When your world changes in minutes

[View this email in your browser]( Michael’s Motivation What will you do when your plan, your vision, your steps changes in minutes? It can be an Interview that didn't go as planned or you received a call of a new opportunity happening next week or you give a presentation that shows the world you gifts.  How will you respond? From a Debate to a Discussion, from meeting someone at a conference to re-learning that you are really good at that one thing you haven't done in years, you can have your world change in minutes. Instead of being afraid, be excited. Instead of wondering if I can, say how I can! Last week, the United Kingdom had a seismic shift in politics and voters in France stunned the polls. This week, world leaders will be in D.C. for NATO. Yes, we can plan and prepare. As we should. But, true leadership is shown by how you handle unplanned moments. When your world changes in minutes, embrace it because you might not think it's your plan, but, your destiny was written long ago. It's just wondering if you follow your calling! KAIROS Conversation with Daniel Barker Daniel Barker President & CEO Halcyon House Dan is the President and CEO of Halcyon, an incubator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe. Dan joined Halcyon from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth where he was vice president focused on supporting cutting-edge research on financial inclusion and entrepreneurship. Prior to Mastercard, Dan was vice president for social impact at BlackRock. Dan first connected with Halcyon during his time as a management consultant at Deloitte where he advised corporate, multilateral, and nonprofit clients on social impact strategy. He began his career as a researcher at the Council on Foreign Relations and Earth Institute. He holds a master’s in international finance and economic policy from Columbia University and a BA from NYU. He serves on the advisory boards of Global Kids, Inc. and the Guyana Economic Development Trust and is a term member with the Council on Foreign Relations. In 2024 Dan was named 40 under 40 by the Washington Business Journal and an Aspen Ideas Fellow. See you Wednesday! Wednesday, July 10· 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST Video call link: [( Or dial: ‪(US) +1 651-571-1259‬ PIN: ‪460 226 103‬# More phone numbers: [ Convening for the Culture August 12-15, 2024 Our signature annual event, “Convening for the Culture,” provides an opportunity for leaders of color to gather during one of the Black community’s most prominent weeks of leadership activation each year. About 200 of the nation’s leaders and change makers of color and their allies attend the four-day event on Martha’s Vineyard focused on relationship building, ideation, deal flow and partnership development. [Register Now!]( [Learn More]( Sponsor the 2024 Convening Interested in connecting your services, products, and initiatives to over 200 inspired minds at this year’s Convening for the Culture? Contact us to learn how to become a Sponsor: carin@atlasstrategy.group Join KAIROS in partnership with HQ DC House! Kairos is thrilled to announce our partnership with HQ DC House, the only premier social and professional club in Washington, D.C. dedicated to supporting and empowering the Black community. Interested in becoming a member? Click here to start your journey with us. To learn more about HQ DC House and their impactful initiatives, [click here.]( When completing your application, don't forget to respond to the question "How did you hear about us?" by selecting "KAIROS.” Let's make a difference together! [HQ Membership Application]( Our Time. Our Moment. Our Democracy. Text “Democracy” to +1 (917) 810-3409. KAIROS: DEMOCRACY PROJECT exists to promote social welfare and civic betterment by mobilizing and engaging Communities of Color and Young Adults through Issue Advocacy and awareness on the impact of safeguarding our Democracy on their everyday lives. From deploying local Influencers and surrogates of Color from the KAIROS Communications war room to hosting KAIROS CONVERSATION Listen & Learns to executing a targeted media and message mobilization, the KAIROS: DEMOCRACY PROJECT will be the go to place for engaging Leaders of Color around Issues and Democracy in the country, not just for one election but for future generations. Join the fight for Democracy by helping us organize voters!: [$50 ⮕]( [$100 ⮕]( [$250 ⮕]( [$500 ⮕]( [$1000 ⮕]( [Other ⮕]( Join Michael at National Bar Association’s 99th Annual Convention and Exhibits July 16th from 2-5pm UTC for the Civil Rights forum in the Forentine Ballroom at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Join Michael at [Black Tech Week](  July 17th at 4pm EST for ‘From PhD to CEO, the Growing Trend of Journeys From the Lab to the “C” Suite.’ [Register Here]( [Check out Online Toolkit]( [RSVP]( Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces the Application Period for Spring 2025 session of the White House Internship Program President Biden and Vice President Harris are announcing today that the application period for the Spring 2025 session of the White House Internship Program will open on Wednesday, June 26th. The session will begin in January 2025. The White House Internship Program is a public service leadership and development program that provides emerging leaders with an opportunity to gain valuable skills while supporting the work of the White House and furthering the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. This program provides paid internships across the Executive Office of the President (EOP). Interns participating in the White House Internship Program will support the White House Office and the Office of the Vice President. Program participants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years or older before the first day of the Program, and meet at least one of the three following criteria: - Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two- to four-year institution) - Graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university (two- to four-year institution) no more than two years prior to the first day of the Program - A veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty, for any length of time, no more than two years prior to the first day of the Program The application period for the Spring 2025 session will open on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 and will close Friday, July 26th, 2024. Final acceptance to the program is contingent upon a background investigation process and other additional steps. Interested candidates can find the Program’s online application at WH.gov/intern. The website also features additional information about the Program, including a “Frequently Asked Questions” section. Prospective candidates with questions about the Program, as well as college/university administrators, faculty, campus leadership, and others interested in more information to share with their communities can reach out to the White House Internship Program team at internship@who.eop.gov. The White House Internship Program is one of the several internship opportunities offered by a component of the Executive Office of the President. You are welcome to apply for the White House Internship Program in addition to applying for an internship in another component. Other components within EOP with internship opportunities include: - Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) - Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) - National Space Council (NSpC) - Office of Administration (OA) - Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) - Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP) - United States Trades Representative (USTR) - The Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR) Please be aware that the application dates and required material may vary by component. For more information on these EOP internships, please visit [this website](. July 17 Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D. President and CEO International African American Museum July 24 Carol Joyner Director Family Values@Work Action Save the Dates July 12-19 National Bar Association Annual Conference Las Vegas, NV July 13-17 NAACP National Conference Las Vegas, NV July 19-23 American Association of Justice Nashville, TN July 24-27 National Urban League Conference New Orleans, LA July 26-28 Dreamcon Anime & Gaming Convention Austin, TX August 12-15 KAIROS: Convening for the Culture Martha's Vineyard[Get Tickets]( August 19-22 KAIROS @ Democratic National Committee Convention Chicago, IL August 22 KAIROS Democracy Project Day of Democracy Chicago, IL September 21 | 2pm CT Just Vote Rally KAIROS "a time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action : the opportune and decisive MOMENT" "The right or critical MOMENT" [Facebook icon]( [Instagram icon]( [Website icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( [YouTube icon]( Copyright (C) 2024 Atlas Strategy Group. All rights reserved. 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