JACKSON, Miss. | A pair of Jackson State academic advisors, Lisa Casimie and Thomas Williams, have been chosen to participate in the 2026 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar in Indianapolis later this month.
The event is scheduled for January 28-30.
This professional development event provides leadership, educational and transitional programming for current graduate assistants and interns from NCAA member schools, conference offices and affiliate organizations. The three-day program educates, develops and connects selected learners and equips attending young professionals with the skills necessary to accelerate their career progression in college sports.
Participants will walk away with valuable insight into college athletics and an in-depth understanding of self-awareness through the DISC assessment. Participants will elevate their individual and group critical thinking skills through the program case study and other experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, participants will gain an expansive network of peers and industry leaders to call upon throughout their professional journey. Through this exposure, participants return to their current roles with applicable skills and knowledge that will help them succeed within their current and future roles.
The program features interactive presentations from prominent industry experts, and NCAA national office executives. Through breakout engagements and panels, participants can explore potential career avenues while building valuable connections within their areas of interest. Additional professional development topics will include mastering difficult conversations, inclusive leadership, navigating the job search, managing others, and more. Overall, participants will strengthen their professional network and knowledge of college sports while building leadership skills that prepare them to succeed personally and professionally.
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