ExPosure Champion and Executive Event at City of San Jose City Hall

The CDC's latest survey shows 15-16% of students face bullying, but what's really striking is the long-term economic impact - chronic victims can see 5-10% earnings losses into adulthood. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and the Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI) Program brings business executive and professionals together from diverse industries to Keep youth safe and to Stop bullies.

The 2026 ExPosure Bullying Prevention Event will unite civic, business, education, healthcare, sports, and philanthropic leaders to equip 10 schools with Bullying Prevention Toolkits, positively impact 1,000 youth, and inspire more than 50,000 community members throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to help keep youth safe and stop bullying.

Featured participants include New York Times bestselling author Jodee Blanco, whose national advocacy has empowered millions of students and educators to create safer, more inclusive schools, and PARTI Program Founder Winston Ashby, whose 27 years of youth leadership have helped build pathways to opportunity for young people across California.

The event is proudly supported by Honorary Host George Casey, San José City Council District 10, alongside Honorary Champions Mayor Carmen Montano of Milpitas and Mayor Lisa Gillmor of Santa Clara, who are committed to strengthening youth safety, leadership, and community partnerships throughout Silicon Valley.

Additional Honorary Champions include 2026 Bullying Prevention Toolkit Champion Johnathon Flowers, former NFL alumnus, who is using his platform to inspire resilience, mentorship, and positive leadership among youth; Helen Grays-Jones, Meriwest Community Foundation, whose philanthropic leadership continues to expand opportunities for underserved communities; Bonnie Panlasigui, Kaiser Permanente, a champion for community health and workforce development; Zubia Ahmad, Gurnick Academy, advancing education and career pathways for future healthcare professionals; and Adam Modzeleski, Weichert Realtors, supporting stronger communities through business leadership and civic engagement.

Confirmed attendees include San Jose City Council Members, Domingo Candelas, Bien Dien, Evergreen Valley College Umoja students, and San Francisco Bay Area executives and professionals.

The ExPosure Bullying Prevention Event is an annual youth empowerment and community wellness event held inside the Rotunda at San Jose City Hall. Benefiting the Positive Alternative Recreation Teambuilding Impact (PARTI Program), the event is designed to keep youth safe, stop bullying, and prepare the next generation for career success.

The ExPosure Bullying Prevention Event is more than an event — it is a high-energy, youth-led movement that brings students, families, civic leaders, businesses, artists, educators, and community champions together to help young people feel safe, seen, heard, and supported. Through fashion, music, art, culture, leadership, wellness, and community engagement, ExPosure turns prevention into action by giving youth a powerful platform to speak up, lead change, connect with mentors, and build safer schools and neighborhoods.

This Two Day event Features:

(each day)

VIP Reception - Generates support to provide 10 schools with Bullying Prevention Toolkits.

VIP Model Walk (Business Executives, Philanthropists, and Industry Professionals walk the runway 1 time to keep youth safe and stop bullies.

Fashion Show - Professionals and community members under 30 - model, perform, and celebrate with college students and youth ambassadors.

Post Event - Hosted by PARTI partners and event collaborators