Events

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr. Event Title: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Presentation Day. Client Program/Organization: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District Event Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide Two Keynote Presentations for High School Students. Theme: Anti-Bullying/Leadership/Pro Community Start Date: 2026-03-02 End Date: 2026-03-02 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM City/State: Scotch Plains, NJ Audience: High […]

Speaker:Ernesto MejiaEvent: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of NebraskaDescription: March event bringing together 150 superintendents, principals, district administrators, teachers and community partners focusing on three impact areas: effective leadership, instructional excellence, and family/community engagement in early childhoodDate:  3/3/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMWorkshop Start Time: 9:30 AMEvent Address: Omaha, NEVenue: Conference CenterAudience: ProfessionalNumber Attending: 150

Speaker:Zach Gowen Event: Spring 2026 Santa Fe High School AssembliesDescription: Zach will do 2 assemblies and work with EL students at Santa Fe High SchoolTheme: Overcoming ObstaclesDate:  3/3/2026Presentation Start Time:  10:00 AMEvent Address: Santa Fe Springs, CAAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 1,800

Speaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent: Spring 2026 Wahluke High School Student Leadership by Ernesto Mejia Pt. 2Description: Ernesto Mejia providing student leadership programming for newcomers and migrant students, Staff Development, and Family Engagement.Theme: Student Leadership for newcomer students, Family Engagement, Staff DevelopmentDate:  3/4/2026 - 3/5/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: Mattawa, WAVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 30

Below are the event details:Speaker: Customized CoolProgramEvent Title: Christina School District Year Round Student Presentations.Client Program/Organization: Christina School DistrictEvent Description: Lamarr Womble will provide multiple virtual presentations and an in-person presentation during the 2025-2026 school year.Theme: Motivational, Educational and Youth EmpowermentStart Date: 2025-11-04End Date: 2026-04-22Start Time: 10:00 AMEnd Time: 12:30 PMCity/State: Wilmington, DEAudience: High SchoolNumber […]

Speaker: Ernesto MejiaEvent: Spring 2026 Wahluke High School Student Leadership by Ernesto Mejia Pt. 2Description: Ernesto Mejia providing student leadership programming for newcomers and migrant students, Staff Development, and Family Engagement.Theme: Student Leadership for newcomer students, Family Engagement, Staff DevelopmentDate:  3/4/2026 - 3/5/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: Mattawa, WAVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 30

Speaker: Sam BrownEvent: 2026 Lufkin ISD All Aboard with Sam BrownDescription: Sam will present for students from Lufkin ISD bus tourTheme: Date:  3/6/2026Arrival Time: Event Address: Austin, TXVenue: Fairfield by Marriott Austin NW/Research13087 Research BlvdAustin, TX, 78750Audience: High School Number Attending: 

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr. Event Title: Scott Middle School and North Brandywine Middle School Presentation Day. Client Program/Organization: North Brandywine Middle School Event Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide Two Keynote Presentations for Middle School Students. Theme: Unity/Leadership/Power of the Word/Community. Start Date: 2026-03-06 End Date: 2026-03-06 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM […]

Speaker: Alexis Mejia Event Title: 2026 Liberty Partnership Program Family Engagement Night.  Client Program/Organization: Liberty Partnerships Program Event Description: CoolSpeaker Alexis Mejia will provide a Family Engagement Presentation for Students and Families. Theme: Student/Family Engagement/Liberty Partnership Program/Education/Leadership. Start Date: 2026-03-06 Start Time: 4:00 PM End Time: 6:00 PM City/State: Rochester, NY Audience: Middle School Number […]

Speaker: MJ BridgesMarlanea Heaven Event: 2026 GEAR UPDescription: MJ and Marlanea will accompany students and parents to WVU with bus programming and a presentationTheme: College AccessDate:  3/7/2026 Arrival Time: 5:45AMEvent Address: 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, WV 24712  Venue: Meet buses at Concord University (address above)Travel to West Virginia University Audience: High School and parentsNumber Attending: 88

Speaker: Lilyan Prado-CarrilloEvent: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: Lilyan will be with the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: Pasco WAVenue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Speaker: Ernesto Mejia Event Title: Winter 2026 ABAC HEP Retreat Client Program/Organization: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Event Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a 6-hour program for HEP students. Theme: HEP/Student Engagement. Start Date: 2026-03-07 End Date: 2026-03-07 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM City/State: Tifton, GA Audience: College Number attending: 150

