Riverhead Students Gain Valuable Experience at LILTA Women’s Conference

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK—Riverhead High School students recently attended the Long Island Latino Teachers Association (LILTA) Women Leaders Paving Paths for Young Women conference at Stony Brook University.

“The conference was inspiring and empowering,” said Riverhead High School Spanish teacher and Hispanic leadership club advisor Carmen Sequen. “It was a valuable experience that will have a lasting impact on our students’ confidence and future aspirations.”

Riverhead students engaged in meaningful workshops and heard from accomplished professionals and leaders in an array of fields. Students also had the opportunity to connect with scholars from across Long Island and participate in riveting discussions focused on leadership, goal-setting, and personal growth.

This event is one of LILTA’s two high school conferences; the other is the Men Leaders Paving Paths for Young Men conference, which a group of Riverhead High School students attended earlier this school year. These conferences connect diverse groups of successful professionals in various fields with high schoolers, inspiring the students and supporting them in college preparation and exploring career paths.

“Our students expressed that the conference encouraged them to pursue their academic and career goals, and they truly appreciated being surrounded by such positive role models,” said Ms. Sequen.

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