Circle Of Change Leadership Conference

Thank You!

After a busy week of traveling to three different cities in three days, I found myself hosting our first financial virtual experience at a Sheraton Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

Although I was super tired, it was so valuable and powerful!

I mean, Lissa Prudencio, Kristin Messerli, Wendy Raizin, Yoly M. Valencia, MBA, CMCP, Terrence McLaney, Ashlee K. Roberts, PhD, Peter Bielagus, Lonnie McGowen Jr., and Max Sanchez not only talked about budgeting, saving, credit cards, student loans, money management, real estate, stocks, and other forms of investments, but each of them talked the impact that emotions, mindset, values, faith, discipline, generosity, and habits have on your ability to attain financial success.

Based on my personal experience, I am convinced that every student and professional that had the opportunity to participate in this powerful event walked away with a set of tools that will have a lasting impact on their financial success in years to come.

Again, I want to thank all of the panelist so much for taking time of their busy schedules on a Saturday afternoon to positively impact the lives of the next generation of leaders. I am super excited about what will happen next year at the 2nd Financial Empowerment Virtual Experience!

2024 First Gen Student Career Lead Experience!

Consider bringing your students to Miami, Florida from April 12-14, 2024 to participate in a national career leadership experience with 400 plus other First Generation Students from 35 different campuses throughout the world!

Registration is now open and you can learn more about this life changing and beautiful experience for First Generation Students by visiting our conference website at www.firstgencareerconference.com.

This years conference was transformational and I know that our conference in 2024 is going to be even better with more speakers, workshops, panels, and activities all designed to empower First Generation Students for career success in college and beyond!

Trio Works!

Last month, we had 100 Trio & First Generation Students from Seton Hall U, Rider U, Western Kentucky U, University of Deleware, Long Beach State U, Cal State Dominguez Hills, Colorado State U, U of Louisville, Central Arizona College, and Sonoma State U join us at the 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience In Los Angeles, California.

After the conference was complete, it was so inspiring to learn about the impact, the transformation, the growth, and the life changing experiences that these TRIO and First Generation Students had at the 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience.

Our entire team is SUPER excited to watch these TRIO and First Generation Students continue to grow, flourish, thrive, succeed, and make a positive impact within their campus communities in 2024 and beyond!

Also, if you are part of or responsible for a Trio Program or First Generation Program within your campus community, you can have your students join us in Miami, Florida April 12-14, 2024 for the 3rd Annual First Generation Student Career and Leadership Experience.

Last year, we had 450 First Generation Students from across the country attend. Your students can be part of this transformational experience by visiting our website at www.firstgencareerconference.com.

The 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience Was Amazing!

A couple of weeks ago, my amazing leadership team and I not only had the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of 200 emerging student leaders from 20 different colleges/universities in the country, but the impact and transformation that occurred because of the keynote speakers, workshop presenters, esteemed panelist/speakers, and other incredible people involved with the event was life changing for me!

Literally, after meeting so many awesome students from across the country, interacting with some of the most incredible panelist/speakers in the world, and observing the transformation that takes place for everyone within our community over the three days of the conference, I am MORE inspired and motivated than ever to expand our reach, impact more students, and make a greater impact in the lives of the next generation of leaders.

As my grandmother once told me, "Great things are not meant to be kept to yourself, they are given to you so that you can give them to others and allow others to experience the greatness that you have been blessed to receive".

With so many challenging situations and circumstances facing emerging student leaders today, my hope and vision is that more can experience the transformation and empowerment that takes place every year at the Circle of Change Leadership Experience!

Super proud of our team and extremely grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students all across the country. Looking forward to impacting more students at the 2024 First Generation Student Career Conference in Miami, Florida next year!

For the past fourteen years, the Circle of Change Leadership Experience has not only positively impacted the lives of 10,000 student leaders from 100 different colleges across the country with various conferences, virtual events, or mentorship programs, but we have given away more than $25,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students.

We are raising money this hashtag so that we can expand our reach, impact more students, and make a greater impact in the lives of first generation students on college campuses everywhere.

