
Women’s Leadership Summit
Registration is FREE and open to all currently enrolled CSUSM community members with a special focus on students. Only students can receive our swag items being that our funding is supported by student fees.
The Women’s Leadership Summit is a forum for participants within the Cal State San Marcos community to connect, explore and engage in topics on women’s leadership and empowerment. This year's theme is focused on "Amplify Your Voice: Your Impact." Networking activities will allow students to build a positive and supportive network of diverse women who vary across professional disciplines and life experiences.
We will seek to provide participants the opportunity to learn more about their individual identities and the unique influences they have on their leadership styles. With these new experiences and community, student participants will know to challenge the limitations placed on women and will have the confidence and strength to empower others.
- WHEN: Friday, March 7th, 2025 at 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- WHERE: USU Ballroom
- RSVP: Register by Wednesday, March 5th!
Rooted in the philosophies of intersectional feminism, we recognize that while all women experience oppression, we also all experience oppression in varying forms based on race, age, class, gender, sexuality, dis/ability, etc. With that in mind, we want everyone at the Women's Leadership Summit to feel supported, included and represented. We are intentionally inclusive of transgender, nonbinary, intersex, gender non-conforming, and male-identified individuals.
All registered CSUSM students are encouraged to participate. CSUSM does not consider sex, gender, or any other protected status as part of the registration process. Providing one's pronouns is OPTIONAL and is not required or considered part of the registration process for one's attendance at the symposium.
Questions?
Email: amcgeever@csusm.edu
Individuals with disabilities, who would like to attend this event, please contact amcgeever@csusm.edu regarding any special accommodation needs. It is requested that individuals requiring auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify the event sponsor at least seven working days in advance. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.
2025 Schedule Overview:
Time |
Event |
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Networking Brunch |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Opening Keynote |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Breakout Workshop Sessions from Students, Staff and Community Members |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
Women's Leadership Panel |
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
Breakout Workshop Sessions from Students, Staff and Community Members |
2025 Speakers & Topics - Coming Soon!
2025 Planning Committee Members
- Co-Chair: Alycia McGeever
Co-Chair: Alycia McGeever (she/her) is the Assistant Director of the Women and Gender Equity Center (WGEC). She is a UC Irvine alum with a BA in Sociology and Education Sciences. She started her Student Affairs career at CSUSM as a Graduate Assistant in 2019. She received her Master's in Postsecondary Educational Leadership from SDSU in 2021. Working at the WGEC is a dream come true as it combines her love of intersectional feminism and student advocacy! Before working at CSUSM, she worked for Girl Scouts and Girls Incorporated empowering young women to believe in themselves. She enjoys traveling, exploring new food spots, and baking!
- Co-Chair: Makayla Hall
Co-Chair: Makayla Hall (she/her) is the Coordinator of Leadership Programs for the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. She is a Chapman University alum with a BA in Integrated Educational Studies and Psychology. With a love for leadership, she continued her educational journey at Chapman and received her Master’s in Leadership Development in 2022. She is passionate about leadership, cultivating a sense of belonging, and fostering a care-centered environment. She enjoys all things outdoors and loves to spend time traveling with friends and family!
- Staff Representative: Karen Tinajero-Vazquez
Karen Tinajero-Vazquez (she/her/ella) is a Reference and Instruction Librarian at the CSUSM Kellogg Library. She works primarily with first-year students and teaches foundational information literacy and research skills. She is a UC Riverside and University of Southern California alumni, where she received her Master’s of Management in Library and Information Science. Her current research interests include collective and intentional self-care, academic internships, and validation theory. She’s passionate about maintaining her Duolingo streak and spends her free time practicing her violin and playing video games.
- Faculty Representative: Dr. Mikee Inton-Campbell
Dr. Mikee Inton-Campbell (she/her) is assistant professor of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at California State University San Marcos where she teaches Trans and Queer of Color Studies. Her work centers on trans representation in Philippine and Asian film and media. She is also a board member of the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) and a senior fellow at the Center for Applied Trans Studies (CATS).
- Staff Representative: Megan MuretMegan Muret (she/her) is the Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, University Advancement. She is a UCLA alum ('21), where she earned a BA in Economics with a minor in Spanish. She also holds a Master's in Educational Leadership from TCU ('22). Megan's passion for higher education stems from her time as a beach volleyball student-athlete at both UCLA and TCU, an experience that shaped her career trajectory. She is motivated and inspired by the transformative power of education, and the leadership development opportunities it offers. Megan believes in fostering a culture of empowerment, connection, and growth. Outside of work, she still enjoys playing beach volleyball and loves spending time outdoors with family and friends.
- Student Representative: Alexa Acala
Alexa Alcala (She/Her) is a non-traditional first generation college student majoring in Psychological Sciences and Cognitive Sciences. She is working at the Women and Gender Equity Center and is most passionate about women's health and biopsychology. Alexa hopes to join the ongoing research in the field of women and women's health. In her free time she loves to hang out with her two kitties Clover and Pepper, participate in yoga and spend time being crafty with her friends.
- Student Representative: Mariah Serna
Mariah Serna (she/her) is a proud second-generation college student pursuing a degree in Psychological Sciences with double minors in Criminology and Justice Studies, as well as Literature and Writing. She currently works at the Student Life and Involvement Center (SLIC), where she enjoys engaging with her campus community. Mariah is deeply passionate about social justice, with a particular focus on advocating for the wrongfully accused, a cause close to her heart. She is thrilled to join this committee and is eager to collaborate in creating meaningful change. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Mariah loves reading, writing, and spending time at the beach with friends.