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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Educational Session 1: What’s In a Name? Updating our Ceremony Name Reading Practices
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: International A-C

TRACK 2 CERTIFICATE SESSION! Hearing a student’s name read is one of the most important parts of graduation. As student bodies become increasingly diverse, both culturally and through gender [...]

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Educational Session 1: How to Train Your Team
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: International D-F

TRACK 1 CERTIFICATE SESSION! Training a team of more than 100 students and 40 staff volunteers to assist in running your ceremonies can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how [...]

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Educational Session 1: Social Media Accessibility, Messaging & Targeting Audiences
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Dogwood

TRACK 1 CERTIFICATE SESSION! Over 80% of the U.S. population has at least one social media profile, as of 2017. Social media is deeply rooted in its ability to connect and network individuals [...]

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Break – Corporate Showcase
10:45 am – 11:00 am Location: International D-F

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

General Session: Pops Culture: How King of Pops Spreads Joy to Employees and Customers
9:45 am – 11:00 am Location: International D-F

Matt Tanner, Director of People Ops at King of Pops in Atlanta, Georgia reminds us how to keep our employees and, ultimately, customers happy. Through this interactive presentation, you’ll learn [...]

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Procession and President’s Welcome
9:00 am – 9:20 am Location: Dogwood

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Breakfast: All Other Attendees
7:30 pm – 8:30 am Location: International D-F

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Breakfast: New to NAACO/Mentor Breakfast
7:30 pm – 8:30 am Location: International A-C

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By Deryck White
In
Posted December 31, 2018

Corporate Showcase -ALL DAY
7:30 pm – 8:00 9m Location: International D-F

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Claudia Gil

Claudia Gil
Associate Director of University Events

Claudia Gil is the Associate Director of University Events at New York University (NYU). Claudia’s relationship with NYU, where she earned a BA before obtaining her MS Ed from Hunter College, City University of New York, and its All-University Commencement goes back a long way, from serving as a student usher during Washington Square Park commencements to being a member of the team that plans and executes the annual university-wide ceremony, hosting over 30,000 candidates and their guests, most recently at Yankee Stadium. Her roles over time have included managing the Commencement website, space, data, catering, volunteer recruitment and assignment, printing, academic attire, ceremony components and timing, scripts, the transition from paper to electronic ticketing; and exploring alternate venues.

Christine Le

Christine Le
Senior Planner, Convocation & Advancement Events

Christine is currently the Senior Planner, Convocation & Advancement Events at York University in Toronto, Canada. In addition to being responsible for the coordination of almost two dozen convocation ceremonies each year, Christine also plans donor recognition events at York and develops event communications. Prior to joining York, she helped bring communities together through the organization of municipal events. Christine has volunteered on the NAACO Communications Committee since 2021 and now serves as the Communications Committee Chair. She enjoys curating content for the Mace and helping members share their stories, knowledge, and insights with the NAACO community.

Sariah Tillotson, Education Committee Co-Chair – Conference

University of Nevada, Reno
stillotson@unr.edu

Sariah currently serves as the Graduation Services Coordinator housed in the Admissions & Records Office at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has been involved with the commencement ceremonies as a coordinator on the main Commencement Operations team since she joined the University in 2012. In addition to commencement Sariah is responsible for graduation procedures, quality control measures, data reporting and analysis associated with undergraduate and graduate degree awarding and certification. She attended and presented at her first NAACO Conference in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Studies from Utah State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Claudia Dávila
President

Director, Commencement and Ceremonies
University of Arizona
claudia@arizona.edu

Claudia Dávila is the Director, Commencement and Ceremonies at the University of Arizona where she directs the overall production and execution of the main commencement ceremony along with other academic ceremonies. She has been working with commencement operations for over 23 years. Claudia is responsible for budgetary and logistical operations for the department. As well as, she serves on campus committees and assists with campus events that include large scale events.

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