Annual Ethics Day

From Challenge to Change: Rising Leaders Share Decisions Shaping Careers, Industries, and Communities

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The keynote event of Clemson’s 9th Annual Ethics Day will feature a distinguished panel of young adult leaders from the Clemson alumni community, spanning the fields of business, government, and research. The evening will include keynote presentations, moderated by Ashley McCollum ('24), followed by small-group breakout discussions. This event will provide attendees with opportunities to engage directly with speakers, explore career paths, and connect academic learning to real-world professional experiences.

Speakers Sallie McLeod ('20), Parker Tilley ('19), and Ashley Kirby ('26) will reflect on pivotal decisions in their careers, the impact of personal values on professional life, and the lessons they learned from both success and failure. Through honest dialogue and practical insights, this conversation will consider what it truly means to lead with integrity. Register for our session below:

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Wed. October 28th, 2026
Keynote Address
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm	"From Challenge to Change" Keynotes	Hardin Hall, Room TBD
Breakout Sessions
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm	Breakout Session A Sallie McLeod, Government Affairs Specialist SC Association of Counties	Hardin Hall, Room TBD
	Breakout Session B Parker Tilley, Investment Banking Specialist Truist Securities
	Breakout Session C Ashley Kirby, Ph.D. Candidate, Genetics Clemson University