Speakers
14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference - The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center - Roanoke, Virginia - October 15-16, 2025
Keynote Speaker
Melvin Roy is a nationally recognized youth advocate, speaker, and founder whose journey from the foster care system to leadership and public service has inspired audiences across the country. A proud Virginian and alumnus of the foster care system, Melvin has devoted his life to centering lived experience and reshaping systems to better serve young people.
Known for his unique blend of policy expertise, lived experience, and faith-driven purpose, Melvin brings powerful insight and heartfelt inspiration to every room he enters. As keynote speaker for the 14th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia CSA Conference—"Elevating Youth Voices: Stepping Into the Future"—Melvin invites us to reimagine what’s possible when we not only listen to youth, but trust them to lead.
Pre-Conference Session
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
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1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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CONTACT: Liz Fillman, Virginia Tech Richmond Center
Email: lfillman@vt.edu