On behalf of the entire Pamplin Leadership Development Team, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who sponsored our 19th annual Pamplin Leadership Conference. It was a huge success and we could not have done it without your support. 

Eighty-six students, eight companies, plus twenty student leaders from the Pamplin Leadership Development Team, attended the conference. The companies included Grant Thornton, Dixon Hughes Goodman, EY, Target, KPMG, Capital One, Deloitte, and PwC. Since the conference, we have received excellent feedback from both the attending companies and students. We received this feedback from a company, "The student representatives were checking up with me very often to see if I needed any assistance. They were a group of thoughtful and friendly individuals.” "The attendees were exceptional,” quoted one company. Feel free to reference the pictures below that showcase the activities of the day.  

Thank you again for your support! 

The Pamplin Leadership Team wants to say thank you for helping us keep our vision alive. We successfully funded over $1,500 dollars and through this fundraising project you have helped 18 passionate students gain the experience of a lifetime! 

Our Promoting Leadership Though Pamplin campaign is almost over! We only have two days left! Please share our campaign with your friends and family to help us reach our goal. Thank you for all the support you have provided us over the last month!

We first met Mr. Abugideiri at our conference in the spring of 2016, where he represented Pamplin's Recent Alumni Board. He made an immediate impact at the conference by sharing his real world wisdom and experience as a successful young professional. In 2016, Mr. Abugideiri was named to InvestmentNews' 40 under 40 list, which recognizes members of the financial advisory industry under the age of 40 who have changed the industry for the better. He will share his story on how he got to where he is today at the conference during our Key Note presentation.

Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG) is a gold level partner this year for the Leadership Development Team. They are the largest certified public accounting firm in the Southern United States. They provide advisory, accounting, and tax services to public and private companies. They employ more than 2,000 individuals are in 13 states. DHG is committed to employing and retaining best in class professionals while fostering meaningful relationships with their clients. They have been a prominent supporter of the Leadership Development Team and we thank them!  

Ben Kennedy, one of our passionate corporate relations committee members, talks about why he attended the Pamplin Leadership Conference and why he later joined the team! 

"I joined LDT to help create a professional and fun conference for my peers. My freshman year, I attended the conference and it left a lasting impact on me. For the first time, I was given the opportunity to speak with an employer one on one. In addition, I gained leadership, networking, and professional skills from the workshops. After leaving the conference, I knew I wanted to be a part of this amazing team that gave me the chance to get my foot in the door of the company I would eventually end up interning for (PwC). I want to help another Hokie become a better leader and employee. “

         - Erica Nagotko 

"The conference was a great experience for me, before attending the conference I wasn’t confident in my professional aspirations and even less confident talking to recruiters. During the day I had the opportunity to talk to companies in a more relaxed environment than I’d experienced in the past, it helped me feel more comfortable and allowed me to make stronger connections than I had at business horizons. I also attended a breakout session that discussed goal-setting and how to reach your goals, this helped me visualize my career aspirations and what I needed to do to get there. I left the conference more motivated than ever to succeed."

             - Carolyn Dixon

This year EY is one of our gold level partners and will be a highlight sponsor at our conference. They are a multinational professional services firm and a leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. EY is one of the largest professional services firms in the world and is one of the “Big Four” accounting firms. They are privately held and have more than 230,000 employees in 150 countries around the world. EY is a large contributor to externships, internships, and full time positions for Virginia Tech students. 

Thank You!!

The Pamplin Leadership Conference is now 20% funded! The Pamplin Leadership Team wants to say thank you to everyone who has helped us keep our vision alive by donating. We only have 18 more days to reach our goal of $3,000, so please tell friends, family, and fellow Hokies to come support our cause. #PamplinProud #HokieNation