The Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience is a four-day virtual leadership experience that will be happening November 18-21, 2021. The specific purpose of this ‘award winning’ virtual leadership experience is to help culturally diverse students and professionals from across the country discover the leader from within, develop the leadership and professional skills necessary to attain career leadership success after graduation, and the inspiration and confidence needed to make a positive impact in their community, nation, and world!
During this four-day virtual leadership experience, culturally diverse students and professionals will not only hear from eight dynamic keynote speakers, but they will engage in customized leadership sessions, career development programs, and virtual panel sessions with top tier culturally diverse professionals from some of the top organizations and companies in the world.
Intertwined with this transformational leadership experience for culturally diverse students and professionals will be scholarship giveaways, networking opportunities, prizes, a free digital workbook, incredible activities, a live DJ, and enormous fun for everyone that is involved.
To attain a glimpse of what culturally diverse students and professionals can expect to experience in November, check out our exciting promotional video below that will feature different aspects of last year’s virtual leadership experience.
4:00pm PST
The opening session of the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience will not only consist of an electrifying and exciting welcome from our conference DJ and Emcee, but it will feature a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on leadership from Dr. Joshua Fredenburg.
6:00pm PST
The empowerment zone with trained leadership coaches will not only consist of six incredible virtual sessions that revolve around Value-Based Leadership, Inner Leadership, Visionary and Purpose-Driven Leadership, Leadership Wellness, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, but these powerful interactive virtual sessions will allow students to network with one another, share their leadership insights, and grow in the area of their choice as a leader.
6:45pm PST
The closing session of the first day at 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience will not only consists of self-refection exercises and action planning activities with other students/professionals from across the country, but it will be a time where scholarships are awarded and a virtual party will be provided by our conference DJ and Emcee.
9:30am PST
The morning session of the second day will not only consist of an electrifying and exciting welcome from our conference DJ and Emcee, but it will feature a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on success from Jack Canfield, Founder of the Billion Dollar Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing Enterprise.
11:15am PST
The first career bootcamp virtual session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with career experts from various areas of expertise about career mapping, career exploration, professional branding, and digital networking as an emerging professional.
12:00pm PST
1:30pm PST
The second career bootcamp virtual session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with career experts from various areas of expertise about interviewing, resume writing, job search, mentorship, workplace trends, professional associations, and positioning yourself for success the first 90 days.
2:30pm PST
The first Circle of Change Talk will not only consist of a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on leadership from Tish Norman, but it will be a time where you will students and professionals will be empowered with amazing truths around leadership effectiveness.
3:30pm PST
The third career bootcamp virtual session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with financial educators and experts about the keys to positioning yourself for financial success as an emerging professional.
4:30pm PST
The empowerment zone with trained leadership coaches will not only consist of six incredible virtual sessions that revolve around Value-Based Leadership, Inner Leadership, Visionary and Purpose-Driven Leadership, Leadership Wellness, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, but these powerful interactive virtual sessions will allow students to network with one another, share their leadership insights, and grow in the area of their choice as a leader.
5:15pm PST
The closing session of the second day at 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience will not only consists of self-refection exercises and action planning activities with other students/professionals from across the country, but it will be a time where scholarships are awarded and a virtual party will be provided by our conference DJ and Emcee.
9:30am PST
The morning session of the third day will not only consist of an electrifying and exciting welcome from our conference DJ and Emcee, but it will feature a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on resilient leadership from Kevin Bracy
11:15am PST
The first career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse leaders within the entertainment industry about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
12:30pm PST
2:00pm PST
The second career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse leaders within the tech and entertainment industry about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
3:30pm PST
The second Circle of Change Talk will not only consist of a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on personal success from Ernesto Mejia, but it will be a time where you will students and professionals will be empowered with amazing truths around using your cultural experience as an asset within your area of expertise.
4:15pm PST
The third career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse leaders within the tech and entertainment industry about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
5:30pm PST
The empowerment zone with trained leadership coaches will not only consist of six incredible virtual sessions that revolve around Value-Based Leadership, Inner Leadership, Visionary and Purpose-Driven Leadership, Leadership Wellness, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, but these powerful interactive virtual sessions will allow students to network with one another, share their leadership insights, and grow in the area of their choice as a leader.
