The APCDA President, Dr. Elisabeth Montgomery, and APCDA Treasurer, Dr. Ma. Leonila Vitug-Urrea, invite you to the meet with other scholars and learn more about the conference.  This meeting will include tips for getting the most out of the conference, including the perks of using the software for the online and hybrid sessions.  Most importantly, this will be an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and grow your network.  You will also learn about the benefits included in your 1-year free APCDA Membership.

Elisabeth Montgomery, PhD, APCDA President and President of Interlingua LLC, served ten years as Shenzhen Nanshan District's Senior Foreign Advisor and Foreign Principal on Internationalizing public-school curricula in collaboration with the South China University of Science and Technology (SUSTECH).  She is a global career development facilitator known for her impactful contributions to career education from grade 1 through retirement. In the USA and China, she integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into educational frameworks. Dr. Montgomery holds advanced degrees in sociology from Fielding Graduate University, DePaul University, and Kent State University.

 

Ma. Leonila Vitug-Urrea, PhD, is a licensed teacher, guidance counselor, and psychometrician in the Philippines. For decades, she built her career in the educational setting, immersing herself as a teacher, guidance counselor, and administrator from preschool to adult education. Her research interest is in human resilience and career development. She volunteers as a mental health psychosocial support counselor to individuals in crisis.  As an officer of the Association of Placement Practitioners of Colleges and Universities (APPCU), she focused on continuing professional development programs for career guidance practitioners.  Currently, she is the APCDA Treasurer.

2026 Scholar Meetup: How to Get the Most from the APCDA Conference

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  • Monday Apr 06 2026, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Virtual
    Zoom