Keynotes

Ignite your group with a thought-provoking experience

Elena appreciates opportunities to share her knowledge and experience with organizations committed to creating the conditions where everyone can thrive.

What Our Community is Saying

"Elena’s presentation was fabulous, just as we expected! We are so grateful to her for her words of wisdom and the actionable steps she outlined for us in supporting and growing our resilience. We are also grateful to the Bright Morning Team for facilitating such a smooth process."

Inge

What Our Community is Saying

“Resilience is critical to navigating our current times. This keynote provides tangible anchors to nourish and develop resilience as we all support each other during a global pandemic and racial reckoning.”

Angela

What Our Community is Saying

“I cannot tell you how many people stopped me during the conference to share how meaningful your keynote message was to them. Thank you for helping open up a space in our network to have a more intentional, thoughtful, and explicit conversation about educational equity moving forward.”

Jim

Interested in a Keynote?

Elena delivers both in-person and virtual keynote addresses. These engaging and inspiring presentations (60-90 minutes) unite your group in experience and vision for what is possible.
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Elena’s signature keynote topics include:

How to Make Every Conversation Count

How to Cultivate Resilience in Yourself and Your Communities

How to Build Equitable Schools

How to Create Teams that Thrive and Get Work Done

How to Design PD that Changes Practice

More Info

Elena is in high demand and all keynote requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. All keynotes are designed to align with the themes of the conference or gathering at which she presents.
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Elena resides in California, and during the winter months limits her travel to the midwest and east coast.

Ready to learn more?

Elena is delivering keynote addresses and appearing at virtual events to groups worldwide! These engaging and inspiring presentations (60-90 minutes) unite your group in experience and vision for what is possible. The added benefit of a virtual keynote is that you can receive a recording of the experience to allow participants to rewatch and share with even more team members in the future.

Elena’s keynote addresses are designed to align with the themes of the conference or gathering at which she presents and in response to requests from the organizers.

To request a Keynote from Elena, complete the questionnaire below. The more information you can provide, the more quickly and thoroughly we can provide you with the information you need.

We also welcome requests for other event appearances, such as panels, moderated "fireside chats," etc. Please include any relevant details within your submission.

Want more than a one-time spark?

Group of people at a Bright Morning workshop.

A keynote with Elena can be a powerful catalyst for change. But if you're looking for a more immersive learning experience that equips your team to take sustained action—consider attending a workshop together.

With our group registration option, you’ll: