As a guest speaker at the ACCT (Association of Community College Trustees) annual Leadership Congress in Las Vegas, I addressed college trustees from across the nation on the importance of leadership and their role as powerful advocates for diverse students within their institutions.
As a featured guest speaker at Phi Theta Kappa's largest annual convention, I shared my story alongside others to nearly 3,000 students about embracing second chances. My motivational speech encouraged listeners to seize opportunities and embrace all that life has to offer.
As a guest speaker at Lone Star College's annual retirement luncheon, I shared how community college professors transformed my life. I celebrated their commitment to education by showing how their work helps individuals like me embrace second chances and pursue new dreams.