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Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Out-of-school programs are uniquely positioned to change a child’s story. When young people feel they truly belong, everything shifts; Engagement rises, behavior stabilizes, and confidence grows. In this energizing, story-driven session, youth workers and community school partners will explore how simple, curiosity-led interactions can transform daily routines into SEL-rich, culturally responsive moments that build trust and connection. Participants will practice high-impact belonging moves that turn arrival, snack, transitions, and group time into powerful opportunities for every child to feel seen, safe, and significant.
Moderators
avatar for Darise JeanBaptiste

Darise JeanBaptiste

Senior Director, Program Narratives, Change Impact


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Ali Wittenberg

Director of Professional Learning & Growth, Change Impact

Presenters
avatar for Kari Horn Lehman

Kari Horn Lehman

Founder, Fresh Air Kid Ventures
Kari Horn Lehman is an educator, author, and facilitator who helps youth-serving professionals turn everyday moments into life-changing connections. A former teacher and professional learning executive in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, she designs story-driven workshops... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Governor Ballroom C Governor Ballroom C

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