ADVISOR
Leadership Conference
August 28-29, 2025 | The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Tucson
Get ready to kick-start your passion and power up your year at the Advisor Leadership Conference-the ultimate launchpad for SkillsUSA chapter advisors! This high-energy experience is packed with hands-on activities that bridge the gap between classroom success and chapter excellence. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to lead like never before. Dive in and discover everything you need to thrive as an unstoppable SkillsUSA advisor!
EVENT INFORMATION
Event Contact: Andrea Yancey Goodwin
Email: Andrea.YanceyGoodwin@azed.gov
Registration Opens: July 21, 2025 by noon
Registration Closes: August 28, 2025 (on-site registration available)
Conference Dates: August 28-29, 2025
Registration Fees:
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$225 per attendee plus hotel (Includes two (2) meals, teacher resources and conference materials)​
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optional add-on: New Advisor Training 8/27,
$75 per attendee (Includes snack, 8/28 breakfast, and additional materials)
Location: The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
3800 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718
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HOTEL INFORMATION
The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
3800 E Sunrise Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718
Hotel Fees: $146.79 per night ​
Rate $131/night + 12.05% tax/fees = $146.79/night
Hotel Reservations: Click Here
Hotel Reservations MUST be made by the attendee
and must be done by August 5, 2025 at noon.
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PAYMENT ADDRESS*
SkillsUSA Arizona
PO Box 1440
Owasso, OK 74055-1440
*For registration fees ONLY
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Payment Note: Make all checks payable to "SkillsUSA Arizona".
Please note that fees will not be waived after registration has closed.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Conference Registration: Click Here
Need help with Registration? Step -by-Step Guide
Still need Help? Contact Customer Care
Hotel Reservations: Click Here
Conference Info Sheet: Click Here
Conference Agenda: Coming Soon!
Conference Liability & Release Form: Download
*This form will not be collected.
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NEW ADVISOR TRAINING: ADD ON OPTION
New advisors in years 1-3 are invited to attend New Advisor Training the day before the conference, on Aug. 27. Breakfast on 8/28 is included. You will find the add on option in the registration site. (please see step by step guide above) The add on option is a $75.00 additional cost.
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If you have already attended the Arizona Department of Education's New CTSO Advisor Training, this training is not for you. It covers the very basic overview and goals on how to be successful in SkillsUSA as you start out as an advisor. So even if you are in years 1-3, if you've already left your "deer in the headlights" phase, this training is also not for you.
PRESENTORS:
Kim Petronella
I am a Health Occupations and Work-Based Learning coordinator/instructor at my CTE center. I teach at the same CTE center that I was a student at, which is an amazing experience. I have worked in the health care industry since the age of 16, and serving and caring for people is my passion. When I made my move to teach at my school, I knew I found my calling, teaching in a CTE center, and teaching a trade that I love. As a SkillsUSA, and former VICA member, I have seen and experienced the amazing benefits of the SkillsUSA organization. I am currently the State Officer Team manager for New York and a SkillsUSA advisor at Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES in New Hartford, New York. I am honored to have received the SkillsUSA CTE Outstanding Educator Award, named the National Advisor of the year in 2023, and also received the Hall of Champions award that same year. I am a SkillsUSA National Facilitator and this year I received my National Trainer certification from SkillsUSA. I’m very proud that my SkillsUSA chapter has been recognized as a Chapter of Excellence Gold level for 10 years and acknowledged as Models of Excellence Chapter 3 times.
Nicholas Zwart
I am a dedicated Culinary Arts and Hospitality Educator with over a decade of experience teaching junior and senior high school students at WSWHE BOCES in Hudson Falls, New York. A proud graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, I blend my professional industry background with a passion for career and technical education. I have been an active SkillsUSA advisor since 2013 and currently serve as the Lead Chapter Advisor for WSWHE BOCES and the New York State SkillsUSA Officer Team Manager. In 2024, I was honored to be inducted into the SkillsUSA Hall of Champions. I am also a Certified National SkillsUSA Facilitator, delivering professional development and leadership training to students and educators nationwide. Under my leadership, our chapter has proudly earned SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence Gold for the past five years and was recognized as a 2025 SkillsUSA Models of Excellence chapter. Many of my students have achieved top placements at regional, state, and national SkillsUSA competitions. My mission is to help students develop both their technical expertise and leadership skills, empowering them to thrive in the culinary industry and beyond.