When: April 10, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Charles Schwab Event Center, 11800 Schwab Way Austin, TX 78758
The JA Summit focuses on financial equity, goal setting, and career readiness, highlighting how career pathways shape financial outcomes and long-term economic success.
Experience includes:
Inspiring speakers & panel discussion
5-year goal-setting mentorship with high school students
Networking with industry professionals
Conversations on financial empowerment and career exploration
Brunch
The JA Summit connects students with business leaders across diverse industries, equipping them with tools to make informed financial and career decisions and empowering them to chart a path toward long-term economic success.
Students will also tour the Charles Schwab campus and participate in Career Speed Networking with Schwab professionals and event partners.
Thanks to our generous partners, the event is offered at no cost to students or their schools.
Itinerary
10:00 AM Brunch & Networking
10:30 AM
Program Start with Emcee, Brittney Rodriguez
Fireside Chat with Gilbert Zavala & Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette
Junior Achievement Student Speakers
Panel
5-3-1 Goal Setting Challenge Activity- Click here to learn more
12:00 PM Charles Schwab Tour for Students
12:30 PM Speed Career Networking Rotations
1:30 PM End
Emcee, Moderator, Panelists & Speakers
Click the linked photos below to learn about our panelists and speakers.
Brittney S. Rodriguez Emcee
CEO, Grit + Pearl Public Relations, | COO, Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Gilbert Zavala Moderator
Vice President of Education and Talent Development, Opportunity Austin
Raquel Gonzales RN, CST Panelist
Registered Nurse St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
Camilo Nova Panelist
Founder & CEO Axiacore | Board Member, Junior Achievement of Central Texas
Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette Fireside Chat Interviewee
Chief Executive Officer, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy
Jessica "Jessie" Camarillo Panelist
HR Business Partner Acutronic Group
Student Speakers
Kelly H., JA Company Program, Akins Early College High School
Carolina M., JA Company Program, Akins Early College High School
Thank you, Partners!
Title Sponsors
Investment Sponsors
with Support from
Questions about JA Summit?
Contact Ira Mercado-Dixon at imercado-dixon@jacentex.org or 512.668.1629
