Coalition for Adult Basic Education (COABE), Dallas TX March 2025

LaunchPad is honored to be a key sponsor this year for the COABE Annual Conference, held in Dallas, Texas.

Our founder, Rebecca Contreras, had the incredible opportunity to serve as the opening day keynote speaker, welcoming and addressing over 4,000 educators and administrators from across the country. COABE’s mission to provide education, professional development, and support to over 2 million adult learners in the U.S. deeply aligns with LaunchPad’s commitment to advancing underserved communities.

Rebecca shared her LostGirl story and leadership roadmap, inspired by her journey as a teen mom who leveraged adult learning opportunities and mentorship to transform her life. She also led a powerful panel session for student learners and closed the evening at the Educate & Elevate Foundation Gala, highlighting the importance of paying it forward and investing in human potential.

We are proud to support COABE’s vision and are inspired by the life-changing impact this organization makes every year.