SEMINAR GUIDE welcome to COLLEGIATE PREP
2019 Collegians,
We are so excited to welcome you to Collegiate Prep 2019! This year's Collegiate Preparation Seminar is filled with fun activities, reflective experiences, and most importantly, celebrating YOU!
You've worked so hard the last four years and now the time is here! You've graduated high school, selected your college, and now it's time to celebrate your successes with your BHGH family. We've got an awesome lineup of activities and events prepared for you. This week, you'll hear from amazing speakers, network with professionals in various fields, get to know peers across affiliates, and of course—have fun!
You've traveled from all over the country to be here this week! We have Collegians from U.S. BHGH af- filiate: You’ve come from Arizona, Baltimore, Northeast Ohio, Detroit, New Orleans, San Francisco, New York, Illinois, Colorado, Pittsburgh, and right here in St. Louis.
This year, the theme “Breaking Boundaries, Building Legacies” speaks to every person who will be experienc- ing Collegiate Prep this summer. The quote, “legacy is not leaving something for people but leaving some- thing in people”, will be a resounding theme throughout the week. This week will equip you with the skills to move into the next phase of your life with the confidence to take on every obstacle that presents itself. We believe in each and every one of you and can’t wait to see how much you all grow throughout the week.
We each have the power to create, shape, and build the legacy that we want. We can do this by pushing the boundaries that the world has set for us and by living out our purpose and passions day in and day out. We hope that throughout the week, you’ll take some time to reflect on how you can use your gifts, talents, and ideas to create your legacy and make your impact in the world. We are so excited for the journey ahead of you, and we look forwarding to celebrating with you all week!
Sincerely, Amber Overton LaShone Gibson Amber Overton, Seminar Organizer LaShone Gibson College Success Manager Senior Director of University Partnerships BHGH International and Academic Excellence BHGH International Perry Im Perry Im Alumni Engagement Specialist BHGH International BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE Boys Hope Girls Hope International is proud to congratulate all of our 2019 high school graduates from our 14 affiliates throughout the United States. class of 2019 We are so proud of you!
ARIZONA Jacob Walker Chiron Jefferson Gisselle Bojorquez Nahvia Williams Ashley Joyner Melissa Castro Iyanna Lewis Rocio Cigarroa ILLINOIS Jessica Lopez Xavier Gonzalez Maame Boateng Kelvin Monje Jennifer Hong Favour Holloway Kayla Newman Jonathon Lopez Cierra Moore Tyler Passie Blanca Soto Rubalcava Kabelo Muhammad Xioribel Rivera Natalia Valenzuela Alvaro Roman Jada Rudolph Oscar Smith Marcos Torres BALTIMORE Jeremy Stephens Andrew Vazquez Dulontaz Watkins Blake Stevenson Zada Vera Kalia Wamer CINCINNATI KANSAS CITY Nyeka Watt Gideon Fomba Danielson Ike Shatyra Wilkerson Kingsley Fomba NORTHEASTERN OHIO NEW ORLEANS COLORADO Kenneth Amos Holly Fraychineaud Jeanne Agenar Carllieon Felder Nicole Frazier Alexis Fernandez De La Torre Damara Gibson Tevin Lashley Alondra Flores Layah Hodges Irene Gonzalez Leon Shaniya Isaac PITTSBURGH Medan Mamo Johnathan Jackson Vanessa Arrington Maria Mejia Patrick Kane Lorena Munoz Estrada Kenneth McWhorter SAN FRANCISCO Amy Pham Cierra Scott Breany Beltran-Cortes Stephanie Pizano Juliana Washington Caraballo Nayeli Rodriguez Marc Anthony Saguilan Courtney White Thaddeus Veasley Monet Wright ST. LOUIS Andrea Woodward Jacob Allen NEW YORK Markita Burden DETROIT Justin Adams Evan Carter Lewis Angeles Funmi Akeredolu Lakeesa Gilyard Chara Conway Mame Boye Dominique Lewis Jackelyn Gildo Anthony Bray Arionna McMiller Giovanna Gomez Christel Burrell Antoinette Neal Jessica Gutierrez Josiah Casildo Christopher Robinson Rodrigo Gutierrez Clarise Clarke Kareemah Thomas Justin Hunter Saschelle Dalrymple Yahcyria Tinnon Yumeri Jimenez Roxanne Dyer India Wallace DeMariea Robinson Tyler Francis Kayla Wallace Renia Scott Natasha Frank Jamel Williams Jordan Smith Latoya Holmes Le'La Wilson Serenity Sutton Maia Huntt Irvin Thomas, Jr. Michael Hylton who's who @ COLLEGIATE PREP ALUMNI LEGACY LEADERS
MARIAMA BARRY ROVELO MARTINEZ Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York 2019 Graduate of Georgetown University 2018 Graduate of The State University of New York Majored in Psychology Majored in Mechanical Engineering
MARIBEL CERDA EMMANUEL MULINDWA Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona Boys Hope Girls Hope of Kansas City 2019 Graduate of Arizona State University Currently attending the University of St. Mary Majored in Psychology Majoring in Biology
RUVA CHIMUSORO DANIELLA PORTILLO Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati Boys Hope Girls Hope of New Orleans Currently attending the University of Cincinnati 2017 Graduate of Louisiana tech University Majoring in Economics Majored In Psychology
