Events

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr. Event: Summer 2025 Bedford County Schools PDDescription: Carlos will deliver a keynote on the power of passion and persistence, engaging Bedford County Schools staff with insights and strategies to inspire lasting impact in their classrooms and school communities.Theme: Power of Passion and PersistenceDate:  7/28/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:00 AMVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 800

Below are the event detailsSpeaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent Title: TMSA Public Charter Schools Presentation.Client Program/Organization: TMSA Public Charter SchoolsEvent Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Keynote Presentation for Professionals.Theme: Education/Teachers/Administrators.Start Date: 2025-07-29End Date: 2025-07-29Start Time: 1:30 PMEnd Time: 2:30 PMCity/State: Apex, NCAudience: ProfessionalNumber attending: 600

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: 2025 Fabens ISD Back to School ConvocationDescription: Dr. Rizo will be sharing her story during the convocation for Fabens ISDTheme: Respect, Relationships & ResponsibilityDate:  7/30/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:00 AMAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 400

Speaker:Lilyan Prado CarrilloEvent: 2025 ESCALERA ConferenceDescription: Estudiantes, Succeeding, in College, Advocating, Leading and Radiating AmericaTheme: LeadershipDate:  7/31/2025Presentation Start Time:  5:00 PMWorkshop Start Time: 6:00 PMAudience: CollegeNumber Attending: 60

Below are the event details:Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.Event Title: Cristo Rey Network Summit on College Success.Client Program/Organization: Cristo Rey NetworkEvent Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide a Keynote Presentation for High School Counselors and College Partner Liaisons.Theme: Leadership/Youth Empowerment/First Gen.Start Date: 2025-07-31End Date: 2025-07-31Start Time: 1:00 PMEnd Time: 10:00 PMCity/State: St. Louis,, MOAudience: ProfessionalNumber attending: 150

Below are the event details:Speaker: Natasha CarrizosaEvent Title: Fall 2025 Chester ISD PD Session W. NattyClient Program/Organization: Chester Independent School DistrictEvent Description: Natty will do her workshop "Stones Throw" with the staff of Chester ISDTheme: Professional DevelopmentStart Date: 2025-08-04End Date: 2025-08-04Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 10:00 AMCity/State: Chester, TXAudience: ProfessionalNumber attending: 40

Speaker: Chris CollinsEvent: 2025 LLLC GEAR UP Leadership BootcampDescription: Help educate students, staff and parents about GEAR UP and the resources that are availableTheme: Finishing The School Year StrongDate:  8/5/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 12:00 PMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 100

Speaker:Ernesto MejiaEvent: Fall 2025 Beeville ISD Food & Nutrition Services PDDescription: Ernesto will be working with staff from multiple departments in Beeville ISDTheme: Support Staff AppreciationDate:  8/5/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:00 AMAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 100

Below are the event details:Speaker: Lamarr WombleEvent Title: 2025 Western Nevada College CREST Presentation.Client Program/Organization: Western Nevada CollegeEvent Description: Lamarr Womble will provide a Keynote Presentation with a Q&A Session to follow for College Ready Students with Disabilities.Theme: Resilience, Youth Empowerment and Overcoming Obstacles.Start Date: 2025-08-05End Date: 2025-08-05Start Time:9:00 AMEnd Time: 10:30 AMCity/State: Carson City, NVAudience: CollegeNumber attending: 50

Speaker: Juan CangasEvent: CaliTour 2025 Madera High SchoolDescription: Juan will deliver a keynote to the students of Madera High SchoolTheme: Leadership, MotivationDate:  8/8/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMRoom:Auditorium Audience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 300

Speaker:Ernesto MejiaEvent: Fall 2025 University of Washington Level Up NightDescription: Final Major Class of 2024 GEAR UP events as you prepare for your 2d year of college! We've got a fantastic celebration planned to honor your roots and achievements.Theme: Level Up From Year One To What's NextDate:  8/9/2025Presentation Start Time:  4:00 PMWorkshop Start Time: N/AAudience: CollegeNumber Attending: 100

Below are the event details:Speaker: Samuel BrownEvent Title:  All Aboard Tours Washington DC Bus Tour.Client Program/Organization: All Aboard ToursEvent Description: Marleana Heaven will Facilitate a Bus Trip with Student to Washington, DC.Theme: All Aboard Bus Tour/Education/College Readiness.Start Date: 2025-08-20End Date: 2025-08-20Start Time: 7:00 AMEnd Time: 10:00 PMCity/State: New York, NYAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 55

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: CaliTour 2025 Matilda Torres High SchoolDescription: Juan Cangas will deliver a keynote to the students of Matilda Torres High SchoolTheme: Leadership, MotivationDate:  8/11/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 300

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: CaliTour 2025 Madera South High SchoolDescription: Juan Cangas will deliver a keynote to the students of Madera South High SchoolTheme: Leadership, MotivationDate:  8/12/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 300

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Savannah State University Financial Literacy with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University Event Description: Young and Debt Free Session with MJ Bridges Theme: Financial Literacy Start Date: 2025-08-14 End Date: 2025-08-14 City/State: Savannah, GA Audience: College Number attending: 75

