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Julien Mirivel PhD.
Originally from Paris, France Dr. Mirivel traveled to the US in 1994 as a 15-year-old exchange student. Obtaining his PhD in Communications in 2005. Dr. Mirivel has been a teacher, a scholar, and an academic leader in a career spanning 20 years. His real passion is the study of effective and ethical human communication.
Charles Williams
Charles, purpose is to educate, empower, and encourage individuals to push back on archaic and oppressive. systems so that all students receive an equitable educational experience that will be acknowledged and valued in the larger world.
Ovi Vasquez
Ovidilio David Vasquez went from being a farm boy raised in a poor village in the sugarcane fields of Central America to being accepted to Harvard Business School Online. Today, he emerges as one of the most sought-after bilingual youth leadership speakers of our time, speaking nationally.
Drew Manning
Drew is an inspiring, performance-boosting, motivational keynote speaker. His lived experiences have made him a highly respected authority on how mindset affects almost every aspect of our lives.
His message extends well beyond health and fitness and has empowered millions worldwide.
Johnathan Darling
Jonathan is a pioneer in his approach to leadership, working as a speaker and coach with organizations, universities, and teams on the power of Love-Centered Leadership, which empowers individuals to lead, not from position or title, but from the heart, positively impacting the lives of those around them.
Kevon Lee
Kevon Lee has lived a life that many could never comprehend. At the tender age of 5, he was placed in the foster care system after being shot during a drug-related incident. Kevon lectures across the nation to inspire and empower others to not give up, understand the power of their voice, and “Go Make a Difference.”
Stephanie Ellison
As a former foster youth, she was in and out of the system for over 15 years. In 2002, she began sharing her turbulent story of hope, forgiveness, and the power of education with youth, parents, and educators. Intending to help others see the good in the world, no matter what circumstances they face.
Susie Reynolds Reece
Reece is best known for facilitating and implementing engaging training that expands team member capabilities and promotes community improvement. Reece is an established public speaker, author, and training program developer beyond her systemic development skills. Her expertise is in suicidology. Preventing alcohol and substance use, crisis prevention, and intervention.
DeAntwann “DJ” Johnson
Before spending nine years in the foster care system, DJ suffered child abuse, domestic abuse, and emotional trauma. At one point, he wanted to end his life, but he realized that he was on this earth for a purpose. He worked hard to overcome a life full of hardships, humiliation, aggression, and self-esteem issues, allowing him to be an active advocate for youth.
Chris Singleton
Chris Singleton became a nationally renowned speaker with a message of resilience, forgiveness, and unity following the loss of his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Tragedy in Charleston, SC. Chris now travels the nation sharing his message of more love, less hate.
April Hernandez Castillo
April is best known for her riveting performance as “Eva” in the hit movie Freedom Writers. However, April’s platform as a Hollywood actor has allowed her to grace an array of audiences from juvenile detention facilities to some of the most prestigious stages, TEDx, Harvard, and Microsoft, to list a few. Her inspirational story of resilience, overcoming adversity, and choosing to move forward no matter what happens in life is a message that resonates with audiences across the globe.
Roy Juarez, Jr.
Juarez is an award-winning speaker, activist, and entrepreneur who fought the battle to leave the streets as a homeless teenager only to return to them as an activist after finishing college. Juarez has shared his message of hope, perseverance, and the power of higher education with over one million in 49 states and seven countries.