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Reviews & Testimonials In the Media | Colleges & Universities Complete letters with names and titles are available upon request. |
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“I have enjoyed seeing and hearing Jean Kilbourne wrestle with the issues that beset us all. Her intelligent probing and the deductions she has made are of use to all her listeners and readers.” —Maya Angelou, author (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and others) “Jean Kilbourne’s work is pioneering and crucial to the dialogue of one of the most underexplored, yet most powerful, realms of American culture – advertising. We owe her a great debt.” —Susan Faludi, author (Backlash and others) “Jean Kilbourne guides her audience with a light but sure touch. She lets familiar images reveal their hidden messages. Her slide presentation is a form of mass vaccination with a symbolic antidote of a most powerful kind.” —George Gerbner, Dean Emeritus, The Annenberg School of Communications, University of Pennsylvania “Jean Kilbourne’s work is profoundly important. She’s one of those people who makes a difference in how we see the world.” —Arlie Hochschild, author (The Time Bind and others) “Jean Kilbourne is a remarkably insightful critic and researcher of American mores.” —Jerzy Kosinski, author (The Painted Bird and others) "Out of the banal and commonplace ads we absorb each day without believing ourselves influenced, Jean Kilbourne creates a politically sophisticated and frightening tapestry. Her presentation is fascinating, fast paced and extremely funny." —Marge Piercy, author (Woman on the Edge of Time and others) “Jean Kilbourne’s arguments are as focused and unassailable as those of a good prosecutor. Piece by piece she builds a case for an America deeply corrupted by advertisers. …Jean Kilbourne is our best, most thoughtful, most compassionate teacher.” —Mary Pipher, author (Reviving Ophelia and others) “Hearing Jean Kilbourne is a profound experience. Audiences leave her feeling that they have heard much more than another lecture, for she teaches them to see themselves and their world differently.” —Carole Beebe Tarantelli, Member of Parliament, Italy |
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“After listening to Jean Kilbourne, I would never doubt her intellectual honesty. While she bills herself as a critic of advertising, she is more akin to a prophet calling out in the wilderness for fundamental change in the way we communicate publicly with one another.” —Charles Jackson, ADWEEK editorial “…ads continue to teach men contempt for women and the feminine side of themselves. All encourage people to think that life’s problems are best solved with products…. With skill, humor and acuteness, Kilbourne encourages action against these society-weakening images. Never shrill, her indictment is, if anything, understated.” —Jay Carr, The Boston Globe “Jean Kilbourne is opening the public's eyes to the subtle way ads demean or exploit us. Her writing and research have made her a recognized expert in the field.” —Christine Madsen, The Christian Science Monitor Jean Kilbourne is sober, shocking, serious and hilarious, intense and enlightening. ... She illuminates the ads with a piercing light. —Mary Barrett, DRAW (Newsletter of the Art Director's Club of Boston) “Advertisements have undergone sociological scrutiny before... but rarely with such humanistic conviction. Jean Kilbourne's gift for metaphor threads her presentation together. As each theme is stated and documented, her audiences are moved to laughter, anger, and, in some cases, no doubt, action.” —James Morrow, Media and Methods |
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“Your lecture was very well received. Comments from the participants include: 'brilliant presentation, interesting topic,' 'professional and a pleasure to listen to,' 'excellent,' and 'an absolutely fascinating lecture.' ” —University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa “In my experience at the university with visiting lecturers, your appearance hit the highest of notes. Seldom are such lectures discussed for weeks after the event, but students and faculty members are still talking about the substance and style of Under the Influence. Obviously it is the kind of program -- and you are the kind of person -- university and college audiences respect, since it is serious, significant material presented in a most attractive manner.” —Boston University, Boston, MA “Jean was a joy to work with and fulfilled our expectations by providing a presentation that was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and valuable information/insight. She truly creates a first-rate educational experience.” —Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA “You never fail to be personally engaging and professionally outstanding in what you do. Because you keep current, even repeat performances are worth seeing. It was a particular pleasure for me to anticipate this program because I knew that I could expect the quality we received. An alcohol-education-oriented program during the first few days of students' presence on campus absolutely HAS to be a good one, or we run the risk of losing them for all our other efforts. I think the applause you received was eloquent tribute to your success.” —Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA “Your program was a highlight of