Event: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: MJ will be taking-over 13 schools to teach the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: WA Venue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Speaker:Lilyan Prado-CarrilloEvent: 2026 Columbia Gorge ESD MEP Leadership & Family Series PT. 2Description: Lilyan will work with High School Students after school and work with families in the eveningTheme: Family Engagement, Anti BullyingDate:  3/9/2026Presentation Start Time:  N/AWorkshop Start Time: 2:30 PMEvent Address: The Dalles, ORAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 120

Speaker: Samuel Brown Event Title: 2025 EOF High School Presentation. Client Program/Organization: Raritan Valley Community College Event Description: Sam Brown will provide an Interactive Workshop for Sophomore College Students. Theme: Education. Goal Setting. College Readiness. Self Confidence. EOF. Start Date: 2026-03-09 End Date: 2026-03-09 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 11:00 AM City/State: Branchburg, NJ […]

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.Event Title: 2025 Jostens Fight Forward Tour with Carlos Ojeda Jr. - Rockville, CTClient Program/Organization: Jostens RenaissanceEvent Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will join Jostens to inspire Students and Educators to never fight back and alway fight forward..Theme: Students and Educators Celebration.Start Date: 2026-03-10End Date: 2026-03-10Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 1:00 PMCity/State: Rockville, […]

Event: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: MJ will be taking-over 13 schools to teach the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: WA Venue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Speaker: Christopher Collins Event Title: 2026 Appalachian State University GEAR UP Professional Development with Chris Collins. Client Program/Organization: Appalachian State University Event Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins will provide a Professional Development. Theme: Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Story Telling Start Date: 2026-03-10 Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM City/State: Boone, NC Audience: Professional Number attending: 30

Event: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: MJ will be taking-over 13 schools to teach the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: WA Venue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Speaker: Christopher Collins Event Title: 2026 Appalachian State University GEAR UP Professional Development with Chris Collins. Client Program/Organization: Appalachian State University Event Description: CoolSpeakers Chris Collins will provide a Professional Development. Theme: Leadership/GEAR UP/Education/Story Telling Date: 2026-02-11 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM City/State: Boone, NC Audience: Professional Number attending: 30

Speaker: Multiple Speakers Event Title: Spring 2026 Del Valle Writing Takeover Client Program/Organization: University of Texas at Austin Event Description: History Classroom TakeOver Theme: Creative Writing Start Date: 2026-03-10 End Date: 2026-03-11 Start Time: 8:45 AM End Time: 4:30 PM City/State: Del Valle, TX Audience: High School Number attending: 800

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.Event Title: 2025 Jostens Fight Forward Tour with Carlos Ojeda Jr. - Rockville, CTClient Program/Organization: Jostens RenaissanceEvent Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will join Jostens to inspire Students and Educators to never fight back and alway fight forward..Theme: Students and Educators Celebration.Start Date: 2026-03-12End Date: 2026-03-12Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 1:00 PMCity/State: Mechanicsville, […]

Event: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: MJ will be taking-over 13 schools to teach the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: WA Venue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Event: 2026 WSU Tri-Cities Financial Literacy Takeover TourDescription: MJ will be taking-over 13 schools to teach the students in the Tri-City area about financial literacyTheme: Financial LiteracyDate:  3/7/2026Workshop Start Time: 8:00 AMEvent Address: WA Venue: School AuditoriumAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 350

Web Calendar Event Information Speaker: Zach Gowen Event Title: Council on Global Education and Citizenship Presentation. Client Program/Organization: Kean University Event Description: Zach Gowen will provide a Keynote Presentation with Elementary and Middle School Students. Q&A Session Theme: Disability History/Civic Education for New Jersey. Start Date: 2026-03-13 End Date: 2026-03-13 Start Time: 9:00 AM End […]

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Spring 2026 Morehouse College ETS Financial Literacy with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Morehouse College Event Description: Financial Literacy Series with MJ Bridges Theme: Financial Literacy Start Date: 2026-01-24 End Date: 2026-04-29 Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM City/State: Atlanta, GA Audience: College Number attending: 60

Speaker:Juan Cangas Event: Spring 2026 Region 4 GEAR UP Achieve AlicevilleDescription: Juan will Share his story with the students at Region 4Date:  3/16/2026Presentation Start Time:  12:00 PMWorkshop Start Time: 1:30 PMEvent Address: Aliceville, ALAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 480

