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Dr. Pat is a national expert on youth development, community partnerships, and leadership. She is a seasoned legal advocate, educational leader, and non-profit executive committed to equity in education, equal opportunities in the workplace, and social justice. She continues to play an instrumental role in developing strategic, inclusive educational centers where students and adults partner as teachers and learners to meet community needs, centered on youth and older adult youth. In recent years her work has expanded to include organizational effectiveness, scaling up organizations committed to equity and professional development.

Selema Masekela is a beloved journalist, musician and producer best known for his work presenting NBC’s Red Bull Signature Series; ESPN’s Summer and Winter X Games, which he hosted for 13 years; his cultural reporting in South Africa during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, corresponding for the Emmy-award winning investigative series VICE on HBO; and hosting E!’s Daily 10.

Selema’s creativity and mastery of story-telling extends behind the camera to his production company, UX Entertainment, specializing in film, commercials and music videos.

Steve Larosiliere is the president emeritus of Stoked Mentoring, where he stepped down as president in 2022. He serves on the boards of Stoked Mentoring and the Skatepark Project (formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation). Now an investor and agency owner in the wood, lumber, and manufacturing industry, Steve focuses on making the environment more sustainable by repurposing trees for building materials. As the owner of BuilderGrowth a consulting agency, and the Woodpreneur Network, he is building a national network of wood industry professionals who repurpose wood to create jobs, boost local economies, and reduce the carbon footprint. Steve's mission aligns with helping young people succeed and thrive while promoting environmental sustainability.