Friday, August 7, 2026 – 10:40-11:30 AM
Middle School Track Sessions
- Meet inside the WCP 1.402 (Auditorium)
College Bound Track
- UnidosUS Leading with Purpose: Identity, Belonging, and Pathways to Success| RLP 1.302B
- Tiger Buddies: Creating Leadership Experiences & Opportunities | RLP 1.302C
- Creating College Application Narratives for the Modern Admission Process | RLP 1.302E
College Track
- Next Level Success K-16 | WCP 2.302
- Más Que Una Organización: How a Mexican American Student Association (MASA) Builds True Community, Culture, and Change| WCP 3.112
- Navigate the Journey of Career Exploration in the Era of AI | WCP 3.116
UnidosUS Leading with Purpose: Identity, Belonging, and Pathways to Success
Location: RLP 1.302B
Presenter(s):
Mr. Daniel Ibarra Flores, UnidosUS
Description: Students are often navigating expectations from family, school, society, and their own personal goals while trying to define who they are and where they are headed. This interactive session introduces a leadership and purpose-building framework designed to help students reflect on their identity, lived experiences, support systems, and future pathways.
Pillar(s): Leadership; Identity
Tiger Buddies: Creating Leadership Experiences & Opportunities
Location: RLP 1.302C
Presenter(s):
Ms. Robyn Hamilton, East Austin College Prep Tiger Buddies
Ms. Celine Rodriguez, East Austin College Prep Tiger Buddies
Description: Tiger Buddies: Create your own leadership experiences and opportunities. Hear from local high school students who are changing the way they gain leadership experience while serving their campus through peer mentoring.
Pillar(s): Leadership
Creating College Application Narratives for the Modern Admission Process
Location: RLP 1.302E
Presenter(s):
Mr. Jacob Navarrete, University of Texas at Austin
Description: In this presentation, you will hear from a College Admission Expert with 15 years of experience guiding students through the admission process. Leveraging their experience, this session will provide a detailed overview of modern admissions process and how students can craft authentic, meaningful, and competitive applications to schools where they fit.
Pillar(s): College & Career Readiness
Location: WCP 2.302
Presenter(s):
Mr. Malik Crowder, University of Texas at Austin
Description: Students will learn how to plan for success in academics, life skills and personal development. Action plans, success calendars and a positive blueprint will be developed during our session. Be prepared for instruction and wisdom to succeed in any area of life.
Pillar(s): College & Career Readiness
Más Que Una Organización: How a Mexican American Student Association (MASA) Builds True Community, Culture, and Change
Presenter(s):
Dr. César S. Silva, Texas Lutheran University
Ms. Leslie Flores, University of Texas at Austin
Ms. Lucia Lopez, Texas Lutheran University
Ms. Valeria Quintanilla, Texas Lutheran University
Description: “What does it actually take to build a student organization that shows up for its community? MASA at Texas Lutheran University is doing exactly that. Students, faculty, and staff share the real work, the challenges, and strategies you can take back to your own campus.
Pillar(s): Fellowship; Identity; Leadership; Health & Wellness; College & Career Readiness
Navigate the Journey of Career Exploration in the Era of AI
Location: WCP 3.116
Presenter(s):
Ms. Melissa Victor Totah, Austin Community College
Mr. Henry Tsai, Austin Community College
Description: This interactive session helps college students explore majors and careers in an AI-influenced world. Participants will reflect on their values, interests, and strengths while learning how AI is reshaping industries and career pathways. Students will gain practical strategies for decision-making, adaptability, and building a future-ready career path.
Pillar(s): College & Career Readiness
