State Conference Preparation Information!
The following communication will go out to all registered advisers and students. Please make sure to review, as this communication contains time sensitive information as well as some awesome student opportunities!
The “State Conference Preparation Packet” can be found here!
Student Leadership State Conference: Draft Agenda
With so much great content year in and year out at our Student Leadership State Conference, much of our program content and curriculum remains unchanged for our participants. We are excited to bring this impactful event to hundreds of schools across the state! View the Draft Agenda below.
Showcase Presentations
During the State Conference students are treated to student driven presentations selected from our Regional Connect events. These student “showcases” present topics, programs and ideas that are being executed throughout the state of Michigan, ranging from peer mentor groups, anti-bullying programs, community service projects and much more. Each showcase contains detailed information on the action student leaders took to create change in their school and how other schools can put these ideas to work for their own schools. Showcase presentations offer networking and idea sharing sessions to our State Conference Line up.
Want to present? Check out our Regional Connect webpage for more information.
Example Showcase Presentation
Michigan Student Voice
Welcome to the future of student voice. A voice that needs to be heard, harnessed and echoed across Michigan. As you continue to light the way for students in your school and community, we want to give you the chance to inspire and empower fellow student leaders from across the state on topics that resonate with all Michigan students. Welcome to Michigan Student Voice.
One of the TOP features of our State Leadership Conference is Michigan Student Voice! A program designed to give our leaders the opportunity to present topics in a fast paced, powerful presentation style on the main stage of our State Conference.
Want to present? Check out our Regional Connect webpage for more information on this competition.
Below is an example of a MSV presentation submission
Structured Activities
In order for our students to put some of their conference experience into real world application, our host school helps to design student structured activities that continue the dialog on the importance of self-growth, leadership philosophy and other curricular items to support the educational growth mindset. These activities are interactive, challenging and most importantly, a fun way to teach our student leaders.
2026 Keynote Speakers
Joe Beckman
In a world full of noise, notifications, and nonstop busy… Joe Beckman believes the most radical thing we can do is simply look up.
A nationally recognized speaker and the best-selling author of Just Look Up and Just Look Back, and co-founder of Happy Caveman, Joe has spent the last 20 years igniting human connection in over 2,000 schools, conferences, and communities in various industries across the globe.
Whether he’s speaking to youth leaders, educators, administrators, or CEO’s, his message is clear: connection isn’t a soft skill—it’s a survival skill. And through humor, vulnerability, music (yes, there’s a guitar involved), and powerful storytelling, Joe delivers keynotes that don’t just inspire—they stick.
When he’s not on stage, he’s at home in Minnesota, negotiating screen time with his 4 children and practicing what he preaches: meaningful connection.
Kim Clark
Kimberly Clark is a national speaker, best-selling author, Navy veteran, and Certified Peer Support Specialist who helps students and educators develop emotional awareness, confidence, and healthier decision-making skills. Drawing from her lived experience of overcoming trauma, homelessness, and 12 years of addiction, Kimberly brings honesty, practical tools, and hope to every audience.
Her work has been featured on TBN and The Speaker Lab podcast, and she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration magna cum laude. Outside of speaking, Kimberly trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and mixed martial arts.
Erin Pompa
A native of New Jersey, Erin Pompa has dedicated over 20 years to education, empowering both students and educators to shift negative thoughts, build resilience, and strengthen mental well-being. With a Master’s in Dance Education from New York University, she spent 14 years as the Dance Director at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts and served as an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, where she taught The Art of Creativity Erin is also certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and trained in DCR Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions.
Erin’s extensive background in education, the arts, and curriculum design uniquely equips her to deliver engaging, high-impact presentations that inspire action. She has worked with thousands of youth, teens, and college students across the country, helping them develop resilience, navigate challenges, and make positive decisions. Her signature keynote, “Awakening Your Warrior Spirit,” has reached over 100 schools, equipping students with the tools to overcome adversity and take charge of their mental well-being.
Erin’s impact extends beyond the classroom. She has spoken at youth conferences, colleges, professional development workshops, and leadership events nationwide. She is the founder of TruthSpeaks 365, a company specializing in resilience and positive decision-making presentations for students and educators alike.