MEET THE SPEAKER
Jacqueline Moreno
Helping people see what is possible.
Speaker. Counselor. Researcher.
Jacqueline Moreno, NCC, is a professional school counselor, doctoral student in Counselor Education, speaker, writer, and researcher whose work focuses on student belonging, school safety, solution-focused practices, and mental health.
Drawing on her experience as a school counselor and retired U.S. Navy veteran, Jacqueline brings a practical, strengths-based perspective to the challenges facing today's schools and the professionals who support students. Her work connects counseling practice, research, advocacy, and professional learning to help educators and student-support teams translate ideas into meaningful action.
Jacqueline believes that supporting students requires more than addressing problems. It means recognizing strengths, building relationships, asking better questions, and creating the conditions in which people can thrive.
Her guiding message is simple: Every Conversation Creates Possibility.
Signature Speaking Topics
1. Small Questions, Big Change
How Solution-Focused Conversations Build Belonging, Hope, and Student Success
Small shifts in the questions we ask can open new possibilities for students. This session introduces practical Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)-informed strategies that help professionals identify strengths, explore what is already working, build hope, and support achievable next steps—even when time is limited.
Participants will learn to:
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Use solution-focused questions during brief student interactions.
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Identify strengths, exceptions, and existing resources.
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Help students move from feeling stuck toward manageable next steps.
3. Beyond the Safety Plan
Connecting School Safety, Student Support, and Belonging
Creating safe schools involves more than responding to incidents. It also requires attention to how students experience their environment, whether they feel connected to trusted adults, and how school professionals understand and respond to student needs.
Participants will learn to:
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Explore the relationship between school safety and student connection.
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Identify opportunities for collaboration across school roles.
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Consider how student and staff perspectives can inform more responsive support systems.
2. The Belonging Connection
Creating School Environments Where Students Feel Seen, Supported, and Connected
Belonging is more than a feeling; it is an important part of how students experience school. This session explores how relationships, school climate, and everyday interactions can influence students' sense of connection and engagement.
Participants will learn to:
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Recognize practices that strengthen or undermine belonging.
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Identify opportunities to build meaningful connections throughout the school day.
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Translate belonging goals into practical school-based strategies.
4. From Research to Practice
Turning Counseling Research Into Meaningful Change for Students
Research has the greatest impact when professionals can translate it into decisions, practices, and outcomes. This session explores how school counselors and student-support teams can use evidence, data, and reflective practice to guide their work.
Participants will learn to:
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Connect research-informed practices to everyday student support.
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Use data and reflection to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Advocate for practices that respond to students' strengths, needs, and experiences.
5. Strengths in the Short Term
Practical Strategies for Meaningful Student Support When Time Is Limited
School and community professionals often have limited time to connect with students. This interactive session focuses on practical ways to make brief conversations more intentional, strengths-focused, and action-oriented.
Participants will learn to:
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Structure brief conversations around student strengths and goals.
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Use coping, scaling, and exception questions.
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Identify realistic next steps while respecting professional roles and responsibilities.
Jacqueline partners with organizations to deliver learning experiences tailored to their audiences, goals, and available time.
Speaking and Professional Learning Formats
Keynotes and Featured Presentations
Engaging talks that introduce a central idea, challenge assumptions, and inspire practical action.
Conference Sessions and Breakouts
Focused sessions for counseling, education, mental health, and student-support professionals.
Professional Development Workshops
Interactive learning experiences with guided practice, applied activities, and practical takeaways participants can use in their work.
Consultation
School and District Training
Customized professional learning designed around school counseling, belonging, student support, and solution-focused practices.
Professional consultation on applying solution-focused principles, strengthening school counseling practices, and translating research into school-based strategies.
Let's Create Possibility Together
Whether you are planning a keynote, conference breakout, staff professional development, or interactive workshop, Jacqueline welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organizations committed to student well-being, belonging, and meaningful change.
Every audience is different. Presentations can be adapted to your goals, audience, and time frame.
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