GA State Capitol is undergoing renovations.... GASC Summit will return in 2026.
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GASC Leadership Summit
"Leadership Awakens"
Cost: $50 per participant
How many students/adults total can my school bring? 10 delegates per school Focus: Civic Engagement/ Community Involvement |
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Host Representative: Sam Park
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Project Presenter: Tim Echols
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Workshop Presenters:
Jason EdwardsDr. Jason Edwards is a faculty member at the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia. Dr. Edwards specializes in administering, delivering, and evaluating student leadership programs. In addition, he designs and facilitates professional development for K-12 school leaders, teachers, and non-instructional staff. Dr. Edwards is a Triple Dawg and earned his doctorate, master’s, and undergraduate degrees from the University of Georgia. He was named a recipient of the UGA President’s Fulfilling the Dream in January 2023. A university-wide award that recognizes individuals in the UGA and Athens-Clarke County communities who have worked to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream of equality and justice a reality.
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Ammishaddai Grand-JeanBorn in Jonesboro, GA to Haitian parents, is a public speaker, author, former U.S Senate Page, and SGA President at the University of Georgia. He holds multiple degrees and specializes in leadership, crisis management, and organizational strategy. Ammishaddai has spoken at various prominent venues, including Chick-fil-A's headquarters, and is known for his dynamic and relatable style. His book,
Benchwarmer: What to Do When You’re on the Bench of Life, has been critically acclaimed. Ammishaddai speaks in English, French, and Creole, and has garnered over 8 million views on social media. |
Anjali VermaAnjali Verma (awn-jah-LEE) (she/her) is the Work2BeWell activation team lead this year and has been a part of the W2BW family for three years. She lives in Bedminster, Pennsylvania, and is a Senior at the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School’s University Scholars Program. Mental health advocacy is incredibly important to Anjali because she wants teens, especially, to understand the value of their voices and know that they are never alone.
Anjali absolutely loves engaging in her school and community. She is currently the Inaugural President of the National Association of Student Councils and was the 2023 Pennsylvania State Student Council President. Additionally, you can find Anjali in the pool as a swimmer and on the field as her school’s lacrosse goalie and captain. Outside of athletics, Anjali works in youth advocacy on the Chief Science Officer International Leadership Council, as a Morgan’s Message Ambassador, as the Digital4Good x #ICANHELP Social Impact Manager, and as the co-founder of her school’s first mental health and wellness club, Messages of Wellness. Anjali Works2BeWell by admiring sunrises, reading poetry, and spending time with the people (and animals) she loves most. |
Kate GarnesKate Garnes is a speaker, author, DJ and gladiator originally from Missouri but now calling Atlanta, Georgia home. For many years, Kate was a performer at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Growing up small compared to others her age, Kate spent her life chasing the illusion of perfection. She has seen the same chase in today’s teenagers that she saw in herself. Because of this, Kate has dedicated her life to helping teens find their worth and value, when nobody shows up to tell them they are worthy or valuable. The answer was is inside all of us. Kate is excited to share her story and to encourage your leaders!
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