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Careers in Military Intelligence

Trenton Miguez

Trenton Miguez is a former Military Intelligence Officer who provides organizations and leaders with practical intelligence education to solve real-world challenges across business, security, leadership, and decision-making. Drawing on more than a decade of operational and instructional experience, he equips public and private sector clients with intelligence-based frameworks that improve performance in complex, high-stakes environments.
During his Army career, Trenton operated in contested regions throughout the Middle East, supporting counterterrorism, threat reduction, de-escalation, and protection missions. His work combined intelligence collection, analysis, and operational decision-making under uncertainty, an experience that now forms the foundation of his approach to solving problems where information is incomplete and risk is constant.

As the lead developer for the Army’s Military Intelligence Officer Leader Course and the Information Collection Planner Course, Trenton built the core training programs used to prepare the Army’s newest intelligence officers. His curriculum design emphasized operational realism, human behavior, and measurable performance outcomes, producing mission-ready intelligence professionals capable of sound judgment in ambiguous conditions. This is a co-produced event with www.everydayspy.com

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March 10, 2026
@ 12:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Careers in Mining

Ryan Ravenelle

Ryan grew up in Carson City, NV and graduated from the University of Nevada with a BS in Chemical Engineering in 2006. He then completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology in 2011, with an emphasis in material characterization and design of catalysts used for aqueous reforming of biomass to fuels and chemicals. Since graduation, he has held various technical roles in both research and development and process engineering. He joined Lithium Nevada Corporation in 2018 as a senior process engineer where he worked primarily at the company’s small process testing facility in Reno. He is now the Technical Director and manages the Lithium Americas Technical Center, where he and his team focus on process development, optimization, and strategies for future technologies.

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March 10, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

A Career in Park Management

JT Reynolds

JT Reynolds was born in Galveston, Texas on October 30, 1946. He developed a love for the “out of doors” and explored nature in rural areas at an early age. His family took vacations but did not camp because of Jim Crow rules. The Reynolds family visited their first National Park, Hot Springs in Arkansas en route to visit Ebbets Field where the Brooklyn Dodgers played. Their goal was to see Jackie Robinson.

JT’s major while attending Texas A&M University was Recreation and Parks Management, and minored in wildlife sciences. After college, JT served his Country for four years in the U.S. Army. After completing his military obligation, JT returned to work for the National Park Service (NPS) in Washington, D.C. as an Environmental Education Specialist working with middle school teachers and taking inner city youth to local and regional NPS areas to camp and experience the great out of doors. After completing Park Ranger School at Albright Training Center, Grand Canyon, JT went on to hold many protection park ranger and regional office positions at NPS units from Yosemite to Grand Canyon National Parks. He also served on several agency recruiting and diversity task forces. Before retiring in 2009 as the superintendent of Death Valley National Park, he developed the Death Valley ROCKS (Recreation Outdoor Campaign for Kids thru Study) program as DEVA's standard. JT and his wife “Dot” now live in Henderson, Nevada and volunteers with several youth support organizations, and has served on several boards, supporting the National Park Service, local land management issues, and youth support groups. Dot and JT are active members of their church and also support and coordinate youth activities.

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March 11, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

K-12

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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March 12, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Perseverance Through Adversity

Steve Callahan

In 1982, Steve was sailing solo across the Atlantic Ocean when his boat sank after a collision with a whale. With no ship, no crew, and limited supplies, he survived 76 days alone at sea in a small inflatable life raft—drifting thousands of miles before being rescued near the Caribbean.

His experience became the basis for his bestselling memoir, Adrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest survival books ever written. The book is studied not only for its gripping narrative, but for the lessons it offers on problem-solving, perseverance, mental resilience, and the human will to survive.

Beyond the physical challenge, Steve’s time alone on the ocean led to deep personal reflection. He has spoken about how the vastness of the sea humbled him and reshaped his understanding of faith, purpose, and humanity’s place in the world.

Today, Steve Callahan shares lessons from his experience with students and audiences around the world, offering powerful insights into resilience, adaptability, faith under pressure, and what it means to keep going when everything familiar is stripped away.

His story reminds students that even in the most overwhelming circumstances, clarity, courage, and hope can still be found.

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March 30, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Careers in Military Intelligence

Trevor Fortner

Trevor is a Navy Special Warfare Operator and Black Water Private Military Contractor. Trevor is a former Special Operator with a sensitive background finding and stopping the world's most dangerous people and weapons. His experience in high-risk situations with little or no outside support remains largely classified. Humble and focused, Trevor's time in special operations shaped his step-by-step approach to leadership, resource management, and decision-making under pressure.Trevor works with executives, teams, and public leaders to teach how to stay calm, think clearly, and avoid mistakes under pressure. Trevor shares simple frameworks leaders can use right away, especially when time is short and being wrong isn’t an option. This is a co-produced event with www.everydayspy.com

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March 30, 2026
@ 2:00 pm ET

Lessons in Student Leadership

Yareli Bolanos

Yareli Bolanos is a current senior and the Student Body President at Mater Academy East. As Student Body President, she serves as the voice of students who are often overlooked, which drives her to complete every task to the best of her ability, knowing that others rely on her both on and behind the stage. Her passion to help, include, and collaborate with others motivates her continued involvement in student council, whether she is planning, designing, or creating materials for an event.

Being in this role means more than simply completing tasks as they arise; it also involves ensuring that future student council members and officers are prepared to continue the momentum her graduating class leaves behind.

After high school, Yareli plans to attend college out of state, majoring in advertising with a minor in film. Following college, she hopes to work in the international film industry, allowing her to explore diverse cultures while pursuing a career she loves. In the future, she also plans to start her own business to give back to the community that helped shape her into the person she is today.

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March 30, 2026
@ 7:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Careers in Fashion Design

Jacob Bikfaya

Jacobi Bikfaya is a men’s fashion designer and entrepreneur known for blending Old World craftsmanship with modern American style. Born in Lebanon, Jacobi developed an early appreciation for fine tailoring, quality fabrics, and the cultural significance of dressing well. His passion for design and precision eventually led him to the United States, where he built his career from the ground up.

After establishing himself in Detroit, Michigan, Jacobi earned a reputation for creating impeccably tailored suits that reflect confidence, professionalism, and individuality. His designs combine European influence with contemporary American trends, offering clients garments that are both timeless and distinctive.

Today, Jacobi owns and operates multiple men’s suit stores in Detroit, Michigan, and Las Vegas, Nevada. His boutiques are known not only for premium craftsmanship and personalized service, but also for helping men look and feel their best for life’s most important moments — from business milestones to weddings and special events.

Jacobi’s journey from Lebanon to becoming a successful American entrepreneur is a testament to vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in men’s fashion.

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March 31, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

Middle School/High School

Careers in Education

Maribel Prieto

Maribel Prieto, MBA, HRM is a senior education leader who helps schools grow, innovate, and serve students better every day. With more than 15 years of experience in K–12 schools, colleges, and virtual learning programs, she currently serves as Senior Director and Dean of Academics at Academica Virtual Education, supporting over 35 schools across the United States and internationally.

Maribel specializes in academic leadership, enrollment growth, curriculum development, and helping teachers and students succeed in both online and in-person learning environments. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and is passionate about creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

In addition to her leadership work, she teaches Business and Finance courses at Doral College, helping students build real-world skills for their future careers.

Maribel holds an MBA in Finance and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management. She believes education, innovation, and strong leadership can transform lives.

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April 02, 2026
@ 1:00 pm ET

K-12

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