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
Founder ReginaSpeaking Academy
ReginaSpeaking Academy
Founder
Hip Hop ConnXion Family Nationwide
YDA
The Youth Documentary Academy (YDA)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ampaw Psychotherapy
Chef/College Instructor
Pikes Peak State College
Senior Director
Young Americans Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
Monumental Experiences
Veteran and Student
Veteran and Educator
Educator
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Archaeologist
City of Colorado Springs’ Archaeologists
Esthetician
Your Bliss Skin & Body Care
Licensed Professional Counselor, Poet Laureate
RESTORE Program at Denver Health
Mental Health Advocate
Veteran and Research Pilot
Veteran and Authority on Government Administration
Professor/Author
Educator and Business Owner
Lighthouse Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Cosmetologist, Owner and Head Brewer
Atrevida Beer Company
Life and Business Coach
Professor/Machine Shop Manager
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Founder/Educator/Author
Money Moves Mastery Program
Attorney
Transformative Justice Project of Colorado
Physician
INSPIRE Ministries
Award-Winning Author, Educator, Relationship Coach
Regional Director
Young Americans Center
Founder
Women Entrepreneurs’ Secrets of Success
Mental Health Advocate
NAMI
Director
Sachs Foundation
Mentor/Life Coach/Author
Loren Michaels Harris
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Board President of the Black and Gold Initiative
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Physician
University of Colorado Anchutz
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
SMC Mental Health Services
Entrepreneur
Educator
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Outreach Supervisor
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Education and Outreach Advocate
TESSA
People-First Leader | Storyteller | Connector of Dots & Humans | Obsessed with Impact, Culture & Community
Obinna Onyeali
Executive Director
Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation
Physician
University of Colorado Anschutz
Educator/Author/Founder
SEMtech
Business Owner
ADWO Behavioral Services
Education and Outreach Coordinator
TESSA
Accountant
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Certified Fitness Coach/Founder
Fitness with Natilia
Career-Connected Learning Coordinator
Harrison School District 2
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Physician
University of Colorado Anschutz
Therapist/College Instructor
Seeing Our Adolescents Rise
Founder
Lajoy’s Legacy
Professor
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Veteran
Harrison School District 2
Attorney
Elie Zwiebel, LLC

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