2024 Florida Summit
Florida Gulf Coast University is excited to welcome our state colleagues to the 2024 Florida Summit! We can't wait to host you in Fort Myers Thursday, June 13 & Friday, June 14.
Register Today
Register for the Florida Summit today! Registration closes Monday, June 3.
Submit a Presentation Proposal
Interested in presenting? Submit a proposal by by Wednesday, May 15.
Need a presentation template? Download one here.
Become a Sponsor
Looking for ways to support the conference? Check out our opportunities below.
Have Questions?
For any questions about registration, presentation proposals, sponsorship opportunities, and more please contact our University Recreation & Wellness team.
Want to learn more about the department? Visit our website.
Lodging
Book Your Stay
FGCU Recreation & Wellness has teamed up with a local non-profit, Lee County Sports Housing, to offer discounted hotel accommodations for the conference.
Reservation specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST by calling 239-541-1800.
Discounted rates are only available by calling the above number or reserving directly through the event's housing website link. For tax exemption, you will need to contact the Lee County Sports Housing staff at 239-541-1800 to inform them of your school's tax exempt status before booking. Once a certificate is received, the staff will work with you and the hotels to book.
Reserve Today
Please click the link to view accommodation choices/rates and reserve your lodging. Rates are available for lodging options June 12-15. Everyone is encouraged to reserve through this special housing link and find the best option for your stay!
NIRSA Florida Summit at FGCU - June 12-15, 2024How to Find Us
We can't wait to welcome you to FGCU! All sessions will be held in FGCU's Academic Building 9 (AB9), also known as the Water School. When you arrive to campus, follow signage to Academic Building 9 (AB9). Parking is available in Garage 1 or Lot 8. Both options are near Academic Building 9 (AB9), also known as the Water School. Please download and print the parking pass to display in your vehicle when parking in either lot.
Conference Schedule
*All sessions and roundtables will take place at FGCU's Academic Building 9 (AB9), also known as the Water School. Facility tours will meet at AB9 and transportation will be provided to and from the respective locations. View the summit program for all session details.
| Time | Event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30am - 1:00pm |
Check in, Lunch, & Vendor Fair Lunch & Vendor Fair sponsored by: |
AB9 Atrium |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Welcome & Updates Keynote: Blazing a Path Forward: Do what we do best! presented by Andrea Snead sponsored by: |
AB9 222 |
| 2:15pm - 3:00pm |
|
AB9 106, 222, or Atrium |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm |
|
AB9 106, 222, 211, or Atrium |
| 4:15pm - 5:00pm |
|
AB9 106, 211, or Atrium |
| 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
Social: full dinner will be served sponsored by: |
The Boardwalk @ FGCU |
Facility tours sponsored by:
| Time | Event | location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00am - 7:45am |
Early Morning Workout sponsored by: Join Lisa Caldwell of Florida Gulf Coast University for Vinyasa Yoga. Those interested in participating are encouraged to email Lisa at lacaldwell@fgcu.edu. Summit attendees may also utilize the University Recreation & Wellness Center for their own workout if they choose. Summit name badges are required to enter the facility for any workout. |
University Recreation & Wellness Center |
| 9:00am - 9:45am |
Breakfast & Vendor Fair sponsored by: |
AB9 138 |
| 9:45am - 10:15am | Florida Business Meeting | AB9 222 |
| 10:30am - 11:15am |
|
AB9 214, 106, 211, or 222 |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
|
AB9 106, 211, or 222 |
| 12:15pm |
Boxed Lunch & Depart lunch sponsored by: |
AB9 Atrium |
Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by
Andrea has been a professional and advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for over 20 years, and has proudly served ten of those as a spirited facilitator. She joined the USTA as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in July of 2021 and works closely with the USTA Community Tennis department to increase awareness, relevance and engagement among all diverse communities.
She began her career facilitating and educating on DEI with the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Recreation and Wellness Center. During her time at UCF, Andrea spearheaded the inclusion of gaming and adaptive clubs to broaden aspects of diversity within sport clubs, which included the first collegiate wheelchair tennis team in Florida. She also served as chair of UCF’s Recreation and Wellness Center Diversity Committee, a member of the UCF Police Department’s Chief Advisory Council, and was a team lead for the university’s bias incident group on campus. Andrea is also a champion for DEI within her professional association, NIRSA, where she has served on the Board of Directors, as well as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commission.
Andrea holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and her and her wife Laura have 4 boys, Jaylin, Jordan, RJ, and Xxavier, and 4 fur babies, Tony, Nippy, Jaxon, and Saint.
Andrea Snead
(she, her)
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
United States Tennis Association
407-376-0752
Enjoy Your Time in Fort Myers!
Looking to make a trip out of your visit? Explore all that the SWFL area has to offer!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The Florida Summit would not be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors. Thank you to the following vendors for their help with this year's event:
Eagle Sponsors
Cobalt Blue Sponsor
Emerald Green Sponsors
Cool Slate Sponsors
In Kind Donations
Shoutout to This Year's Conference Planning Committee:
Joe Arledge
Renee Barr
Andrew Funari
Chris Halle
Emily Helm
Nikki Kirdahy
Kristen LaFleur
Aisha Lewis
Jenny Louisa
Billy Marcantel
Sharon McLaughlin
Emma Reeners
Suzanne Ries