Below are the event detailsSpeaker: Laura RizoEvent Title: Dodge City High Back to School Student Assemblies.Client Program/Organization: Dodge City Public SchoolsEvent Description: Laura Rizo will provide Multiple Student Assembly Presentations for High School Students.Theme: Community/SEL/Self-Regulation.Start Date: 2025-08-14End Date: 2025-08-14Start Time: 11:00 AMEnd Time: 2:00 PMCity/State: Dodge City, KSAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 1800

Speaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent: Fall 2025 UTRGV GEAR UP PDTheme: Leadership, EmpowermentDate:  8/18/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 9:30 AMEvent Address: Edinburg, TXAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 100

Speaker:Lamarr WombleEvent: Fall 2025 San Marcos High SchoolDescription: Lamarr Womble will provide Keynote Presentations and Breakout Sessions with ASB Students.Theme: School CultureDate:  8/19/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 3,500

Speaker:Zach GowenEvent: Fall 2025 Systems of Care Family EngagementDescription: Zach will share his story with the Families of Kansas City MO.Theme: Health is WealthDate:  8/19/2025Presentation Start Time:  6:00 PMWorkshop Start Time: 6:30 PMAudience: FamiliesNumber Attending: 200

Speaker:Ernesto MejiaEvent: Fall 2025 UTRGV GEAR UP PDTheme: Leadership, EmpowermentDate:  8/18/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 9:30 AMEvent Address: Weslaco, TXAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 100

Below are the event details:Speaker: Samuel BrownEvent Title: All Aboard Tours New York, NY Bus Tour.Client Program/Organization: All Aboard ToursEvent Description: Samuel Brown will Facilitate a Bus Trip with Student to New York City.Theme: All Aboard Bus Tour/Education/College Readiness.Start Date: 2025-08-20End Date: 2025-08-20Start Time: 7:00 AMEnd Time: 10:00 PMCity/State: New York, NYAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 55

Speaker:Lamarr WombleEvent: 2025 Niguel Hills Middle SchoolDescription: Lamarr will provide 3 presentations to the students of Niguel Hills Middle School on Leadership, Engagement, Accountability and DeterminationTheme: Leadership, Standing Up For The Right ThingDate:  8/20/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 740

Below are the event details:Speaker: Multiple SpeakersEvent Title: 2025 EOF Scholar OrientationClient Program/Organization: Raritan Valley Community CollegeEvent Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins, Lilyan Prado-Carrillo, and Zach Gowen will provide Keynote Presentations and Team Building Activities Scholar Orientation for New EOF Scholars.Theme: Education. Goal Setting. Team Building. EOF.Start Date: 2025-08-19End Date: 2025-08-21Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 3:00 PMCity/State: Branchburg, NJAudience: CollegeNumber attending: 100

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: Fall 2025 Mount Vernon School Year KickoffDescription: Juan will work with Parents and Freshman Students during the Freshman OrientationTheme: Bridge | Transitioning Into High SchoolDate:  8/21/2025Presentation Start Time:  11:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: Mount Vernon, WARoom:AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 500

Below are the event details:Speaker: Multiple SpeakersEvent Title: 2025 EOF Scholar OrientationClient Program/Organization: Raritan Valley Community CollegeEvent Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins, Lilyan Prado-Carrillo, and Zach Gowen will provide Keynote Presentations and Team Building Activities Scholar Orientation for New EOF Scholars.Theme: Education. Goal Setting. Team Building. EOF.Start Date: 2025-08-19End Date: 2025-08-21Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 3:00 PMCity/State: Branchburg, NJAudience: CollegeNumber attending: 100

Web Calendar Event Information Speaker: Lamarr Womble Event Title: Wilson Early College High School GEAR UP Presentation Day. Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin Event Description: Lamarr Womble will provide a Keynote Presentation. Theme: Leadership Development Start Date: 2025-08-21 End Date: 2025-08-21 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 9:00 AM City/State: Port Arthur, TX […]

SpeakerMarley LizamaEvent: Fall 2025 Memorial Jr. High School KickoffDescription: Marley will visit Memorial to kickoff the 25/26 school yearTheme: KickoffDate:  8/22/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMEvent Address: Eagle Pass, TXVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 500

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: Fall 2025 YWCA El Paso del Norte PDDescription: Rizo will work will do her keynote, workshop & team building activities with the professionals of Workforce Solutions BorderplexTheme: You Are a SuperheroDate:  8/22/2025Presentation Start Time:  12:00 PMWorkshop Start Time: 1:00 PMEvent Address: El Paso, TXAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 68

Event Title: Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College Students and Parents Retreat.Client Program/Organization: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeEvent Description: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo will provide a Keynote Presentation and a Full Day Programming for students and parents.Theme: Upward Bound Students/Parents/EducationStart Date: 2025-08-22End Date: 2025-08-23Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 4:00 PMCity/State: Tifton, GAAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 40