If you are able to provide a donation of $10, $25, $50, $100, or more to the Circle of Change Leadership Experience this hashtag , all you have to do is click on the link that has been provided below and in my bio so that we can impact the lives of more students in 2024.

Giving Link - https://givebutter.com/yS74Xy

For the past fourteen years, the Circle of Change Leadership Experience has not only positively impacted the lives of 10,000 student leaders from 100 different colleges across the country with various conferences, virtual events, or mentorship programs, but we have given away more than $25,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students.

We are raising money this hashtag so that we can expand our reach, impact more students, and make a greater impact in the lives of first generation students on college campuses everywhere.

If you are able to provide a donation of $10, $25, $50, $100, or more to the Circle of Change Leadership Experience this hashtag , all you have to do is click on the link that has been provided below so that we can impact the lives of more students in 2024.

Giving Link - https://givebutter.com/yS74Xy

For the past fourteen years, the Circle of Change Leadership Experience has not only positively impacted the lives of 10,000 student leaders from 100 different colleges across the country with various conferences, virtual events, or mentorship programs, but we have given away more than $25,000.00 in scholarships to deserving students.

We are raising money this so that we can expand our reach, impact more students, and make a greater impact in the lives of first generation students on college campuses everywhere.

If you are able to provide a donation of $10, $25, $50, $100, or more to the Circle of Change Leadership Experience this , all you have to do is click on the link that has been provided below so that we can impact the lives of more students in 2024.

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Social Impact!

One of the foundational values of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience is to inspire students to make a positive impact in their community, nation, and world!

Today, we have some remarkable panelist who are powerful leaders within the community engagement and social impact space that are making a positive impact in the lives of people everywhere!

We are so grateful that Tammy Tumbling , Alicia Katz , Erik Wissa , and Dr. Ines Gonzalez have agreed to take time out of there busy schedules to give back to the next generation of leaders that will be making an impact across the world!

The first day was life changing and we believe today will be even better because of the amazing speakers and panelist set to join us today!!

Sports Panel!

As an avid sports fan, I am always excited to have incredible professionals within Sports and Entertainment inspire, empower, and positively impact the next generation of leaders!

We are so lucky to have Linda DeYampert, MBA , DEMETRIUS HARRIS , Dr. Catalina Lara , Royce C. Dickerson , and Christy Calvin join us tomorrow as panelist.

Each of these amazing professionals are not only making a huge impact in the world, but the knowledge, insight, and wisdom they will share is going to be life changing.

We are super excited to have them this year! There panel is going to amazing!

Good morning! Welcome to Circle of Change. Looking forward to an exciting and elevating weekend!
Shout out to the University of Delaware, who was first to arrive today.

Financial Literacy, Real Estate, and Investments!

When I was in college, I wish I would’ve been able to hear incredible professionals talk about finances, investments, banking, and real estate.

Thankfully, although I did not receive this type of training in college, we are able to provide that for students who are attending the Circle of Change Leadership Experience this weekend!

I am so thankful that Delphine Pruitt , Gloria Castellanos , Odessa Miller , and Lissa Prudencio have taken time out of there schedule to share incredible insights and knowledge with students this weekend about financial success!

These amazing professionals are going to make a lasting impact and we are so fortunate to have them. Super excited about what’s going to transpire later this week.

Future Healthcare Leadership Panel!

Fun Fact!

We surveyed all the students who attended our conference over the past year and healthcare was the top area of expertise most desired by students.

With that said, we are super excited to have Perika Sampson , danyelle s. goitia beal, Psy.D., BCBA , Amanda Speights, DHSc, OTR/L , and Slyvia Martin serve as guest panelist and speakers for the healthcare leadership panel.

The students and I are so appreciative and grateful that these amazing professionals are taking time out of their busy to give back to the next generation of health care professionals.

I strongly believe their lives will never be the same because of these powerful and incredible panelist and speakers.

Four days until positive change happens at COCLC!

Public Speaking and Communication Specialist Panel!

