Sunday, November 9, 2025

Jenna Heath, M.Ed.

Contact: jheathmoreno@gmail.com | LinkedIn | @jheathmoreno (Instagram)

Join us Sunday evening for an inspiring keynote with Jenna Heath, M.Ed.—a dynamic communicator, educator, and leadership coach. With degrees in Education and Communication/Political Science, and experience as adjunct faculty at multiple institutions, Jenna brings depth, warmth, and innovation to her message.

In 2024, she launched the podcast Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons, which focuses on making emotional intelligence and leadership training accessible to everyone. She’s also certified as a Global Career Development Facilitator and Executive Coach.

Keynote Objectives:

• Understand emotional leadership and its impact on communication and decision-making
• Build emotional intelligence skills (self-awareness, regulation, empathy)
• Promote psychological safety in team and campus environments
• Apply emotional intelligence to difficult conversations and high-pressure situations
• Attendees will walk away with practical tools for leading with empathy and accountability.

Monday, November 10, 2025

Military-Connected Students Panel

Panelists

• Ruben Cardenas AVP student services. CWU
• Edwin Torres, Director Of veteran Services, CWU
• Phil Labrie Director, Military & Veterans Outreach Whitworth University 
• Lena Tanguay | VA School Certifying Official, eastern Washington University 
• David Millet Director, Veterans Resource Center, Retired Eastern Washington University 

Kick off Monday morning with a panel of experienced professionals supporting military-connected students in higher education. Our speakers bring years of experience and insight into the challenges and opportunities facing veterans and their families.

Topics include:

• Best practices in supporting military-affiliated students
• Policy updates relevant to veteran services
• Cross-campus collaboration strategies to better serve this community