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2025-2026 AOP Executive Board Meetings
December 11, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 18, 2026 - AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
2025-2026 AOP General Body Meetings & In-Service
11:30-12:00 In-Service: Resilience From Within: Centering Mental Wellness in Everyday Practice
Presenter: Danyella Terrell, LCSW, Owner/Clinician of Beyond the Brokenness Mental Wellness Solutions, LLC
In this session, we will discover how to make mental well-being a daily practice, not an afterthought. Presenter and participants will discuss strategies to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and resilient especially in high-stress environments. With 18 years of experience in social work and counseling, Danyella is committed to guiding individuals through stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Licensed in Mississippi, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Alabama, Danyella brings expertise, empathy, and tailored mental wellness strategies to support clients on their path to healing and personal growth. Beyond the Brokenness has become a trusted source for compassionate care and effective solutions for those seeking mental well-being.
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams

11:30-12:00 In-Service: Stress Management
Presenter: Melanie Blanton, LPN II, Nurse Educator in Moffitt Health Center
This session will highlight how to effectively manage stress in a healthy way. We
will discuss types of stress, symptoms of stress, management techniques and apps and
additional resources.
Join us in person at International Center Building in Room 319 or virtually on Teams.
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
11:30-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us on Teams.
11:30-12:00 In-Service: Higher Education Programs
Presenter: Dr. Holly Foster, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Higher Education and Student Affairs
Dr. Foster will highlight the Higher Education graduate programs offered here at USM.
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
11:30-12:00 In-Service:
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
Upcoming Professional Development
Resilience From Within: Centering Mental Wellness in Everyday Practice
November 20, 2025
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
In-person, IC 319
Presenter: Danyella Terrell, LCSW
This session will discover how to make mental well-being a daily practice, not an afterthought. Presenter and participants will discuss strategies to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and resilient especially in high-stress environments.
Upcoming Conferences
Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN) Conference
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus
Additional details coming soon.
What Professional Development Topics Interest You?
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Community Service Events
There are no community service events scheduled at this time.
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Fundraising Events

Other Events
2025 USM AOP Professional Development Seminar
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Dr. Paul chatting with attendees. -
Geneal Washam and Valerie Gaddis -
Dr. Jamye Foster and Dr. Russ Willis presenting about Coursera. -
Aretas Squire, Gayle Sollfrank, and Dr. Joyce Powell -
Dr. Paige Jones presenting about emotional intelligence and leadership. -
Mary Beth Simmons and Gayle Sollfrank -
Getting a mid-afternoon stretch break, led by Stephen Ainsworth. -
Geneal Washam and Pam Posey
National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) 2024 Annual Conference
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Awards Ceremony -
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Breakout Session