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2026 International ACAC Conference Session Proposal Form

February 12, 2026

You Don’t Have To Be “On” All the Time: Relationship Building for Recruiters & Counselors

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM–2:35 PM EDT
Lawrence 121
Session Description

Not every strong recruiter to counselor relationship is built over coffee chats, constant travel, or perfectly polished small talk. This session focuses on authentic relationship building strategies that work for a wide range of personalities. Designed for recruiters and high school counselors alike. Attendees will explore communication practices, trust building techniques, and relationship maintenance that supports long-term partnerships without burnout and without pretending to be someone you’re not.

Lead Presenter

Lauren Humphrey, University of Arizona

Additional Presenters

Michael Lu-Jones, University of California, Davis
Dale Kier, University of California, Berkeley
Bonnie Tam, St. Anne's School
Dwayne Okpaise, Kaohsiung American School
Emma Kamen, Marymount Manhattan College
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