Meet Sunny and Hasini, high school leaders and co-founders of a global youth-led nonprofit on a mission to empower young women through mentorship, leadership, and community building.Built by girls, for girls, The Pink Stairs is focused on making leadership and innovation more inclusive and accessible. Sunny and Hasini are driving real-world change — from co-authoring global coding workbooks and supporting small businesses to creating spaces where young women can grow, lead, and thrive.

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Meet Charles Achampong, best-selling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience across sectors including the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Scotiabank.

Charles unpacks how intentional pauses; through rest, reflection, and purpose, which can transform the way we work, lead, and live. His concept of “failure immunity” is a timely message for students and professionals navigating burnout, and aligns closely with our Avoiding Burnout workshops here at ACE & Co.

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Meet Dr. Marci Klein, a pediatrician, educator, and co-founder of 3DuxDesign. With over 25 years of experience in childhood development and social-emotional health, she’s bringing a fresh approach to STEM education through hands-on, project-based learning.

By weaving together art, culture, and environmental awareness, Dr. Klein empowers young innovators to design solutions for a more sustainable and equitable future.

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