Thank you for attending the 2023 IMPACT Conference! We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout. From the wonderful workshops, fascinating keynotes, to the incredible folx that joined us, this is by far one of our favorite IMPACT Conferences. And that’s because of YOU! The 2023 Planning Committee wants to send a big THANK YOU …
IMPACT’s first crowdfunding campaign is running Feb 8-10, noon-noon EST! What is The IMPACT Fund? A lot has changed in the last two years, and in order to keep IMPACT affordable and accessible we have created The IMPACT Fund. Gifts to the IMPACT Fund allow us to keep registration fees for our four-day conference low for …
Nicole Lynn Lewis is a former teen mother who put herself through the College of William & Mary with her three-month-old daughter in tow. Lewis now works every day to change the statistic that less than 2% of teen mothers will earn their degrees before age 30. She serves as an Ascend National Advisor with …
Samuel T. Sherman, Jr. is a Maryland-based activist, change maker, and single parent. Sherman is a United Nations Observer, a member of the United Nations Association of the United States of America-World Federation (UNAUSA), and United Nations Youth Delegate-alumni in the UN Youth General Assembly. He is a World Bank ‘think-tank’, consultant, and policy advisor …
Kyle Tran Myhre (AKA Guante) is a poet, educator, and activist based in Minneapolis, MN. Tran Myhre’s work explores the relationships between narrative, power, and resistance. Past performance locations include the United Nations, Eaux Claires and Soundset music festivals, and many colleges, universities, and conferences. Tran Myhre is also a two-time National Poetry slam team champion, and …
The IMPACT Conference brings together college students, non-profit professionals, campus administrators, and teams of service members to share experiences, stories, and resources in their work for social change. Each year, IMPACT selects a diverse group of workshops through which presenters share their knowledge and experiences with our attendees. We invite our prospective presenters to begin …
We are excited to announce our partnership with the folks at @GivePulse for the 2022 GivePulse Showcase & Impact Awards. We welcome our beloved IMPACT Conference administrators and faculty to join us for this FREE event on October 4th. Not only will you be able to engage with other administrators through breakout sessions, but there …
The IMPACT National Conference is planned by volunteers who serve on sub-committees to support various components of conference preparation. Our National Planning Committee members have the opportunity to shape the conference experience through these sub-committees: Outreach Sponsorship Keynote Workshops Pre-Conference + Social Events A planning committee member can expect to participate in about three planning …
Abortion is a fundamental human right. On Friday, June 24 the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing a decades’ old precedent that immediately denied bodily autonomy to people with uteruses in many states, with more to follow. This act is sexist, racist, classist, and ableist, and will disproportionately affect low income people and …
Action Program of the Year Charisse DelVecchio – Springfield College Charisse developed the SEAT (Social justice, Equity, Accountability, Transformation) at the Table Week. SEAT at the Table is a free conference of educational experiences across media, pedagogies, and practices, dedicated to deconstructing oppressive systems and transforming our community toward equity for all. The Inaugural SEAT …