The 2025 FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Peer Education Conference was held on Monday, February 24, at the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska, with the theme, “Find Your Spot in the World – Lead with Purpose.” The conference brought together 330 students and advisers from 42 FCCLA chapters across Nebraska for a day of leadership development, peer education, and community engagement.
The event featured an exciting lineup of activities, including keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and recognition ceremonies. The keynote speaker, Tyler Cronin from Lincoln, captivated attendees with his motivational talk on “Marking Your Mark on the World,” inspiring students to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.
Highlights from the 2025 Peer Education Conference include:
- Recognition of State Peer Officer Team Finalists: Students were recognized for their achievements in FCCLA leadership, earning a place as finalists for the State Peer Officer Team. O’Neill FCCLA Officer Celia Mott was recognized as one of the Community Leader Team finalists and will run at state for a chance to serve on next year’s State Peer Officer Team.
- Capture the Action Awards: Several chapters were recognized for their outstanding work in national programs. The Family Leader Team, Career Leader Team, and Community Leader Team each presented Capture the Action Awards to chapters excelling in the following National Programs: Stand Up, Career Connections, and FACTS. O’Neill FCCLA was recognized for completing a FACTS project and a StandUp project as a chapter this year.
- Breakout Sessions: Attendees participated in three engaging breakout sessions. Keynote speaker Tyler Cronin, the Nebraska State Patrol, and Melanie Standiford led these sessions, covering topics ranging from leadership development to career exploration and personal empowerment.
- Chapter Presentations: Four Nebraska FCCLA chapters had the opportunity to showcase their National Program projects, highlighting their community service, leadership initiatives, and positive impact on local and national levels.
The 2025 FCCLA Peer Education Conference successfully inspired and motivated the next generation of leaders, providing students with the tools, resources, and inspiration to “Find Their Spot in the World” and lead with purpose. Attending from the O’Neill Chapter were: Celia Mott, Hailey Romesser, Charlotte Welsh, Emily Larsen, Polly Belmer, Marissa Grosch, and Vera Seger.
Charlotte Welsh, Polly Belmer, Celia Mott, Hailey Romesser, Vera Seger, Emily Larsen, and Marissa Grosch.
