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General Sessions and Master Classes
Opening General Session
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Brent Colburn
Vice President of Public Affairs, Microsoft
Brent Colburn brings a range of public sector, government, and political experience to his role as Vice President of Public Affairs at Microsoft. But Brent would also tell you that he holds a deep-rooted connection to military life underscored by his father, COL (Ret.) Cordis “Cork” Colburn who served 24 years in the U.S. Army. Brent’s work at Microsoft immerses him in complex issues at the intersection of technology, public policy, privacy, cybersecurity, human rights, accessibility, and corporate social responsibility.
Join us at the 2025 MCEC Global Training Summit to hear Brent explore the juncture of technology and culture through the lens of his deep understanding of the challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
Master Class:
Student-Led Transition Programs-Changing Life Trajectories
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Colonel (Ret) Eric M. Flake, M.D.
MCEC Board Vice Chair and MCEC Science Board Co-Chair
Leanne K. Knobloch, PH.D.
MCEC Science Board Co-Chair
School-based, peer-to-peer transition programs leave a lasting impact on all who participate, from newly enrolled students to withdrawn students, to student leaders themselves. Using MCEC’s Student 2 Student® (S2S™) program as an example, this master class will explore how student-led programs foster lifelong learning and leadership skills as realized in new findings from the 2025 S2S Alumni Study. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear first-hand from a featured panel of alumni about how their S2S experiences impacted their personal, academic, and professional journey and their successes beyond high school.
Collaborative Sessions:
Student-Led Transition Programs “Lunch & Learn”
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy lunch and some “food for thought” as you continue the morning’s dialogue in these facilitated discussion sessions (to include an intimate Q&A format with current S2S students and members of the alumni panel). In a small group setting, explore key takeaways from the previous master class through the eyes and ears of others to gain a deeper understanding of how peer-to-peer, student-led programs such as S2S can shape leadership skills, resilience, and student success for years to come.
