Doors Open & Check-in Begins
8:30
9:00
Opening Session: Chamala Jordan, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
9:05
Morning Meditation: Camille Smith, Meditation Teacher
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Morning Speaker: Luis Alfredo Narváez Gete, Vice Chancellor for Adult Education, City Colleges of Chicago
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Lunchtime: How to Connect and Start a Career Pathway in Clean Energy | Gabriel Pérez
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Lunchtime: Understanding the Beginner’s Journey through a Phenomenological Lens | Danielle Porter
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Lunchtime: Building Digital Confidence: Strengthening Literacy and AI Skills for Everyday Use | Michael Matos
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Closing Session: Chamala Jordan, Executive Director, Literacy Volunteers of Illinois
1:50
Proclamation: Khari Humphries, Deputy Mayor of Education & Youth Services
1:55
Keynote Intro: Renuka Sharma, Senior Manager – Community Engagement, scaleLIT
2:00
Keynote Speaker: Theresa Mah, Ph.D., Illinois State Representative 24th District
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2026 Tutor & Learner of the Year Awards
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