ANISSA GILBERT MARCANTHONY WALKER Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois 2013 Graduate from Duquesne University 2016 Graduate of Drake University Majored in Marketing and Information Systems Majored in Creative Advertising
FAITH-CAILAA HARRIS MICARAH YOUNG Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit Girls Hope of Pittsburgh 2019 Graduate from Wheeling Jesuit University Currently attending Georgia State University Majored in Engineering Science Majoring in Nursing
SAMANTHA JOUTHE ERIN WHATLEY-BAKER Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York Boys Hope Girls Hope of Northeastern Ohio 2019 Graduate of the College of the Holy Cross Currently attending Ohio University Double majored in Sociology and Africana Studies Majoring in Sociology Criminology and Communications who's who @ COLLEGIATE PREP ORGANIZING TEAM
AMBER OVERTON College Success Manager Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• Master of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis • B.A. and B.S. Psychology and Social Work, Saint Louis University
LASHONE GIBSON Senior Director of University Partnerships & Academic Excellence Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• Pursuing a Ph.D. In Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University • Masters in International Relations, North Carolina State University • B.A. Spanish and International Relations, University of North Carolina at Charlotte • Special Certificates: Certified Translator; Certified Archery Instructor
PERRY IM Alumni Engagement Speciaist Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• B.A. Sociology, California State University, East Bay • BHGH Alumnus of San Francisco
RUVARASHE CHIMUSORO BHGH Alumni Intern Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• B.A. Economics, University of Cincinnati • BHGH Alumnus of Cincinnati • Steward Scholar 2017-2019 BRIAN HIPP Vice President of Mission Effectiveness Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• Master of Social Work, Saint Louis University • B.A. Psychology College of Santa Fe • S.T.B. Theology, Gregorian in Rome, Italy
BILL FRONCZAK Vice President of Development BHGH International
• B.A. Communication with a minor in English, Saint Louis University • Certified Special Events Professional, International Live Events Association
DEBBIE SHELTON Payroll/Administratie Assistant Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• Meramec Community College
KIMBERLY HINES Director of Marketing and Communications Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• B.A. English/Journalism, University of Missouri - Kansas City
ERIN BEEZLEY Service Programs Coordinator Boys Hope Girls Hope International
• B.A. Business Administration, Belmont University n ote s SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 DAY 1
arrival DAY 1 schedule Time Activity Location 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Campus Arrival Grand Residence Hall St. Francis Xavier College 4:30 pm Sunday Mass (Optional) Church 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome Dinner Sinquefield State Room Official Program Welcome from Saint Louis 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm Sinquefield State Room University 6:15 pm - 6:45 pm Staff Introductions and Seminar Overview Sinquefield State Room 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Legacy Leaders Introduction and Panel Sinquefield State Room 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free Time Grand Residence Hall 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Snack Table / Room Check / Lights Out Grand Residence Hall
10 MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 DAY 2 practical knowledge DAY 2 schedule
Time Activity Location 6:00 am - 7:00 am Early Riser Work-Out 7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Grand Dining Hall 8:45 am - 9:15 am Official Program Welcome from Kristin Ostby Tegeler Auditiorium 9:30 am - 10:30 am Collegiate Prep 2019 Kickoff with T. Moore Tegeler Auditiorium 10:45 am - 11:30 am Envisioning Your Legacy: First Steps Tegeler Auditiorium 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Break Lunch + Scholarship and Steward Scholars 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Overview Accessing Campus Resources: Campus 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm Clock Tower Scavenger Hunt 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Break 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm Legacy Reflection Working Groups Grand Residence Hall Cookout/Pool Party with DJ Quinn from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm SLU-Ruba 99.5FM The Lou 10:45 pm - 11:30 pm Snack Table / Room Check / Lights Out Grand Residence Hall
12 DAY 2 speakers KRISTIN OSTBY DE BARILLAS
PRESIDENT & CEO BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE INTERNATIONAL
Kristin partners with the Board of Directors in the development of vision, strategic thinking, leadership and planning to achieve the mission of Boys Hope Girls Hope. She also works to engage, inspire and equip the team to carry out the mission with high standards of excellence.
