Aaron Davis
Keynote Speaker

Aaron holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was a member of the 1994 National Championship football team. He has spent countless hours with young people in junior and senior high schools, colleges, and juvenile detention centers. He has worked directly with youth as Urban Outreach Director for Campus Life, and as an Educational Specialist for the University of Nebraska.>>More

Clay Roberts
Opening Speaker

• He has been featured on NBC’s "Today Show" as a prevention expert
• Presenter at the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Alcoholism Conference in Moscow
• Developer of five national model programs identified by various HHS agencies.>>More

Rashaan Shehee
Opening Speaker

Rashaan was born is Southeast Los Angles, California. He moved with his family to Bakersfield, CA and graduated from Foothill High School. After graduating he attended the University of Washington and played football. He became a Third Round Draft choice into the National Football League (NFL) and played three years for the Kansas City Chiefs and one year in the XFL.>>More

Wendy Avila
Opening Speaker

Wendy grew up here in the Bakersfield area. Graduated from West High School and then went on to University of California Santa Barbara (WCSB). She received her law degree from The University of Francisco Law School. Wendy is currently a Deputy District Attorney assigned to the Gang Task Force.>>More

Josh Shipp
Opening Speaker
Abandoned, neglected, and abused as a child, Josh's personal story of triumph over tragedy inspires youth to overcome life's struggles and live life to the fullest. With the encouragement of a great foster home, dynamic teachers, school programs and community, Josh moved forward with strength and determination. He developed an unstoppable positive attitude and knows how to charge forward, no matter what! >> More

Susie Vanderlip
Keynote Speaker
Susie Vanderlip is a PRO! As a theatrical keynote speaker and prevention specialist, she combines acting, dancing, music, and public speaking with a depth of personal experience and valuable prevention education. Audiences, both teen and adult, are immediately captivated as Julio, a restless gangbanger, hip-hops into their hearts. A riveting array of troubled characters follow -- all confronted by real-life problems.
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Mark Scharenbroich
Opening Speaker
Mark Scharenbroich (Sharon-brock) (Shake-n-Bake) (the Boomba Hey Guy) is known internationally as a speaker, author and director of several award-winning programs on leadership, school climate and character education. His material is original. His message inspires people to take action, and his delivery is humorous. >> More

Richard Santana
Keynote Speaker
After a life of hate, drugs, and violence, Richard experienced a transformation. The former "homeboy" goes to Harvard. In 1995, he graduated from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. When Richard delivers his story, he discusses topics such as diversity, peer pressure, prevention issues, general movtivation, conflict managment, gangs, violence, leadership skills, change, and resilience.
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