About this Event
Jump start a year of service while paying tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Join the Louisiana Red Cross as we celebrate Dr. King, a servant leader and inspiration to millions, by attending an educational session on leadership and service. Our line up of inspirational community and business leaders will inspire you to be the leader your community needs.
2020 created unique challenges for communities across Louisiana. In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had one of the most active hurricane seasons on record. In 2021 the need for passionate community leadership is greater than ever.
Keynote by Dr. Levon LeBan at 9am, followed by various community speakers throughout the day.
Stay for one talk or spend the entire day with us.
9:00 - 10:30 am - Keynote by Dr. Levon LeBan
Dr. LeBan is a remarkably accomplished man. Considering his achievements, community contributions and honors, there is no doubt the impact of his legacy will be felt in Louisiana for generations.
Dr. LeBan currently serves the President of the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference ( SCLC), the organization where Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was elected President in 1957 in New Orleans. Under his leadership, the New Orleans Chapter was selected the “2019 National SCLC Chapter of the Year” in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, he is a 40+ year Life Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and serves as the Vice President of the Louisiana State Conference NAACP and the State Conference’s Annual Convention & Leadership Conference Chairman.
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11:00 - 11:45 am - Presentation: Using Social Media for Advocacy and Action by Evan Daniels, Brand Strategist and Content Manager, Wavely
Ever since he was a kid, Evan has loved helping others tell their stories. That's what started his career nearly 15 years ago as a graphic designer and videographer. While this drive to share people's experiences has helped Evan become the Brand Strategist and Content Manager at Wavely, it has also allowed him to also focus on his passion: social and civic engagement. A sneakerhead, wu-tang fan, and fan of pastel shirts, Evan loves bringing social causes to the forefront of public view as well as help mobilize those around the country to make a difference in their own neighborhoods.
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12:30 - 1:15 pm - Presentation: Schools and Community Collaboration by Dr. J.C. Lewis, Dedicated Educator and Innovator
Dr. Lewis is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous academic improvement across the InspireNOLA network. She ensures that school leaders, teachers and staff have the academic tools and resources necessary to provide quality instruction to high school students. Prior to joining InspireNOLA, Dr. Lewis has served as a middle and high school teacher, a school and district administrator in Orleans Parish in both traditional and charter schools overseeing leadership development, curriculum and instruction for grades PreK-12. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Newspaper Journalism from Florida A&M University, Master of Education degrees in Urban Education and Educational Leadership from Southern University at New Orleans and the University of New Orleans, and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership from Northcentral University.
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1:30 - 2:15 pm - TBD
All speakers will be presenting using the same MS Teams Meeting Link, so please feel free to join us for all of the amazing presentation or hop on and off as your day allows. We are really looking forward to hearing from these amazing community leaders and the having the opportunity to share their experiences with you.
