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GEAR UP ALUMNI SPEAKER SERIES

FOR GEAR UP, BY GEAR UP 

Introducing an exciting new way to add value and expertise to your student event.

Alumni are ready to make an impact.

Bring in a recent GEAR UP Alumni to cover critical topics with your students, staff and parents. There is no better source of relevant information than a recent grad who has personally dealt with the processes and challenges that lie ahead.
Our alumni have all been professionally trained to deliver important content in compelling and engaging ways.

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Supporting the GEAR UP Alumni Association

HUGE BONUS: 100% of the proceeds from this service will go directly to the GEAR UP Alumni Association to support ongoing alumni programs that benefit the GEAR UP community.

Choose a speaker & choose a topic.

Meet Your Alumni Speakers

Here are just a few of our great alumni who are ready to serve your community:
Michaela Subido

Michaela still holds the GEAR UP record for most scholarships received. She has attended YLS twice as a student leader, is an accomplished playwright, and currently works for a venture group that exclusively funds and helps grow education organizations owned by women and folks of color.

Joseph Granado

Joseph is from the original GEAR UP grant in Midland, Texas. He’s gone on to an impressive career in higher and secondary education, working from MIT in Boston, Chaminade University in Hawaii, to an independent high school in LA. Joseph is a world-traveler and has visited over 35 countries and currently serves as the Dean of Student Life at Midland College.

Isaiah Jones

Isaiah is an alumni from South Carolina and is a veteran of our YLS program. He achieved a law degree from Georgetown and is now working to create an advocacy program that helps young people of color to learn about the law and their rights. Isaiah wants to make the legal professions more accessible and he has the leadership and passion to get it done.

PS- He's got a voice like Al Jarreau (Look it up).

Trail Bundy

Trail is from GEAR UP Montana and is a powerful advocate for indigenous populations in education. He is the director of student life at the University of Montana in Missoula and also has a side hustle doing digital marketing. Trail is a YLS alumni and works with the Seeds team to deliver programs across the country.

Hot Topics

Here are some of our most requested content areas:

  • Mental Health
    The culture shock of transitioning to college
    Finding a sense of community
    Self care
    Health care resources (therapy, medical, wellness)
    Establishing healthy relationships
  • Transition - Family Challenges 
    Resources for Students and Families
    Dealing with Homesickness
    Managing your familial responsibilities
  • Transition - Adulting Skills
    Accountability
    Time Management
    Living on your own
    Financial management
    Working during school.
  • Career Exploration
    How to create and grow your network.
    Creating opportunities to grow your professional skills.
    How to line up your values with potential careers.
  • The College of It All
    Is college worth it?
    Preparing academically and brain-based study tips.
    The campus offices you need to know about (ie financial aid).
    Choosing classes and a major.

Contact us today to hire an alumni speaker for your event.

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