Nurturing Excellence, Shaping Leaders: Elevate Your Impact with the Schuldiner/Smollan Leadership Academy.

Attend NAEA’s exclusive leadership development program May 15-16, 2025 and gain insights from NAEA leadership on their involvement and learn how to enhance engagement in the industry.

The Schuldiner/Smollan Leadership Academy (SSLA) is named for the two primary forces behind the creation of the National Association of Enrolled Agents; Syd Schuldiner, EA, served as NAEA’s first president in 1972 and David Smollan, EA, served as the second president in 1973. This program seeks to train volunteers for success as leaders of NAEA at the local, state, and national levels.

Explore how you can get involved by attending this year’s Schuldiner/Smollan Leadership Academy.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SSLA PROGRAM?

This program is open to any NAEA member who wants to gain more leadership skills, learn more about member engagement and leadership at the affiliate and national level. This member only program is presented by an esteemed group of NAEA leaders.

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Pricing

2025 SSLA Advanced Ticket

Join NAEA’s leadership in an exclusive session exploring the strategic imperatives that drove their commitment, pathways for seasoned professionals to contribute meaningfully, and innovative approaches to fortify member engagement. This deep dive offers a rare perspective on catalyzing member-driven momentum and shaping the future of our mission with purpose and impact.

  • Refine Advanced Leadership Skills: Participants will cultivate advanced leadership competencies to navigate complex challenges and drive strategic engagement across local, state, and national NAEA levels.
  • Master Member Engagement Strategies: Attendees will explore sophisticated member engagement techniques, enabling them to create innovative initiatives that enhance collaboration and participation within the NAEA community.
  • Analyze NAEA Leadership Dynamics: Participants will critically examine the historical and structural aspects of NAEA governance, including the influence of founding leaders, to strategically inform their contributions as future leaders.

$245

This is a member-only event.

Register

2025 SSLA Standard Ticket

Gain insights from NAEA leadership on their involvement and learn how to enhance engagement in the industry. Learn leadership skills, member engagement and direction at the affiliate and national level.

$195

This is a member-only event.

Register

Refund Policy

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to another member. Attendees can transfer tickets directly from their registration page. Transfers are accepted until May 10th. After that date, no transfers will be accepted. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. If you require assistance, please contact education@naea.org. Limited space is available; a waitlist will be activated for those interested in attending should registration reach capacity.

Health & Safety

Creating a safe, worry-free experience is our top priority.  

NAEA is preparing the 2025 SSLA event experience so that all individuals onsite—attendees, speakers, staff, and venue personnel—remain safe and comfortable throughout the event.

Duty of Care

We’re facilitating measures that will ensure optimal health and sanitary conditions in all environments where in-person interaction takes place. Read NAEA’s Duty of Care Plan. 

Pricing

2025 SSLA Advanced Ticket

Join NAEA’s leadership in an exclusive session exploring the strategic imperatives that drove their commitment, pathways for seasoned professionals to contribute meaningfully, and innovative approaches to fortify member engagement. This deep dive offers a rare perspective on catalyzing member-driven momentum and shaping the future of our mission with purpose and impact.

  • Refine Advanced Leadership Skills: Participants will cultivate advanced leadership competencies to navigate complex challenges and drive strategic engagement across local, state, and national NAEA levels.
  • Master Member Engagement Strategies: Attendees will explore sophisticated member engagement techniques, enabling them to create innovative initiatives that enhance collaboration and participation within the NAEA community.
  • Analyze NAEA Leadership Dynamics: Participants will critically examine the historical and structural aspects of NAEA governance, including the influence of founding leaders, to strategically inform their contributions as future leaders.

$245

This is a member-only event.

Register

2025 SSLA Standard Ticket

Gain insights from NAEA leadership on their involvement and learn how to enhance engagement in the industry. Learn leadership skills, member engagement and direction at the affiliate and national level.

$195

This is a member-only event.

Register

Refund Policy

Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to another member. Attendees can transfer tickets directly from their registration page. Transfers are accepted until May 10th. After that date, no transfers will be accepted. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. If you require assistance, please contact education@naea.org. Limited space is available; a waitlist will be activated for those interested in attending should registration reach capacity.

Health & Safety

Creating a safe, worry-free experience is our top priority.  

NAEA is preparing the 2025 SSLA event experience so that all individuals onsite—attendees, speakers, staff, and venue personnel—remain safe and comfortable throughout the event.

Duty of Care

We’re facilitating measures that will ensure optimal health and sanitary conditions in all environments where in-person interaction takes place. Read NAEA’s Duty of Care Plan.