Thanks to all who attended Conversations26, hosted by LEAF on March 19, 2026. This panel discussion explored how to better prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow through a shared understanding of the skills, training, and education needed for success in their chosen pathways. The focus was on collaboration with education and industry, highlighting success stories about education and workforce development.
Thank you Conversation26 Silver Sponsor, Team NEO. Thank you to event donor, Lighthouse Advisers, and our partners: Amy Capitena-DuFour, Trisha Gumto, and Anthony Podojil, Ph.D.
Thank you to all of our Conversations26 participants.
Conversations26 Panelists
Morris Beverage, III
Commissioner, Lake County Board of Commissioners
Lee Fisher, J.D., MNO
President, Baldwin Wallace University
Cory Hutter
Machining Training Manager, Component Repair Technologies, Inc.
Sondra Palivoda
Director of Research, Team NEO
Conversations26 Moderator
Dr. Joe Glavan
Superintendent, Auburn Career Center
