Challenge Forum Agenda

8:00-8:45

Participating Teams and Event Guests Arrive

Breakfast

8:45-9:10

Welcome

Natty Carrizosa
Natty Roots & Rhyme

9:10-9:20

Let’s Get Going!

Kaya Henderson
Center for Rising Generations,
Aspen Institute

9:20-9:25

Special Shout Out from San Diego Unified School District

TBD
San Diego Unified School District

9:25-9:45

Get Ready!

Natty Carrizosa
Natty Roots & Rhyme

9:45-10:20

Challenge 1: Technology & Wellbeing

Eisha Buch
Common Sense Media

10:25-11:00

Challenge 2: Housing

Jerry Troyer
Urban Street Angels

11:00-11:25

AM Snack Break

11:25-12:00

Challenge 3: Pollution/Environment

Alex Ferron
Surfrider Foundation

12:05-12:40

Challenge 4: Substance Use

Courtney Esparza
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

12:40-1:25

Lunch Break

1:25-1:30

Welcome Back

Natty Carrizosa
Natty Roots & Rhyme

1:30-2:05

Challenge 5: LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Aaron Ngan
The San Diego LGBT Community Center

2:05-2:30

Fun Activity

2:30-3:30

What’s Next with Aspen Challenge Staff & Past Participant Panel

Olivia Toro & Brett Howley
Aspen Challenge

2023.2024 Mira Mesa Aspen Challenge Team

3:30-3:40

Closing Remarks with Natty

Natty Carrizosa
Natty Roots & Rhyme

3:45 PM

Event Concludes & Buses Depart