NACA Riverside

Presenter: Jamar Root, Root of Jamar

Audience: Undergraduates

Description: 

Not knowing your passion or dream job isn’t a problem — it’s a starting point. In fact, the pressure to “have it all figured out” by 18, 19, 22 — or even 40 — is completely unrealistic. Most people are still discovering who they are, and that’s okay. This session is about embracing that truth and learning how to move forward with confidence anyway.

In this powerful, interactive workshop, speaker and author Jamar Root shares how he went from a confused college freshman to someone building a life around what they love — using a 3-step process built from real-life experience, not theory.

Through storytelling, reflection, and student-to-student connection, attendees will learn how to:

• Make bold, independent decisions based on who they really are
• Dream big enough that whatever they try reveals what truly drives them
• Constantly experiment with new opportunities and reflect to stay aligned

Students will leave with a deeper sense of self, a clearer vision of what their dream job might actually look like, and a list of real, actionable steps to start building a meaningful future — even if they’re still figuring it all out.

This isn’t a lecture — it’s a launchpad.

Presenter: Jaclynn Cherry & Dan Oster, Sex Rules

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

Tough topics don’t have to be mind-numbing, awkward, or overwhelming. In this high-energy session, you’ll get a front-row seat to some of the most interactive activities from the hit interactive educational programs Sex Rules and Feeling Risky. Through insightful games, thoughtful humor, and empowering real talk, you’ll see how a little fun can make difficult conversations easier, break down barriers, and keep participants engaged. Presented by professional speakers and comedians, Jaclynn Cherry and Dan Oster, come ready to laugh, connect, and discover why serious lessons stick best when they’re seriously fun. Oh, and there will be prizes for people who play along!

Presenters: Stacey Sottung, OnCampusText; Allison Marconi, Forbes Marketing Group

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

Marketing in 2025 is about understanding the fundamentals. Stop throwing content at the wall to see what sticks. Branding, print marketing, digital marketing and having a complete strategy are your avenues to success. Each pillar is just as important as the next one. This session will dig into all of the facets of a complete marketing plan so that attendees can improve their campus communication leading to higher attendance at events. This is the first of a four-part marketing track that you can attend this weekend!

Presenter: Stacey Sottung, OnCampusText; Allison Marconi, Forbes Marketing Group

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

Who doesn't like free stuff!? Give the students what they want! Cool, unique, and FREE give-a-ways. This is where we talk about what is hot and unique in regards to all things SWAG. Custom give-a-ways are a great way to promote YOUR brand and YOUR event. This is a HUGE part of marketing. This session will dig into why promotional items are a fundamental part of a successful organization and show attendees how they can create a call to action AND give the students something really cool to have in their day to day life.This is the second of a four-part marketing track that you can attend this weekend!

Presenters: Stacey Sottung, OnCampusText; Allison Marconi, Forbes Marketing Group

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

From email, to digital screens to text messaging, there is a lot to learn in the realm of digital marketing! This marketing pillar takes the most strategy and intention and the landscape is always changing! In this session we will examine recent data and discuss why it is important to have a complete plan when marketing your campus events. We will also check out the OnCampusText platform and discover why incorporating text message event reminders could be just what your organization is missing! This is the third of a four-part marketing track that you can attend this weekend!

Presenter: Stacey Sottung, OnCampusText; Allison Marconi, Forbes Marketing Group

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

The final session of the marketing educational track will give students the opportunity to develop a complete marketing plan for an event. Using the tools learned in previous sessions they will be given a budget and a timeline and must collaborate with their peers to form a plan. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to share with each other successful marketing tactics on their campus with hopes that another campus could use that idea on their own campus in the future.

Presenter: Kelly Pfleider, Pure Praxis

Audience: Undergraduates

Description:

This session tackles consent, peer pressure, and bystander intervention to help illustrate the complex social dynamics that perpetuate sexual violence and inequity on campus. It will include guided discussion and improvisational exercises to practice interventions and explore solutions in a safe environment. Leave equipped with concrete strategies to promote equity, safety, and accountability, and gain innovative approaches to facilitate meaningful conversations with students about consent, support, and campus culture.