The great thing about being a professional speaker is that you not only get to connect with some of the best speakers in the world, but your conversations with one another empowers you for greater success.

Based on the importance of being an effective communicator, I am super excited to have David Coleman , Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D. , Shawn Smith , and Norma Hollis, PhD serve as guest speakers and panelist at this years conference.

These four incredible speakers are not only exceptional at speaking, but they are phenomenal at helping others become better speakers as well.

I am so grateful that each of these exceptional professionals have agreed to empower, inspire, and impact the next generation of speakers, consultants, trainers, and leaders. Students who attend this session will be impacted forever.

We are so grateful for these wonderful human beings giving back to the next generation of leaders. This type of generosity will have a long lasting impact in the world!!!!

Tech and Entertainment Leadership Panel!

With a strong push to bring more diversity to tech, I am super excited to have these wonderful panelist share wisdom, knowledge, and insight with a diverse group of students from across the country interested in Tech and Entertainment.

We are so grateful that Tina Taylor , Sterling De Sutter Summerville, M.Ed. , Shauna Kimball, MBA, PMCP , Karsten Bush , and Marvis Wynn have agreed to positively impact the next generation of emerging leaders with Tech and EntertInment.

I am excited for the students who will get to learn, meet, and connect with these exceptional professionals who are doing amazing things within Tech and Entertainment.

Super grateful for each of these awesome professionals taking time to give back to the next generation of leaders!

Empowering the Next Generation of Business Leaders!

I am super excited about this panel because Tatiana Oueini , Kristena Deyon Hatcher, PHR , Nohán Cruz, CDR , and Rebecca Nunez are not only amazing business professionals, but they have been huge supporters of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience.

I am so confident that every student who attends this session is going to be empowered, inspired, and transformed by these successful professionals and powerful voices!

We are so grateful that these awesome professionals continue to show up, invest, and encourage the next generation of leaders for career success in college and beyond.

Many people talk about access and equity, but it actually happens when professionals like these take time out of there busy schedules to give back to college students striving to position themselves for future success after college.

Thank you to all the panelist who have agreed to help us make a positive impact this year!

Empowering the Next Generation of Creatives Within The Entertainment Industry!

I am super excited about this panel that will be featured at the 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience this month!

Gerald Yarborough , David Luce , Lizza Monet Morales , and Naydea Davis are incredible professionals within the Entertainment Industry that have agreed to empower, inspire, and make a positive impact in the lives of students from across the country that will be attending the 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience!

We are SO grateful for these exceptional professionals taking time to impact the next generation of students who desire to pursue a career as a creative within the Entertainment Industry!

I can’t wait to hear the stories of students who will be impacted by these powerful voices!!!!

National Leadership Conference for Students This Fall In Los Angeles, California!

I am super excited about these awesome group of keynote and featured speakers that will be joining us this November 17-19, 2023 at the 14th Annual Circle of Change Leadership Experience!

Literally, over three days, students from all across the country will not only be impact by these transformational leadership speakers, but they will engage in a leadership experience that will provide them with...

• Customized Personal Leadership Workshop Sessions Focused on Unlocking The Leader from Within, Developing Your Ethical Compass as A Leader, Leading With the Right Heart As A Leader, and Developing Your Style of Leadership.

• Dynamic Keynote Speakers who will provide Inspirational, Interactive, Engaging, and Transformational Leadership Messages on Resiliency, Self-Care, Social Change, and Career Leadership Success.

• Customized Organizational Leadership Workshop Sessions Focused on Establishing Your Vision and Purpose Statement As A Leader, Developing A Strategic Action Plan for Leadership and Organizational Success, Building A Winning Team, and Creating A Winning Culture That Leads To Incredible Results.

• Powerful Panel Sessions with Top-Tier Professionals from Various Areas of Expertise Highlighting the Specific Leadership Skills that Students Must Develop to Attain Career and Leadership Success in College and Beyond Specific to Their Desired Career Path after Graduation.

