Summit Initiated By

• Emily Graham, MPA
• Michelle Sandhoff
• Bo Locke
• Iveth Mareno
• Selina Flores
• Jon Otterson
• S. Aqil Mosawi

With Support From

Andrew Gardner (Amador College Connect), Stuart Wooley (CSU Stanislaus),
Trent Wakenight (Marker Ninja), Selma Gonzalez (CCGI)

Day 1 Highlights

🎤 Keynote by Mark C. Perna

• Understanding younger generations and their motivations
• Connecting education to meaningful career pathways
• Inspiring students with a clear “why”

🧪 K–16 Tools Showcase

• Paxton Patterson: Hands-on lab-based career exploration
• zSpace: Immersive AR/VR learning platform
• Anatomage: Virtual human dissection table

Participants joined three pathway panels (Computer & IT, Healthcare, Child Development) and attended a K–16 Steering Council meeting. The day concluded with a powerful Student & Employer Panel.

Day 2 Highlights

🎓 CCGI Session (California College Guidance Initiative)

Attendees explored CaliforniaColleges.edu from both student and counselor perspectives, learning how it supports Grades 6–12 in equitable college and career planning with transcript-informed accounts.

Summit Impact

The summit reinforced a shared commitment to ensuring that all students—especially underserved populations— have the resources, guidance, and pathways to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.