Connection, Innovation, and Impact

Join us for an inspiring event featuring a diverse lineup of speakers who will explore groundbreaking topics designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to unlock your students’ full potential.

August 3, 2025
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM PT

Columbia Memorial Space Center
12400 Columbia Way Downey, CA 90242

EnCorps invites educators, EnCorps alumni, STEM professionals, educational administrators, STEMx Tutors and students to join us for a dynamic lineup of activities and information sessions, including:

  • Insightful educational panels and fireside chats 
  • Networking opportunities with peers and fellow educators
  • Light breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Wellness activities designed to recharge your energy and provide a moment of calm
  • An inspiring keynote address given by our future STEM leaders
  • Opportunities to mentor and empower the next generation 
  • Exclusive swag gift bags 
  • A celebratory awards night honoring STEM thought leaders and changemakers

Join us for a day of connection, innovation, and impact! Register NOW!

EnCorps Learning Summit Schedule 2025

Guests will confirm their registration, receive their packet with their badges, get food and drink tickets, swag, other important information.

LIVE STREAM START: 8:45 AM

EnCorps Executive Director Dr. Amy Hee Kim will set the tone of the conference, giving us the agenda for the day, an acknowledgement of our sponsors, and what to expect from some of the amazing sessions!

To follow, an inspiring keynote by STEM Academy of Hollywood Students (Rising Seniors) will kick off the morning.

oin a dynamic panel of industry professionals representing diverse backgrounds and roles across the education sector for a session on  how schools and organizations are adapting in response to the current shifts in education. Our expert panelists will share practical insights and forward-thinking strategies, highlighting collaborative approaches to navigate today’s challenges and build a more thriving future for students and educators alike.
Moderator: Courtney Vaughan          Panelists:  Nicole Wellman Noble and Marisol Perez (LAUSD)

Join our panel of industry leaders for a vital conversation on fostering healing, supporting mental well-being, and building strong partnerships to uplift struggling students and families. This session will focus on understanding the impact of trauma on students and provide educators with actionable guidance to help support families and school communities

Moderator:
Angel Beamer
CEO & Founder:
Shawn Brown, Rosebud Academy
Guest Psychologist:
Pat Adams

A guided mindfulness intention setting exercise will be a great break in our morning. Empowering our positive energy and bringing our light to any room we enter will be the goal of this short break.

Host: Alison Ungaro, Owner, Uthrive Wellness

Join us for an inspiring panel featuring EnCorps STEMx Tutors and the students and families they empower. Discover how our STEMx tutors, drawing from a mix of STEM backgrounds and real-world experience, not only help students excel in math but also significantly boost their self-esteem and problem-solving skills! This session will highlight the profound impact these unique tutor-student relationships have, extending beyond academics to genuinely strengthen their school communities.

Moderator: Ramiro Lobo, EnCorps, Director of Impact and STEMx Tutors Program

Panelists: EnCorps Tutors, Students, and Parents

Grab a plate and connect with friends. If you’re feeling up to it, play a game for a door prize.

STEM Projects will be all around us. For our amazing curated art walk, this group of students from the STEM Academy of Hollywood will showcase their STEM projects and share a bit about their work.

Presented by: Carolyn Fernandez
STEM Academy of Hollywood Students

Your storytelling can always improve. Sometimes in STEM it’s easy to replicate something you’ve seen and think it’s a winner. Our presenter, Isaias Hernandez, recently in Vogue (!) and in partnership with LAUSD CTE, will offer great tips on creating a natural narrative around STEM topics!

This insightful panel will explore effective strategies to prepare high school students for the dynamic STEM workforce. Our experts will discuss innovative ideas for real-world workforce readiness,  and the role education plays in equipping students with essential skills towards future success.

Moderator:
Dr. Amy Hee  Kim
Guests:
Jill Armington, Tracie Dean Ponder, Vince King and Maud Rao

Make sure you have your winning outfit on and good luck charm in tow. It’s time for a fun door prize giveaway!

Of course we have to get a group shot of our amazing audience!

In today’s demanding professional landscape, educators are expected to perform, inspire, and lead with clarity—even under constant pressure. The Resilient Educator Lab training experience, OWN YOUR STORY & Prioritize Your Wellbeing, helps educators slow down, reconnect with themselves, and build the inner strength required to thrive in the face of challenge. Through a MINDstyle MAKEOVER Method, participants will gain the self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and compassionate leadership skills needed to bounce back from adversity, eliminate toxic stress, and lead from a place of truth—not burnout.

Presenter: Tabitha Christopher

LIVE STREAM START: 4:00 PM

It’s time to give our hard working educators and partners their “flowers.” During this 1-hour ceremony, we will acknowledge some amazing partners and educators we’ve had during the 2024-2025 school year and offer a light dinner. We hope you stay and join us!

EnCorps Learning Summit 2025 is officially “a wrap!”

Thank you to our generous sponsors and Learning Summit partners!Thank you to our generous sponsors and Learning Summit partners!