Summit Keynote Speakers
We would like to introduce Javier Sanchez and SaulPaul, as the Keynote Speakers for the 5th Annual Youth Resiliency Summit. Both Javier and SaulPaul will also host workshops at the Summit, allowing additional learning opportunities, creative spaces, and fun for our student participants.
We look forward to seeing them and YOU on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at American Canyon High School!
Javier Sanchez
Biography
Biography
Biography
Author, Speaker, Professional Youth Advocate
Javier is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in developing effective strategies for youth and community mobilization. His experience and expertise come from more than 20 years of work with the Youth to Youth International Program. Javier specializes in helping teens and their adult allies develop strategies tor relevant, effective and sustainable community impact. In 2003 he was awarded the Robert Wood Johnson FOundations's Developing Leaders in Reducing Substance Abuse Fellowship and is a graduate of the Ray Miller Institute for Change and Leadership.
His company, R.E.A.C.H. Communications, Ic (Reaching Excellence in Attitude, Character, and Health) is a boutique marketing firm that uses the :by youth, for youth" approach to create cutting-edge health and wellness messages and communication strategies that effectively reach and engage our most disenfranchised communities and vulnerable populations.
Javier has written two books, a children's book for fathers and daughters entitled "Look in My Mirror" and a book designed to help students, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs add process to their passion entitled "From This Moment On."
He also works behind the scenes as a technical consultant on film and TV projects. His love for stand-up comedy has given him the opportunity to perform at comedy clubs all over the United States as well as the work-famous Lincoln Theater in New York City and even Disney World!
When he's not doing the work he loves, Javier is most likely at home playing board games with his family, reading a good book, or teaching himself how to play the piano.
Javier received hi BA in Behavioral Studies from Capital University.
SaulPaul
Biography
Biography
Biography
SaulPaul is a 3x GRAMMY Nominated Musician with a Message. He has also presented 3 TEDx Talks, performed at the Kennedy Center for Performing Ats and been featured on America's Got Talent. His life story of transitioning from tragedy to triumph has been told on screen via the documentary Tower to Tower as well as via his memoir Be The Change.
Recognizing an inherent responsibility to give back, SaulPaul founded the SaulPaul Foundation. The SaulPaul Foundation is a launchpad fro young people. And a platform for community members to serve as community leaders through acts of kindness, volunteerism and philanthropy.
In addition to using his creativity in the studio, on the stage, and in his community service, SaulPaul also uses it in his philanthropy. Most recently he launched CHANGE Water, an alkaline water company that is making the world a better place. With each case of water sold, CHANGE Water gives back to the local community where it was sold. To date, 100,000 students in 32 states across the U.S. have benefited.
Whether via, art, entrepreneurship or community services, SaulPaul is committed to #BeTheChange.