• Customized Relational Leadership Workshop Session Focused On The Attributes of An Inclusive Leader, Leading With More Empathy As A Leader, Relationship Management, Emotional Intelligence, and Learning How To Lead People With Different Personalities Types.

• Experiential Activities, Reflections Exercises, and Team-Building Programs Focused on Effective Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Relationship Building, and Networking Skills.

To learn more about this incredible national leadership experience for students from across the country, you can visit our conference website at www.circleofchangeleadershipconference.com

Thank you University of Massachusetts Dartmouth!

For one month, my incredible speaking partner, Tish Norman, M.Ed ☯️ Keynote Speaker, Greek University and I had the amazing opportunity to conduct five presentations for students over four weeks.

The journey began with an interactive leadership training with Orientation Leaders followed by four amazing programs over a three-week span for new students focused on relationship building, cultural competence, leadership, social and emotional learning, and creating an inclusive winning culture where everyone is empowered for collegiate success!

The leadership team that we got to work with is incredible. Shout out to Savannah and Shelly for being incredible host and leaders over the program. You made our job so pleasant and fun!

And lastly, shout out to all students we had the chance to meet and empower for success. Literally, over one month, we connected with about 1,300 new students!

Looking forward to working with this amazing team and students in the near future!!!!

Great opportunity for Students!

My good friend, Mitchell Leach II is hosting this amazing event today!

If you are a student searching for ways to maximize your internship experience, I encourage you to register for this free event.

I know it’s going to be awesome!

Powerful Story from First Gen Student!
The last day of the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference was special because my leadership team and I not only were able to give out $2,000.00 in scholarships to deserving first generation students, but Lizza Monet Morales delivered a powerful keynote presentation where she featured William Toro, a former student who attended the 2022 Circle of Change Leadership Experience in Los Angeles, California.
During this closing keynote presentation, William shared an amazing story about how he met Lizza at the conference and would later cross paths with her again at the Grammy Awards when he decided to fly across the country to volunteer for the event.
From there, William talked about how he had an amazing experience at the Grammy's because introduced him to lots of people, empowered him for success, and became an amazing mentor in his life. At this point, I was in so much joy because this is the purpose of the entire conference. To see students become great while also connecting with other great people who can enable them to make their dreams a reality!
After hearing this powerful message from William, it was great to connect and learn about the impact that transpired in all of the other students and professionals that attended the event. With so much positive momentum from Miami, I am super excited to see what is going to happen in Los Angeles this November at the 2023 Circle of Change Leadership Experience. I believe that it has the potential to be the best ever!!!!
To watch this speech by William in its entirety, you can click on the link that has been provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/6829744/videos/916106282961861/

A Growth Mindset is Key To Professional Success!

Throughout my career journey, I have discovered that success is not only a process of commitment, sacrifice, positive habits, and life-long learning, but it requires resilience, confidence, perseverance, and an ability to turn bad situations into positive outcomes.

This Saturday, we are so lucky to have Monica Diaz, Cameron Wolfe, Ashaki Rucker, and Martita Mestéy - Durruthy (she/her/ella) serving as guest panelist at the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference in Miami, Florida.

The accomplished and incredible professionals will be talking with students from 47 different colleges and universities across the country about developing the resilience to thrive and succeed within your area of expertise.

With so many challenges facing college students today as it relates to personal, collegiate, and career success, a powerful session on resilience from top tier professionals will be life changing and very impactful for all the students and professionals that are able to be part of this transformational conversation.

We are so grateful and appreciative for these amazing professional that have agreed to speak at the event. What's even better about this panel is that Monica has agreed to sign copies of her book for students as well after the panel session.

Excited about what will transpire this Saturday!

Relationships Matter!

There are numerous studies that I share with students and professionals about career success, but one study that I share very often is a study that I learned about from PayScale where they suggested that 87% of people attain jobs through some form of relationship.

In essence, the most effective that an individual becomes at building, developing, and managing positive professional relationships, the more likely that these relationships will enhance their career trajectory.

