
Youth Pride Conference
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Featured Entertainer


Janice Robinson (she/her) is an international singer, songwriter, and performer best known as the voice and writer behind the Euro-dance anthem Dreamer, a global No. 1 hit with Livin’ Joy in 1995 that remains a dance classic. Born in New Jersey and the daughter of the late Dr. Rev. J.J. Robinson, she began her career as a backup singer before joining Snap! and later forming Livin’ Joy with Italian producers Paolo and Gianni Visnadi.
Her solo debut album, The Color Within Me, was released on Warner Bros. in 1999, earning praise and landing her an opening spot on Tina Turner’s Twenty-Four Seven world tour. Over the years, Robinson has collaborated with Wyclef Jean, Taylor Dayne, Kristine W, David Morales, and Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, among many others. Her work has spanned pop, house, gospel, and inspirational music, with more than 30 singles recorded worldwide.
Robinson’s career was revitalized after her powerful audition on The X Factor UK in 2018, where she performed Dreamer to a standing ovation. Today, she tours internationally with the Ministry of Sound Classical Orchestra and continues to inspire audiences with her powerful voice, honest songwriting, and enduring message of resilience and hope.
Keynote Speaker
Ollie Saunders
Ollie Saunders (they/them) is a third-year political science major at Florida State University, where they also serve as the Political Action Coordinator for the university’s Pride Student Union.
They have an extensive history of service, advocacy, and community organizing for queer and other marginalized communities, including acting as the Pride Student Union’s Programming Coordinator for the 2024-2025 academic school year, coordinating the 2023 Youth Pride Conference as Co-President of the GLSEN Collier SHINE Team, working as a research assistant for Florida State’s Collegiate Recovery Program, and representing GLSEN in their 2022-2023 National Student Council.
They aspire to become a civil rights attorney to affirm fundamental civil liberties and advocate for beneficial policy changes on behalf of Florida’s queer community.
