27th Annual National Leadership Development Conference
Hosted by Lambda Chapter, UC San Diego
July 24-26, 2025
Leading the Way
Welcome to our 27th Annual National Leadership Development Conference (NLDC) hosted by our Lambda Chapter at UC San Diego. The National Executive Board (NEB) and the Lambda Chapter, are looking forward to welcoming our new chapter leaders and advisory groups to define our shared roles, develop new partnerships and collaborating together to LEAD THE WAY into Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity’s next evolution.
NLDC also serves as a venue for our NAK leaders of all chapters, both undergraduate and alumni, to gather in open forums and discuss the important issues facing our brotherhood today. NLDC allows the brotherhood to share a vision of leadership and begin the process of planning the next academic year.
Throughout the site you will be able to view different tabs to give you an idea of what this year’s NLDC will look like and what to expect. Remember, NLDC will be July 24th through July 26th; feel free to contact your designated liaison with any questions you may have. We are looking forward to a productive and memorable NLDC and just the same, we look forward to an exceptional brotherhood experience.
Stay tuned to this page for the latest information. Please email programs@nakinc.org with questions or concerns.
In Brotherhood,
Jose Franciso Hernandez Rivera
National Associate Vice President of Programming
Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.
programs@nakinc.org
The Mission
NLDC allows for the empowerment of emerging chapter and alumni leaders of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity with a framework of understanding role responsibilities and guidance, National and Community policies and procedures, collaboration and event planning all while learning how to be an effective chapter leader throughout the academic school year.
NLDC has been an opportunity for chapter leaders to learn from their regional partners. Fostering chapter development and inter-chapter networking under the premiss of a shared vision for academic, culture and brotherhood.
NLDC is a weekend for National and Chapter leaders to set the tone for the next year and write the next chapter of the Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity experience.
Previous Hosts of National Leadership Development Conference:
- 1998 Iota Chapter, CSU Sacramento
- 1999 Delta Chapter, CSU Stanislaus
- 2000 Zeta Chapter, UC Santa Barbara
- 2001 Gamma Chapter, CSU Sonoma
- 2002 Beta Chapter, San Diego State University
- 2003 Epsilon Chapter, CSU Fresno
- 2004 Iota Chapter, CSU Sacramento
- 2005 Lambda Chapter, UC San Diego
- 2006 Delta Chapter, CSU Stanislaus
- 2007 Nu Chapter, UC Riverside
- 2008 Omicron Chapter, Univ. of Nevada, Reno
- 2009 Rho Chapter UC Los Angeles
- 2010 Sigma Chapter, Univ. of Northern Colorado, Greeley
- 2011 Tau Chapter, Cal Poly, Pomona
- 2012 Upsilon Chapter, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
- 2013 Phi Chapter, National Hispanic University
- 2014 Rho Chapter, University of California, Los Angeles
- 2015 Omicron Chapter, University of Nevada, Reno
- 2016 Psi Chapter, University of California, Irvine
- 2017 Pi Chapter, California State University, Northridge
- 2018 Upsilon Chapter, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
- 2019 Omicron Chapter, Univ. of Nevada, Reno
- 2020 Conference Postponed due to COVID-19 Pandemic
- 2021 National Executive Board Virtual Collaboration
- 2022 Beta Chapter, San Diego State University
- 2023 National Executive Board Virtual Collaboration
- 2024 Iota Chapter, CSU Sacramento
- 2025 Lambda Chapter, UC San Diego
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Housing Options near UC San Diego campus but also Hotel Circle / Mission Valley area
PLEASE NOTE: ** Chapter and chapter delegates are responsible for their own lodging. Keep in mind this also happens to be Comic Con weekend in San Diego, so hotels might be higher in cost or simply unavailable near by. AirBNB is also a thing. **
Google Hotels Search Near UCSD – Link
Ramada Limited San Diego – 3747 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110
Best Western Plus – 4041 Harney St, San Diego, CA 92110
Comfort Inn – 5102 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92106
Hotel Aqua Mar – 1510 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92106
Holiday Inn Express – 1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
La Quinta Inn & Suites – 2380 Moore St, San Diego, CA 92110
Studio 6 Hotel Circle Mission Valley – 2424 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
National Leadership Development Conference 2025
July 24-26, 2025
A collaboration event hosted by the Lambda Chapter and National Executive Board on the campus of UC San Diego
Thursday, July 24th
| Time | Event |
| 8:00PM | Dinner
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Friday, July 25th
| Time | Event |
| 8:00AM | Registration / Check-In / Networking
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| 9:00AM | Welcome & Roll Call of Delegates
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| 9:30AM | General Session – State of the Fraternity
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| 10:00AM | National Partnership – NMDP
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| 11:00AM | Giving Back
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| 12:00PM | Lunch |
| 1:00PM | To Be Announced
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| 2:00PM | Building Your Chapter
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| 3:15PM | Guide to the Nu Process
