The Future of Student Success
Main Stage Program
Friday, Sept. 27
11:00 a.m.
Los Angeles Convention Center, Hall G
The issues and challenges students face today evolve more rapidly than our educational systems adapt. How are the demographics and needs of students changing, and what must be done collectively to support them? Join Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District where more than 600,000 students attend more than 1,000 schools, and Jennifer Baszile, associate vice chancellor of student success and inclusive excellence for the 23 campuses serving more than 450,000 students across The California State University system, as they explore how college admission counseling practices need to evolve to ensure all students can access college and succeed. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times higher education reporter, will moderate
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From the Court to the Boardroom
A leadership journey with Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Thursday, Sept. 26
10:45 a.m.
Los Angeles Convention Center, Hall G
An inspirational and influential figure in popular culture, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will share fascinating insights with attendees at NACAC Conference 2024 to help them better understand their own leadership journeys.
Johnson will deliver a keynote address during the opening main stage session at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 26. Following his address, he’ll sit down with NACAC CEO Angel B. Pérez for a candid conversation on what it takes to lead with courage and conviction.
About Earvin “Magic” Johnson
Having left the basketball court for the boardroom, Earvin “Magic” Johnson has successfully parlayed his skills and tenacity from the court into the business world as chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). MJE provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities.
Still a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson made history in 2012 when he became co-owner of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers. He also co-owns the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid. He continues to expand his influence through his many businesses that include: EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, and SodexoMAGIC, a food service and facilities management company.
The Lansing, Michigan native is constantly evolving and remaining relevant in a dynamic digital age by broadening his scope into infrastructure and technology. Through a newly formed fund, Johnson is investing millions of dollars on infrastructure improvement in the United States.
He is also one of the leading investors in a number of minority-owned technology companies that include Uncharted Power, an award-winning power and data infrastructure technology company; ShotTracker, a company that makes wearable technology for basketball players that helps track player and ball movement; Jopwell, a diversity and hiring recruiting platform; Walker & Co Brands, a company that develops health and beauty products for people of color; and MiTú, the Latino-fueled media brand and digital network that connects thousands of Latin content creators with viewers around the world.
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