Past Speaking Engagements
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Mer was a speaker, facilitator, and/or panelist at the following events.
Community College League of California’s 2023 Annual Convention, November 18, 2023
Panelist on the topic “When Colleges, Communities, and Cities Unite, We Can End Poverty” with San Jose City College President Dr. Rowena Tomaneng and Libby Schaaf, the 50th Mayor of Oakland in Indian Wells, CA.
SVEF 1st Annual Education Summit, September 22, 2023
Panelist on the topic “Data for Impact: How to leverage data for educational impact?” in San Jose, CA.
UC Berkeley Public Policy Annual Conference & Alumni Gathering, September 8, 2023
Panelist on the topic “Public-Private Partnerships for Systems Change” facilitated by Libby Schaaf, the 50th Mayor of Oakland in Berkeley, CA.
National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education, June 3, 2023
Speaker on the topic “#HandsOffMyScholarship! Eliminate Scholarship Displacement, Increase College Affordability” in New Orleans, LA.
Sobrato Philanthropies, May 11-18, 2023
One of two guest speakers for APA Heritage Month and presented a Data Deep Dive to Postsecondary Grantees around state and national data tools and best practices in Mountain View, CA. Mer has been invited to speak to Sobrato Philanthropies grantees at other occasions on topics including scholarship displacement and California’s Cradle to Career Data System.
NCAN Hill Day, April 26-27, 2023
Joined local, state, and national college access and affordability leaders for a two-day experience focused on advocacy skill-building sessions and discussions of key priorities with federal policymakers in Washington, DC.
Grantmakers for Education Conference, October 18, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Data Democratized: Leveraging Data to Cultivate Authentic Partnerships for Student Success” in Austin, TX.
National College Attainment Network Conference, September 12, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Herding Cats: The power of goal-driven facilitation to move people and change systems” in Atlanta, GA.
California College Affordability Summit, April 20, 2022
Facilitator for the topic “Summer Melt Prevention: How Programs and Colleges Can Work Together” (virtual).
Activate Your Impact Nonprofit Policy Summit, February 15, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Supporting Good Trouble with Good Facilitation” (virtual).
Deans Momentum Series at De Anza College, November 16, 2021
Speaker on the topic “Supporting Good Trouble with Good Facilitation” for students, deans, and staff through De Anza College’s Dean’s Momentum Series (virtual).
Ladies Get Paid, September 21, 2021
Speaker on the topic “Navigating Our Intersectionalities at Work” to explore how womxn can lean into their authentic leadership (virtual).
Genesis Healing Institute Healing Summit, June 2021
Speaker and teacher for “Dance and Release: Movement for Healing” which is about being present through dance and bringing joy into your life (virtual).
Santa Clara County Office of Education Asian American Pacific Islander Educators Network Meeting, May 2021
Supporting AAPI young people in school through action-oriented steps and a thoughtful statement of Inclusion for AAPI Students (virtual).
iGNiTE National, March 2021
Speaker at the virtual 2021 Young Women Run Conference on the topic of Commissions representing her role as the Chair of the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women (virtual).
NonProfit Report at mOppenheim.org, October 15, 2020
Speaker on the Nonprofit Report on the topic “Creating Economic Mobility Through Educational Opportunity” (virtual).
Mobilizing for 2020, September 18, 2020
Speaker at the virtual NCLF-Silicon Valley AAPI Civic Leadership Summit on the topic “A Pivotal Moment for Asian and Black Communities” (virtual).
100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, June 23, 2020
Speaker during the virtual student workshop series on the topic “See an Opportunity You Like? Prepare, Pursue, Pitch, and Pause” (virtual).
AdvancED Consulting & Surrendered Healing, June 7-12, 2020
Co-Sponsor, Co-Host, organizer, speaker, and performer during the week-long virtual #PopUpHealingCenter with 21 Healers of Color (virtual).
NGPF Podcast: Meredith Curry on navigating the financial aid process in age of pandemic, May 22, 2020
Mer shares her story and her passion to serve others as well as some timely tips and online tools to help families navigate the college financing process during these uncertain times.
Women’s Networking Alliance, September 27, 2019
Speaker at the 12th Annual Fall Mixer & Summit in San Jose, CA on the topic “To Know or Not to Know: Breaking Down Knowledge Barriers” (virtual).
FormAssembly, August 26, 2019
Guest Speaker for FormAssembly’s webinar “The Data Privacy Landscape in 2019: Evolving Regulations & Best Practices” where I shared best practices to prepare for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (virtual).
