Johnson will share insights from his own leadership journey at NACAC’s 80th annual conference.
Arlington, VA (July 16, 2024) – An inspirational and influential figure in popular culture, Earvin “Magic” Johnson will share fascinating insights with attendees at NACAC Conference 2024 to help them better understand their own leadership journeys.
Johnson will deliver a keynote address during the opening main stage session at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 26. Following his address, he’ll sit down with NACAC CEO Angel B. Pérez for a candid conversation on what it takes to lead with courage and conviction.
“Magic Johnson truly embodies the courage within,” Pérez said. “His ability to navigate challenges and change in both his personal and professional life can serve as inspiration to us all. After a year like no other for the college admission counseling profession, his message will rejuvenate, inspire, and remind us to find our courage within.”
Johnson has successfully parlayed his athletic skills and tenacity from the basketball court into the business world as chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises (MJE). MJE provides products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities.
With a commanding presence in popular culture, Johnson recently made history in 2023 when he became co-owner of the National Football League’s Washington Commanders. He also co-owns MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA, Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club, and eSports franchise Team Liquid.
More than 6,500 attendees are expected to attend NACAC Conference 2024 in Los Angeles from Sept. 26-28. Learn more about NACAC Conference 2024.