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​NYS CLSA State Student Leadership Conference
Join us in Niagara Falls, NY
November 23-25

Charge Up Your Future! The 36th Annual NYS CLSA Student Leadership Conference Presents: Electrify Your Leadership
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with invaluable leadership tools at the NYS CLSA Student Leadership Conference, taking place November 23-25, 2025. This all-inclusive per-person package covers your hotel stay, meals, and full access to all conference sessions and activities.
Invest in Your Leadership Journey:
Member School Rates:
  • Quad Occupancy: $365
  • Triple Occupancy: $390
  • Double Occupancy: $430
  • Single Occupancy: $550
Non-member schools: Please add an additional $50 per person.
Key Registration Information:
  • A $10 per-person late fee will apply to all registrations received after November 2nd.
  • Please note: After November 9th, student substitutions are welcome, but we will be unable to process any registration cancellations or subtractions, as our venue's billing will be finalized
Niagara Falls Convention Center 
101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Sheraton Niagara Falls
300 3rd St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Students must register with their school's delegation.

REGISTER HERE
One Day Registration
​ November 24th
One day registration is available for area schools only.
Please reach out to  ExecutiveDirector@nysclsa.org with questions.
Charge Up Your Future! The 36th Annual NYS CLSA Student Leadership Conference Presents: Electrify Your Leadership
Prepare to be inspired and equipped with invaluable leadership tools at the NYS CLSA Student Leadership Conference, taking place November 23-25, 2025. This all-inclusive per-person package covers your hotel stay, meals, and full access to all conference sessions and activities.
Invest in Your Leadership Journey:
Member School Rates:
  • Quad Occupancy: $365
  • Triple Occupancy: $390
  • Double Occupancy: $430
  • Single Occupancy: $550
Non-member schools: Please add an additional $50 per person.
Key Registration Information:
  • A $10 per-person late fee will apply to all registrations received after November 2nd.
  • Please note: After November 9th, student substitutions are welcome, but we will be unable to process any registration cancellations or subtractions, as our venue's billing will be finalized
Advisors: We will send you an invoice after students register to   process payment. 
Student
​ Participation Form
Advisor
​Participation Form
School Flag Competition
Contest information Coming Soon! 
Present a Roundtable
2025 Link Coming Soon! 

Speakers:

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Carlos Ojeda aka Chu
Carlos Ojeda Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers in America today. He is a youth development expert with over twenty six years of experience inspiring countless students, parents, and education professionals across the country.
Carlos was a university administrator, professor, and the director of the small business development center at Kutztown University where he honed his skills in leadership and education.
Combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for changing the lives of youth across the country, he started CoolSpeak: The Youth Engagement Company. Under his leadership, CoolSpeak has grown to be the leading youth engagement organization delivering unique programs and events to keep students inspired, parents involved, and teachers engaged.

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Sara Freauf
Work2BeWell Co-Founder and Educational and Leadership Development Consultant
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Sara Freauf (Nilles) is an educational and leadership development consultant with 24 years of experience nationally and internationally. She served as the Executive Director for the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC) from 2010-2020 and taught math and leadership for ten years before her role with OASC. She studied math education at Montana State University (Go Bobcats!) and earned her master’s in Curriculum & Instruction and ESL/ELL from Portland State University. She is a co-founder of the Work2BeWell program in partnership with Providence Health System.
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Third Speaker to be Announced Soon! 
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NEWS STORY: See what we do!
"Providing students and advisors alike with an array of knowledge and leadership skills that they can use now and well into the future."

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NYS CLSA Award Applications

Student Awards

Dale Hawley Leadership Award
Kristen Haver Award
Student Recognition Award

School Award

Honor School Application

Adult Executive Board

Brenda O'Shea Executive Director
Kelly Ambrose, Assistant Executive Director
Kate Worwa, Director of Finance
Megan Scharf, Secretary
Kevin Ford, Director of Students
Mail:
​NYS CLSA

PO Box 115 New Hartford, NY 13413
ExecutiveDirector@nysclsa.org
914-843-5690
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