BEE’s Believers

We’re excited to introduce our Math Seminar panelists: Lena Allouche, Marshall Bennett, Malcolm Ruben, and Winston Steele. This panel reflects our Bee’s Believers core value of “Wisdom”, the ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and use knowledge as a tool for growth and opportunity. Through their experiences in sports, entertainment, finance, and business, each of our panelists brings a unique perspective on how math, financial literacy, and strategic thinking play a major role in success both professionally and personally. Students will also take part in engaging discussions and activities designed to show how numbers influence everyday decisions, from managing finances and understanding investments to analyzing sports performance and navigating business opportunities. This experience will challenge them to see math not just as a subject in school, but as a powerful skill that shapes the world around them. We can’t wait for our students to hear how these professionals have used strategy, discipline, and financial knowledge to create impact in their industries and communities. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! #BeExceptionalNEverything 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

🎨✨ Art Seminar = Designing for Drip, Creating with Hope! 👕🖌️ We heard from an incredible panel featuring Nate Griffin, Paige Lawrence, Justine Price, and Adrian Romero, who each shared their unique journeys through the worlds of art, fashion, media, and design. Their stories highlighted how hope, creativity, and self-expression can open doors, inspire confidence, and turn passion into purpose. Students also took part in our “Designing for Drip” activation, where they used their creativity, collaboration, and design skills to create the official 2026 Spring Seminar Series shirt. From brainstorming ideas to bringing their concepts to life, the activation showed how art, teamwork, and innovation all come together through STEAM. Thank you to our panelists for pouring into the next generation and encouraging our students to create boldly, think creatively, and lead with hope. Can’t wait to see everyone at the next seminar! 🐝 As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

Join us for our Math Seminar, Saturday May 16th! Before hearing from our incredible panel of professionals across applied mathematics, financial planning, sales strategy, and business management, students will take part in a hands-on STE(A)M activation where they’ll step into the world of sports and entertainment finance through a salary cap math challenge, learning how numbers, strategy, budgeting, and decision-making all play a role in building successful teams, brands, and businesses. 📊💰🏈🎶 It’s going to be a day full of problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world application as students discover how math connects to finance, sports, entertainment, and leadership in impactful ways. We’re excited to see everyone there! As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #steam

We’re excited to introduce our Art Seminar panelists: Nate Griffin, Paige Lawrence, Justine Price, and Adrian Romero! This panel reflects our Bee’s Believers core value of “Hope”, the creativity, vision, and belief in what’s possible that drives individuals to express themselves and inspire others. Across fashion, visual arts, media, and design, each of our panelists brings a unique perspective on how hope fuels innovation, storytelling, and impact not only in their careers but in their personal journeys as well. Students will also take part in a hands-on activation where they’ll design sports equipment, exploring the powerful intersection of fashion, art, and athletics. From creative expression to functional design, this experience will challenge them to think beyond the game and see how style, identity, and performance all connect. We can’t wait for our students to hear how these professionals have turned creativity and hope into opportunity, and are shaping culture through their work. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! #BeExceptionalNEverything 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

Join us for our Art Seminar, Saturday May 2nd! Before hearing from our incredible panel of professionals across broadcasting, media strategy, fashion, and visual arts, students will take part in a hands-on STE(A)M activation where they’ll bring their creativity to life in a t-shirt design competition, blending storytelling, branding, and visual expression to create designs that speak with purpose and impact. 🎨👕✨ It’s going to be a day full of creativity, innovation, and self-expression that connects art, media, and culture to real-world influence. We’re excited to see everyone there! As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #steam

⚙️🌊 Engineering Seminar = Built to Float, Driven to Persevere! 🚤⚙️ We heard from an incredible panel featuring Angelica Conston, Alexandra Fields, Darius Guillory, and Blake Robinson, who each shared their unique journeys across the engineering field. Their stories highlighted how perseverance shows up at every stage, pushing through challenges, adapting to setbacks, and continuing to build with purpose and precision. Students also took part in our Penny Boat Challenge, where they engineered boats to test buoyancy and performance on the water. The activation brought real-world problem solving to life, showing how engineering principles, creativity, and persistence work together to keep their boats afloat. Thank you to our panelists for pouring into the next generation and showing our students how resilience and perseverance fuel success in life. Can’t wait to see everyone at the next seminar! 🐝 As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

