Thank you to all who attended the 2025 Boise Metro Chamber Regional Leadership Conference - Education and Workforce Development presented by Republic Services. This year's Regional Leadership Conference focused on the topic of Education and Work Force Development. Attendees heard from seven panels all focusing on education intersecting with industries in Idaho. Panel 1: The Intersection of Education and Workforce Development Moderator: Jennifer Swindell Panelists: Gordon Jones, Roger Quarles, Wendi Secrist Panel 2: K-12 Education Evolution Moderator: Kelly Olson Panelists: Rep. Sonia Galaviz, Sen Dave Lent, Keith Donahue, Dr. Derek Bub Sessions How Public Schools are Preparing Students for Success After Graduation: Debbie Critchfield Idaho Launch: Governor Brad Little Addressing Workforce Needs In a Growing City: Mayor Lauren McLean - Boise America's 250 Celebration: Jennifer Stevens Panel 3: Why Industry Partnership with Education is Critical in Addressing Workforce Needs Moderator: April Arnzen Panelists: Olivier Beloobe, Sarah Griffin, Malia Miyaura-Heuman Panel 4: The Importance of Strategic Partnership in Advancing Idaho's Self Reliance Moderator: Tom Kealy Panelists: Nancy Glenn, Neil Nelson, Scott Gatzemeier Panel 5: The Importance of Partnerships for Industry and University Research Moderator: Michael Ballantyne Panelists: C. Scott Green, Garret Lofto, Christina Hardesty Panel 6: Partnerships for Securing Idaho's Future with Critical Minerals and Materials Moderator: Mckinsey Lyon Panelists: Dr. Marty Blair, Dr. Shannon Bragg-Sitton, Ken Dey Panel 7: What are the Barriers to success for a Talent Pipeline for the Future? Moderator: Jim Shipman Panelists: Tommy Ahlquist, Skip Oppenheimer, Chelsea Miller, Megan Ellis Thank you to the following for sponsoring this year's Regional Leadership Conference:
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