Edutainment Upcoming Guests

Careers in Professional Golf

Avis Brown-Riley

Avis Brown-Riley is a golf trailblazer who shows kids that big dreams and hard work can change lives.

Avis made history as the first and only African American to win the San Diego City Women’s Amateur Championship. She also became one of only a small number of African American women to earn an LPGA Class A Golf Professional certification—one of the highest honors in golf.

Born in San Diego, California, on March 29, 1964, Avis picked up her first golf clubs when she was just seven years old. By age eight, she had already won her first tournament. When she turned ten, she became a Junior World Champion and went on to win more than 50 junior golf championships, a record that still stands today.

Avis earned a college golf scholarship and competed at a Division I university, where she was named Rookie of the Year and ranked among the top golfers in the nation. She later played professional golf and competed in major tournaments, becoming one of only five African Americans to play in the U.S. Women’s Open and the only African American to compete in the U.S. Women’s Senior Open.

In 2009, Avis followed another dream and became an author. Her book, Building of a Champion, teaches kids that being a champion isn’t just about winning—it’s about courage, faith, and never giving up. When Avis faced breast cancer, she fought through it with strength and determination, proving that champions are made in life, not just on the golf course.

Today, Avis is a golf teacher, motivational speaker, and mentor who inspires kids—especially girls—to believe in themselves, dream big, and keep going no matter what.

Her message is simple and powerful:
“Dreams can come true. Do not give up. Never give up.”

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February 02, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

K-12

Breaking Barriers: The Journey of America’s First Cultural Support Teams

Maria “Sam” Juan

Samantha Juan is a U.S. Army veteran, artist, writer, and storyteller who uses her life experience to help young people understand courage, identity, and being true to themselves. Born in Bahrain and raised in the United States, Sam served in Army special operations as a cultural support team leader before building a career in communications for the Department of Defense.

Today, she speaks about resilience, creativity, and what it means to show up as your authentic self—even when life feels challenging. Her upcoming book, Everything Happens For You, shares her personal journey of growth, healing, and the rediscovery of her voice.

Sam is known for her honesty, creativity, and for helping people connect with their own inner strength and stories.

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February 03, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Careers in Medicine

Pedro “Joe” Greer, Jr., MD

Dr. Greer joined the University on June 1, 2020 with the goal of establishing an innovative mid-21st Century, Las Vegas-based medical school that will align students, educators, and community in designing and delivering an inclusive and collaborate environment for learning, healthcare and research. Previously, Dr. Greer served as Professor of Medicine, Founding Chair of Humanities, Health, and Society; and Associate Dean for Community Engagement at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, Florida.

Working with various FIU colleges, Dr. Greer spearheaded the nationally recognized Green Family Foundation Neighborhood Health Education Learning Program (NeighborhoodHELP). This program prepares medical students and other health professions students to address the social determinants of health through a hands-on longitudinal experience caring for underserved households in Miami-Dade County. Better known as “Joe,” Dr. Greer has been an advocate for health equity by engaging communities to create effective health and social policies and accessible health care systems.

He established Camillus Health Concern, Inc. and Saint John Bosco, health centers for underserved populations in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He has received numerous recognitions, including: one of the 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in Life Sciences listed on the Florida Trend 2019; June 2019 AMA Foundation Pride in Profession Award; Bob Graham Center for Public Service 2017 Citizen of the Year; 2014 National Jefferson Award in the category of Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged; 2013 Great Floridian Award; the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom; and in 1993, was honored as a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” Fellow. He has published more than 30 articles and book chapters and wrote Waking Up in America, a book about his life experiences, including caring for homeless individuals and advising Presidents Bush Sr. and Clinton on health care policy. Dr. Greer is currently a Trustee at the RAND Corporation (America’s oldest and largest think tank) and is the Chair of the Pardee RAND Graduate School Board of Governors. He served as Chair for the Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation from 2002 to 2012, and is an independent board member of American Funds 2016 to present.

He completed his medical studies at La Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic. ]He trained in Internal Medicine, served as Chief Resident, and completed two post-doctoral fellowships (Hepatology and Gastroenterology) at the VA/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Before joining FIU, Dr. Greer ran a successful private practice and was Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mercy Hospital in Miami.