6:30pm PST
The closing session of the third day at 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience will not only consists of self-refection exercises and action planning activities with other students/professionals from across the country, but it will be a time where scholarships are awarded and a virtual party will be provided by our conference DJ and Emcee.
9:30am PST
The morning session of the fourth day will not only consist of an electrifying and exciting welcome from our conference DJ and Emcee, but it will feature a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on social change leadership from Dr. Michael Benítez!
11:15am PST
The fourth career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse leaders within community engagement and social responsibility about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
12:30pm PST
2:00pm PST
The fifth career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse leaders within education and the health arena about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
3:30pm PST
The fourth Circle of Change Talk will not only consist of a dynamic, engaging, and inspirational keynote presentation on spiritual leadership from Jarrod Benjamin, but it will be a time where you will students and professionals will be empowered with amazing truths around using your spirituality as an asset within your area of expertise as a leader.
4:15pm PST
The sixth career and leadership virtual panel session will consist of an interactive, engaging, and transformational conversation with highly successful culturally diverse entrepreneurs about the keys to attaining career leadership success within this area of expertise after graduation.
5:30pm PST
The empowerment zone with trained leadership coaches will not only consist of six incredible virtual sessions that revolve around Value-Based Leadership, Inner Leadership, Visionary and Purpose-Driven Leadership, Leadership Wellness, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership, Inclusive Leadership, but these powerful interactive virtual sessions will allow students to network with one another, share their leadership insights, and grow in the area of their choice as a leader.
6:30pm PST
The closing session of the final day at 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience will not only consists of self-refection exercises and action planning activities with other students/professionals from across the country, but it will be a time where scholarships are awarded and a virtual party will be provided by our conference DJ and Emcee.
DR. TYSON BEALE, DEAN OF STUDENTS
The COC Leadership Conference made an incredible impact on our students! Conference speakers and session facilitators were thought – provoking, skilled and provided practical strategies and resources for all attendees. Since our initial partnership with Dr. Fredenburg and his team, our students have enthusiastically shared their COC experiences with others and continue to excel on campus.
DAMAREA PARKER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Circle of Change has impacted thousands of first-generation students around the world, and within my years in higher education at CSUSB, CSULA, SJSU, CSUF, and USC, the students come back transformed and with a new mindset focused on making an impact in their communities.
DR. TRACY PASQUA DEA, SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM STUDENT SERVICES
Circle of Change gave an opportunity for our first gen students to see and hear from leaders who looked like them and had shared experiences as them. COCLC inspired our students that anything is possible and that they have the power within themselves, now, to achieve great things for themselves and for their community to advance positive change.
DR. MARK HARTLEY, DEAN OF STUDENT LIFE
Working at a California Community College, I see first-hand the powerful and life-changing difference Circle of Change makes in the lives of my students…especially first-generation college students. These students return empowered, self-confident, and with a plan of action to achieve their career goals. COC is a difference-maker!
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This truly was a life changing experience. I am normally skeptic so I do not say these things lightly. I feel an internal change of heart and it has made me remember how invigorating it is to be positive. I will make sure to spread the word around campus and give this conference the credit it deserves. Thank you so much for loving all of your attendees and meaning it with all your heart. I will make sure not to let you down and be great!
Zynyl Castor, University of District Columbia
Thank you to Circle of Change for reigniting my passions and reminding me what my focus is and why I want to do what I want! This was such a great opportunity! I’m so thankful for these amazing connections I have made! Although some of us will not see each other for a long while, I know we all have impacted one another! I now feel empowered and more open to my goals and dreams.
Kayno Vang, California State University, Monterey Bay
I cannot put into words how much Circle of Change has changed my life. I’ve learned endless knowledge that I probably would’ve never unlocked if it weren’t for this opportunity. I am not only thankful for the speakers, but I am thankful for the fellow students as well!
Anayxia Rodriguez, Northern Virginia Community College
I want to be able to take what I’ve learned here and bring this energy back to campus with me. To: create events that help others find who they are, advocate for those whose voices aren’t heard, and to create a culture centered around community and personal development.
