Club Leadership Summit

Prior to the LGBTQ+ MBA Club Leadership Summit, we will be hosting a happy hour for the entire ROMBA community at Thomas & Dutch in Evanston, IL/ This is your opportunity to build personal and professional connections, find a new role or a mentor, hire top-notch talent, and have some fun! Everyone in the ROMBA community is invited to join the club leaders, staff, and Board members to celebrate. Club leaders's tickets are included with their Summit registration. Learn more and register here: https://rombaevanstonregionalevent.eventbrite.com

This session will focus on inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular emphasis on creating safe and inclusive spaces. Also, we will discuss the importance of inclusivity and why it matters in the LGBTQ+ community. Further, we will explore some of the challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals may face in their daily lives, including discrimination and stigma. Finally, we will discuss some techniques for creating safe and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals and focus on supporting international LGBTQ students.

This 2-part workshop aims to empower club leaders with a chance to plan their club's direction and have tools and resources to fall back on during their leadership. The first part of the workshop will focus on setting a north star for the club - priorities, focus and vision. The second part will focus on execution, planning the calendar year and dealing with potential challenges.

MBAs for queer liberation! This session reviews national legislation centered around the queer community. It provides proactive and reactive tools for LGBTQ+ MBAs looking to lead in activism and advocacy, utilizing interactive exercises to practice techniques learned in-session.

The three club finalists will present their pitches in a chance to win $5000 for their club. All student club leader attendees will vote for the club of their choosing.

Get the latest news about this year's ROMBA 2023 conference, taking place in Chicago from October 5-7, from our student organizers and staff!

Hear from a panel of speakers on how to be an inclusive leader within the LGBTQ+ community. This session will focus on how to be more inclusive towards members who aren't outThere's no better way to know your peers than playing a one-of-a-kind Bingo game. Let's go beyond the acronyms and create meaningful connections by embracing each other's unique backgrounds through this networking event.

This session will focus on strategies for effectively navigating administrative barriers and obtaining support for LGBTQ+ initiatives in academic and funding contexts. We will discuss best practices for working with university administration, including navigating bureaucratic red tape, advocating for policy changes, and securing funding for LGBTQ+ initiatives. Attendees will leave with practical tools and tips for achieving their goals and making positive change on their campuses.

LGBTQ+ folks experience issues relating to mental health, handling the pressure of business school and being a queer leader, dealing with identity threat, managing expectations and time commitments. This session would address how to deal with mental health issues within the LGBTQ+ community, creating safe spaces for members, fostering conversation, normalizing mental health care, helping students with essential resources and information.

Reaching Out staff will share ways for club leaders to stay connected post-summit.

Join us for a final dinner for all Summit attendees at Ceres Table at 3124 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657!