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University, TRIO, Student Support Services Event Description: Virtual Financial Literacy Sessions Theme: Prepare now: tour future income and cost of living Start Date: 2026-02-09 End Date: 2026-04-27 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 6:45 PM Audience: […]

Speaker: Marlon Lizama Event Title: Spring 2026 Halifax County High School Classroom Takeover with Marlon Lizama Client Program/Organization: Halifax County High School Event Description: English Classroom Takeover Theme: Personal Essay Writing Start Date: 2026-03-18 End Date: 2026-03-18 Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 3:30 PM City/State: South Boston, VA Audience: High School Number attending: 200

Speaker: Lilyan Prado Carrillo Event Title: Spring Leadership Conference Client Program/Organization: Center Grove High School Event Description: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo will provide a Keynote Presentation for Student Council Students. Theme: Student Council/Leadership/Empathy/Collaboration/Youth Engagement. Start Date: 2026-03-18 End Date: 2026-03-18 Start Time: 10:30 AM End Time: 11:30 AM City/State: Greenwood, IN Audience: High School Number attending: 125

Speaker: Ernesto Mejia Event Title: Miami Dade College - College Assistance Migrant Program 2026 Virtual Series. Client Program/Organization: Miami Dade College Event Description: Ernesto Mejia will provide a Five Part virtual Series. Theme: Virtual Series/Education Start Date: 2026-03-18-2026 Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 1:00 PM City/State: Homestead, FL Audience: College Number attending: 45

Speaker: Lamarr Womble Event Title: 2026 Halifax County Middle School Programming Day. Client Program/Organization: Halifax County High School Event Description: Lamarr Womble will provide a Keynote Presentation, Breakout Session, and a Family Engagement Presentation. Theme: GEAR UP/Education/Leadership/Passion/Family Engagement Start Date: 2026-03-19 End Date: 2026-03-19 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 6:00 PM City/State: South Boston, […]

Speaker: Marlanea HeavenEvent Title: All Aboard PCCUA Educators Bus Tour w/MarlaneaClient Program/Organization: All AboardEvent Description: Teacher and Personal Engagement Presentation for teachersTheme: Teacher & Personal EngagementStart Date: 3/23/26End Date: 3/23/26Start Time: 2:00PMEnd Time: 3:00PMCity/State: , New Orleans, LAAudience: EducatorsNumber attending: 20

Speaker: Dr. Crystal AryiteyEvent: All Aboard PCCUA Decision-Making Tour w/Dr. CrystalDescriptionDecision-making presentationThemeDecisions that can impact your futureDate3/23/2026Time7:30PM Event Address Venue: HotelAudience: Football players and coachesNumber Attending: 22

Below are the event details:Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr.Event Title: Connecticut Rise Annual Network Conference with Carlos Ojeda Jr.Client Program/Organization: Connecticut Rise NetworkEvent Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will provide a Keynote Presentation and a Breakout Session for Professionals.Theme: Network/Professional Development/Education/Story TellingStart Date: 2026-03-24End Date: 2026-03-24Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 3:00 PMCity/State: Bristol, CTAudience: ProfessionalNumber attending: 200

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Morehouse McNair Financial Literacy with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Morehouse College Event Description: Young and Debt Free Financial Literacy Series Theme: Financial Literacy Start Date: 2026-01-27 End Date: 2026-04-28 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM City/State: Atlanta, GA Audience: College Number attending: 60

Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo Event Title: Petersburg High School Classroom Takeover Day. Client Program/Organization: Petersburg High School Event Description: Joaquin Zihuatanejo will provide Writing Classroom Takeovers for High School GEAR UP Students. Theme: GEAR UP/Writing/Classroom Takeovers/Education Start Date: 2026-03-25 End Date: 2026-03-25 Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 3:00 PM City/State: Petersburg, VA Audience: High School […]

SpeakerErnesto MejiaEvent: 2026 LAFEPA SPRING CONFERENCETheme: Charting the Course: Navigating Federal Programs Compliance and EngagementDate:  3/25/2026Presentation Start Time:  1:00 PMEvent Address: Lake Charles, LANumber Attending: 300

Speaker: Carlos Ojeda Jr. Event Title: 2025 Jostens Fight Forward Tour with Carlos Ojeda Jr. - Biloxi, MS Client Program/Organization: Jostens Renaissance Event Description: Carlos Ojeda Jr. will join Jostens to inspire Students and Educators to never fight back and alway fight forward.. Theme: Students and Educators Celebration. Start Date: 2026-03-25 End Date: 2026-03-25 Start […]

