The Dallas Advantage
Panel 1: Innovations in Youth Development and Effective Internships
Hosted by Antoine Joyce Roach, SVP/City Leader, ASP of Dallas, this panel elevated the perspectives of young people whose lives are directly shaped by workforce initiatives.
Panelists:
- Jennifer Chandler, Head of Philanthropic Solutions, Bank of America Private Bank
- David Deggs, Ph.D., Senior Director of Higher Education and Workforce Programs, Educate Texas, Communities Foundation of Texas
- Gilbert Gerst, Senior Vice President, Community Development Banking, Bank of Texas
- Antoine Joyce-Roach, Senior Vice President/City Leader, ASP of Dallas
View an excerpt of this panel discussion here.
Panel 2: Youth Voices: Impact in Action
Our youth panelists provided insights about navigating challenges, building professional skills and embracing new opportunities.
Panelists: All Stars Project Youth Leaders
- Eloria Davis, All Stars Project Alum
- Anthony Castillo, All Stars Project Alum
- Crystal Ramirez, All Stars Project Alum
- Felicia George, All Stars Project Alum
View an excerpt of this panel discussion here.
Panel 3: Building Tomorrow's Workforce: A City-Wide Vision
The final panel, centering around workforce development, sparked great ideas for how Dallas can better prepare young people for future careers.
Panelists:
- Eric Ban, Ed.D., Executive Director, Economic Mobility Systems
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Stephanie Elizalde, Ed.D., Superintendent, Dallas ISD
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Drex Owusu, Chief Learning Officer, Perot Museum
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Christopher Street, President and CEO, All Stars Project
View an excerpt of this panel discussion here.
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Chioma Igwebuike, ASP Alum, Associate- Investment Banking Division Compliance, Goldman Sachs; Board member, ASP of New Jersey
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Cedric Soglohoun, ASP Alum, Machine Operator, Flex
“When I joined ASP, I experienced the power of performance. DSY taught me to perform bigger than I thought possible, and the All Stars Talent Show Network gave me the confidence to uplift other young people like me.”
Dwayne Dixon, ASP Alum, Program Director, ASP of Chicago
“Through All Stars, I learned to perform confidence and step into spaces I never thought I belonged in. That journey brought me to UC Santa Barbara and back to ASP, where I’m now helping youth build their futures.”
Larry Huynh, ASP Alum, Program Associate at ASP of SF Bay Area and Virtual Programs
“I joined DSY during my sophomore year of college, connecting with inspiring leaders and earning my first internship at AIG. Today, I’m proud to work at ASP and give back to the program that launched my career.”
Emily Munguia, ASP Alum, Assistant Director of Development at ASP of New York
“All Stars has given me hope, opportunity, confidence and long-lasting relationships that I still carry with me today. My first DSY internship opened new doors for me professionally and has shaped my trajectory 15 years later. My aspiration through the work of the ALC (Alumni Leadership Council) is to bring the gift of development to as many young people as possible.”
Avriel Kelly, ASP Alum, AVP, Business Support Manager, Bank of America
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