2026 Teen Leadership Summit Agenda

Times are tentative and subject to change

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Session
Donyshia Boston-Hill, Chapter President
Nassau Chapter County, 
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Cole Thomas, Chapter Teen President
Nassau County Chapter, 
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

9:20 AM
Keynote Speaker
Tinesha Ross, Aerospace Engineer
United Launch Alliance

9:45 AM - 10:20 AM
SESSION I (Round 1):  ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP & MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

  • A Different World (High School Freshman Only)
  • Lean All The Way In (High School Sophomores Only)
  • Positioning Yourself for Greatness (High School Juniors Only)
  • College Readiness Workshop (Graduating High School Seniors Only)
  • Mindfulness:  Good Energy Only

10:25 AM - 11:00 AM
SESSION I (Round 2):  ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP & MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

  • A Different World (High School Freshman Only)
  • Lean All The Way In (High School Sophomores Only)
  • Positioning Yourself for Greatness (High School Juniors)
  • College Readiness Workshop (Graduating High School Seniors Only)
  • Mindfulness:  Good Energy Only

11:05 AM - 12:45 PM
LUNCH & LEARN:  Attendees will enjoy lunch and attend two sessions from the following workshop options:

  • Social Media with Sir Good Eats
  • Speed Interviewing (Target Audience:  High School Juniors Graduating High School Seniors)
  • College 101 Panel hosted by current college students (Target Audience:  Graduating High School Seniors)
  • Networking 101: Reading the Room
  • Embracing AI to Achieve Success and The Human Factor
  • Becoming a Savvy Saver:  Lessons in Personal Finance

12:50 PM - 1:25 PM
SESSION II - ELECTIVES

  • Networking 101:  Reading the Room
  • The HBCU Experience
  • Score & Soar: Build Credit, Build Freedom
  • Vision Board: The Art of Me
  • YES, Officer: Responsible Police Interactions

1:30 PM - 2:05 PM
SESSION II - ELECTIVES

  • Athletes:  Train Smarter Not Harder
  • Networking 101:  Reading the Room
  • The HBCU Experience
  • Vision Board:  The Art of Me
  • YES, Officer: Responsible Police Interactions 

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Afternoon Break

Time

Agenda Item

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM                                                 

Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM 

Welcome and Opening Session
Donyshia Boston-Hill, Chapter President
Nassau County Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Cole Thomas, Chapter Teen President
Nassau County Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

9:20 AM

Keynote Speaker
Tinesha Ross, Aerospace Engineer
United Launch Alliance

9:45 AM - 10:20 AM

SESSION I (Round 1):  ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP & MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

  • A Different World (High School Freshman Only)
  • Lean All The Way In (High School Sophomores Only)
  • Positioning Yourself for Greatness (High School Juniors Only)
  • College Readiness Workshop (Graduating High School Seniors Only)
  • Mindfulness:  Good Energy Only

10:25 AM - 11:00 AM

SESSION I (Round 2):  ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS, LEADERSHIP & MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS

  • A Different World (High School Freshman Only)
  • Lean All The Way In (High School Sophomores Only)
  • Positioning Yourself for Greatness (High School Juniors)
  • College Readiness Workshop (Graduating High School Seniors Only)
  • Mindfulness:  Good Energy Only

11:05 AM - 12:45 PM

LUNCH & LEARN:  Attendees will enjoy lunch and attend two sessions from the following workshop options:

  • Social Media with Sir Good Eats
  • Speed Interviewing (Target Audience:  High School Juniors Graduating High School Seniors)
  • College 101 Panel hosted by current college students (Target Audience:  Graduating High School Seniors)
  • Networking 101: Reading the Room
  • Embracing AI to Achieve Success and The Human Factor
  • Becoming a Savvy Saver:  Lessons in Personal Finance

12:50 PM - 1:25 PM

SESSION II - ELECTIVES

  • Networking 101:  Reading the Room
  • The HBCU Experience
  • Score & Soar: Build Credit, Build Freedom
  • Vision Board: The Art of Me
  • YES, Officer: Responsible Police Interactions

1:30 PM - 2:05 PM

SESSION II - ELECTIVES

  • Athletes:  Train Smarter Not Harder
  • Networking 101:  Reading the Room
  • The HBCU Experience
  • Vision Board:  The Art of Me
  • YES, Officer: Responsible Police Interactions 

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Afternoon Networking Break

Career Academies and Career Explorations

Career Academies provide an extended 45-minute deep-dive experience. Career Explorations sessions are shorter, high-impact sessions.  Please note start and end times of the Academies vs. the Career Explorations

CAREER ACADEMIES

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
SESSION III - CAREER ACADEMIES

  • Business and Global Leadership Academy
  • Law Academy
  • Medical Academy
  • Tech Academy

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
SESSION III - CAREER ACADEMIES

  • Business and Global Leadership Academy
  • Law Academy
  • Medical Academy
  • Tech Academy

CAREER EXPLORATIONS

2:35 PM - 3:10 PM
SESSION III - CAREER EXPLORATIONS

  • Buying, Selling, & Investing NY
  • Gaming for Gold:  How $treaming Changed Gaming
  • Love the Skin You're In:  Careers in Dermatology
  • Visual Arts and Graphic Design
  • YES! You Can Fly a Plane:  Aviation

3:15 PM - 3:50 PM
SESSION IV - CAREER EXPLORATIONS

  • Becoming a Dentist and Why Your Smile is Worth a Million Buck$
  • Buying, Selling, & Investing NY
  • Healthcare Management 101 
    Soft Launch
  • Life on Stage:  Staying Booked and Busy

CAREER ACADEMIES

Time

Agenda Item

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM                          

SESSION III - CAREER ACADEMIES

  • ACADEMY:  Business and Global Leadership Academy                                            
  • ACADEMY:  Law Academy
  • ACADEMY:  Medical Academy
  • ACADEMY:  Tech Academy

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

  • SESSION IV - CAREER ACADEMIES

  • ACADEMY:  Business and Global Leadership Academy                                            
  • ACADEMY:  Law Academy
  • ACADEMY:  Medical Academy
  • ACADEMY:  Tech Academy

CAREER EXPLORATIONS

Time

Agenda Item

2:35 PM - 3:10 PM                

SESSION III - CAREER EXPLORATIONS

  • Buying, Selling, & Investing in NY
  • Gaming for Gold:  How $treaming Changed Gaming
  • Visual Arts and Graphic Design
  • YES! You Can Fly a Plane:  Aviation

3:15 PM - 3:50 PM

SESSION IV - CAREER EXPLORATIONS

  • Becoming a Dentist and Why Your Smile is Worth a Million Buck$
  • Buying, Selling, & Investing in NY
  • Healthcare Management 101
  • Life on Stage:  Staying Booked and Busy

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM                      

Closing Session & Giveaways                                                                                         
Donyshia Boston-Hill, Chapter President
Nassau County Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Dr. Chotsani West, AVP DEI and Belonging
Adelphi University

Parent Workshops

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Parent Workshop Series, designed to empower and equip parents to support their teens throughout the high school journey. From preparing for college to safeguarding their well-being, these sessions offer practical insights and expert guidance to help families thrive.  Lunch is included!

Workshops include:

  • College Preparation and Admissions Process

  • Financial Aid and Scholarships

  • Keys to Protecting Your Young Adult

  • Mental Health: Triggers, Signs, and Coping Techniques