Tournament of Roses to Host #Thisgen2019: A Youth Empowerment Forum

Early registration for #ThisGen2019 is now available. – Courtesy photo

Registration for the inaugural event is now open

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announced today the launch of #ThisGen2019: A Youth Empowerment Forum which will take place on May 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The inaugural event is designed to bring together high school and college-aged students to learn and discuss topics related to career, networking and personal development. #ThisGen2019 will feature leaders from the business, entertainment and sports industry, all with various career backgrounds and achievements.

Registration for the half-day event is now open and available online at tournamentofroses.com/events/thisgen/.  Early registration for #ThisGen2019 is now available through April 15 and will cost $10. After April 15, participants can register for $15.

#ThisGen2019 will run from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., and will include two panels, a breakout session with lunch, and a keynote speaker. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to be courageous, confident and intentional with the choices that impact their future. Talent currently scheduled to attend includes the following:

• Jess Rosales, Host and Moderator, Sports Reporter and Entertainment Host
• Vivian Chan, Panelist, Culinary Producer & Host, Food Network
• Daraiha Greene, Keynote, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships, Google
• Mirai Nagasu, Panelist, 2018 Olympic Bronze medalist, figure skating
• Katelyn Ohashi, Panelist, UCLA Gymnast
• Quinton Peron, Panelist, NFL Cheerleader, Los Angeles Rams
• Dave Piendak, Panelist, Comedy Segment Producer, The Late Late Show with James Corden
• Sarah Toutant, Panelist, Doctoral Student, USC
• Ruben Dario Villa, Panelist, Designer at Google & Founder of Fúchila Fresheners

For complete panelist bios, please visit tournamentofroses.com/events/thisgen/.

This inaugural youth empowerment forum is designed to engage youth in the Southern California community and empower them as they plan for their future. The interactive event will feature a diverse group of speakers, giving attendees the opportunity to learn about breaking barriers, overcoming obstacles, and following their passions and dreams.

#ThisGen2019 is hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, a volunteer-driven non-profit organization that hosts the annual Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. For more information about #ThisGen2019, contact events@tournamentofroses.com.

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