Event Title: Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College Students and Parents Retreat.Client Program/Organization: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeEvent Description: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo will provide a Keynote Presentation and a Full Day Programming for students and parents.Theme: Upward Bound Students/Parents/EducationStart Date: 2025-08-22End Date: 2025-08-23Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 4:00 PMCity/State: Tifton, GAAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 40

Below are the event details:Speaker: Joaquin ZihuatanejoEvent Title: George Washington High School GEAR UP Write Now Programming.Client Program/Organization: George Washington High SchoolEvent Description: CoolSpeaker Joaquin Zihuatanejo will provide Classroom Takeovers, After School Writing Workshop and Evening Poetry Slam.Theme: GEAR UP/Classroom Takeovers/Self Expression.Start Date: 2025-08-25End Date: 2025-08-26Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 8:00 PMCity/State: Danville, VAAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 425

Event Title: Fall 2025 UT Austin GEAR UP Writing Conference Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin Event Description: Writing Conference Theme: Creative Writing and Poetry Start Date: 2025-08-25 End Date: 2025-08-25 Start Time: 9:45 AM End Time: 3:00 PM City/State: Austin, TX Audience: Middle School Number attending: 50

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: Fall 2025 Eagle Pass Jr. High School KickoffDescription: CoolSpeak will visit each school to kickoff the 25/26 school yearDate:  8/26/2025Presentation Start Time:  9:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:30 AMAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 1,000

Below are the event details:Speaker: Joaquin ZihuatanejoEvent Title: George Washington High School GEAR UP Write Now Programming.Client Program/Organization: George Washington High SchoolEvent Description: CoolSpeaker Joaquin Zihuatanejo will provide Classroom Takeovers, After School Writing Workshop and Evening Poetry Slam.Theme: GEAR UP/Classroom Takeovers/Self Expression.Start Date: 2025-08-25End Date: 2025-08-26Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 8:00 PMCity/State: Danville, VAAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 425

Please contact the client to work out any necessary details for the event.  Let us know if you have any problems making contact.Below are the event details:Speaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent Title: 2025 Rutland City Public Schools Community Welcome & Celebration.Client Program/Organization: Rutland City Public SchoolsEvent Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Welcome Back to the School […]

Speaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent Title: Spring 2025 Capital High School GU KickoffClient Program/Organization: Capital High SchoolEvent Description: Ernesto will provide his keynote presentationTheme: School Year Kickoff  Date: 8/27/2025Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Time: 4:30 PMCity/State: Sante Fe, NMAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 1485

Below are the event details:Speaker: Zach GowenEvent Title: Westmoreland High School GEAR UP Presentation Day.Client Program/Organization: State Council of Higher Education for VirginiaEvent Description: CoolSpeaker Zach Gowen will provide a Keynote Presentation for High School GEAR UP Junior Students.Theme: Student Assembly/Motivational/EducationStart Date: 2025-08-27End Date: 2025-08-27Start Time: 1:30 PMEnd Time: 2:30 PMCity/State: Montross, VAAudience: High SchoolNumber attending: 108

Below are the event details:Speaker:Multiple SpeakersEvent Title: 2025 Appalachian State University GEAR UP August Student Assemblies with Chris Collins.Client Program/Organization: Appalachian State UniversityEvent Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins will provide Student Assemblies at Swain Middle School, Scotts Creek Elementary, Madison Middle School, Foothills Community School, East & West McDowell Middle & Hayesville Middle School.Theme: Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Middle SchoolStart Date: 2025-08-25End Date: 2025-08-29Start Time: 8:00 […]

Speakers:Tim StaffordJoaquin ZihuatanejoEvent: Fall 2025 West TX Reading SymposiumDescription: Tim and Joaquin will work with Professionals to show them new strategies on how to keep their students engaged with readingTheme: Reading EngagementDate:  8/28/2025Audience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 300

Below are the event details:Speaker:Multiple SpeakersEvent Title: 2025 Appalachian State University GEAR UP August Student Assemblies with Chris Collins.Client Program/Organization: Appalachian State UniversityEvent Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins will provide Student Assemblies at Swain Middle School, Scotts Creek Elementary, Madison Middle School, Foothills Community School, East & West McDowell Middle & Hayesville Middle School.Theme: Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Middle SchoolStart Date: 2025-08-25End Date: 2025-08-29Start Time: 8:00 […]

Speaker: Juan Cangas Event Title: Port Arthur GEAR UP Presentation Day with Juan Cangas Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin Event Description: Juan will provide a Keynote Presentation. Theme: Real Decisions and Building Your Toolkit Start Date: 2025-08-29 End Date: 2025-08-29 Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 12:00 PM City/State: Port Arthur, TX Audience: […]

SpeakersChris CollinsLaura RizoEvent: Fall 2025 Lewis-Clark CAMP & TRIO Kick OffDescription: Kickoff off event for both CAMP & TRiO StudentsTheme: Kick off, Resiliency, Party, Have Fun With TRiODate:  8/30/2025Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 9:00 AMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 80

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: Spring 2025 Scott's Valley High SchoolDescription: Rizo will share her keynote with the entire student body and work with student leadersTheme: Respect WeekDate:  9/5/2025Presentation Start Time:  10:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 11:30 AMAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 600