Please contact Dr. Works (keworks@fsu.eu) for additional help: Submission navigation links for Research Symposium Program Portal WF ‹ Previous submission Next submission › Submission information Submission Number: 162 Submission ID: 9010 Submission UUID: 9f7e8b47-7c97-46cb-9959-2ef64fb23b9f Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=jaW1LTJsCZbZD80iUSYmDw5pZt4sA6_qaU2gmDOsFG4 Created: Wed, 01/21/2026 - 10:44 PM Completed: Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:28 PM Changed: Wed, 01/21/2026 - 11:28 PM Remote IP address: 2607:3c40:1104:d7e0:8df9:1b96:701a:4696 Submitted by: Anonymous Language: English Is draft: No Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal Primary Student Contact First Name Primary Student Contact Last Name Pronouns Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email Photo of all individuals presenting this work IMG_1751.jpg74.19 KB Remove Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work Bio of all individuals presenting this work Valentina Hatfield is a graduate of the University of West Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She currently works as an engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, contributing to the development and sustainment of the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) program. Valentina is presently pursuing a graduate degree in Systems Engineering at Florida State University, with academic interests focused on complex systems, integration, and decision-making. Originally from Niceville, Florida, Valentina has lived in the city for over 22 years and recently purchased her first home there. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her seven-month-old baby, and relaxing through thrifting when time allows. Poster Title Abstract This work focuses on studying the leadership traits and practices of Ronald Reagan. The paper examines how Reagan used integrity, communication, and influence to build trust and unite the nation during times of economic, political, and international challenge. Using leadership theories such as trait-based leadership, behavioral leadership, and Leader Member Exchange (LMX) theory, this study explains why Reagan was an effective leader beyond his formal position as president. This study highlights Reagan’s role as “The Great Communicator” and how his optimism, clear messaging, and confidence helped restore public trust in American leadership. Overall, this work shows that Reagan’s leadership success came from a combination of strong personal character and effective leadership behaviors, demonstrating that leadership is developed through actions and relationships rather than authority alone. Research Mentor Name Research Mentor's College (or High School) Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) Research Mentor's Email Additional Research Mentor(s) Co-presenter(s) Keywords Poster Session/Number Work Complete Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) Presentation Modality Face to Face Poster session Synchronous Online Presentation Asynchronous Online Presentation Poster PDF Upload Upload requirementsOne file only.100 MB limit. Poster Thumbnail Please take a screenshot of your poster to be a thumbnail on your Symposium Program Profile. Upload Upload requirementsOne file only.2 MB limit. I will be printing my poster CAPTCHA What code is in the image? Enter the characters shown in the image. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Save Leave this field blank