Kristin joined BHGH in 2005 as the Director for Latin American Operations and become the Vice President of International in 2014. Kristin has led BHGH’s expansion and growth in Latin America. Her major concentration during that time was in Guatemala where she helped open BHGH’s elementary and middle school and has grown the program from serving 29 to 170 scholars with over 20 in college and 4 college graduates. Kristin led the opening of BHGH’s affiliate in Monterrey, Mexico in 2008, which now serves 90 scholars, and has been involved with BHGH’s During her college years, Kristin received a Ford Peruvian affiliate since 2014. Foundation research grant for her research on developing diverse, democratic organizations; Kristin holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School served as a research fellow at the Martin Luther of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science King Papers at Stanford University and an intern from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. She is a at the Global Fund for Children in Washington founding Member of the Board of Directors of the Antigua DC. She has also spent a semester in Chile. International School in Antigua, Guatemala and continues to serve on the Board today. Prior to BHGH, she served as Kristin is a native of the San Francisco Bay the Director of Global Ministries for the Glide Memorial Area and lives in Antigua, Guatemala with her Church and Foundation for five years, where she created husband, Benito, and two young sons. In her and led a program to train urban faith-based organizations role as President and CEO of Boys Hope Girls in the US and South Africa in how to develop programs for Hope International, Kristin travels frequently to their communities. St. Louis and BHGH’s other affiliates. In her free time, Kristin loves to play tennis.
13 DAY 2 speakers TIMOTHY J. MOORE
KICKOFF SPEAKER ENTREPENEURSHIP PANEL MODERATOR
Timothy J. Moore, better known as T.Moore, is a Creative Director & Entrepreneur specializing in photography, creative direction and branding. He has committed his life to creating content and brand experiences that move the needle forward on identity and culture. He leverages his personal influence both as an ongoing proof of concept and as a tool to build local and global relationships.
There has been an impressive catalog of clients including Airbnb, K-Swiss Global, Disney and many more that have chosen T.Moore for his expertise at the intersection of ideation and execution. Currently, he is working on using his personal brand as a platform to change narratives and engage with audiences and users through his podcast “On Assignment with T.Moore” and physical activations such as upscale curated productions, workshops, and conferences.
As a dynamic speaker and storyteller he has made an impact in the lives of creatives, students, athletes, youth and professionals. His relevant style and passion of presentation within the realms of content creation, the power of relationships, technology, brand building, and the gift of identity have made him a sought after speaker, brand creator, and leader.
“If you are under the sound of my voice, I want to encourage you to write your vision and make it plain. The journey has been designed for you and the destination was meant for the world to be blessed by it.”
T.Moore is truly a next-gen creative and change agent who strives to use his gifts to change the narrative and liberate underrepresented voices around the world.
Instagram: @tmooremedia Website: www.tmooremedia.com legacy STATEMENTS
Several weeks from now you will be entering into a new chapter in the journey of your life. The door has now closed on your high school chapter as the many other benchmarks of your life that came before. As you move forward, reflect upon the chapter of the past few years and how this chapter ends.
Below are some questions to consider.
• How have the people in your life (family, friends, Boys Hope Girls Hope, your high school and community) contributed to the person you have become?
• What have you done to contribute to your family, friends, Boys Hope Girls Hope, high school and community over the past years?
• What is unique about me that will be remembered in a positive light?
• What are my morals, values, and beliefs? Would I want others to follow in my footsteps?
• How have you used your talents to benefit others?
• What are some of the most important lessons you have learned so far?
• Have I learned from past mistakes and changed my life accordingly?
• When you are away at college, what do you hope people think about you and remember most about you?
