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Our summit features a diverse group of dynamic presenters who are experts in the fields of education, diversity, and mental health. Each presenter brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, offering attendees practical strategies, inspiring stories, and valuable insights into creating inclusive and equitable educational environments.
Doctor of Psychology, Nationally Renowned TEDx Speaker and Evidence-Based Practices for Mental Health
Dr. Julia is a leading voice for the next generation, helping schools and organizations create cultures where students feel seen and valued. As a psychologist, TEDx Speaker, and spoken word poet, Dr. J connects with diverse audiences to foster open dialogue and growth. Specializing in campus culture, diversity, and mental health, she empowers individuals to support themselves and each other. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Julia has worked with hundreds of campuses, conferences, and nonprofits to create interactive experiences that enhance student outcomes.
Get ready to learn from leading experts in education as they share actionable strategies to advance equity in schools. These dynamic speakers will challenge and inspire you with fresh perspectives and practical tools to create lasting change.
M.Ed. S.P.E. & M.A. SEL Special Education Teacher
Mayela Paniagua is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and a Special Education teacher at Options for Youth VV3 in Victorville. She has worked at OFY since 2016. She has earned a masters in Special Education and a masters in Social Emotional Learning from National University. Since being in the SEL masters program, one of her goals has been to spread SEL as far and wide as possible in order to help as many students and educators as possible.
Hyrbid DI/IS Teacher
Julienne Cunningham is the blue haired, liberal, Californian teacher everyone warned you about. She has been teaching in various positions for almost 20 years and has been with Options for Youth for eight years. Julienne is a fierce social justice advocate and has been active in the community since she was 14 years old. She wants to see the face of education change to make sure all students receive an equitable education.
Storyteller, Trainer, Coach, Founder, Our Bold Voices
Paul Iarrobino (he/his) is one of the founding members of Elder Pride Services and received their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for providing leadership during their formative years. Paul is the proud recipient of Gay & Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest’s 2021 Queer Hero Award for his groundbreaking work engaging and inspiring community dialogues during the pandemic. His recent anthology, Defining Voices, received lots of praise. His follow up book Defiant Voices is scheduled for release in May 2025.
Education Researcher/Consultant
Randy Olson has been researching how to improve achievement, access, equity and college and career readiness for more than 15 years. He speaks regularly on these topics at a variety of regional, state and national conferences and has published articles in Leadership Magazine and American School Board Journal. He provided staff professional development for San Bernardino City USD for six and a half years as a program specialist and he is the owner of Veritas Educational LLC, an education consulting company based in Southern California.
MRP, MSW Founder & Principal
Tre Cabrera, MRP, MSW, is founder & principal of Cabrera Advisory Group, LLC, a Black woman-owned management consulting firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. She helps audiences ignite transformational leadership to build better workplaces. Tre has 20+ years’ experience as an economic development planner, and her graduate degrees in urban and regional planning and macro social work are strong foundations for how she leads Cabrera Advisory Group, with a people-first approach to consulting. Her partnerships with bold leaders in social impact and innovative problem-solving fuel her belief that strategic work is equity work, and equity work is strategic work.