About the Featured Speakers

Scott Shickler is the co-founder of the 7 Mindsets and Magic Wand Foundation. He is one of the world's leading experts on youth empowerment and entrepreneurship. Scott has authored 8 books and founded companies that together have grossed over $100 million. Scott has been featured on CNN and NBC News, as well as in The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Byron McClure is a National Certified School Psychologist, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of Hacking Deficit Thinking. Byron works with youth to discover and leverage their strengths for optimal achievement. As the former Assistant Director of School Redesign in D.C., he was responsible for leading and reimagining what SEL looked like within an inner-city community.

J. Ross Parelli is a Universal/MI5 recording artist who has performed on huge stages across the world. Her involvement in global community work and education led her to co-found Beats Lyrics Leaders, a hip-hop curriculum that empowers at-risk youth and aspiring young artists. She is using hip-hop education to change the world!

Juan Casimiro has coached over 125,000 students, parents, and teachers worldwide. He has co-authored several books, including Making It! A Teen's Guide to Turning Your Hobbies, Skills, and Dreams into Entrepreneurial Success. He has been featured in various media, including CNN, NBC News, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Chelsea Buchanan is the Director of Partner Solutions at the 7 Mindsets Corporation and works with districts nationwide to implement social-emotional learning. Chelsea spent the last 17 years in education as a teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum writer. She was the Forsyth County School District Teacher of the Year in 2012.