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University Hosting Symposium on Leadership

Noted local figures from a variety of sectors will speak at the event

Best of Both WorldsSAN ANTONIO —A&M-San Antonio is hosting a "Best of Both Worlds" symposium on Wednesday, Oct. 2, featuring speakers from a variety of sectors, including education, government, business, sports, and real estate. The panelists will discuss how servant leadership impacts organizational culture and strategic planning.

Presented by the College of Education and Human Development, “Best of Borth Worlds” is an ongoing series at A&M-San Antonio that each year tackles issues that impact the community.

Moderating the event will be A&M-San Antonio’s Dr. Lawrence Scott, associate professor in the Dept. of Educator and Leadership Preparation, and Dr. Melissa Jozwiak, professor of Early Childhood.

“’Best of Both Worlds’ was created to teach theoretical frameworks and practical applications while providing optimal learning opportunities for the community,” said Scott. “For this session, we have assembled an elite class of community leaders to discuss how they tackle today's toughest leadership challenges.”

Speakers at the event include:

  • Dr. Salvador Hector Ochoa, President of A&M-San Antonio
  • Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, San Antonio Councilwoman, District 4
  • Roland Toscano, Superintendent of Schools, East Central ISD
  • Dr. Morgan Jones, Director of Transformative Leadership, Spurs Sports and Entertainment
  • Dr. Ricky Flores, Principal, Lanier High School
  • Connie Gonzalez, Chief Strategy Officer, Brooks
  • Richard Delgado Jr. '10, Senior Community Investor, Boeing


What: Best of Both Worlds Panel on Servant Leadership
When: Oct. 2, 2024, at 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: A&M-San Antonio, Patriot’s Casa, Ceremony Room

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About Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Established as a stand-alone university in 2009, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is a comprehensive four-year public university that reflects the culturally diverse, heritage-rich community it serves. Situated on nearly 700 acres in South San Antonio, the University offers 39 undergraduate degrees and 23 graduate degrees to about 7,620 students. A&M-San Antonio is home to the Henry G. Cisneros Institute for Emerging Leaders and the Cyber Engineering Technology/Cyber Security Research Center. The University holds the Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation and is one of 39 higher education institutions in the U.S. to have received the Seal of Excelencia certification from Excelencia in Education for its support of Latino student success. More than 77 percent of A&M-SA students identify as Hispanic, and approximately 72 percent are the first in their families to attend college. A&M-San Antonio is a military-embracing institution; the University was recently awarded the 2023 Gold Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) from the Texas Veterans Commission. Visit tamusa.edu for more information. #onamission