Engage! Cleveland’s 7th Annual Professional Development Conference established emerging talent in Greater Cleveland.
Cleveland, Ohio — November 22, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Engage! Cleveland hosted its 7th Annual Lead CLE: Professional Development Conference on November 7th and 8th, 2025 at Cleveland Public Library, Louis Stokes Wing. This two-day conference featured engaging workshops taught by some of the region’s top experts, aimed to develop Cleveland’s next generation of business and community leaders.
The conference was designed to provide emerging leaders and professionals with tools to grow personally and professionally in Cleveland. The 2025 conference included eight dynamic sessions covering a range of topics crucial for career development.
Conference Topics for 2025 include:
- Your Career, Your Way – Presented by Cory Cottrill, Technical Solutions Manager, Swagelok
- Bringing the Authentic You – Presented by Matt Hawes, Sally Schufreider, and Tara Zick
- Leveraging Your Strengths – Presented by Sonya Weiland, Founder, Trainer and Lead HR Consultant, Your Partner in HR
- Elevator to Success: Your Authentic Pitch – Presented by Sandra English, Assistant Dean, Career Development, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University
- Stand Out: Digital Intentionality – Presented by Amy Martin, Chief Marketing Officer, TruWest Holdings
- Building your Personal Board of Directors – Presented by Maria Stutsman y Marquez, Associate Dean of Recruitment and Enrollment, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
- Work Smarter: Discover Your Best Mode – Presented by Mark Hersch
“This conference helped me to grow professionally. I feel more connected to other young professionals and hear from engaging speakers. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in leveling up professionally!” said a past attendee.
To learn more about Engage! Cleveland or new programs, jobs, and civic opportunities for early and mid-career professionals in Cleveland, please visit engagecleveland.org.
The 7th Annual Lead CLE: Professional Development Conference was presented by Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management with support from Greater Cleveland Partnership, National Interstate Insurance Company, and Anderson | Biro Staffing.
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About Engage! Cleveland
Engage! Cleveland is a community engagement organization for young professionals and business/community leaders who are passionate about making Cleveland a lasting home for the next generation. Our goal is to attract, engage and retain young, diverse talent to Greater Cleveland by connecting young professionals to people, jobs, organizations, and events.