Speaker:MJ BridgesEvent: Spring 2026 UW GEAR UP Achievers Leadership SummitDescription: MJ will provide his financial literacy workshopsTheme: Leadership, Financial LiteracyDate:  3/26/2026 - 3/27/2026Workshop Start Time: 10:00 AMEvent Address: Seattle, WAVenue: College/University FacilitiesAudience: CollegeNumber Attending: 30

Speaker:MJ BridgesEvent: Spring 2026 UW GEAR UP Achievers Leadership SummitDescription: MJ will provide his financial literacy workshopsTheme: Leadership, Financial LiteracyDate:  3/26/2026 - 3/27/2026Workshop Start Time: 10:00 AMEvent Address: Seattle, WAVenue: College/University FacilitiesAudience: CollegeNumber Attending: 30

Below are the event details:Speaker: Christopher CollinsEvent Title: 2026 Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Leadership Conference.Client Program/Organization: Greater Texas FoundationEvent Description: Christopher Collins will provide a Keynote Presentation and Breakout Sessions for Scholars.Theme: Leadership/Scholars/Youth Empowerment/CollegeStart Date: 2026-03-27End Date: 2026-03-28Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 8:00 PMCity/State: Bryan, TXAudience: CollegeNumber attending: 80

Speaker: Marlanea HeavenEvent: 2026 GEARUP SWV CoolTrip - West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine & West Virginia TechDescription: Marlanea will travel with students to West Virginia Tech, providing bus programming and a presentationTheme: College AccessDate:  3/28/2026 Arrival Time: 7:00 AMEvent Address: 1000 Vermillion St, Athens, WV 24712Venue: Meet at Concord University (address above)Travel to WV School of Osteopathic Medicine & West VA Tech Audience: High SchoolNumber […]

Below are the event details:Speaker: Christopher CollinsEvent Title: 2026 Greater Texas Foundation Scholars Leadership Conference.Client Program/Organization: Greater Texas FoundationEvent Description: Christopher Collins will provide a Keynote Presentation and Breakout Sessions for Scholars.Theme: Leadership/Scholars/Youth Empowerment/CollegeStart Date: 2026-03-27End Date: 2026-03-28Start Time: 9:00 AMEnd Time: 8:00 PMCity/State: Bryan, TXAudience: CollegeNumber attending: 80

Speaker: Marlanea Heaven Event:All Aboard Southern University Bus Tour w/Marlanea HeavenDescription: Marlanea will present a workshop for  students and staff after bus tourTheme: College AccessDate:  3/29/2026Arrival Time: 8:00PMEvent Address: Venue: Hotel conference roomAudience: College studentsNumber Attending: 44

Speaker: Melvin Bridges Jr. Event Title: Spring 2026 Financial Literacy Virtual Series with MJ Bridges Client Program/Organization: Savannah State University, TRIO, Student Support Services Event Description: Virtual Financial Literacy Sessions Theme:  How to pay off student loan debt after college Start Date: 2026-02-09 End Date: 2026-04-27 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 6:45 PM Audience: […]

Speaker:Juan CangasEvent: Spring 2026 Greeley D6 Career Fair GEAR UPDescription: The goal of this event is to help students develop the skills, confidence, and mindset necessary to succeed in the career fairTheme: Own your Future!Date:  3/31/2026 - 4/2/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:30 AMWorkshop Start Time: 10:15 AMEvent Address: Greeley, COAudience: High SchoolNumber Attending: 200

Speaker:Dr. Laura RizoEvent: Winter 2026 Colton Middle SchoolDescription: Dr. Rizo will be sharing her story with 7th and 8th grade girlsTheme: LeadershipDate:  3/31/2026Presentation Start Time:  8:00 AMEvent Address: Colton, CAAudience: Middle SchoolNumber Attending: 800

Speaker: Dr. Crystal AryiteyEvent: All Aboard Southern University Spelman Morehouse Clark Atlanta Tour with Dr. CrystalDescription: Dr. Crystal will present on college access and join students on a campus tour.Theme: College AccessDate:  3/31/2026Arrival Time: 9:30AMEvent Address: Spelman/Morehouse/Clark Atlanta Universities Venue: Meet buses at Spelman/MorehouseAudience: High School Number Attending: 48