Theme: Human Being | Being Human

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Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main St.
Temecula, California, 92590
United States

Corey McComb

Writer and Digital Marketer

Ever have the feeling that the more hours you work, the more work you still have to do? That’s where Corey McComb was in 2018, when the San Diego area writer and digital marketer started investigating how to break out of that cycle. He wrote a book about the experience: “Productivity is for Robots: How to (re)Connect, Get Creative, and Stay Human in the New World.”

Lena Evans

Poker Champion & CEO

The founder of Jade Phoenix, a San Diego-based community organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits, Lena Evans also has a side interest – playing poker. She is a two-time World Series of Poker circuit champion, and recently started teaching young adults how mind sports can sharpen their focus when it comes to multitasking, strategic thinking and other skills.

Rob Wang

Charisma Coach, Entrepreneur

A certified charisma coach and entrepreneur who once worked with Fortune 500 brands, Rob Wang seemingly had everything – yet, to him, his life felt empty, and about five years ago the Orange County resident suffered through a period of suicidal depression. After figuring out what was keeping him from seeking help, he successfully navigated that period of his life and now helps other men in similar situations.

Steven Kleinman

Intelligence Officer

Steven Kleinman’s career as an intelligence officer spans five continents, four wars, three decades, two advanced degrees, and one hope for the future. He earned awards from both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency for his operational achievements while also being named by Human Rights First as one of Nine Heroes Who Stood Up Against Torture. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2015 in the rank of full colonel.

Teresse Lewis

Licensed Therapist, School Social Worker and Program Director

A child of the inner city, Teresse Lewis has long wondered why some students thrive amid difficulty and others don’t. The answer, she says, is both simple and complicated. As executive director of The Empowerment Center in Temecula, also through her work as a licensed therapist and school social worker, Lewis has helped many youngsters move from risk to resilience.

Vylani's Polynesian Dancers

Dance Company

Hawaiian / Tahitian / Polynesian Dance Classes Entertaining Southern California for over 25 years! Let our professional dancers bring the spirit of the islands to your next event. From small gatherings to large community and corporate events, we provide a complete show lineup to fit your style.

Wax (Michael Jones)

Performer

Michael Jones (born April 5, 1980), better known by his stage name Wax, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and comedian.[1] He became a YouTube star after uploading several videos of himself rapping and singing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Wax is widely known for his popular single "Rosana", which was released in 2012.

Yudhister Kumar

High School Student

A high school sophomore, Yudhister Kumar has already completed the math courses at his current school and also at Mount San Jacinto College; now, he’s tackling more advanced and specialized math instruction at UC Berkeley. He says that all students can be much more successful at math – if given the right tools.