Brown Hosts 9th Student Leadership Summit in Dayton

DAYTON, OH - Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) hosted the Propel Ohio 2024 Student Leadership Summit in Dayton. The one-day nonpartisan summit connects Ohio students at community colleges and technical schools, colleges, and universities and promotes student leadership. More than 250 students and 42 administrators from more than 51 Ohio community colleges, colleges, and universities are expected to attend this year's summit.

"I started the Propel Leadership Summit nearly a decade ago to bring together student leaders from around Ohio and help them make connections with each other and with leaders in public service, business, and nonprofits in our State," said Brown. "Our democracy, our businesses, and our communities are always stronger when more young people participate and take on leadership roles."

The conferenced featured panel discussions on professional development in Ohio, as well as breakout sessions for students to engage with regional experts and other students on public service and civic engagement in Ohio. Students also packaged school supplies for classrooms, teachers, and students in need of resources.

Brown hosted the summit in partnership with the University of Dayton, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, American Airlines, CareSource, Community Campus Coalition, Crayons to Classrooms, Dayton Development Coalition, Joby Aviation, Premier Health, and United Steelworkers.

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