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connectit360.org l Contact: info@connectit360.org or (727) 742-7332 NGT360 2.0 NEWSLETTER EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION July 2025 Edition COUNTDOWN TO MEDIA SHOOT AT RHSTV WAWABILITY: JULY 11–12 🎥 Spotlight on Innovation at RHSTV Earlier this month, we brought the spotlight of our incredible NGT360 On Screen & On Stage alumni; Alex Kranias, Nia Balieva, Christian DeNapoli, Zacharie We’re honored that in the first hour of the WAWABILITY Cobbs and this year’s 1st place team Mobixx. Filming at RHSTV Summit NGT360 will be featured with a powerful virtual panel Studios, they were joined by Board of Advisor Tony Greene. Thank with Founder Robyn Mussler, Vice Chair Scott Vejdani, and our you Kurt Heitmann, Larissa Stanley and incrediable media team 2024 champions, Mobixx, sharing the NGT360 journey and the for allowing us to record in your studio. It was a dynamic media impact of accessibility, innovation, and mentorship. shoot capturing the impact of NGT360 on their lives and how these next-gen minds are shaping the future. Stay tuned for the Then, live from DC, the trio will take the mainstage to reflect on footage. the program’s power to transform lives. Mobixx will speak to . how NGT360 shaped their growth, and why accessibility needs to be built into every step of the innovation journey. They’ll also join the exhibition floor alongside tech vendors, showcasing youth-driven accessible solutions. Plus, we’re thrilled to have alumni Nitya Padmanabhan (2022–23 winner), with us who will share her experience and impact. RHSTV feature of NGT360 at Pregame https://www.rhstv.com/show-video?id=2062 WAWABILITY- Next Gen Tech 360 making a difference NEW BOARD MEMBER & SPONSOR WAWABILITY - Tickets THE FUTURE OF NGT360 As we take the stage at WAWABILITY, we’ll offer a sneak peek at what’s coming next for NGT360, an exciting evolution where accessibility becomes the foundation of what we do. We will be doing a reveal, a bold hint at what’s ahead for youth-driven innovation. We are thrilled to welcome Michael DeGagne to the NGT360 Our Mission: To Build What’s Next, Together Board of Directors! Michael brings deep experience in business We’re changing the narrative and creating a world where leadership and community development, and his passion for everyone has a place at the table, and a stake in the future. creating pathways for youth aligns perfectly with our mission. His insight will be vital as we scale the impact of our programming Season 2025–26 is already in motion, and we’re calling on nationwide. future students, mentors, educators, and partners who want to be part of the next wave. We are equally excited to have Adobe as a sponsor. With their sponsorship comes 10 Creative Cloud licenses. What an The future is unfolding—will you be part of it? Join us! incredible opportunity for our students for next season. JULY HOLIDAYS Tune in to our upcoming podcast episode featuring Mobixx as they reflect on their NGT360 journey. Hear how their innovative thinking, collaboration, and determination led them to success—and how they're continuing to grow beyond the program.
