Southern University to host national minority public administrators conference

The Conference of Minority Public Administrators will hold its annual national gathering on March 9-12 at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge. Southern University and A&M College will serve as the official host for the conference, underscoring the university's commitment to public administration, leadership development, and policy innovation.

The four-day gathering will unite thought leaders, public administrators, and policy experts to engage in critical discussions to elevate public service through innovation, leadership, and community engagement.

"The COMPA Annual Conference continues to be a catalyst for dialogue, scholarship, and action that empowers public administrators to lead effectively in today's dynamic policy landscape," said Donovan Segura, president of COMPA. "This year's theme - Elevating the Voice of Public Administrators and Policymakers - reflects our unwavering commitment to elevating public service by equipping professionals with the knowledge, networks, and tools to create meaningful change."

Conference highlights include:
Keynote Address

• Adren Wilson, Ph.D.
  Vice President of Youth Opportunity Programs and Executive Director
  My Brother's Keeper Alliance at the Obama Foundation

Transforming Healthcare: A Leadership Dialogue Panel Discussion

• Courtney Phillips, Ph.D.
  Vice President of Health Affairs and Chief Health Officer at LSU
• Jyric Sims, Ph.D.
  President of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division
• Adrienne Joseph, Ph.D.
  CEO of Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital

COMPA Cares and Serves Community Service Project
Donation of essential supplies for the unhoused population in Baton Rouge

Other activities include graduate student research presentations, offering attendees real-time insights into today's most pressing public administration challenges.

For more information about COMPA and its annual conference, go to compaspanet.org. Onsite registration will be available.