Based on this reality, I am super excited to announce that Silvana Marmolejos, Dr. Paula Hopkins, Merdochey T. LaFrance, and Michael Lay will be joining us next week at the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference to talk with students about professional/digital branding, effective networking and relationship building skills, and specific ways that First Generation Students can begin to build the relationships and social capital that will be needed to position themselves for career success in college and beyond.

I am very grateful that each of these incredible professionals have agreed to speak next week at the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference because the knowledge that they will share with students and professionals is so important for students/professionals everywhere as it relates to their career success.

With more than 40 colleges and universities already registered, there is still room for others to join us next week in Miami, Florida. I know that its going to be a transformational experience for everyone that is involved!

Helping First Generation Students Find The Right Career Path!

My good friend, Dr. Tierney Bates once shared with me that 50% of college students change their major in college and 73% graduate without ever attaining a job within their major.

To help first generation students from across the country find the right career path in college and position themselves for career success within that profession, we have created an incredible panel at the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference this April to help students identify and develop the skills that are required to find the right career path and create an incredible career within that area of expertise.

We are so grateful that Clara Stroude-Vazquez, Dominique Leveille, Ph.D, LMFT, Rodney W. Jacobs, Jr., JD, MPA, MPH, and Priscilla Guasso have agreed to serve as a guest speaker/panelist for this powerful session that will be provided for hundreds of First Generation Students from across the country.

I am very confident that every First Generation Student who has the opportunity to learn, grow, and gain wisdom from these exceptional professionals will not only be greatly impacted in college and beyond, but they will attain some valuable information that will assist them in finding the right career path and positioning themselves for career success.

We are so excited and expectant of the transformation that will happen during this session next month in Miami, Florida. To learn more about this life changing experience for First Generation Students, you can visit our conference website at https://lnkd.in/g-tci-z.

2023 First Generation Student Career Conference!

In less than three weeks, hundreds of First Generation Students and Professionals will be gathering in Miami, Florida for the 3rd Annual First Generation Student Career Conference!

I am super excited about this year's conference because we have not only doubled in student registrations this year for our in-person conference, but we have more than 50 plus campus-based professionals that will be attending the conference with students as well.

To ensure that they are impacted as well at the 2023 First Generation Student Career Conference, we have developed a professional development track that will consist of four impactful programs specifically for professionals that serve First Generation Students.

On Saturday, our third professional development session will be focused on helping professionals learn about the specific things that employers are searching for in student interns and graduates from accomplished professionals that are making a huge impact in South Florida.

Toni Pruitt, PHR, PRC, CSM, Ana Larrea-Albert, and Priscilla Torres, M.S. are not only amazing leaders and people, but they are exceptional professionals within their areas of expertise. I know that every professional that has the opportunity to hear them speak this April is going to be greatly impacted by the words of wisdom they will share with professionals responsible for impacting First Generation Students on a daily basis at various campuses across the country.

To learn more about this transformational experience this April, you can visit the conference website at https://lnkd.in/g-tci-z.

2023 First Generation Student Career Conference!

I am super excited to announce that with a little more than one month before hundreds of students attend the 3rd Annual First Generation Student Career Conference taking place in Miami, Florida April 14-16, 2023 that we have confirmed our keynote speakers for the event!

Tish Norman, M.Ed ☯️ Keynote Speaker, Greek University, Ernesto Mejia, Jarrod Benjamin, MBA, PMP, CASP, CISM, Lizza Monet Morales and I not only have a transformational message to share with first generation students this April about attaining career leadership success in college and beyond, but each of us has a heart to see first generation students flourish, succeed, thrive, and attain the personal, leadership, and career success that they have been destined to see manifest within their life.

Currently, we have about 369 students and professionals from 40 different colleges and universities from around the country already confirmed to become part of this life changing career conference that is taking place at the Florida International University Biscayne Bay Campus for First Generation Students.

Its looking like we may reach capacity soon and we encourage every college or university that serves First Generation Students to consider registering their students for the in-person or virtual option of this powerful career conference specifically for First Generation Students.

To learn more, you can visit the website at www.firstgencareerconference.com.