Wednesday, April 16, 2025
2:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Special Guest:
GEORGE W. BUSH
Leadership Lessons from our 43rd President
George W. Bush served as 43rd President of the United States of America from 2001 to 2009. As Commander in Chief, President Bush worked to expand freedom, opportunity, and security at home and abroad. His Administration reformed America’s education system, restored robust private-sector economic growth and job creation, protected our environment, and pursued a comprehensive strategy to keep America safe after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
After the Presidency, President Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas. The Bush Center is home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a nonpartisan public policy and leadership development.
President Bush is the author of three bestselling books: Decision Points (2010), 41: A Portrait of My Father (2014), and Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors (2017), a collection of oil paintings and stories honoring America’s military heroes. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Yale University and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.
Rachel DeAlto, AFTERNOON KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Relatable: How to Connect with anyone, anywhere (even if it scares you)
Rachel DeAlto, CSP is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, emcee, and the author of “relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster’s Simon Element, September 2021). She is also the co- founder of The MAGNET Method, a consulting firm focused on employee engagement, and Match Group’s Chief Connection Officer.
Rachel maintains a law degree, a Master’s in psychology, and has achieved the designation of Certified Speaking Professional® through the National Speakers Association. She maintains an influential social media presence where she shares psychological research updates and practical takeaways to connect and communicate more efficiently.
She has appeared as an expert on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, TLC’s Kate+Date, and over 200+ national media outlets. Rachel speaks on relationship building, the power of connection, and authenticity with her most recent TEDx, Being Authentic in a Filtered World, featured on TED.com
Sponsorship Tables:
Available for this event; see Sponsor Complete packet, paying close attention to page 4, which shows all the pricing and level packages.
Please contact the Center for more information regarding a table reservation.
Email: HighCenterInfo@etown.edu or call 717-361-1275.
2025 Forum Sponsor Complete Packet
EVENT DETAILS:
TENTATIVE INFORMATION (times, locations and menus may change)
Agenda:
2:00 – 2:30pm Arrivals – Afternoon session begins at 2:30pm
2:30 – 4:00pm Afternoon session – Rachel DeAlto presentation
4:00 – 5:00pm Cocktail Reception(s)
5:00 – 6:00pm Proceed to TBD for dinner seating
6:00 – 7:00pm Keynote Dinner
7:00 – 7:30pm Program/Award Presentations
7:30 – 8:30pm Keynote Interview (George W. Bush)
8:30 – 8:45pm End of Program
Keynote Dinner Menu:
Assorted Rolls and Butter
Summer Salad Spring Mix, Mandarin Oranges, Strawberries, Queso Fresco, Toasted Almonds, Dressing
Short Rib with a Red Wine Demi & Lemon Caper Chicken Dinner
Grilled Asparagus with Sesame Oil
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte & Lemon Italian Cream Cake
Freshly Brewed Regular Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee of Hot Herbal Tea
Iced Tea Available Upon Request
Red and White wine
TABLE GRID FOR KEYNOTE DINNER:
