Keynote Speakers
2025
Monique Coleman
Award-Winning Actress, “Taylor McKessie” in Disney’s High School Musical & Activist for International Youth, Women and Girls' Empowerment
Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host and humanitarian whose career has spanned over three decades. She's most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.
She was awarded the first and only United Nations Youth Champion title and traveled to 24 countries to learn about and shine a light on the most pressing issues facing young people globally. Monique was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for her original docuseries GimmeMo’ on Discovery Life, which she developed, produced and hosted.
Monique will next be seen starring in the thriller Trapped in the Spotlight, which she also executive produced for Lifetime. Monique's most recent partnerships include collaborations with COACH on their Annual "Dream Day," Hello Sunshine and AT&T, as well as the U.S. Figure Skating Team.
With her unwavering commitment to empowering youth and fostering positive change, she continues to leave a lasting legacy both on and off the stage.