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Black Excellence in Leadership: Honoring BOOST Keynotes Who Inspire Change
During Black History Month, BOOST proudly celebrates the extraordinary leaders who have graced the BOOST Conference stage. These Keynote Speakers and OSTI Award winners embody Black excellence in leadership, championing equity, education reform, social justice, youth development, and community empowerment. Celebrating Visionary Black Leaders in Education, Justice, and Community Impact At the BOOST Conference, we center on supporting educators and youth-serving professionals who Inspire Youth, In... Read More
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Director of Development
Mass Mentoring PartnershipBoston, MA -
Director of Program and Network Engagement
Mass MentoringBoston, MA -
Communications Coordinator
Aspen InstituteWashington, DC -
Program Director – Center for Professional Excellence
Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA -
Camp Shakespeare Student Teacher
Shakespeare Theatre CompanyWashington, DC
February 27, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
Creating the Program Kids Want: Promising Practices to Boost After-School Attendance
Presenters: Malia Tayabas-Kim, Director of Programs, Lead by Learning – Northeastern University, Oakland, CA; Brenda Garcia, Expanded Learning Site Coordinator, Vallejo City Unified School District, Vallejo, CA
March 20, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
BOOST Your Learning & Community Connections
Presenter: Meredith White, Program Manager, BOOST Collaborative, San Diego, CA
March 27, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
Lead with Clarity: Cultivating Emotional Resilience and Thriving Team Cultures
Presenter: Dr. Sonia Toledo, President & CEO, Dignity of Children, New York, NY
May 15, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
BOOST Your Learning & Community Connections
Presenter: Meredith White, Program Manager, BOOST Collaborative, San Diego, CA