ECOC 2026 Annual Summit - Youth Sessions
"For there is always light...if only we're brave enough to be it." — Amanda Gorman

The Summit is your chance to invest in your future. This year, Educating Children of Color is awarding $63,000 in scholarships and educational gifts, as well 20 laptops, to help students take the next step in their educational journey. Applications are open on our website and are due January 21—don’t wait to apply.


At The Summit, you’ll hear from inspiring speakers from across the country, connect with other students, and take part in engaging presentations designed to help you learn more about yourself, your goals, and what’s possible after high school. Whether you’re thinking about college, career paths, or leadership, The Summit is a space to ask questions, feel motivated, and see what your future can look like.


Come ready to learn, connect, and leave feeling inspired about what’s next!

Agenda
Saturday, February 21
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Ashley Cornelius, Pikes Peak Poet Laureate Cynthia Jacquet, President Educating Children of Color
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
9:10 AM - 9:50 AM
Dr. Loren Michaels Harris will inspire with this keynote about the quiet, faithful light that guides us through the in-between spaces.
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 11:55 AM
11:45 AM - 11:55 AM
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
12:55 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
2:05 PM - 2:15 PM
2:05 PM - 2:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
3:15 PM - 3:25 PM
4:00 PM
4:00 PM
Speakers
Outreach Supervisor
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Licensed Professional Counselor, Poet Laureate
RESTORE Program at Denver Health
Mentor/Life Coach/Author
Loren Michaels Harris
Professor/Author
Life and Business Coach
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Founder/Educator/Author
Money Moves Mastery Program
Physician
University of Colorado Anschutz
Physician
University of Colorado Anchutz
Physician
University of Colorado Anschutz
Founder
Women Entrepreneurs’ Secrets of Success
Chef/College Instructor
Pikes Peak State College
Founder
Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide
Board President of the Black and Gold Initiative
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Therapist/College Instructor
Seeing Our Adolescents Rise
Physician
INSPIRE Ministries
Licensed Professional Counselor
Monumental Experiences
Esthetician
Your Bliss Skin & Body Care
Business Owner
ADWO Behavioral Services
YDA
The Youth Documentary Academy (YDA)
Executive Director
Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation
Veteran and Research Pilot
Veteran and Authority on Government Administration
Archaeologist
City of Colorado Springs’ Archaeologists
Mental Health Advocate
NAMI
Mental Health Advocate
Founder
Lajoy’s Legacy
Cosmetologist, Owner and Head Brewer
Atrevida Beer Company
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Attorney
Elie Zwiebel, LLC
Attorney
Transformative Justice Project of Colorado
Educator
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Regional Director
Young Americans Center
Senior Director
Young Americans Center
Educator/Author/Founder
SEMtech
Director
Sachs Foundation
People-First Leader | Storyteller | Connector of Dots & Humans | Obsessed with Impact, Culture & Community
Obinna Onyeali
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ampaw Psychotherapy
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Professor/Machine Shop Manager
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Certified Fitness Coach/Founder
Fitness with Natilia
Career-Connected Learning Coordinator
Harrison School District 2
Veteran
Harrison School District 2
Award-Winning Author, Educator, Relationship Coach
Education and Outreach Coordinator
TESSA
Education and Outreach Advocate
TESSA
Educator and Business Owner
Lighthouse Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Entrepreneur
Educator
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Veteran and Student
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SMC Mental Health Services
Accountant
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Veteran and Educator

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Sponsors
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LOCATION
Trojan Arena, 10725 Trojan Point, Fountain, CO
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Location: Trojan Arena, 10725 Trojan Point, Fountain, CO