Carlos Ojeda Jr.

Carlos Ojeda Jr. has been called one of the most dynamic speakers in America today. A former university administrator, professor and small business development center director, he now focuses his energy on empowering students to succeed by teaching them that their voice is their power. He is a youth development expert, with over fifteen years of experience inspiring students from elementary school to college, parents and education professionals in over 40 states. Combining his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for changing the lives of youth across the country, he started CoolSpeak: The Youth Engagement Company. CoolSpeak is the leading youth engagement organization delivering unique programs and events to keep students inspired, parents involved and teachers engaged. The CoolSpeak engagement platform offers specifically-tailored experiences that allow Fortune 1000 businesses, educational institutions and non-profit organizations to foster educational agendas and support proactive youth outreach. CoolSpeak allows for stronger connections and lasting reach by empowering their audiences to become catalysts’ for positive change, intrinsic motivation, personal growth and self-sustaining inspiration. Carlos is an educator, youth speaker, author, poet, entrepreneur and yet still finds time to be a devoted husband to his wife, dedicated father to his children and committed to his family and community.