our orientation program. A particular strength of yours is the ability to impart all that information without preaching or moralizing. You maintain a good degree of objectivity and humor, while clearly caring a great deal about the material. Quite a job!” —Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA “Dr. Kilbourne was an outstanding speaker, blending the facts of alcohol and advertising and her sense of humor. Her presentation was interesting and precise and offered a wealth of information for all those present. There was a great deal of discussion after her presentation.” —Butler University, Indianopolis, IN “The ideas that you brought to our campus caused many students to stop and think about the advertising that continually shapes their attitudes and selfimages. Your ability to convey information and to identify subtle trends in advertising while keeping the overall atmosphere light and entertaining is impressive.” —Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH “Dr. Kilbourne was outstanding in all three of her presentations. She is articulate, engaging, and full of remarkable insights. She leaves a lasting impact on our campus.” —Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA “What a wonderful presentation! Your appearance was a perfect thoughtprovoking, action-inspiring end to our Women & Media weekend. Its success can be gauged by the fact that at the end of the talk, the audience headed to the front of the auditorium, not to the exits.” —College of Notre Dame, Baltimore, MD “ You have an uncanny ability to combine your extensive knowledge of addictions and the media, your powerful insights and your thoroughly enjoyable sense of humor to provide your audience with a presentation which is both informative and challenging. It would be truly difficult to overstate how impressive your presentation was -- and that comment comes from many. I am sure we will be inviting you back again and again. You are quite simply the best at what you do.” —College of the Holy Cross, Massachusetts “Dr. Kilbourne spoke with intelligence, passion and wit about topics of vital importance in today's society. Both audiences were delighted and moved.” —Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA “Jean Kilbourne tells it like it is. With wit she alerts us to the clever and absurd trip being done on society by the tobacco industry. A wonderful, consciousness-raising presentation. —Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM “I am aware of at least two students who went to the University Counseling Center after your presentation to seek help in regards to personal eating disorder issues.” —Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC “Both your gracious manner and your dedication to improving the lot of women and young people are inspiring. You have enriched our experience as scholars and teachers in immeasurable ways.” —Greensboro College, Greensboro NC “Your lecture on women and cigarette advertising was insightful as well as inciting. Despite the intensely educational element, your lecture was extremely entertaining, holding the attention of all.” —Harvard University, Cambridge, MA “Jean Kilbourne's program drew the largest crowd we've had all year. Her presentation is timely, professional and totally fascinating. Jean is extremely cooperative and easy to work with as well as being such a warm and friendly person.” —Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS “It is rare that a lecture is simultaneously so substantive, entertaining, and professional, and both of yours were exceptionally so. Both have stimulated a great deal of discussion in the past few days.” —Lawrence University, Appleton, WI “What a complete pleasure to have Jean Kilbourne! Her lecture last evening drew one of the largest crowds (over 800) we have ever had for a lecture in our Distinguished Lecture Series. She captivated the audience in her opening remarks and from that time on she had their undivided attention. Her remarks were very funny and at the same time clearly to the point. It is easy to understand why Jean won NACA's Lecturer of the Year award. She is a delightful sensitive person who put even the shy students at ease during the dinner! Today the campus is buzzing about the lecture last evening. She made a strong impact on all of us and we will be different people because of her.” —Luther College, Decorah, IA “I admire you and the continuing effort you are making in carrying your message to others, especially college students. Those of us who educate and counsel students see many times over every day just how subtle, pervasive and ultimately destructive the effects of alcohol (and the pressure by which it is forced upon young people) can be. As I listened to you, I found myself wishing that somehow there could be hundreds of Jean Kilbourne clones, simultaneously giving the same presentation on college campuses around the country, day after day.” —Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA “Jean Kilbourne's slide presentation was without doubt one of our most outstanding programs. The choice of slides, the depth of her insight into their meaning and above all her delightful sense of humor combined to make a presentation both thought-provoking and dramatic. Her extraordinary rapport with the students, both men and women, sparked a dialogue lasting well into the evening.” —Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA “I have only