Agenda

After registering and grabbing breakfast, take a walk through the Team Kids Gallery featuring handwritten thank you notes from kids engaged in Team Kids programming plus photos capturing core programs in action.

Team Kids Founder’s Story
Team Kids Founder Julie Hudash will share the inspiration behind the mission which is
addressing the evolving needs of kids today and elevatng the creativity, compassion,
and change that kids are making every day – the open untold story.

Invitation to Join the Movement
UCI Vice Provost Michael Dennin and City of Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan will share their
visions for how we can spark more cross-sector collaboration.

Dr. Adam Fine of Arizona State University will share highlights from his independent research on the Team Kids Challenge program.
The following panelists will share reflections on the research and insights on why we must inspire and engage kids while sparking and sustaining collaborative efforts in school and beyond.
• John McLaughlin, Federal Government
• Mo Canady, National Association of School Resource Officers
• Jackie Luna, Team Kids Coach and UCI Graduate
• Dr. Marc Lerner, Children’s Hospital of OC
• Ret. Detective Lorraine Marin, NYPD

Participants will be invited to network and engage in a service project packing and personalizing
motivation kits for kids and families supported by the Illumination Foundation.

Leaders from multiple sectors will share stories from their experiences and insights on lessons learned to help refine our blueprints for action when working to address issues facing kids.
• Jack Toan, Illumination Foundation
• Al Coombs, NYC FDNY
• Peter Weinstein, Schnurmacher Family Foundation
• Angie Sarabia, Team Kids Marketing Manager and UCI Graduate
• Yvette Donald, Principal at PS 149 in NYC

We will close out the event with a unique set of calls to action. The following leaders will share
a “TED Talk meets Shark Tank” pitch that elevates scalable practices and innovative new
solutions to the issues impacting kids today.
• Joe Burke, Ollyball
• Chief Michael Kent, Irvine Police Department
• Jackie Gallardo-Hoffmaster, Fullerton School District
• Charles Glorioso, Macquarie Group
• Meta World Peace (pending)
• Uriah Hall
• Ryan Foland, UCI ANTrepreneur Center
• Jeff Roberts, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store
• Nestor Herrera, ReMax and Team Kids Board Chair
• Jenny Dinnen, MacKenzie Corp.
• Ed Hart, First Bank

UCI Vice Provost Michael Dennin and Team Kids Founder/CEO Julie Hudash will deliver the closing pitch, recognize sponsors, and invite everyone to engage in a special Cinco de Mayo networking reception.