JA Summit: Financial Equity & Career Readiness   

When: Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM  

Where: Schwab Event Center, 11800 Schwab Way Austin, TX 78758 

JA Summit is our reimagined, formally known as JA F.E.M. Forum, lunch experience focused on financial equity and career readiness. This year, the summit highlights the exploration of career pathways and their influence on financial outcomes. This event creates a dynamic space where the business community engages directly with high school students through an impactful panel discussion, meaningful mentoring, networking opportunities, and thought-provoking conversations centered on financial equity and career exploration.

By uniting companies and business leaders who are dedicated to advancing financial equity, JA Summit offers students invaluable exposure to diverse industries and career possibilities. This experience equips students with essential tools to make informed decisions, set meaningful goals, and carve out a pathway to long-term economic success.

** New this Year*** After the JA Summit program students are invited for a tour of the Schwab’s campus and participate in Career Speed Networking to explore various careers at Schwab and with our event partners.

Because of our generous partners, we invite students from high school, at no cost to them or their schools, to join the conversation and participate in a mentoring session with professional attendees.

**Please note: Attendees are mixed genders. All are welcome.**


Meet the Moderator, Panelist & Speakers

Click the linked photos below to learn about our panelists and speakers.

Will update as panelist and speakers are confirmed.

Lisa Kottler-
Partner, Strategic Growth & Innovation, KWP Growth Partners

Raudy Perez- Senior Director, External Diversity Partnerships, Experian

Joel Coffman- Executive Director at RecognizeGood | VP Marketing at TyRex Group

Destin George Bell- CEO & Co-Founder of Card.io

Ira Mercado-Dixon- National Sales Account Executive at Delta Air Lines

Nina Means- Director, ACC Fashion Incubator

Dr. Laura Kincheloe- Director of Nursing Practice, Texas Nurses Association

Ayah Alomari, EIT- Design Engineer at KPFF


Interested in sponsorship or attending as an individual?

See the portal or package to view the details.

Thank you, Partners!

Title Sponsors

Leadership Sponsor

 
 

Innovation Sponsor

 

Equity Sponsor

 
 

Questions about JA Summit?

(formerly known as JA F.E.M. Forum)

Contact Emily Long at emily@jacentex.org or 512.710.5437


Can’t join us? you can still support the mission!

Every $50 donation allows an Austin area student to attend a JA economic education program.