On November 23, 2019, I participated in the Leadership Insights Session for Future Social Impact Professionals panel at the 10th Annual Circle of Change Leadership Conference as a panelist alongside Corneil Montgomery of Bank of the West, Nason Buchanan of LA Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, Sally Chan of Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Patricia Neri of The Walt Disney Company.

Hosted in Carson, California, the session brought together leaders across workforce development, entertainment, corporate social responsibility, government, and community impact to discuss careers rooted in purpose and service.

The conference is designed to prepare traditional, nontraditional, and first-generation students for leadership success by connecting them directly with professionals across industries.

Spaces like this matter because access to mentorship, networks, and honest conversations can influence how future leaders see what is possible.