When: May 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Schwab Event Center, 11800 Schwab Way Austin, TX 78758
The JA Summit focuses on financial equity, goal setting, and career readiness, highlighting how career pathways shape financial outcomes and long-term economic success.
Experience includes:
Inspiring speakers & panel discussion
One-on-one goal-setting mentorship
Networking with industry professionals
Conversations on financial empowerment and career exploration
Lunch
The JA Summit connects students with business leaders across diverse industries, equipping them with tools to make informed financial and career decisions and empowering them to chart a path toward long-term economic success.
Students will also tour the Charles Schwab campus and participate in Career Speed Networking with Schwab professionals and event partners.
Thanks to our generous partners, the event is offered at no cost to students or their schools.
All are welcome!
2025 Moderator, Panelist & Speakers
Click the linked photos below to learn about our panelists and speakers.
Will update as panelist and speakers for 2026 once confirmed.
Lisa Kottler-
Partner, Strategic Growth & Innovation, KWP Growth Partners
Raudy Perez- Senior Director, External Diversity Partnerships, Experian
Joel Coffman- Executive Director at RecognizeGood | VP Marketing at TyRex Group
Destin George Bell- CEO & Co-Founder of Card.io
Ira Mercado-Dixon- National Sales Account Executive at Delta Air Lines
Nina Means- Director, ACC Fashion Incubator
Dr. Laura Kincheloe- Director of Nursing Practice, Texas Nurses Association
Ayah Alomari, EIT- Design Engineer at KPFF
Interested in sponsorship or attending as an individual?
See the portal or package to view the details.
Thank you, Partners!
Title Sponsors
Leadership Sponsor
Innovation Sponsor
Equity Sponsor
Questions about JA Summit?
(formerly known as JA F.E.M. Forum)
Contact Emily Long at emily@jacentex.org or 512.710.5437
Can’t join us? you can still support the mission!
Every $50 donation allows an Austin area student to attend a JA economic education program.
