Pushing Perspectives Speaker Series
Student-Led. Community-Centered. Conversations That Matter.
Marlborough's Pushing Perspectives series is the School's student-driven speaker series that brings thought-provoking voices to campus during Flex or lunch periods. Hosted by student clubs and supported by faculty and staff, these talks offer space to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and connect across differences.
Whether the topic is personal storytelling, social impact, identity, or innovation, each session is designed to broaden our thinking and deepen our understanding of the world—and each other.
Open to all students, faculty, and staff, Pushing Perspectives invites our community to listen, reflect, and engage.
2025 - 2026 Pushing Perspectives Speakers
Listed in chronological order
- Youmanoids - Robotics in Action
- Rosanna Xia - California Against the Sea
- Christina Julian - Substance Abuse Awareness
- Dr. Sandra Metzger - AI Literacy
- Naomi Downey - Global Health and Policy
- Alejandra Cid, Iván Fernández, Julianne Le, Aisha Wallace-Palomares - LA Taco & Independent Jounalism
- Loren Feder - TreePeople Organization and Impacts
- Professor Courtney Cahill - ICE Protests in Minneapolos
- Stefana Avara - Female Entrepreneurship
- Diego Cartagena - Access to Justice: A Fundamental Human Right
- Chef Darrell "Das" Smith - Black Culinarian: Community, Culture, and Craft
- Adam Torson - The Conflict in Iran and West Asia
- Ariel Beccia - Eating Disorder Awareness
- Daymond John - Building Brands and Breaking Barriers
- UltraViolet Senior Editors - Student Journalism
- Shiran Mlamdovsky-Somech - Ethical Generative AI for Social Impact
- Darlene Franco and Laura Franco - World Languages Week - Preserving Native Languages with The Wukchumni Tribe
- Sofia Flores-Rojas and Linda Piangiani - Inside the Hollywood Food Coalition
- Triarchy Denim - Earth Week - Denim Sustainability
- Dr. Julie Galles - Pride Week - Gender Identity
- Sophia L. ’26, Madison M. ’26, Audrey N. ’26, and Annalie Q. ’26 - Honors Research Projects on Equity in Educatin
Recent Pushing Perspectives News
![TreePeople’s Work Toward a Climate-Resilient Southern California]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769193472/marlborough/vgcijh2hn0hntjrimx7d/TreePeople.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769193472/marlborough/vgcijh2hn0hntjrimx7d/TreePeople.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769193472/marlborough/vgcijh2hn0hntjrimx7d/TreePeople.png","width":640}])
Non-profit environmental organization TreePeople joins Marlborough for a Pushing Perspectives about their work in reforestation on the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades Fires.
![Finding Your Voice in Independent Journalism]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766081822/marlborough/rbp8hcc4nqndt7vqcuii/LATACO.jpg","width":2200}])
- Guest Speakers
L.A. Taco journalists join Marlborough students for a discussion on street-level reporting and community storytelling.
![Eating Disorder Awareness Week with Ms. Jesse Carmen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742401151/marlborough/nmluqn4emlmgvg8yicrs/EatingDisorderAwarenesswithJesseCarmen-6.jpg","width":2200}])
- Guest Speakers
Eating disorder specialist Jesse Carmen speaks with students during Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
![Embracing Your Journey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734377285/marlborough/vvfcyvorao9kf0j2immm/austenbohmer-11.jpg","width":2200}])
- Guest Speakers
Austen Danielle Bohmer, who plays Glinda in the national tour of Wicked, offers a masterclass in embracing life’s uncertainties, staying true to yourself, and finding joy in the journey of self-discovery.
![Where Passion Meets Innovation in Modern Medicine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733422500/marlborough/o3fe6s6napeabf2suxzv/drperry-14.jpg","width":2200}])
- Guest Speakers
Dr. Perry speaks to Marlborough students about working at the intersection of multiple STEM disciplines and the importance of following your passions.
Life at Marlborough
![A Month of Animation During Cosmo Segurson’s Residency]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771866073/marlborough/ar3nird1xfri3e1m5nuv/CosmoSegurson_2.jpg","width":2200}])
- Visual Arts
Marlborough’s Visual Arts Department celebrates artist Cosmo Segurson’s month-long residency spent working with students in the classroom.
- Arts
- Homepage News
![From the Classroom to the Stage: Richard III at A Noise Within]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773787661/marlborough/mhywasdrbum4edfhrexj/richardiii.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773787661/marlborough/mhywasdrbum4edfhrexj/richardiii.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773787661/marlborough/mhywasdrbum4edfhrexj/richardiii.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773787661/marlborough/mhywasdrbum4edfhrexj/richardiii.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773787661/marlborough/mhywasdrbum4edfhrexj/richardiii.png","width":1280}])
- Classroom Spotlight
Juliet S. ’26 provides a glimpse into Marlborough Theatre's field trip to see Richard III at A Noise Within Theatre.
- Arts
- Homepage News
![Artist In Residence 2026: Cosmo Segurson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1768507143/marlborough/afhmhh9fpqnhyeiu0me4/CosmoSegurson_1.jpg","width":2200}])
- Visual Arts
Marlborough’s Visual Arts Department welcomes artist Cosmo Segurson to speak with students and faculty at the start of his month-long residency.
- Arts
- Homepage News
![Vibrant and Ambitious: 2025 Winter Art Show]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766098209/marlborough/tolgp8uxn4hjmnm1wkmw/VisualArtsShowWinter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766098209/marlborough/tolgp8uxn4hjmnm1wkmw/VisualArtsShowWinter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1766098209/marlborough/tolgp8uxn4hjmnm1wkmw/VisualArtsShowWinter.png","width":640}])
- Visual Arts
Marlborough's Winter Art Show displays thoughtful and ambitious artwork from first semester Visual Arts students.
- Arts
![Connection and Community: Better Together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1757612999/marlborough/xbi7ioqci5dc2sc9ortd/VisualArtsBetterTogetherGalleryReception9425.jpg","width":2200}])
- Events
- Visual Arts
The Marlborough community celebrates the opening of the first Seaver Gallery exhibition of the year.
- Arts
- Homepage News
![Mexican Muralism Day Brings Revolution to Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1737498681/marlborough/eqesnofakpxjs8pdool8/mexicanmuralism24-10.jpg","width":2200}])
- Classroom Spotlight
Art History and History collide during Mexican Muralism Day with Juniors in Honors Modern World History.
- Academics
- Arts
- Homepage News