Education Summit

You are invited to join Bryant & Stratton College educators and leaders for the 2026 Education Summit, “The Next Chapter in Healthcare: Expanding Your Impact Through Education”.

From high-intensity clinical care to meaningful academic influence, the Summit will feature an engaging session that highlights our keynote speaker Karen Beckman-Pilcher’s rewarding career path. One that offers greater balance, lasting impact, and a new way to lead in healthcare, including the powerful opportunity to return to education and inspire others where her own journey first began.

Karen will share candid reflections on her years working in healthcare, the pivotal moments that revealed the limits of individual clinical impact, and the realization that education offered a powerful multiplier effect. Whether you’re a clinician considering a similar leap or a leader exploring collaborative models, Karen’s story offers both inspiration and a practical roadmap for bridging two worlds that are stronger together.

Pre-registration to this event is required. Please RSVP below.

Agenda:

• Networking / Drinks & Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
• Introduction by Anne Loria, Executive Vice President
• Keynote Address by Karen Beckman-Pilcher, Nursing Clinical Coordinator
• Break & Drawings by Jennifer Schaffstall, Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director
• Recognition & Awards by Paul Bahr, WNY Campus Director
• Closing Remarks by Jeff Tredo, Director of WNY and Rochester Campuses