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February 04, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

Walking on the Moon

General/Astronaut Charlie Duke

Charlie Duke is one of the most accomplished and historic figures of the American space program. One of only 12 men to ever walk on the Moon, Duke was the youngest to do so during NASA’s Apollo missions and is one of only six moonwalkers still living today.

Born on October 3, 1935, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Duke was raised in Lancaster, South Carolina, where his early academic excellence and leadership potential became evident. He graduated as valedictorian from the Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, before earning a Bachelor of Science in Naval Sciences from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1957. He later received a Master of Science in Aeronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1964.

Duke’s distinguished career includes numerous academic honors, including an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of South Carolina (1973), an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Francis Marion College (1990), and an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from Clemson University (2012).

Following his historic Apollo 16 mission, Duke experienced a profound personal transformation, becoming a committed Christian. He remains active in Christian ministry and frequently shares reflections on leadership, purpose, faith, and the human perspective gained from space exploration.

General Duke and his wife, Dorothy Meade Clairborne of Atlanta, Georgia, reside in New Braunfels, Texas. They have two sons and nine grandchildren. In his free time, Duke enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, and playing golf.

Widely respected for both his professional achievements and his personal journey, Charlie Duke continues to inspire audiences around the world with a rare perspective shaped by exploration, service, and reflection beyond Earth.

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February 11, 2026
@ 9:00 am ET

K-12

Careers in Professional Sports

Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams

Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams is a former NBA player best known for his relentless hustle, defensive toughness, and unmatched energy on the court. Nicknamed the Junkyard Dog for his fearless, all-out style of play, Jerome built a respected NBA career by doing the hard work that doesn’t always show up in the stat sheet—diving for loose balls, battling for rebounds, and setting the tone through effort and intensity.

Drafted into the NBA in 1996, Jerome played for teams including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. While never chasing individual spotlight, he became a fan favorite and a coach’s dream because of his work ethic, resilience, and team-first mindset. His career stands as a powerful reminder that success is not only about talent, but about commitment, discipline, and heart.

Off the court, Jerome has dedicated his life to service and impact through the Jerome Williams Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth, supporting underserved communities, and providing resources for education, health, and personal development. Through camps, mentorship programs, and community initiatives, the foundation reflects Jerome’s belief that giving back is not optional—it’s a responsibility.

Today, Jerome continues to inspire students by sharing real-world lessons on perseverance, leadership, and purpose beyond athletics. Through Edutainment Learning, the Junkyard Dog shows students that true greatness is defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you uplift others along the way.

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February 23, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

K-12

Careers in Law and Service

John Piro

John’s journey began far from the courtroom—on the training fields of the United States Army, where he learned that leadership is measured not by titles, but by how fiercely you protect the people beside you. As a combat medic and later a sergeant leading a squad of medics, he discovered a purpose that would shape the rest of his life: to stand with people when they need someone most.

When John returned home to Las Vegas, he carried that purpose into everything he did. Being the first in his family to go to college, he earned his Criminal Justice degree from UNLV and then his law degree from the UNLV’s School of Law.

Today, as the Assistant Public Defender and legislative advocate, John fights for people who are often overlooked or left behind. He believes every person has worth, and that a fair society refuses to throw anyone away. His work helped drive the most significant criminal-justice reform Nevada has seen in decades, pushing the state toward a future rooted in dignity and second chances.

Beyond the courtroom, John continues to find ways to serve his community. He helped launch the Clean Slate program at Boyd Law, giving people a fresh start in life and teaching law students what justice looks like when it’s rooted in humanity because lifting others up is the most powerful way to lead.

From Army boots to law school classrooms, from trial courts to the halls of the Legislature, John’s message is simple: You don’t have to wait to change the world. Start by standing up for someone. Start by believing second chances matter. Start by using your voice—for yourself and others to make the world kinder than you found it.

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February 24, 2026
@ 12:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

The Holocaust

Werner Salinger

Werner Salinger was a Jewish German who survived the Holocaust after living through Kristallnacht in November 1938, the state-sponsored pogrom that marked a turning point in Nazi persecution of Jews. Following that night of violence, he was ultimately able to survive the Nazi era and rebuild his life after the war. In a striking example of the moral and historical complexities of postwar Europe, Salinger later married the daughter of a Nazi, a union that underscored the deep contradictions, reckonings, and reconciliations that emerged in the aftermath of the Holocaust.

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February 26, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

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