Speaking
Turning lived experience + data into action
I speak on student voice, belonging and safety, education equity, and how to translate data into decisions people can actually use. Formats include keynotes, panels, workshops, and student-facilitated dialogues.
Topics
What I can speak on
Student voice & shared leadership
How schools and districts build systems where student perspectives shape decisions in real ways, not just surveys.
Belonging, safety, and the whole child
What students mean when they say they want to feel safe and supported, and what adults can do differently.
Data storytelling for education equity
Turning surveys and program data into insights educators can act on, using context, clarity, and accessible visuals.
Building systems people actually use
Lessons from web + data work: accessibility, information hierarchy, and product-minded decision-making.
Preferred formats: 5–10 minute reflection, 20–30 minute talk, 45–60 minute workshop, or panel participation.
Talks & Panels
Selected speaking moments
DCPS MTSS Leads Institute • Student reflection (with Evan)
- Spoke on early, intentional supports and what it looks like when systems fail to catch students in time.
- Connected lived experience to how MTSS can be implemented consistently across schools.
DCPS Summer Leadership Institute • Introduced Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee
- Opened a citywide convening and framed student voice as foundational to belonging and safety.
- Spoke as a DCPS alum and student leader working alongside district teams.
DCPS Culture Institute • Student panelist on belonging
- Shared student-centered recommendations for improving school culture, safety, and relationships.
- Helped translate student needs into actionable practices for educators and leaders.
Workshops & facilitation (selected)
- Polished for Success: professional image + networking workshop with free headshots (Black Student Empowerment).
- MOCA LinkedIn Lab: community-building and professional development for student-athletes.
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Speaking requests
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- Audience (students, educators, district leaders, nonprofit staff)
- Format and length (panel, keynote, workshop, dialogue)
- What outcome you want (inspiration, training, strategy, reflection)