Roman Best, Penn State University
Over this four-day virtual leadership experience, culturally diverse students and professionals from across the country will have the opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and engage with some of the top keynote speakers, career experts, and accomplished professionals from top tier companies and organizations all across the world!
Below is an incredible group of keynote speakers, career experts, accomplished professionals, and esteemed panelists that will transform the lives of students and professionals at the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience.
National Speaker, Author, and President, Circle of Change Leadership Conference
International Speaker | Founder of Billion-Dollar Chicken Soup for Soul Publishing Empire | Multiple New York Time Best Selling Author | Featured Guest On 1,000 Television/Radio Shows
International Speaker, Author and Greatness Coach
International Speaker, Author, and Corporate Strategist
International Speaker, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, MSU Denver
International Speaker and CEO, Lead Firm
International Speaker, Author, and 14 Time Speaker of the Year Award
Producer, ESPN
Senior Vice President, ABC News
Team Lead, Human Resources, National Basketball Association
Founding Partner/Sports Agent, Rose Gold Management
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager, Snap Inc.
VP – Current Series, Diversity & Inclusion, Disney Television Animation
Global Talent Acquisition, Tik Tok
Senior Program Manager, Talent Acquisition, Innovation & Solution, Linkedin
Dean of Students, Norco College
Founder/Chief Education Officer, Beyond Limits Consulting, LLC
Vice President and Head of Communications, Barnard College of Columbia University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, University of Pittsburgh
Talent Attraction Coach, NIKE
Diversity and Inclusion Business Partner, TESLA
Founder and CEO, Ideation
Director of D&I Strategic Alignment (Global Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement), McDonald’s
Foundation and Inclusion Director, The ADVERTISING Club of New York
Vice President of Community Engagement, Warner Bros.
Director, Charitable Initiatives and Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation
Regional External Affairs Manager, COMCAST
Global Head of Public Relations | Global Citizen
TV Host/Speaker/ Influencer/Travel Vlogger/Creative Consultant/ Content Producer, XOXO, Lizza Inc.
Partner, McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
Co-Founder, Run for Something
Director of Operations, Aviva Care Pharmacy
Director of Development, The South Bay Children’s Health Center
Commissioner, Los Angeles Hospitals and Healthcare Delivery Commission
Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh
CEO, Roderick Jefferson & Associates
President, Gamera, LLC
Founder, Bevy & Dave
Franchise Owners, Image Studios
Showrunner, Parker Paige Media
Senior Vice President of Multicultural Sales, iHeart Media
Manager, Marketing Operations, Netflix
On-Air Personality, iHeart Radio/Sirus XM
The Circle of Change Leadership Conference will be a virtual leadership experience this year. Registration for the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience consists of a student/professional registration and group registration.
The instructions and information for each conference registration has been provided below.
Student/Professional Conference Registration
The registration cost for each student and professional is $150.00.
The first 200 students and professional to register before September 15, 2021 will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $500.00 scholarship.
Conference registration includes access to all the keynote speakers, panel sessions, group activities, leadership breakout sessions, career bootcamp sessions, networking activities, reflection exercises, career opportunities, and other special events offered at the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience.
In addition to the virtual leadership experience, each student will also receive a free digital workbook, access to all the recordings of each session after the virtual experience is complete, and a lifetime membership into the Circle of Change Alumni Leadership Family.
To register your students for the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience, you can click on the registration button that has been provided below.
Student Group Registration
The group registration cost for each ten or more students is $140.00.
The first 200 students and professional to register before September 15, 2021 will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $500.00 scholarship.
Conference registration includes access to all the keynote speakers, panel sessions, group activities, leadership breakout sessions, career bootcamp sessions, networking activities, reflection exercises, career opportunities, and other special events offered at the Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience.
In addition to the virtual conference experience, each student will also receive a free digital workbook, access to all the recordings of each session after the conference is complete, and a lifetime membership into the Circle of Change Alumni Leadership Family.
To register your students as a group for the 2021 Circle of Change Virtual Leadership Experience, email our leadership team at circleofchangeleadconference@gmail.com so that we can send you a passcode for the discount.
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