• Is it time to revise certain parts of my life to create the legacy I hope to leave?
• What do you hope to develop within yourself to build upon in the creation of your legacy?
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CREATING YOUR LEGACY STATEMENT LEGACY REFLECTIONS Draft a two to three paragraph statement that captures your legacy. Prayer of Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: Monday where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; Start thinking about your answers to these questions where there is doubt, faith; and tonight we will have structured time for you to where there is despair, hope; begin to develop your legacy statement. Legacy where there is darkness, light; Leaders and staff will be available to help you develop where there is sadness, joy. your statement. Lord, grant that I may not so much seek Tuesday to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. Continue to ponder your legacy and jotted down For it is in giving that we receive, thoughts. On Tuesday evening you will have more it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, structured time to wrap up your draft to be submitted and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. for review. Amen.
Wednesday Suscipe (St. Ignatius of Loyola) Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, Staff and Legacy Leaders will meet with you my memory, my understanding individually to provide you feedback on your legacy and my entire will, statement and if necessary you will have structured All I have and call my own. time following your feedback discussion to tweak your legacy statement. Once tweaked submit your You have given all to me. final statement in order for a copy to be made. To you, Lord, I return it.
Thursday Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace. Following dinner, we will hold a Graduation and That is enough for me. Legacy Ceremony at which you will present your legacy statement to all present. Prayer for Generosity (St. Ignatius of Loyola) Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do your will.
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18 TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 DAY 3 financial freedom & networking DAY 3 schedule
Time Activity Location 6:00 am - 7:00 am Early Riser Work-Out 7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Grand Dining Hall Daily Survey / Debrief / Set the Tone with 8:45 am - 9:30 am Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Mindfulness 9:45 am - 10:45 am Budgeting 101: Group A Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Credit, Investing, Building Long Term Wealth: 9:45 am - 10:45 am Kelley Lecture Hall Group B Credit, Investing, Building Long Term Wealth 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Kelley Lecture Hall : Group A 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Budgeting 101: Group B Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Grand Dining Hall 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Revisit Legacy Statement Grand Residence Hall 2:15 pm - 4:00 pm Free Time / Get ready for networking event Depart from Grand Residence Hall and arrive 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Edward Jones - West County at Edward Jones 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm LinkedIn Lounge and Presentation Edward Jones - West County Invited Guests arrive to Networking Event & 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Edward Jones - West County Dessert Reception Professional Connections: Edward Jones 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Roundtable Networking Event, Linkedin Edward Jones - West County Lounge & Dessert Reception 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm Depart from Edward Jones and arrive at SLU 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Free Time + A Taste of St. Louis (Imo's Pizza!) Grand Residence Hall 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm Snack Table / Room Check / Lights Out Grand Residence Hall
20 DAY 3 speakers ASHLEY FISHER KNOX
FINANCIAL COACH PROSPERITY CONNECTION
Ashley earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Fontbonne University after beginning her career working with homeless teenage mothers and their children at Almost Home. She has over 10 years of experience working with disenfranchised individuals and families, including: homeless veterans, high school dropouts, at-risk youths, legal immigrants, non-custodial fathers, and adults with literacy deficiencies. She prides herself on the ability to assist each person respectfully, diligently, compassionately and without distinction.
BRIAN DENTINGER
FINANCIAL ADVISOR EDWARD JONES
Originally from Eagan, MN, Brian graduated from North Dakota State University in 1989 with a degree in Business. Brian began his career at Edward Jones in 1991, as a Financial Advisor in St Paul, MN and in 1994, assumed responsibility for an office in Moorhead, MN. In 2001, Brian was invited to participate in the Global Jones Organization class in which over a seven month period, he helped research Germany as a potential new market for the firm. Brian's enthusiasm for Edward Jons' international growth led to an invitation to assume responsibility for mutual fund marketing for the firm in Canada. Brian was named a Principal with Edward Jones in 2002.
21 DAY 2 speakers LORI CHARTRAND AND JENNA MOORE BOA TALENT ACQUISITION
Lori and Jenna represent BOA Talent Acquisition, hiring more than 3,000 full-time and part-time BOAs, by attracting and selecting diverse talent across North America to deliver performance excel- lence for our clients. Combined they have nearly 20 years of experi- ence recruiting and using LinkedIn.
