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Ivan Gris | Room 126  
Preparing for an AI-Impacted Workforce Without Losing the Human Edge  

Employers don’t just want students who can “use AI”. They want people who can think clearly, communicate effectively, and make good decisions. This session walks students through building a personal AI toolkit while highlighting the soft skills that matter most in AI-enabled workplaces: adaptability, ethical reasoning, problem-solving, teamwork, and accountability. Students will learn how to position themselves as thoughtful, future-ready professionals.

Darius Brown | Room 116  
“Built, Broken, Becoming”- A Persistence Story Darius Brown  

A personal growth story from a teacher turned financial advisor centered around 3 principles that will drive you to success.

Arturo Barrio | TBA  
Escribiendo tu Historia Hacia el Éxito/ Writing Your Story to Success  

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ's Assistant Vice President for International Relations, Arturo Barrio, shares his personal journey as an international student and how getting involved at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ as a student provided life-changing experiences that helped him achieve his dream of working for the Mexican Government. In this inspiring session, Arturo will emphasize the importance of understanding your "why" and taking intentional actions that align with your goals. Whether you're navigating your academic journey, exploring career paths, or seeking clarity on your purpose, this workshop will empower you to write your own story to success.

Chandi Dayle | Room 106  
KEYNOTE SPEAKER   

Leading Dallas Cowboy cheerleader,
Star of Netflix's American Sweetheats: DCC(Season 2),
International Speaker on Confidence, Perseverance & Leadership

Louie Rodriguez | Room 128
Strengths in Action: Elevating Your Leadership Impact;

This workshop is designed for college students who already understand their Clifton Strengths Top 5 and are ready to deepen their leadership effectiveness. Participants will focus on applying their top strengths intentionally to enhance collaboration, communication, and personal impact in campus leadership roles and beyond.

President Heather Wilson & Dave Goldfein | Room 126
Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership

Steven Brown & Gabriela Acosta | Room 116
Ready Player One: Alternating your ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Experience

Career readiness, persistence, and resilience are essential tools for success throughout your academic journey and beyond. With a little inspiration from our friends Mario, Luigi, and maybe even Toad, you can unlock a determined, growth-oriented mindset.

Marisol Trevino | Room 128 
Turn Fear into Fuel

Fear isn’t a stop sign. It's a sign of growth. Through my personal story, I’ll share three steps that helped me move through fear and take action. . First, build value: become the person people can count on. Second, rewrite the story: failure is only feedback. Third, master one skill: because specialized knowledge creates confidence, and confidence creates income.

Student Panel | Room 126  
From Involved to Empowered

Discover the power of getting involved! Hear from current students and recent alumni as they share how getting involved on campus has transformed their college experience. From finding their people to landing internships and gaining mentors, these students prove that involvement is the key to building confidence, finding a sense of belonging and success at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.