Education
Youth Culture & Empowerment
Youth Culture & Empowerment:
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
The Real-Life Spencer From Netflix’s All American
Former NLF player Paysinger is the inspiration behind CW’s hit drama, All American. Passionate about helping underserved communities, he serves on the board of KIPP Public Schools Black and LatinX Leadership committee.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
Relationship Advocate & Inspirational Speaker
Determined, passionate, motivational! Dewayne “D.J.” Batiste has a story that touches millions of people on a scale from students, teachers, parents and more. D.J. has a passion for reaching out to kids on a level no one can reach them.
Aerospace Engineer & Former NASA Rocket Scientist
Shayla Rivera is an Aerospace Engineer and former Rocket Scientist with NASA turned salesperson, corporate trainer, and now TV & Radio host, Emcee/Host, Comedian, Actor, and Professor of Practice with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Poet & Children’s Rights Advocate
Yorri Berry may be most well-known as a poet. But don’t let that fool you. She is a force to be reckoned with—playing a major role in elevating the voices of young people.
Millennial & Gen Z Practitioner
Kristen Geez is a training consultant, TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Advising Generation Z (AGZ), a non-profit social skills mentoring program focused on equipping over 15,000 Gen Z and Millennials with leadership opportunities.
Author & Esteem Coach
The founder and CEO of Respect Rx, Courtney Macavinta is an award-winning journalist, author, keynote speaker, and coach who has reached more than a million teens and adults through her work and training programs.
Email Your List
You’ve reached your maximum number of speakers for this list.
Email Your List