Community College League of California’s 2023 Annual Convention, November 18, 2023
Panelist on the topic “When Colleges, Communities, and Cities Unite, We Can End Poverty” with San Jose City College President Dr. Rowena Tomaneng and Libby Schaaf, the 50th Mayor of Oakland in Indian Wells, CA.
SVEF 1st Annual Education Summit, September 22, 2023
Panelist on the topic “Data for Impact: How to leverage data for educational impact?” in San Jose, CA.
UC Berkeley Public Policy Annual Conference & Alumni Gathering, September 8, 2023
Panelist on the topic “Public-Private Partnerships for Systems Change” facilitated by Libby Schaaf, the 50th Mayor of Oakland in Berkeley, CA.
National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Higher Education, June 3, 2023
Speaker on the topic “#HandsOffMyScholarship! Eliminate Scholarship Displacement, Increase College Affordability” in New Orleans, LA.
Sobrato Philanthropies, May 11-18, 2023
One of two guest speakers for APA Heritage Month and presented a Data Deep Dive to Postsecondary Grantees around state and national data tools and best practices in Mountain View, CA. Mer has been invited to speak to Sobrato Philanthropies grantees at other occasions on topics including scholarship displacement and California’s Cradle to Career Data System.
NCAN Hill Day, April 26-27, 2023
Joined local, state, and national college access and affordability leaders for a two-day experience focused on advocacy skill-building sessions and discussions of key priorities with federal policymakers in Washington, DC.
Grantmakers for Education Conference, October 18, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Data Democratized: Leveraging Data to Cultivate Authentic Partnerships for Student Success” in Austin, TX.
National College Attainment Network Conference, September 12, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Herding Cats: The power of goal-driven facilitation to move people and change systems” in Atlanta, GA.
California College Affordability Summit, April 20, 2022
Facilitator for the topic “Summer Melt Prevention: How Programs and Colleges Can Work Together” (virtual).
Activate Your Impact Nonprofit Policy Summit, February 15, 2022
Speaker on the topic “Supporting Good Trouble with Good Facilitation” (virtual).
Deans Momentum Series at De Anza College, November 16, 2021
Speaker on the topic “Supporting Good Trouble with Good Facilitation” for students, deans, and staff through De Anza College’s Dean’s Momentum Series (virtual).
Ladies Get Paid, September 21, 2021
Speaker on the topic “Navigating Our Intersectionalities at Work” to explore how womxn can lean into their authentic leadership (virtual).
Genesis Healing Institute Healing Summit, June 2021
Speaker and teacher for “Dance and Release: Movement for Healing” which is about being present through dance and bringing joy into your life (virtual).
Santa Clara County Office of Education Asian American Pacific Islander Educators Network Meeting, May 2021
Supporting AAPI young people in school through action-oriented steps and a thoughtful statement of Inclusion for AAPI Students (virtual).
iGNiTE National, March 2021
Speaker at the virtual 2021 Young Women Run Conference on the topic of Commissions representing her role as the Chair of the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women (virtual).
NonProfit Report at mOppenheim.org, October 15, 2020
Speaker on the Nonprofit Report on the topic “Creating Economic Mobility Through Educational Opportunity” (virtual).
Mobilizing for 2020, September 18, 2020
Speaker at the virtual NCLF-Silicon Valley AAPI Civic Leadership Summit on the topic “A Pivotal Moment for Asian and Black Communities” (virtual).
100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, June 23, 2020
Speaker during the virtual student workshop series on the topic “See an Opportunity You Like? Prepare, Pursue, Pitch, and Pause” (virtual).
AdvancED Consulting & Surrendered Healing, June 7-12, 2020
Co-Sponsor, Co-Host, organizer, speaker, and performer during the week-long virtual #PopUpHealingCenter with 21 Healers of Color (virtual).
NGPF Podcast: Meredith Curry on navigating the financial aid process in age of pandemic, May 22, 2020
Mer shares her story and her passion to serve others as well as some timely tips and online tools to help families navigate the college financing process during these uncertain times.
Women’s Networking Alliance, September 27, 2019
Speaker at the 12th Annual Fall Mixer & Summit in San Jose, CA on the topic “To Know or Not to Know: Breaking Down Knowledge Barriers” (virtual).
FormAssembly, August 26, 2019
Guest Speaker for FormAssembly’s webinar “The Data Privacy Landscape in 2019: Evolving Regulations & Best Practices” where I shared best practices to prepare for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (virtual).
