Mario Jovan, MS, EdD

Mario Jovan is an artist, storyteller, life coach, and mindfulness instructor. He uses these tools to help people be present, find peace, and fulfill their life purpose. He began his career as a 7th-grade teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where he created the Brotherhood, a program addressing the needs of young Black males in his classroom. He later co-founded a multimillion-dollar organization focused on retaining male educators of color through mindfulness practices. Mario Jovan has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 30 Under 30 for his work as a social innovator.