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Core Values for "Empower and Educate"

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  •  Access & Equity: We are dedicated to ensuring every participant has Access to their full potential and intentionally redesigning systems that foster equity and holistic growth for all.

  • Agency & Choice: We believe in empowering individuals with the agency and knowledge to actively shape systems. Our event is driven by the power of informed Choice to navigate and critique existing structures.

  • Purpose & Vision: We align individual and organizational actions with a clear Purpose and a compelling shared Vision. This drives our commitment to achieving collective well-being and peak performance.

Conference Strands: 

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Empowerment in Education & Business

Bridging the classroom and workforce, this strand explores systemic reforms to unlock individual potential. By integrating innovative pedagogy with leadership, we intentionally redesign structures to foster holistic growth, equitable access, and sustainable innovation across both professional and educational systems.​

Dr. Violet Jimenez Sims
Younesse Hassi
Dr. Mary-Grace Cianci
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Empowerment in Community

Dr. Ashley Miller
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 Bridging the understanding of diverse communities to foster empathy, enhance communication, and build collaborative bridges. This strand will focus on systemic support, well-being, and the collective purpose of building a just and inclusive society.

D'Amira Kendrick
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Kevin A Payne

Empowerment in Second Chances & Systemic Redesign:

Andrea Stallworth
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Mary Loftus
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A deep dive into overcoming roadblocks and utilizing the agency and knowledge to actively reshape systems for collective well-being. Submissions should address school to prison pipeline, discrimination, career transitions, and leveraging failure as a pathway to informed choice and peak performance.

Jason McKoy

Conference Location

Trumbull Marriott Shelton

  • Address: 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull, CT 06611
  • Special group rate: $139.00 USD per night
  • Last day to book: Friday, July 17, 2026
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