2026 WASEA Conference: June 3-5, 2026
"Beyond the Job Description: Meaningful Student Employment " 

Crowne Cove Aquatic Center, Coronado, California

*NO CANCELLATION REFUNDS AFTER:  MAY 5, 2026*
 

 SEE Training is being offered! (June 1st and 2nd)

 


Beautiful Coronado

 Photo

Located at Crowne Cove Aquatic Center

 


Registration
 Early Bird Registration until April 30, 2026
$600.00 registration cost
Regular Open Registration - open until filled:  
$675.00 registration cost

Click to register for the WASEA 2026 Conference!!

 


Hotel information:  Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Phone:  619-424-4000
Address: 4000 Coronado Bay Road, Coronado, California 92118
*walking distance to conference

  

 

 BY AIR:  San Diego International Airport (SAN) is located just 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego

and offers a range of services and amenities for travelers.

 

WASEA Conference Agenda

Beyond the Job Description: Meaningful Student Employment
San Diego, California | June 1–5, 2026

Monday & Tuesday – June 1–2, 2026
SEE Training Pre-Conference
*Separate registration required

Wednesday – June 3, 2026
Breakfast
On your own
Welcome & Introduction to WASEA 2026
9:30 AM
Keynote Presentation
Dr. Patricia Hurley
The Origins of Student Employment, Associations, and the Need for Advocacy
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Breakout Session 1
Smart Ways I Use AI in My Work: From Survey Analysis to Excel Dashboards
Presenter: Elizabeth Wormsbecker
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Lunch (Provided)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Breakout Session 2
Building Strong Student Employment Supervisors
Presenter: Sarah Groat
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Break
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout Session 3
Beyond Chatbots: Leveraging AI Agents for Work and Life
Presenter: Duane Rohrbacher
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout Session 4
Student Employees and Title IX: Navigating the Dual Role of Student and Employee
Presenter: Shannon Quihuiz
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Group Dinner @ Crowne Cove Aquatic Center
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Thursday – June 4, 2026
Breakfast
On your own
Nonprofit Presentation
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Breakout Session 1
Developing a Financial Wellness Program: Where Do I Begin?
Presenter: Tom Bailey
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Lunch (Provided)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Breakout Session 2
Wellness Activity (Outdoor Session)
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Breakout Session 3
Finances for First-Time Employees
Presenter: Tom Bailey
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Break
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout Session 4
Job Readiness
Presenter: Michelle Hagar
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
 
Adjourn for the Day
Dinner on your own

Friday – June 5, 2026
Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Breakout Session 1
Presentation by Karen Sanchez
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wrap-Up, Board Introduction & Business Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conclusion of Conference