share their reflections on 10 years with PTF.

Humble Leadership in a Community of High Achievers

R.J. Jenkins of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition & Integration leads a discussion with Tillman Scholars Chris Diaz, Lachiana Hamilton and Christine Mott on strategies for developing as a leader in high-performance environments.

Critical Connections: Expanding Community-Based Health Initiatives

Tillman Scholar April Krowel will moderate a panel of fellow Tillman Scholars Sangki Oak, Joy Ohnstad and Blake Schroedter as they examine the challenges of meeting the health needs of particular populations through a community health-based approach.

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SATURDAY, July 20

Attire: Navy Tillman Scholar T-shirt

7am: Optional Lakefront Run | meet in RU Lobby (Wabash Avenue)

7 – 8:15am: Breakfast Available | RU Cafeteria (2nd Floor)

8:30am: Depart RU for Venue SIX10 | meet in RU Lobby (Wabash Avenue)

8:45am: Plenary Sessions begin | 610 Michigan Ave. | Venue SIX10

9 – 10am: Unlocked: Achieving Criminal Justice Reform

10:15 – 11:15am: On the Horizon: Space Policy, Exploration and Business

11:45 – 12:45pm: Engagement Sessions | See Room Assignments

Engagement Session 1 | AUD 628

Engagement Session 2 | AUD 644

Engagement Session 3 | AUD 811

Selection Committee Training Session | WB 612

Media Session | WB 611

12:45pm: Lunch | RU Fainman/Congress Hall

2 – 4pm: Tillman Pitch | RU Ganz Hall

4:15 – 5:30pm: Keynote | Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World | RU Ganz Hall

6pm: Regional Dinners | RU Fainman/Congress Hall

8pm: Karaoke Night/Free Night | Brando’s Speakeasy (Cash Bar)

SATURDAY PLENARY SESSIONS

Unlocked: Achieving Criminal Justice Reform

Chico Tillmon, Executive Director of Chicago’s YMCA Youth Safety and Violence Prevention programs moderates a session with Tillman Scholars Jennifer Esparza, Patrick Robinson, Thomas Baker, Eric Chastain and Scott Swisher as they discuss how they are applying their expertise to find solutions to the complex issues of police violence and recidivism.

On the Horizon: Space Policy, Exploration and Business

What’s new in the world of space? Tillman Scholars Drew Garza, Josh Pericles and George Sondecker share their perspectives on working in the fields of space policy, business, technology and initiatives.

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Award-winning author, David Epstein, will highlight the most compelling findings from his new book Range and share why people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will thrive.