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Speaking Portfolio

Past Speaking Engagements and Events

From national conferences in Las Vegas to fundraising galas in Milwaukee and hands-on AI workshops in local schools, Ryan Rogers brings energy, expertise, and real results to every stage.

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National Conference Keynote

ALSS National Conference 2026 — Stories That Stick: Using Video and Storybranding to Boost Your School's Reach

SAHARA Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

2026

Ryan Rogers delivered a keynote presentation at the Association of Lutheran Secondary Schools (ALSS) national conference at the SAHARA Las Vegas Hotel. Co-presented with Dr. Sam Seefeld, the session explored how storytelling-driven marketing strategies can dramatically enhance enrollment growth and community engagement for schools. Ryan highlighted the real-world success of Trinity Freistadt School, showcasing data-backed results including significant enrollment increases driven by storybranding techniques, video content marketing, and digital outreach campaigns. Attendees gained actionable frameworks for leveraging the StoryBrand methodology to clarify school messaging and connect with prospective families.

Key Highlights

Co-presented with Dr. Sam Seefeld on storybranding for school marketing
Showcased Trinity Freistadt School's enrollment growth case study
Demonstrated video marketing strategies that increased school visibility
Provided attendees with actionable storytelling frameworks for enrollment campaigns

School MarketingStoryBrand MethodologyVideo MarketingEnrollment GrowthEducation Marketing Strategy

Fundraising Gala MC

VCA Gala 2025 — Master of Ceremonies and Fundraising Event Lead

Wisconsin Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2025

Ryan Rogers served as Master of Ceremonies for the VCA Gala 2025, held at the historic Wisconsin Club in downtown Milwaukee. As MC, Ryan led the entire evening's program, guiding attendees through keynote moments, donor recognition, live auction segments, and heartfelt mission-driven storytelling. Under his facilitation, the event raised over $250,000 in a single evening for school-related initiatives, demonstrating his ability to combine charisma, strategic fundraising expertise, and audience engagement to drive real philanthropic results. The event brought together community leaders, school supporters, and philanthropists for a night dedicated to expanding educational opportunities in Milwaukee.

Key Highlights

Served as Master of Ceremonies for the entire gala program
Helped facilitate the raising of over $250,000 in one evening
Guided live auction, donor recognition, and mission storytelling segments
Engaged Milwaukee community leaders, philanthropists, and school supporters

Nonprofit FundraisingEvent MCMilwaukee PhilanthropySchool FundraisingDonor EngagementGala Event

School Workshop & AI Education

AI Workshop — Milwaukee Academy of Science

Milwaukee Academy of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2025

Ryan Rogers conducts ongoing AI workshops and school visits at Milwaukee Academy of Science, introducing middle school students to real-world applications of artificial intelligence and technology. These hands-on sessions go beyond basic instruction — students learn to use AI tools to conceptualize, design, and build functional applications that address challenges in their own communities. Topics covered include AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, app development with AI assistance, and using technology for social impact. Through this initiative, students have built over 50 AI-powered apps tackling issues ranging from mental health and wellness to academic intervention and community equity. Ryan's workshops empower the next generation of Milwaukee technologists and demonstrate how AI education can be integrated into K-12 curricula to produce tangible, community-driven outcomes.

Key Highlights

Ongoing hands-on AI workshops with middle school students
Students have built 50+ AI-powered apps for community impact
Covers AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, and app development
Focus on real-world problem solving: mental health, equity, academic intervention

AI in EducationSTEM WorkshopsMilwaukee SchoolsYouth TechnologyAI AppsCommunity ImpactK-12 AI Curriculum

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