Keno Sadler

Developing Responsible and Innovative Leaders

A 2017 study by the Lovell Corporation found that those born between 1994 and 2001 are guided by what gives them purpose and passion, and fosters impact in their world and beyond. But often times the question starts with, ‘where do I begin?’ How do we guide this new generation to harness their talents and unleash their potential? Two leading social innovators from social start-up incubators will lead a series of activities to help participants grow as innovative leaders who have the confidence to catalyze change in the world.

Keno Sadler is a social entrepreneur, conference speaker, facilitator, and educator. While leading programs designed to shape the lives of young African American men through close guidance from older males, Keno began his 22-year relationship with the Breakthrough Collaborative as a teacher in the Miami and Fort Worth programs before creating and leading the Atlanta program which graduated over 90% of its students into college and introduced hundreds of college students to careers in education. He most recently served as the Executive Director of the Summerbridge Breakthrough Alumni Network (SBAN) and the creator of the SBAN Teacher of Color Preparatory Institute (TCPI) which connects aspiring teachers and administrators of color with schools that desire to be more diverse and inclusive. Keno has a degree in Mathematics from Morehouse College and has received many awards and certifications including a 1997 Echoing Green Fellowship.