Lori joined Edward Jones in 2012, and Jenna in 2015, both new to the Financial Services industry. Previous industries included Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Business Process Outsourcing and Sales/Marketing. Lori leads the Resource, Marketing, and Analytics for their department while Jenna recruits for multiple states across the Midwest including Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
In their passion for talent acquisition, both have earned their Diversity Recruiter certifications and participate in various inclu- sion and diversity groups and committees throughout the firm.
22 DAY 3 speakers STEVE CARANI PRINCIPAL, SERVICE EDWARD JONES
Steve Carani is the Edward Jones principal responsible for the Service division, which comprises Branch Team Support, Tailored Support and Service Insights. The Service division serves and supports branch teams in finding solutions for account processing needs and helps them in their efforts to help clients achieve their financial goals by understanding needs and implementing tailored solutions. Steve serves on the Manage- ment Committee, which provides critical thought and leads and drives initiatives that enable Edward Jones to progress toward its vision of becoming the first choice of serious, long-term individual investors. EVERETT JOHNSON PRINCIPAL, INFORMATION SYSTEMS EDWARD JONES
Everett Johnson is the senior director of Business Solutions Development for Edward Jones. He joined the firm in April 2007 and assumed responsibility for firmwide applications development. He was named a principal with the firm in 2008. Johnson, a native of New York City, attended Wagner College in New York, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business administration. He also holds an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of business and a master’s degree in technology management from the university’s engineering school. TIM NIEMANN PRINCIPAL, TRAINING FACILITATION - EAST EDWARD JONES
Tim Niemann is a principal in Branch Development within Branch Team Performance - Training Facilitation. In this role, he helps build the capability, capacity and confidence of the firm's branch teams. Tim joined Edward Jones in 1991 as a financial advisor He was named an Edward Jones principal in May 2007, and in 2010 returned to the U.S. to lead Financial Advisor Training, Levels 4 and 5, in the firm's St. Louis headquarters. He and his wife serve on the Foundation Board of Mercy Hospital and work with the United Way of Greater St. Louis, the World Pediatric Project, and the Foster and Adoptive Coalition.
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Time Activity Location 6:00 am - 7:00 am Early Riser Work-Out 7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Grand Dining Hall Daily Survey / Debrief / Set the Tone with 8:30 am - 9:15 am Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Mindfulness Safe Spaces: Where are they on campus? 9:15 am - 10:15 am Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall How to create your own? 10:15 am - 10:30 am Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Student Advocacy 101 Workshop Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm IKEA: Lunch + Packing for College IKEA 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Break 2:30 pm -3:30 pm Legacy Leaders Group Check-In (Submit drafts) The Road Less Traveled: Integrating 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Entrepreneurship into Your Educational Journey Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall and Beyond 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Dinner: Texas Roadhouse Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Debrief and College Student Experience 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Discussion 8:15 pm - 10:00 pm Talent Show Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm Snack Table / Room Check / Lights Out
26 DAY 4 speakers MICHAEL F. JONES, PHD
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE MANAGER GEPHART INSTITUTE
Michael F. Jones, II Ph.D., a native of Ferguson, Missouri is responsible for the student engagement efforts at The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Jones is also an adjunct instructor at Missouri Baptist University in the Department of Higher Education Administration.
Dr. Jones is a proud graduate of Saint Louis University, earning bachelor(s) degrees in African American Studies, Sociology, and Theological Studies; and again in 2016 with a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. Dr. Jones spent three Connect with Dr. Jones on Social Media years at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville working in IG & Twitter: Fulton_1911 minority retention prior to relocating to Jackson, MS to pursue an M.A. in Biblical Studies. Dr. Jones research interest include the exploration and intersection of the historical faith and spiritual traditions among African American college students.
KARINA ARANGO ADVOCACY ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
Karina Arango is a proud first-generation college student who graduated from Fontbonne University in 2015, where she was awarded by the President for her advocacy work and the only undergraduate hooded for her service. As the daughter of a mother who once was undocumented, Karina is passionate about immigration reform and educational opportunities for undoumented youth. She has advocated throughout Missouri on the importance of equal access to postsecondary opportu- nities for first-generation students. Currently, Karina works in St. Louis, Missouri at The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis as an Advocacy Associate.
