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Learn from compelling guest speakers in different professional backgrounds who lead-by-example and do what they teach on topics ranging from finance to leadership and entrepreneurship.

TILBM Guest Speakers

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Taking Action (Entrepreneurship & Building You Own Future)

President & Founder of TreeLife Farms, Mike Aschenbrener joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on taking action on important goals that one is passionate about in a meaningful ways, discussing how to take initiative and what to consider when pursuing dreams successfully. TreeLife Farms is a 29-acre farm that produces over 80,000 container-grown trees and shrubs that support customers and communities across the Gulf Coast.

Founder & CEO for Freedom’s Fund USA, Ashley S. Thomas joined the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share her wisdom and advice on taking action on important issues that one is passionate about in a meaningful way, discussing how to take initiative and what to consider when pursuing dreams successfully. Freedom’s Fund USA is an international nonprofit that combats human rights violations in the United States and abroad, specifically tackling sex trafficking and religious freedom violations.

Founder & CEO for Maverick Biometals, Eric Herrera joined the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Programto share his wisdom and advice on taking action on important goals that one is passionate about in a meaningful ways, discussing how to take initiative and what to consider when pursuing dreams successfully. Maverick Biometals is a biochemical research firm that employs novel technologies to chemically break down the crystal structure of ores and extract metals and nonmetals at near-ambient temperatures and conditions. Termed "bioextraction," Maverick BioMetals is pushing forward to help ensure a clean energy future by using little energy while yielding high extraction rates.

Strategic Networking (How to Effectively Network Anywhere)

Co-Founder and Managing Partner for Bhojani Law PLLC, State Representative Salman Bhojani joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on tried-and-true strategies to effectively networking while in an academic, employment, and political setting, regardless of background or experience. Bhojani Law PLLC operates through a fee attorney relationship with Alamo Title Company, supporting clients with commercial, lender, and residential legal support ranging from title services to construction loan planning and tax consultations.

Southern Regional Director for the American Conservation Coalition, Landon Woods joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on competently networking with a purpose in-mind, discussing how to tackle professional and personal socialization in ways that refines careers, creates meaningful relationships, and fosters new opportunities. The American Conservation Coalition is a market-based environmental nonprofit that engages in public policy and local action across the United States. As Southern Regional Director, Landon Woods oversees (11) states, maintain stakeholder relationships, developing critical partnerships, and developing community action in zones including Oklahoma, Florida, and Tennessee.

Senior business analytics professional with the Republic National Distributing Company and podcast host at the The Platinum Mask, Grayson Mask, joins the Parchment Program to discuss practical strategies to effectively network digitally and in-person while in high school and well into one's professional career.

Real-World Leadership (No Theory, Just Experience)

Business Owner & City Councilman, retired U.S. Naval officer Blake Vaughn joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on the core fundamentals of leadership, reflecting on his corporate and military service, civic efforts to help others, and business experience as a seasoned business owner for multiple companies. Patriot Delivery, an Amazon delivery service provider that oversees shipping efforts across 52 daily routes, producing millions in revenue; Vita Nova Construction, an entitlement, development, and construction company for residential single-family properties; Ignite Capital Group, a small investment firm for promising startups.

Serving in the United States Army & Army National Guard, Army Major Allen and Master Sergeant Dawn Robbins joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share her wisdom and advice on becoming a real leader worthy of gold-standard businesses, ivy league universities, and stressful combat situations, discussing how to develop leadership qualities, build "grit," refine skills for stressful situations, and serve the community capably.

Workforce & Academic Professionalism (How to Shape a Career)

Co-Founder and Director of Government Relations & Grassroots Outreach for Jackson-West Consulting, Chris West joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on critical ways to adopt a professional mindset and approach to tackling academics and the workforce while in high school and college. Jackson-West Consulting is a bipartisan government relations, public affairs and grass-tops consulting firm specializing in the business and politics of government in Virginia. With decades of experience, Jackson-West knows how to create, manage and implement comprehensive plans and strategies that will promote and protect your interests.

Commissioner Bobby Janecka for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on effectively pursuing competitive academic programs, scholarships, and professional career opportunities, discussing how to tackle ambitious and compelling goals with a growth mindset and successful strategies.

Personal Finance & College Success Strategies

Financial Consultant & Business Owner of SWAN-DFW Financial Solutions, Hector Hinojosa joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share his wisdom and advice on understanding basic personal finance, discussing easy strategies for students and youth to begin protecting and growing their personal wealth while in high school and college. SWAN-DFW Financial Solutions is a community business launched to help families and youth learn about the basics of personal finance, develop competent financial strategies, and begin planning for long-term stability and growth.

UT Arlington Student Government President, Caitlyn B. Surles joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share her wisdom and advice on advanced college strategies, discussing how to tackle comprehensive course loads while engaging with the community, taking on leadership roles, and maintaining good grades. As the Student Government President at the University of Texas at Arlington, Caitlyn represents over 39,000 students at the second largest institution in the UT System.

Medical student at Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and MBA student at Concordia University of Wisconsin, Natalie Bodnar, joins the Parchment Pathway Fellowship Program to share her wisdom and recommendations regarding higher education, delving into tips and tricks to excel at community college, trade school, or university while actively engaging with the community as a student leader.

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