Max Pro - Annual Staff Development Day

History

Max Pro evolved from MaxQ, which began in 1998 as an effort to provide professional and personal development opportunities for all Maxwell staff.

Each year, the Max Pro Planning Committee creates a full day of programming designed to create a stronger community, engage with relevant topics concerning personal growth, and educate staff on skills and resources to improve our careers.

Current Committee Members

Chair: Davor Mondom | dmondom@syr.edu

Lynnell Cabezas

Ashley DiCarlo

Jackie Nocevski

Amy Schmidt

George Tsaoussis Carter

Past Events

2025 at Drumlins Country Club

Featuring:

A Panel Discussion with the Maxwell Deans

Neal Powless, University Ombuds

Staff Spotlights: Jackie Nocevski, Yetunde Hamilton, Tara Slater, Vanessa Gatmaitan, Matt Frew

Featured Local Nonprofit: Cuse Pit Crew

2024 at Apex Entertainment

Featuring:

Maxwell School Updates from the Maxwell Deans

Keychain Crafting with Right Mind Syracuse

Staff Spotlights: Davor Mondom, Lynnell Cabezas, Jack Baldwin, Jess Butler

Featured Local Nonprofit: Safe Space CNY

2023 at the Everson Museum of Art

Featuring:

Strategic Plan Updates from Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace Almandrez

Advocating for Yourself from Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives Marcelle Haddix

Public Speaking & Crafting a Successful Elevator Pitch from Strategic Initiatives Advisor Linda Dickerson Hartsock

Staff Spotlights: Jill Ferguson, Liz Armstrong, Natalie Dascoulias, Tom Fazzio

Featured Local Nonprofit: Sleep in Heavenly Peace

2022 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Featuring:

Resiliency, Stress Management, and Self Care from Wellness Coordinator Kim DeStefano

Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion Highlight & Narcan Training with Associate Director Alex Punch

Mapping Your Goals and Journaling Activity by motivational speaker Emily Pelkowski

Featured Local Nonprofit: Food Bank of CNY

(Max Pro was not held during 2020 or 2021 due to the COVID 19 Pandemic)

2019 at the Goldstein Faculty and Alumni Center

Featuring:

Security & Active Shooter Training with SU DPS - Department of Public Safety

Secrets of Skytop - Employee Benefits and Resources

Maxwell X Lab Highlight from Joe Boskovski

Introduction to the University Ombuds Office with Neal Powless

Grow with Max Pro! planter painting

Featured Local Nonprofit: Hendricks Chapel Food Pantry