In this closing keynote, Dr. Sarah Zeller-Berkman reflects on what it means to sustain change beyond individual leadership moments. Drawing from more than 25 years of work in youth and community development, participatory action research, and public scholarship, she explores how young people and communities drive collective action and long-term impact.

This keynote challenges participants to move forward with intention - centering youth voice, shared responsibility, and community wellbeing as essential elements of lasting change.