aPODERar Symposium - Building on Culture, Community, & Resilience

Start your day with a warm welcome and inspiring program! Enjoy a light breakfast accompanied by a moving student performance.

Following this, hear from Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort, Senior Associate Superintendent of Educational Services and School Operations at SFUSD, as he delivers a Welcome Address to set the tone for the day.

We continue our morning with a special Keynote Address by Dr. Juana Bordas, offering insights and inspiration for educational leadership and community impact.

This session will also introduce attendees to the CALSA X-periencia, led by Coach Al, and featuring a powerful talk from Dr. Roxane Fuentes.

Wrap up the conference with an inspiring session led by celebrated artist and speaker Simón Silva. Known for his unique ability to weave creativity and resilience into powerful narratives, Silva will leave attendees motivated and equipped to embrace leadership with a renewed sense of purpose and passion. Join us for this heartfelt finale as we reflect on our shared journey and look ahead to what lies next for the #CALSAFamilia.