Dr. Claire Brady to Keynote SEC SAO 2026 Meeting at the University of Arkansas

Dr. Claire Brady, President of Glass Half Full Consulting, will serve as the featured keynote facilitator for the SEC Senior Student Affairs Officers (SAO) 2026 Meeting, hosted at the University of Arkansas.

The annual SEC SAO meeting convenes vice presidents, vice chancellors, and senior student affairs leaders from across the SEC to engage in candid dialogue around emerging challenges, strategic leadership, and the evolving student experience.

As part of the opening session, Claire Brady will facilitate a keynote session titled: “AI, Strategy, and the Student Experience: A Leadership Playbook”

This interactive keynote will focus on how senior student affairs leaders can move beyond AI curiosity toward intentional, mission-aligned leadership—centering students, values, and organizational capacity while navigating rapid technological change. Participants will explore practical leadership questions, real-world implications, and strategic considerations for integrating AI into student affairs without losing what matters most.

The session will set the tone for the convening, creating shared language and grounding discussions throughout the meeting.