We’re excited to introduce our Engineering Seminar panelists: Angelica Conston, Alexandra Fields, Darius Guillory, and Blake Robinson! This panel reflects our Bee’s Believers core value of “Perseverance”, the resilience, discipline, and determination required to solve complex problems and push ideas forward. From industrial, electrical, chemical, to mechanical engineering, each of our panelists brings a unique perspective on what it takes to stay committed through challenges and build impactful solutions not only in work but their own lives as well. Students will also take part in a hands-on activation centered around buoyancy and water sports, exploring how engineering principles influence performance, design, and innovation on the water. From understanding how objects float to how athletes and equipment move efficiently, this experience will bring real-world engineering concepts to life. We can’t wait for our students to hear how these professionals have turned perseverance into opportunity and are shaping the future through engineering. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday! #BeExceptionalNEverything 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

📱⚡ Tech Seminar = Navigating the Future with Enthusiasm! 🤖🚦 We heard from an incredible panel featuring Alesheia Baccous, Sala Bozeman Dean, Kendall Callhoun, Jordan Hill, and Uche Ugwunze, who each shared their unique journeys across the tech industry. Their stories highlighted how they discover, build, and channel enthusiasm throughout their careers, staying driven, adaptable, and committed to growth along the way. Students also took part in our Game Day Navigation Challenge, where they programmed Sphero Bots to act as autonomous rideshares, navigating passengers through Houston streets and traffic from major sports venues. The activation brought real-world problem solving to life, showing how technology powers the future of transportation and city movement. Thank you to our panelists for pouring into the next generation and showing our students how passion and enthusiasm fuel success in tech. Can’t wait to see everyone at the next seminar! 🐝 As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofit #stem #technology

Join us for the Engineering Seminar, Saturday April 18th! Before hearing from our incredible panel of professionals in chemical, industrial, mechanical, and electrical engineering, students will take part in a hands-on STE(A)M activation where they’ll design and test boats in this week’s activation exploring buoyancy through the lens of water sports and real-world engineering challenges. 🌊⚙️🚤 It’s going to be a day full of creativity, critical thinking, and practical learning that connects engineering to everyday impact. We’re excited to see everyone there! As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #steam

We’re excited to introduce our Tech Seminar panelists for tomorrow’s Spring Seminar: Dr. Alesheia Baccous, Sala Bozeman-Dean, Kendall Calhoun, Jordan Hill, and Uche Ugwunze! This panel reflects our Bee’s Believers core value of “Enthusiasm” the energy, curiosity, and passion that drive innovation and fuel progress in the tech space. From product development to data, cybersecurity, and digital experiences, each of our panelists brings a unique perspective on how excitement for technology can open doors and create impact. Students will also take part in a hands-on activation centered around Gameday Navigation, exploring how technology not only enhances performance but the fan experience as well. Tech is helping athletes train and compete at a higher level to creating new, immersive ways for audiences to watch, engage with, and access the game like never before. We can’t wait for our students to hear how these professionals have turned their enthusiasm into opportunity and are shaping the future through tech. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! #BeExceptionalNEverything 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝

Join us for the Tech Seminar, Saturday April 4th! Before hearing from our incredible panel of professionals in cybersecurity, data & analytics, tech infrastructure, and tech recruiting, students will take part in a STE(A)M activation where they will merge sports and tech programming to navigate the city via their autonomous rideshares for the Tech Seminar World Cup kickoff event. ⚽️💻🚗 It’s going to be a hands-on day full of innovation, problem solving, and real-world technology connections. We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend! As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #steam

🥤⚡ Science Seminar = grit in action! 🧬🥼 We heard from an incredible panel featuring Dr. Dedrick Brooks Jr., Eric Kimble, Trey Martin, and Dr. Jenny Pennycuff, who each shared their unique journeys across chiropractic care, pharmaceutical sales, medical device sales, and medicine. Their stories highlighted the importance of perseverance, discipline, growth, and staying committed to your purpose. Students also took part in a hands-on sports drink activation, where they explored the chemistry behind diffusion, absorption, and electrolytes. The activity helped show how science plays a major role in performance, recovery, and overall wellness. Thank you to our panelists for pouring into the next generation and showing our students what’s possible through hard work and grit. Can’t wait to see everyone at the next seminar! 🐝 As always, #BeExceptionalNEverything ! 🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝 #nonprofit #steam #science youthdevelopment