27 DAY 4 speakers ALISSON MORALES
EDUCATION POLICY INTERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
Alisson Morales graduated from St. Charles West High School in St. Charles, Missouri. She is currently a senior at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville located in Edwardsville, Illinois where she studies Political Science. Alisson advocates as an Education Policy Intern with The Scholarship Foundation and The Active Advocacy Coalition fighting for tuition equity and college affordability in Missouri. She continues to dedicate her time and passion to immigrants’ rights and educational rights for undocumented and DACA students, like herself. Born in El Salvador, Alisson proudly carries her roots and heritage as she perseveres and keeps working towards her dreams.
OMIDA SHAHAB
EDUCATION POLICY INTERN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF ST. LOUIS
Omida Shahab graduated from Gateway STEM High School in St. Louis, Missouri. She is the youngest of five and the first in her family to attend college. She is currently a senior at Saint Louis University located in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a proud first generation college student studying magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Public Health. As an Afghan woman, Omida is passionate about health and medicine, social issues and social (in)justices and researching trends of social activism in the Afghan diaspora. She has been called to join in panels and protests at Missouri’s capital and the nation’s capital with her fellow comrades. Omida has years of experience working as an Education Policy Intern with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and as a leader in The Active Advocacy Coalition.
28 DAY 4 speakers JOYCE BOGAN
CERTIFIED WEDDING PLANNER BE MY GUEST
As the Owner and Principal Certified Wedding Planner of Be My Guest Events, Joyce dedicates herself to each and every one of her clients because she genuinely wants them to focus on getting married. Motivated by my passion for visual aesthetics, fashion, and design, she began her career in the Wedding & Event Industry after working at a premier luxury hotel property. Joyce started Be My Guest Events in 2013, with a genuine curiosity and desire to create beautiful, awe inspiring events with a personal touch. While she has grown into a planner that creates environments that tell a beautiful story, the intention of her company is still the same; she’s just better at it now, and has superior training from earning her Certification in Wedding Planning and tricks from learning from some of the very best in the business. When she’s not scheduling cake tastings and writing toasts, she’s helping local organizations and companies like The Muny, Friends of the Boys and Girls Club, Soldan High School, McCluer High School, Bed Bath and Beyond, Variety Children’s Charity, STL Black MBA Association and United Way pull off incredible events.
BROCK SEALS ARTIST & MUSICIAN
Brock Seals is an artist & musician based in St. Louis, Missouri. His work has been exhibited nationwide at venues including Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Missouri; Shaw Art Fair, St. Louis, Missouri; Art Basel, Miami, Florida; Pancakes & Booze Chicago, Illinois & Los Angeles, California; Art & Soul Fair, Houston, Texas; Swave KC, Kansas City, Missouri. Seals also curates an annual “Art, Mimosas & Pancakes” exhibition for emerging & professional artists. He is a spring 2019 BFA graduate from the Department of Art and Design at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.
29 DAY 4 panelists ONO IKANONE
QUALITY ENGINEER BOEING
Ono Ikanone is a recognized leader in designing, producing, and implementing creative concepts for social events in St. Louis. He is passionate about giving back to the St. Louis community. Ono received a bachelors degree from University of Missouri-St. Louis in Psychology and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. He currently works at Boeing Company as a quality engineer.
ALANA MARIE
FILMMAKER & DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
Alana Marie is a filmmaker, community builder, and digital content creator. Her passion stems from her belief in everyone having a story, everything having a meaning, and every experience serving a purpose. Alana recently completed her first short documentary, The Kinloch Doc, which screened at the St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, St. Louis International Film Festival and the Benton Park Film Festival. She is currently producing and directing the feature length of the documentary. In addition to film, Alana is a college access advocate exposing first-gen and underrepresented youth to college, a community builder in overlooked and neglected neighborhoods in St. Louis, and a freelance writer whose work has been published on several known online publications including Blavity, xoNecole, The Root, and Delux Magazine.
