Speaker Series Videos
Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Speaker Series creates the opportunity for students to connect to Careers and Industry Experts across eight career pathways. Each video can be used to supplement any JA program and includes an activity page. If you have any questions or feedback please contact [email protected] or call (954) 979-7104.
AVIATION & AEROSPACE
CAREER SPEAKER
First Officer Pinilla Careers in Aviation
All Grade Levels
BUSINESS & FINANCE
CAREER SPEAKER
Certified Public Accountant
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Investing Wisely with Alfredo Aguirre
High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Selling Your Skills with Sondeep Purewell
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Personal Branding with Jeff Spiro
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Franchising with Ruth Spiegel
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Successful Job Interviews with Cici Krempler
High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Making Money Work with Michael Ralby
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Home Staging and Design with CEO Sandra Holmes
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
A Guide to Opening a Bank Account with Karen Dixon
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Strategic Marketing Manager
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
A Volunteer’s Impact with Bob Alden
All Grade Levels
INDUSTRY EXPERT
The Hiring Process with Guest Mitch Welin
High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Vice President of Operations, Property Management
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Building a Strong Resume with Cici Krempler
High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Facing Life’s Challenges with David Greenberg
High School
INDUSTRY SPEAKER
Entrepreneurship Mindset with Mitch Welin
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
VP Client Service Manager
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
VP Private Banking Relationship Manager with Barbara Valdes
All Grades
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Why Save Money with Michael Ralby
Elementary School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Public Speaking Skills with Marilyn Brown
All Grades
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Mobile Banking with Frank Natoli
Senior Vice Presdient, Comerica
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Appling for a Loan with Karliene Louie
All Grades
INDUSTRY EXPERT
How Businesses Borrow Money to Grow with Andrew Finkle
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Market President
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Budgeting Tips to be Financially Prepared with Cecilia Stagg
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Building Your Network with Amanda Vierk
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
VP Client Service Manager with Cheryl Cordes
All Grades
GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & EDUCATION
CAREER SPEAKER
Human Resources Specialist
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Chief of Police
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Operations Administrator, Planning & Zoning Division
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Mayor Ken Thurston, City of Lauderhill
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
CW3 Matthew McDonald, U.S. Army
All Grades
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Positive Customer Relations with Alfredo Ruiz
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Community Relations Specialist
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Professional Polo Player
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Chief of Police Constance Stanley, Lauderhill Police Department
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
City Manager Desorae Giles-Smith, City of Lauderhill
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Administrative Manager Daphne Dyer
Parks and Leisure Services
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Building a Winning Team with Nicole Reis
All Grades
INDUSTRY EXPERT
Take Ownership of Success with Alvin Hines
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Director of Public Relations & Cultural Affairs
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Deputy Fire Chief Robert Torres, City of Lauderhill
Middle and High School
INDUSTRY SPEAKER
“What is Customer Service?” with Evans Jean
All Grades
INDUSTRY SPEAKER
Connecting Potential to Opportunity with Elvin Berndt
Middle and High School
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCE
CAREER SPEAKER
Associate Scientist
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Biologist
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Product Manager
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Environmental Engineer
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Healthcare Consultant with Aliya Aaron
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Veterinary Medicine with Kim Raess, DVM
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Healthcare with Dr. Fayola Delica
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Healthcare with Dr. Janice Victor
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Dog Wellness & More with Tim Vogel, Scenthound
All Grades
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & THE ARTS
CAREER SPEAKER
Photography and Film with Eduardo Schneider
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Broadcasting (Español)
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Community Engagement Manager with Guest Gustavo Padrino
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Broadcasting
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Sales Manager with Isabel Cosby
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
David Seth Cohen, Filmmaker, Branded Video Creator, Published Photographer and Designer
All Grades
MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS & CONSTRUCTION
CAREER SPEAKER
Electrical Engineer
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Shari Cedar, AK Building Services
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Vice President & Chief Mechanical Officer
All Grade Levels
CAREER SPEAKER
Community Outreach Manager
All Grade Levels
MARINE INDUSTRIES
Coming Soon
TECHNOLOGY
CAREER SPEAKER
Customer Engagement
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Vice President of Software Development
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Veronique Conus, Director, Influencer Marketing
All Grades
CAREER SPEAKER
Technical Support
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Talya Parker, Cybersecurity Architect
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Sales and Marketing with Guest Maria Kinaman
Middle and High School
CAREER SPEAKER
Software Company, CEO Amanda Argue
Middle and High School
Special Thanks to Virtual Learning Supporter Comerica!
