Careers in Museums, Exploration, and History Preservation
Tomasina Ray

Tomasina Ray is a museum professional whose career spans some of the most recognized institutions and traveling exhibitions in the industry. She has built her experience across collections management, fine art logistics, and exhibition operations before serving as President of RMS Titanic, Inc. In her current role she directs global programs encompassing deep-sea expeditions, international touring exhibitions, and the stewardship of the RMS Titanic wrecksite. With a Master's in Museum Studies from the University of Washington, Tomasina has spent over 12 years navigating the full arc of museum work — from packing crates and loan agreements to leading expeditions and setting institutional strategy. She is passionate about the next generation of museum professionals and the many unexpected paths this field makes possible.

 

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April 23, 2026
@ 12:00 pm ET
K-12
Careers in Innovation
Julián Fernández

Julián Fernández is the CEO of FOSSA Systems, a european satellite company that connects IoT devices directly from space, with over 50 employees and 25 satellites launched since 2022. Julián has experience in remote asset management, LoRa communications, IoT deployments and space infrastructure, having launched the first Spanish picosatellite FOSSASAT-1 in 2019 at the age of 16 and later founding FOSSA Systems as a company at 17 while he was studying the Dual Diploma Program at Colegio Alarcón. He was chosen as a Forbes 30 under 30 in 2022. 

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April 28, 2026
@ 11:30 am ET
Middle School/High School
Careers in Professional Basketball
Kendall Gray

Kendall Gray is a former professional basketball player, NBA G League coach, children’s book author and motivational speaker. Dedicated to inspiring the next generation through resilience, creativity, and real life experiences.

A native of Dover, Delaware, Gray starred at Delaware State University, where he made history during the 2014–2015 season by earning both MEAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year honors. Following college, he built a 10-year professional basketball career, playing internationally in countries such as Germany, Poland, across Africa, and the Dominican Republic, while also competing in the NBA G League. His journey across cultures helped shape his global perspective and reinforced a powerful belief perseverance translates in every language.

Today, Kendall Gray has transitioned his passion into purpose. He is the author of the multilingual children’s book I Can’t Quit (ICQ) a growing brand and movement focused on teaching resilience, confidence, and self-belief to youth around the world. Through school assemblies, workshops, and live events, Gray combines storytelling, education, and high energy engagement to impact students both in and out of the classroom.

He is also the creator of Gray’s Universe, an interactive character experience that brings his message to life through animation, humor, and audience participation connecting with students.

Now based in Las Vegas, Kendall continues to expand his reach through youth programs, speaking engagements, and community partnerships, with a mission to remind every student:

“Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t be…”

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April 30, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET
K-12
Careers in Education
Gina LaLicata

Gina LaLicata has been an educator since 1996 and is currently the Principal at Academica International Studies. Gina has experience in public, private, and charter schools across the United States.  She has experience at the elementary, middle, high school, and college levels as a teacher, mentor, professor, department head, and principal.  She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education and Spanish from Marquette University, a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin, and a specialized Certificate in Educational Leadership from Florida International University.  For the past 15 years, Gina has been dedicated to the digital learning environment and is an experienced leader in online education. Under her leadership, Academica International Studies has grown to over 40,000 students across more than 30 countries. She is an expert in digital content, curriculum and instruction, operations, online teaching and learning, professional development, second language learning, budget, quality control, and school improvement.

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May 01, 2026
@ 12:00 pm ET
K-12

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