Meet Our Speakers

Nat Mailhot

Bridging the Gap: Accountability in Parent-Teacher-Student Communication

Nat Mailhot is a passionate speaking coach, educator, and TEDx event organizer who specializes in helping youth find their voice. With over 30 years of experience in education and communication, she empowers students and adults alike to speak with clarity and confidence. As both a teacher and parent, Nat bridges the gap between home and school with insight, empathy, and practical tools.

Dr. Anane Olatunji

Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Education

With more than thirty years of successful experience in education, Anane Olatunji, PhD, (ah-NAH-neh oh-lah-TOON-jee) is the founder and president of Align Education, LLC, based in New Orleans. In pursuit of his mission to shift the education paradigm from efficiency to one of effectiveness, he speaks and presents at conferences and professional meetings nationwide and abroad — in English and in Spanish. Dr. Olatunji holds degrees in sociology and education from Harvard, Columbia, and Tulane University.

Leah Milan

Parents & Teachers: Co-Creating a Thriving Village for Every Child.

Leah Milan is the visionary founder and Executive Director of High5Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents and strengthening families through education, storytelling, and community. With over 15 years of experience in financial services and leadership development, Leah brings a unique lens to parenting—one rooted in compassion, resilience, and collaboration.

Raised by a single mother and now a passionate advocate for empowering parents, she designs programs that bridge generational gaps and nurture thriving homes.