“Empower to Inspire”

DIVERSE LEARNERS PARENT ADVOCATE
Written By Mark

At times, we may be afraid of the unknown, but we must try to overcome that fear by having faith.

Our children may struggle as he or she learns something new but we must motivate them to do their best no matter how big or small it may be. As parents, we are their cheerleaders, we must empower them to inspire them. We should not let anyone or anything hold them back from growing to the next level in their educational career or life in general. I know that it is hard and at times, we may just want to give up. 

“We must instill that in our children so that they can be their own advocates in life.”

However, when you look into your child’s eyes, that fear turns into courage. We have the power to do anything that we set our minds to do. We must instill that in our children so that they can be their own advocates in life. There are many communication styles that can take place in which diverse learners can advocate for themselves.

Remember, I was told that my daughter was going to mute and she would never be successful in life. My daughter has proved them all wrong. From nonverbal to verbal to advocacy, my daughter has her own story to tell. Now is the time for you to allow your son or daughter to tell theirs. 

Let’s empower them to inspire!

Mark

A little of this and a little of that; when added together, I have a whole lot of experience.

Hospitality and corporate training to retail banking and all things design—I’ve always believed one must always be willing to work hard, reveal opportunity from challenges, and craft every detail to the finish line. I believe in MAKING BETTER. I strive to make any project, person, or experience I come across better than it was before; which has yielded a creative career path that shows I’ve worked my way up and gained experience that guides my decisions in almost everything I do.

I’ve always been a firm believer that you can teach anyone just about anything—except passion! This drive evokes brave, thoughtful, and imaginative actions that push something good into something better. It just so happens to be what I choose to bring with me every day and I’m hoping it what you bring too.

My Timeline

-Diversified skill sets in hospitality and corporate training at Chuck E. Cheese's (and yes I was the mouse).

-Learned the value of ROI assisting customers in retail banking at Citibank.

-Found my passion and calling while launching a local Citibank Business campaign.

-Traded Biochemistry at Loyola Marymount University for a BS in Graphic Design at the Art Institutes of California.

-Discovered that details matter at Vision Design Studio.

-Worked with some of the industry’s most imaginative and competitive creatives at Alcone.

-Gave back to an industry obsessed with their craft (just like me) as an AIGA Board Member in charge of Sponsorship for the Orange County Chapter.

-Earned some awards, accolades, and I’m published in a few books.

-Collaborated and fine-tuned my experiential design, interpersonal communication, and strategic thinking skillsets at Apex Performance.

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