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32 THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 DAY 5 mental health & well-being DAY 5 schedule
Time Activity Location 6:00 am - 7:00 am Early Riser Work-Out 7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Grand Dining Hall Group A: Defining Priorities, Finding Your 8:45 am - 10:00 am Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Balance Group B: Establishing Healthy Boundaries in 8:45 am - 10:00 am Kelley Lecture Hall College Group B: Defining Priorities, Finding Your 10:15 am - 11:30 am Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Balance Group A: Establishing Healthy Boundaries in 10:15 am - 11:30 am Kelley Lecture Hall College 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch: Alumni #KeepingitReal panel Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall Maintaining Mental Wellness After High 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Baer-Fuller Lecture Hall School 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Legacy Statement Final Revisions 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Rest and Prep for Legacy Ceremony Group Pictures & Legacy Ceremony Arrival 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Sinquefield State Room Photos Legacy Dinner + Celebration (CLOSED IN- 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm Sinquefield State Room VITE ONLY) 11:00 pm - 12:00 am Snack Table / Room Check / Lights Out Grand Residence Hall
34 DAY 5 speakers BRANDICE CARPENTER
OWNER FAITHFULLY CREATIVE
Brandice Carpenter is a visionary that has dedicated her life to serving, inspiring and encouraging the hearts of people. Brandice graduated from the University of Missouri- Columbia with a BA in Psychology, and minors in Black Studies, Multicultural Studies and Sociology. She most recently earned her Masters in Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis where she emphasized her studies in Social Entrepreneurship and Children, Youth & Families.
Within the past 8 years, Brandice has actively mentored scholars within the Columbia, Hazelwood, East St. Louis and SLPS school districts. She has created and implemented programming for students to promote positive self-esteem and healthy trauma interventions. In 2018 she developed and hosted quarterly Vision Board workshops for the St. Louis community where 100+ participants left with defined clarity on their life’s purpose.
A creative at heart, Brandice is an entrepreneur and owner of her small business, Faithfully Creative, LLC. Future developments for her include founding a non- profit mentorship program for women that promotes authenticity and positive self worth. Brandice is a devoted advocate for faith, education, equality, and empowering future leaders.
Connect with Brandice: E: [email protected] IG: @Brandice_Renae
35 DAY 5 speakers GALICIA GUERRERO, MSW
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE DIRECTOR WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Galicia is a St. Louis transplant from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Social Work degree with minors in Spanish and justice education from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. As a first-generation college graduate, Galicia has poured into her passion for education by working and teaching students of all ages all the way from Kindergarten to College in both school and non-profit settings. She currently works as a Residential College Director at Washington University in St. Louis. Out of the office, you can find Galicia perusing a bookstore buying more books she doesn’t need, cooking up something delicious in the kitchen, or catching up on the latest episode of The Handmaid’s Tale.
JARED SNEAD
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE DIRECTOR WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Jared hails from Atlanta, Georgia. He earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration degree from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Sociology from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Influenced by his own experience in college, Jared has sought to improve the holistic well-being and experiences of undergraduate students as they progress through college. He has worked toward this aim at Emory University, the University of Georgia, Hampshire College and currently Washington University in St. Louis as a Residential College Director. Out of the office, you can find Jared working on his fitness, finding inspiration in the words of James Baldwin, or catching up on the latest episode of Good Girls.
36 DAY 5 panel moderator BRUCE KING
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER ST. OLAF COLLEGE
Before coming to St. Olaf, Bruce King served as assistant vice president for academic affairs and chief diversity officer at the University of South Dakota. He also served as adviser to the president on multicultural affairs at Carleton College from 1993 to 1997, system director for diversity and recruitment for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and school administrator with the Bloomington Public Schools and Northwest Suburban Integration School District in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
He has attended Harvard University's Graduate School of Education Management Development Program and served as a public policy fellow with the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. He has chaired the Associated Colleges of the Midwest's Committee on Minority Concerns and earned a national reputation as a founding member and second vice president of the National Association for Diversity Officers in Higher Education.
37 DAY 5 panelists CANDACE ANTHONY, M.Ed, LPC, BC-TMH
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR THE ELLIS AGENCY
Candace E. Anthony is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the states of Missouri and Georgia. She has also earned the Board Certified-TeleMental Health certification, which allows her to expand her practice beyond the office space, providing more flexibility for her clients. Throughout her 10+ years of experience, Candace has mastered a niche for working with adolescents and adults in both the educational and clinical arenas.
