Richard Kuo​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Richard Kuo is a youth inspirational speaker, mentor, and Youtuber with over 1 million video views. He has been featured at TEDx and has also been invited to speak at over 100 schools across the United States to help students realize their significance. Growing up with very low self-esteem, a negative self-image, depression, and other teenage problems, Richard understands the challenges many students face today. He uses his own life story of overcoming negative self-talk to empower students to take ownership of their own lives today.

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Viet Mai

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Viet Mai is an educator, poet and entrepreneur from San Diego, CA. Upon finding his voice through spoken word poetry, Mr. Viet connects with community leaders throughout San Diego and other cities to inspire young people, promote civic engagement, celebrate art and culture, and elevate social consciousness. Mr. Viet currently serves as a Program Facilitator with the Village of Promise Collective Mentoring Program, and an Independent Consultant. After completing his MA in Social Innovation, Viet Mai is exploring the startup community and impact sector to find ways of designing and implementing sustainable change.

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Jennifer Purdie

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Jennifer Purdie is the author of the bestselling book Growth Mindset for Athletes, Coaches and Trainers, a freelance writer, endurance athlete, TEDx speaker, and certified personal trainer. She has written for publications and top organizations such as Under Armour, The Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report , Triathlete, Running Times, Competitor and Salon.  Magazines and television she has been featured in include Woman’s Day, Redbook , Reader’s Digest, Shape, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Success and Fox Sports. She is an Ironman finisher and was one of the first Americans to complete full marathons on every continent. She holds a personal training certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Fitness and Nutrition Specialist with the American Council on Exercise. She is also a stand-up comedian throughout Hollywood and member of Toastmasters.

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Chris Hamilton

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Christopher Hamilton's life as a teacher began at UCLA, where he taught 18th and 19th Century British Literature. In 1998, he began teaching the SAT and ACT. In the last decade, he has founded or co-founded three education companies devoted to skills-based test prep and college consulting. He has helped hundreds of students gain admission into their top-choice schools, including over 100 Harvard acceptances and hundreds at other Ivy-League schools and top UCs.

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Sofia Perri

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Sofia Perri is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy. Throughout her four years at CCA, she has been a part of Associated Student Body, Varsity Soccer, ADL's No Place for Hate Club, and her local youth group, among many other activities. She has used her many interests to find common ground in today's pressing debates, and she hopes to always use her confidence to promote positive change in her communities. Sofia will be continuing her education at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this fall, where she will study Sport Management.