College Counselor, UC Berkeley Admission Reader
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
Former Stanford Admissions Officer College Admissions
CARRIE JORGENSON
Former Stanford Admissions Officer College Admissions
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
Former Stanford Admissions Officer College Admissions
JON REIDER
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
VERONIKA MESHERIAKOVA M.D.
Award-Winning Mashable Journalist AI, Technology + Teen Digital Life
Award-Winning Mashable Journalist AI, Technology + Teen Digital Life
Adolescent Medicine Specialist • Yale/UCSF trained Teen Health + Mental Health
REBECCA RUIZ
Educator, College Advisor & Founder: OPEN EDvantage
Award-Winning Mashable Journalist AI, Technology + Teen Digital Life
Educator, College Advisor & Founder: OPEN EDvantage
MICHELLE ALESSANDRIA
College & Career Advisor, Miramonte High School
Award-Winning Mashable Journalist AI, Technology + Teen Digital Life
Educator, College Advisor & Founder: OPEN EDvantage
AJ BROWN
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
AUSTIN VAILE
Co-Host, High School Decoded | Student Success Expert
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
VICTORIA CRUM
VP for Disability Access and Student SFSU
Executive Function & Motivation Expert The Overwhelmed / Unmotivated Teen
VP for Disability Access and Student SFSU
DR. DAI TO
AI • COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • MOTIVATION • MENTAL HEALTH • ACADEMIC SUCCESS
OCTOBER 29, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Lafayette Library • Don Tatzin Community Hall
Stop trying to navigate with outdated advice. Get answers to your questions.
Your teen may be overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, distracted, using AI, avoiding essays, struggling with sleep, or quietly falling behind.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Parents of middle school and high school students who want clearer answers around:
College admissions
AI and schoolwork
Teen mental health
Motivation and executive function
Academic pressure
ADHD and anxiety
Essays and applications
Tutoring and support
Screen time and social media
Future readiness
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Aligned Resource Partners: A small number of carefully selected partners will be included
Tutoring Essay support Executive function coaching ADHD support SAT/ACT prep Teen wellness Academic enrichment Summer programs Gap year programs Career exploration Educational travel
Please reach out if interested.
Sponsors & Community Partners
Supporting Better Conversations for Families. High School, Decoded is made possible through the support of local businesses, educational organizations, and community partners who care deeply about teen wellbeing, academic success, and helping families navigate a rapidly changing world.
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