We are excited to announce Carlos Ojeda, Jr. as this year's speaker. 

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"Don't Fight Back, Fight Forward!"

Carlos Ojeda, Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers in America today.

He is a youth development expert with over twenty six years of experience inspiring countless students, parents, and education professionals across the country.

Carlos was a university administrator, professor, and the director of the small business development center at Kutztown University where he honed his skills in leadership and education.

Combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for changing the lives of youth across the country, he started CoolSpeak: The Youth Engagement Company. Under his leadership, CoolSpeak has grown to be the leading youth engagement organization delivering unique programs and events to keep students inspired, parents involved, and teachers engaged.

Beyond being an educator, author, poet, and entrepreneur who spends time traveling across the country, he is also a devoted husband and father bringing the same dedication to his personal life as he does to his professional endeavors.

Carlos believes in the power of education and the impact of strong communication, which he emphasizes in his mission to empower the next generation.