How to Get People to Eat Bugs , Cockrell Have you ever eaten a bug ? If not , Laura D ' Asaro from Chirps Chips wants to change that . She believes that insects are a protein of the future and wants you to taste why . Join her session and hear about how Chirps Chips started with a few crickets in her college dorm room and ended up landing a deal on Shark Tank . Follow her journey through the ups and downs of start up life and learn about what she would have liked to know when she was starting out . At the end , you ' ll have the chance to try some of her cricket food ! Facilitator ( s ): Laura D ' Asaro , Co-Founder , Chirps Chips
How ( and Why ) to Make a Difference in Politics and Still Have Time to Watch Netflix , Gaston A Through stories and anecdotes , you will hear about those who got involved in politics because of something they were passionate about and how they made a difference . Learn about the importance of active political participation and how you can make a difference in ANY democracy , even if you can ’ t vote ! Facilitator ( s ): Jaime Reich , Director of Outreach and Programming , CJPAC
I Didn ' t Even Realize It , Bryan-Beeman A When stories of abusive relationships appear in the media , you may find yourself thinking , “ I can ’ t believe they allowed that to happen ”, and maybe even pass a little judgment . Brittany Déjean shares a personal story : one of love , control , and imperceptible changes leading her to a role she never thought she would play – a girlfriend of an abusive partner . Rarely are we privy to the ways in which these relationships develop and evolve , and if we understood those stories better , we might be able to help our friends , and even ourselves . Facilitator ( s ): Brittany Déjean , AbleThrive
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Islam , Me & America , Reunion G Sabeeha Rehman takes you on a journey of her Americanization of Islam . Hers is story of a young immigrant — culturally Muslim — coming to America after a hurried arranged marriage in Pakistan , embarking on a pursuit to define an American Muslim identity . It is a story of her struggle to reclaim a woman ’ s role in institutionalized religion , and of challenging established practices and beliefs . Imagine her surprise when she — who had never met a Jew — discovered the ease of raising her children Muslim in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood , and the role her Jewish friends play in helping her fulfill her dreams to build a mosque for her children . Her story continues as she now struggles to retain her place and space as an American Muslim .
Facilitator ( s ): Sabeeha Rehman , Author , Threading my Prayer Rug
Israel : The Art of Storytelling on Social Media , Pegasus B What goes viral ? In today ' s world , companies like Nike , Coca Cola and other timeless brands spend millions to figure out what that big hit will be online . Hear the story of one woman who created viral content about Israel in college and how you can create a blueprint for your own viral campaigns advocating for Israel . Facilitator ( s ): Chloé Valdary , Director of Strategic Partnerships , Jerusalem U
Just Don ' t Get Sick and You ' ll Be Fine , Cumberland A Healthcare , healthcare access , and insurance coverage are once again in the national spotlight . Policy recommendations and political discourse abound as the new administration and Congress begin their work - what will this mean for the average teen or family ? This session will share a Dallas example of how local communities can get involved to make sure that people are receiving the care they need . Come hear the story and take an action plan home with you ! Facilitator ( s ): Larry Robins , CEO , PediPlace
Keeping the Promise : Our Journey to Professionally Protect Israel , Cumberland E Join us as we share our most transformative personal stories and experiences as high school activists that shaped us into who we are today . When we were sitting in the same position that you ' re in right now , the invitation to be part of something larger than ourselves - in this case , protecting Israel and the U . S . -Israel relationship - was a perspective shifting moment that influenced the trajectory of our professional careers . And it was not for the reasons that you ' d expect ... Facilitator ( s ): Josh Losner , Early Engagement Director , AIPAC ; Adam Teitelbaum , Acting Leadership Development Director , AIPAC
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