MAVA Colleagues,
An important message from the 2024 MAVA Connecting for Success Conference Team! Please share this with your entire staff!!
David
Renowned Gen-Z Leader and Author Miracle Olatunji to Headline 2024 Connecting for Success Conference
The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) proudly announces Miracle Olatunji as the keynote speaker for the highly anticipated 2024 Connecting for Success Conference. As the excitement builds, educators eagerly anticipate Olatunji’s enlightening insights and valuable contributions to the event.
Ms. Olatunji’s selection as the keynote speaker stems from her remarkable achievements and profound commitment to entrepreneurship and experiential learning. Conference Chair Gabriella White, highlights Olatunji’s exceptional track record in fostering student passion and innovation, citing her entrepreneurial journey and numerous accomplishments achieved before the age of 25.
A leading figure of her generation, Miracle Olatunji is acclaimed for her impactful leadership and authorship of “Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.” Her advocacy for intersectional feminism has garnered global recognition, including her involvement in the “Equality Can’t Wait” campaign alongside Melinda Gates and the Harvard Business Review, as well as her participation in Barbie’s #YouCanBeAnything #MoreRoleModels initiative, aimed at inspiring women and girls worldwide.
As a dynamic public speaker, Olatunji has captivated audiences at prestigious events such as the ASU+GSV Summit, Wonder Women Tech Global Summit, and the Treehouse Festival, addressing a diverse range of topics including feminism, racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Gen-Z perspectives, financial wellness, empowerment, and inclusion.
Acknowledged as a “Young Futurist and Game-Changer” by The Root Magazine and featured in Forbes, Technical.ly, and The Female Lead, among others, Olatunji’s innovative work has earned her widespread acclaim. She is the visionary behind Her Wallet Media, an inclusive personal finance coaching and education platform.
With deep ties to Massachusetts and Boston, Miracle Olatunji brings her unique perspective and expertise to the forefront of the career and technical education arena for the first time. The Connecting for Success team anticipates her address will catalyze new partnerships and set an inspiring tone for the conference.
White emphasized, “she personifies the concept of being ‘future ready,’ which serves as the central theme of this year’s conference and underpins all our preparatory efforts for the event. We expect she will empower educators to nurture students’ passions and embrace the abundance of opportunities available to them.”
Miracle Olatunji’s keynote address promises to be a transformative experience for all attendees, as she shares her unparalleled insights and empowers educators to ignite the potential within their students.
For more information about the conference, please visit MAVA’s Connecting for Success Conference webpage.
David J. Ferreira
MAVA Communications Coordinator
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