Conversation w/ the 2025 AFSAEF EDGE& Leadership Program Presidents

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the Presidents of the AFSA Education Foundation EDGE and Leadership Development programs about their experiences and the significance of these programs.

In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, host Dan Bucherer chats with the Presidents of the AFSA Education Foundation EDGE and Leadership Development programs. Sandena Peterson, Chris Reyes and Alan Noel share their perspectives on the importance of both THE EDGE and Leadership Development Program as well as some of the things they've learned. They also share some of the highlights of being elected President by their peers. The 2025 EDGE program will be held at Mercer University in Atlanta, June 22-27. The 2025 Leadership Development Program will be held from August 9-16 at the Rizzo Conference Center near UNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Registration for both programs is open now. To register and learn more, visit afsaef.org/ leadership. Speakers Sandena Peterson , Security Finance, THE EDGE (Education, Development, Growth, and Enrichment) Year 1 President. Chris Reyes , Brundage Management/Sun Loan THE EDGE Year 2 President. Alan Noel, Mariner Finance, UNC Leadership Development Program President. Host Dan Bucherer , Sr. Dr. Member Services & Engagement, AFSA ------------------------------ Don't forget to follow AFSA on Twitter @AFSA_DC and @AFSA_SGA and on…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Bucherer

Guests: Sandena Peterson, Chris Reyes, Alan Noel

Topics covered

• Leadership Development
• Education Programs
• Professional Growth
• Networking
• Peer Perspectives

Keywords

• AFSA
• EDGE Program
• Leadership Development
• Education Foundation
• Professional Development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AFSA Education Foundation

Places: Mercer University, Atlanta, Rizzo Conference Center, UNC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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