Strategic Data Project Convening 2025

Strategic Data Project Convening 2025

At every Convening we celebrate the power of data, but this year we’re tackling the big question: Now What?

How do we transform technological breakthroughs into lasting impact? How do we innovate responsibly while staying ethical? What emerging trends will shape the future, and how do we stay ahead?

Join us as we move beyond possibilities and into the work that truly drives change.

Viressa A. Davis

South Bend Community Schools

Director of Enrollment

Northern Indiana

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Viressa Davis is a seasoned education leader with over 20 years of experience improving student outcomes through strategic enrollment, curriculum innovation, and community engagement.

A South Bend native and product of SBCSC, she brings deep local insight and a passion for equity to her work. Viressa has led district-wide efforts that reduced suspensions by 62%, secured over $460K in funding, and expanded access to academic and enrichment programs.

She holds degrees from Tennessee State University and Bethel University and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

3:00pm EDT

Pre-Convening Early Registration & Check-In Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Ballroom A & B

9:00am EDT

Welcome to SDP Convening 2025: Now What? Ballroom A & BMiriam Greenberg

9:15am EDT

Plenary Session 1: The State and Future of Federal Education Policy Ballroom A & BSonja Santelises • Angela Minnici • Andy Rotherham • Derrell Bradford • Christopher Minnich

10:45am EDT

From Chronic Absenteeism to Student Connectedness, Safety, and Meaningful Engagement: A Deeper Look in Fulton County Schools, Georgia WhittierBogyung Kim • Amanda Swerdlow • Katherine Dunn

12:00pm EDT

Lunch Ballroom A & B

1:15pm EDT

Strategy in Focus: Activating Your Organization's Competitive Edge St. JamesSonya Stephens • Erin Philip • Tiffany Perkins • Marshall Matson

4:15pm EDT

Keynote Address: Finding Our Way in Uncertain Times Ballroom A & BDavid Troutman

6:30pm EDT

Welcome Dinner: Convening 2025 Ballroom A & B

8:30pm EDT

Networking Social Hour M.J. O'Connor's

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Ballroom A & B

9:00am EDT

Plenary Session 2: Showing Up for Showing Up, Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Ballroom A & BHedy Chang • Angélica Infante-Green • Christina Grant • Katie Jenner • Charlene Russell-Tucker

10:45am EDT

An Urban District’s Effort to Combat Enrollment Decline WhittierBo Yan • Viressa A. Davis

12:00pm EDT

Lunch & Food for Thought Ballroom A & BAnjali Adukia • Hunter Gehlbach

1:15pm EDT

3 Subtle Things About Absenteeism (and what they suggest) Terrace Lower LobbyTodd Rogers

2:00pm EDT

Coffee + Connections Networking Break Grand Ballroom Pre-Function Area

2:45pm EDT

Interactive Accountability Report: Putting Actionable Information in Leaders’ Hands Terrace Lower LobbyMichelle Paul • Benjamin Allen

4:15pm EDT

Closing Remarks: What's Next? Ballroom A & BRebecca Marshall