2025 Conference
We Lead gives students the opportunity to leave with a starter toolkit for launching their first initiative and the confidence to lead with purpose.
Keynote Address and Workshop provided by Jennifer Borrero.
- Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her social impact projects, which address international human rights issues, have been featured on multiple TED stages. Through her storytelling, Jennifer inspires students to realize they are capable and qualified to create change, even if they are still figuring out their own journey. Participants will leave with actionable leadership tools, learn how to empower others, and how create a ripple effect of impact in their communities.
Students will learn about structure of our city government from Casandra Eames, City of Ames Engagement Coordinator; hear about Why Local Involvement Matters from Karen Kedrowski, Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics; and learn about involvement opportunities from various local agencies, including Ames Public Library, Ames Animal Shelter, United Way of Story County, and more!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Memorial Union Campanile Room
Snacks Provided
All Iowa State University students are welcome to attend We Lead. This event is free for all Iowa State University students and funded by Student Government.
Presenting partners: Memorial Union Student Engagement, Center for Cyclone Civics, Margaret Sloss House for Women and Gender Equity, Multicultural Student Affairs, City of Ames
Contact welead@iastate.edu with any questions.