Voices of Impact Speaker Series Brings National Leaders to Reynolds
Reynolds Community College is proud to present Voices of Impact, a new speaker series featuring distinguished community college leaders from across the country whose work continues to shape the future of higher education.
Presented as part of Unlocking Potential, Reynolds’ college-wide professional development framework, the Voices of Impact Speaker Series invites faculty, staff, students, and community supporters to engage in meaningful dialogue about leadership, innovation, and transformation in the community college landscape.
All sessions take place in Lipman Auditorium, located in the Massey Library Technology Center on the Parham Road Campus. Events are free and open to the public. While registration is not required, participants are encouraged to RSVP through the respective event pages.
A Powerful Beginning: Dr. Michael Baston
The series launched during the College In-Service Day on September 30, 2025, with Dr. Michael A. Baston, President of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). His keynote, Forward Together: The Power of Us, set an inspiring tone for the series.
Dr. Baston shared a compelling message about turning potential into progress and how community colleges are uniquely positioned to transform lives and strengthen the communities they serve. His remarks resonated with the day’s theme—In Motion with Purpose—and aligned perfectly with Reynolds’ mission to create meaningful impact through education and opportunity.
Upcoming Sessions
The Voices of Impact series continues through the 2025–2026 academic year, offering insight from national experts on leadership, resilience, and the evolving higher education environment.
The Evolving Higher Education Landscape
Speaker: Mr. David Baime, Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Analysis, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9–10 a.m.
Join Mr. David Baime for a thought-provoking session exploring how higher education is adapting to meet changing needs across the nation. Mr. Baime will share national trends shaping student success, workforce development, and the role of community colleges in supporting economic and social mobility.
Leading with Audacity and Clarity
Speaker: Dr. Falecia Williams, President, Prince George’s Community College
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
In this engaging session, Dr. Falecia Williams will guide participants in exploring their leadership identity and presence—how tone, behavior, and communication shape trust and culture within an organization. Dr. Williams’ message emphasizes leading with purpose, curiosity, and continuous growth, inspiring participants to strengthen their impact through authentic leadership.
Continuing the Conversation in 2026
The Voices of Impact series will continue into 2026 with additional sessions featuring influential leaders from across the community college network.
April 20, 2026 | 9–10 a.m.
Each event in the series highlights a different aspect of leadership in higher education—from navigating policy and institutional change to fostering innovation in the classroom and beyond.
About the Series
The Voices of Impact Speaker Series provides a space for learning, reflection, and inspiration—reinforcing Reynolds’ commitment to professional growth and collective excellence. By engaging with national thought leaders, the Reynolds community has the opportunity to explore ideas that challenge assumptions, encourage collaboration, and drive progress.
Through these conversations, the series seeks to empower participants to lead with purpose, clarity, and courage—continuing Reynolds’ mission of transforming lives and strengthening the communities it serves.
As the Unlocking Potential framework continues to shape professional development at Reynolds, Voices of Impact offers an avenue for participants to connect theory to practice, apply new insights to their leadership, and inspire one another to make meaningful contributions both inside and outside the college.
Join us for one—or all—of these inspiring sessions as we continue to unlock potential, together.
For more information or to RSVP for upcoming sessions, visit the Voices of Impact event pages on the Reynolds website.