Candace obtained a Bachelor in Psychology degree from Southeast Missouri State University and a Masters in Community Counseling degree from the University of Missouri - St. Louis. As a licensed professional, Candace continues to actively seek out purpose driven education & training to ensure she remains ahead of the curve. This includes her current journey through the Higher Education Leadership doctoral program at Maryville University. ROSHANDA NEAL, LLC, MA, LPC
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR TRANSFORMING LIVES COUNSELING SERVICE
Roshanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional who enjoys helping children, adolescents and adults overcome obstacles which prevent them from living their best lives. She has worked extensively with those presenting with conduct disorder, depression, anxiety, grief and relationship issues, among other challenges. Roshanda’s philosophy of care stems from her belief that we all have the power to change our circumstances if we desire to do so. However, sometimes, we need a little help in getting to a solution that is right for us. As such, she assists individuals to manifest the answers to their struggles that lie within themselves. Her unique approach to therapy incorporates music, books and movies to enhance the therapeutic experience and facilitate change. Roshanda has fa- cilitated trainings on various behavioral health topics such as trauma, helping the resistant client, and mental health in educational settings, just to name a few. She enjoys attending concerts, plays, museums and spending time with family and friends.
38 DAY 5 speaker GREG SCRUGGS
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE ALUMNUS & DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT UNVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
At 13 years old, Greg joined Boys Hope Girls Hope as a scholar. His father had passed, and he was living in a housing project where drugs, gangs and violence were the norm. As a scholar, he was safe and cared for by professional staff who helped him work through the anger and frustration engendered by his father’s death. He was then enrolled in St. Xavier High School, a private, college- preparatory high school in his city of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2011, Greg graduated from the University of Louisville, where he played defensive tackle. The Seattle Seahawks selected Greg in 2012, and, in 2014, the Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 to win Super Bowl XLVIII. On February 5, 2017, Greg earned his second Super Bowl ring as the New England Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. As an alumnus scholar, Greg has remained close to Boys Hope Girls Hope, serving on the international Board of Directors.
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40 FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019 DAY 6
evaluation & departure DAY 6 schedule
Time Activity Location 7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast Grand Dining Hall 8:05 am - 8:35 am Evaluation & Group Dialogue: COLLEGIANS Grand Residence Hall 8:05 am - 8:35 am Evaluation & Group Dialogue: Staff Grand Residence Hall 8:40 am - 9:30 am Residence Hall Room Clean Up & Packing Grand Residence Hall Residence Hall Check-Out with SLU Housing 9:30 am - 10:00 am Grand Residence Hall Officials Depart Grand Residence Hall en route to 10:30 am - 11:00 am Grand Residence Hall World Wide Technology WWT Conference 11:30 am Welcome Remarks by KO Auditorium College Call-Out 2-3 Scholars present Legacy Statements Boxed Lunch Introduction of Keynote, Keisha Mabry 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Keynote Speech Mingling/Networking Activity with Scholars 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm and Board Wrap-Up Remarks Scholars & Visiting Staff Depart WWT for 12:55 pm Airport / Hit the Road
42 DAY 6 keynote speaker KEISHA MABRY
AUTHOR, SPEAKER & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
Keisha Mabry is an author, speaker and social entrepreneur on a mission to change the world one connection at a time. She has been featured by the National Public Radio, the Nine Network, Facebook, Forbes, Next Step U, The Business Journal, Blavity, Ellevate, Essence, Success and the United State of Women for her work in personal branding and networking—or as she likes to call it—friendworking.
In addition, Keisha is a TED speaker, a lecturer at the Washington University in St Louis, an Aspen Ideas Scholar, a Hatch Scholar, a contributor for the Huffington Post and Watch the Yard and her new book Hey Friend: 100 Ways to Connect with 100 People in 100 Days is a movement to make the world friendly again—or at the very least friendlier than it’s ever been. It’s a must-read, a fun read and the ultimate guide to teaching people how to meet new peeps.
Keisha believes that by connecting people to people and people to resources she can increase movements, access, communication and progress to get the right people in the right seats to end inequality.
Learn more about this fearlessly free human being at www.keishamabry.com. #heyFRIEND
43 doodles acknowledgements
SPONSORS Black Entertainment Television (BET) Edward Jones Emerson Maritz Saint Louis University The Catherine Manley Gaylord Foundation World Wide Technology
SPECIAL THANKS Bernie Frazier CAM Printing Inc. Cigna Costco Frito Lay Hampton Farms Heartland Coca-Coca Bottling Company Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark IKEA St. Louis JED Transportation Kona Ice Truck Lombardo's Trattoria Marriott St. Louis Airport Mastercard Old Vienna Pretzel Boys Rosa Rue-Brown Russo’s Catering Smoki O’s Sodexo Texas Roadhouse Vincent's Jewelers 46