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| 4:00PM | National Elections
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| 5:00PM | To Be Announced
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Saturday, July 26th
| Time | Event |
| 8:00AM | Registration / Check-In / Networking
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| 9:00AM | Breakout Sessions
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| 10:00AM | Planning for Success
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| 11:00AM | Chapter Breakout Session
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| 12:00PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00PM | Chapter Financial Management
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| 2:00PM | To Be Announced
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| 3:00PM | Chapter Compliance
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| 4:30PM | Group Photo on Price Center Triton Statue or Geisel Library |
Agenda is Subject to Change
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Delegate Liaisons
Carlos Mendoza
National President
president@nakinc.org
Jose R. Lara
National Vice President of Business Operations
vicepresident@nakinc.org
Christian Martinez
National Vice President of Chapter Compliance
nvp-compliance@nakinc.org
Sandro Aguilar
National Treasury Controller
tresurer@nakinc.org
Othoniel Figueroa
National Secretary
secretary@nakinc.org
Jose Francisco Hernandez Rivera
Associate Vice President of Programming
programs@nakinc.org
Kaiden Amaya
Associate Vice President of Chapter Development
development@nakinc.org
Abel Morelos
Associate Vice President of Communication
communication@nakinc.org
Julio Rumayor
Associate Vice President of Northern Education Process
intake@nakinc.org
Leo Velazquez
Associate Vice President of Southern Education Process
intake@nakinc.org
Vacant
Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
diversity@nakinc.org
Vacant
Associate Vice President of Expansion
expansion@nakinc.org
Roberto Campos
Associate Vice President of Marketing
nakmarketing@nakinc.org
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Chapter Registration will be open June 10th. EACH chapter must complete the registration form. Registration is a two (2) step process, please click on the links below and follow along. After registering your chapter, you will receive an email confirmation containing information about the meeting. Registration is not completed until the second step is completed as well.
STEP 1: Registration is Now Open
STEP 2: Click Here for Chapter Payment Page
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General Session and Workshop Locations
Parking Recommendations (orange circles): Gilman Parking Structure or Hopkins Parking Structure [Link to Campus Parking Information]. There are pay stations at each structure that are card or you can pay by app using Park Mobile [additional information] using visitor zone number 4752. A daily parking permit is required.
SD MTS Trolley Station (blue circle): UC San Diego Blue Line get off at Central Campus Station [Link to Trip Planner]
Friday workshops will take place in these buildings/classrooms:
Price Center East: Rooms – TBA
Saturday workshops will take place in these buildings/classrooms:
Price Center East: Rooms – TBA
National Leadership Development Conference 2025
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the dress code?
Business Professional. Minimum – NAK Polo, Slacks, Dress or Causal Dress Shoes; No Hats
Who is required to attend?
Chapter President, Chapter Vice President, Chapter Treasurer, Chapter Marketing Director, Chapter Education/Intake Director and Chapter Intake Advisor. If you have any questions, please contact National Executive Board at neb@nakinc.org.
What if my chapter is unable to attend or unable to send the required brothers?
A statement from the Chapter is REQUIRED to explain why attendance cannot be met at NLDC 2025. Upon review, the board will determine whether a fine is imposed, but a make-up workshop and presentation are REQUIRED in order to satisfy the compliance requirements. All Chapters are responsible for making sure their contribution to the NLDC 2025 fee is paid prior to the start of the Fall 2025 Semester/Quarter. Even if your chapter is unable to attend, your chapter is still responsible for the fee. If you have any further questions please contact National Associate Vice President of Programming at programs@nakinc.org or the National Executive Board at neb@nakinc.org.
Are all brothers welcomed?
All brothers and chapter advisory teams of Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity are welcomed to attend, but are required to register.
Is housing and food being provided?
In an effort to keep costs down for delegates, there will not be any official housing accommodations. Delegates are responsible for making their own arrangements or book rooms locally. Breakfast and Lunch are included and will be part of the overall cost.
Is there a parking fee?
It is $6.00 per day. Information can be found in the Location tab of this website.
Is there a social event planned?
To Be Announced for Friday but a possible Taquero/Networking event after Saturday’s meetings.
Is there an alumni meeting this year?
No official alumni meeting, but there will be networking opportunities for alumni and they are welcome to attend.
Around Town Guide
Here are helpful guides to local San Diego attracts when coming to town.
- Official Travel Resources for San Diego – https://www.sandiego.org/
- Discover San Diego County – http://www.visitcalifornia.com/region/discover-san-diego-county
- Official Visit San Diego Facebook Page –