Jaime Carias, MPP, is a nationally award-winning educator, bilingual author, and highly sought-after empowerment speaker known for his expertise in family and community engagement. He served as the Founding Director of the USC Annenberg Youth Academy and was a Fellow in Civic Engagement at the USC Annenberg Center for Third Space Thinking. With over 20 years of experience in education, Jaime equips educators, parents, and students with the mindsets and skillsets needed to thrive in the after-COVID stage of education. An architect of culturally responsive programs, he draws on his humble upbringing in South Central Los Angeles to inspire communities by embodying the motto “Give yourself a chance” and inspiring others to create and define their legacies. The proud son of Guatemalan immigrants, he holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy. He is currently working on a memoir reflecting on his journey from living with a stuttering disability to becoming a leading advocate in K-12 and higher education.