on rare occasion observed the positive audience reaction and warmth for a speaker as Jean Kilbourne received. She is informative and witty. The discussion which followed her program was the best that I have observed for quite some time.” —Miami University, Oxford, OH “Again and again I've heard comments on how powerful your presentation was and the impact has been evident in terms of continued discussion among faculty, staff, and student members of our community. Members of our fraternities have even been requesting copies of your resource guide and have shown genuine enthusiasm regarding future programs on the topic of sexism!” —Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT “Dr. Kilbourne's lecture was wonderful, of course, and we were all delighted by the reaction on the part of the students and faculty. She addresses important issues in a manner that is non-threatening, non-guilt-producing, entertaining and positive. I can see how many different departments can apply the information from this lecture to their classes; we were delighted at the support we received from our departments of English, Social Studies, Nursing, Communications, and Education.” —Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO “This was, by far, one of the best attended and received lectures I have ever been to at Mount Holyoke College. She was magnificent.” —Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA “You have transformed the way in which we view our world.” —Nazareth College, Rochester, NY “Your two excellent presentations were far and away the best things that we had during the entire symposium. You really made an impression upon your hearers, not only for your content but because of your intense, sincere, and warmly human way of presenting your message. It will be some time, if ever, before we forget you.” —Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC “Many of us at Princeton had looked forward a long time to bringing you to campus. Your visit surpassed all our expectations. Your afternoon presentation of The Naked Truth elicited an enthusiastic response from an audience overflowing with students, faculty and townspeople. Your evening presentation of Under the Influence forced many students to address questions about advertising and alcohol they had never before confronted.” —Princeton University, Princeton, NJ “We are still hearing reverberations from students and staff members who were inspired and challenged by your messages. …’Awesome!’ is the word I’ve heard most often when I ask students what they thought. One male alumnus said ….that this was the best program he had seen since attending Princeton. …Thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion, and work.” —Princeton University, Princeton, NJ “Thank you so much for a truly brilliant expose of a very major problem in our society. It was virtually an entire course in women's studies condensed into one presentation. There is no question that the impact was very great.” —Principia College, Elsah, IL “Thank you so much for your incredible lecture!!! … There was a tremendous ‘buzz’ around campus in the days after your event with lots and lots of positive feedback from students, faculty and staff. … The power of your presentation is matched only by your uncanny ability to charm and disarm potential doubters, as you educate and enlighten.” —Salem State College, Salem, MA “Jean Kilbourne gives the consummate lecture; well prepared, cleverly delivered, always interesting and thoroughly researched. Don't make the mistake of pigeon-holing her just for women's week or women's programming. The points made are universal and enlightening.” —Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY “As usual, Jean Kilbourne was excellent. Her professional approach and knowledge of her subject make her one of the best speakers on the college circuit. She is an absolute delight to work with.” —SUNY, Oneonta, NY “As usual, Jean Kilbourne's presentation was a smashing success! She attracted a standing-room-only crowd in our largest auditorium and everyone came away fascinated, intrigued, informed and impressed.” —Trinity College, Hartford, CT “We can't thank you enough for your wonderful presentation. The evaluations were all excellent. We were thrilled with the turnout and the mix of the audience.” —University of California, Irvine, CA “I am on the faculty at the University of Iowa and had the pleasure of hearing you speak on campus this past fall. … I teach a large lecture course that examines the role of advertising in our consumer-oriented society. Because the topic of your presentation was so relevant, I encouraged my students to attend. Yesterday, as I was going through the course evaluations, I was shocked by the effect this experience had. Nearly half of my 80+ students mentioned your presentation in one form or another, and many spoke in terms of ‘the difference it made in my life.’ ” —University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA “Your presentation contributed a serious, informative, funny, sad, and thoughtprovoking facet, like no other in the month-long series of events. I especially liked your inclusion of what this type of advertising means for men. I found your style inclusive, not exclusive, a tough thing to do when presenting a socalled one-sided women's issue.” —University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI “Seven weeks have passed since your speech here and everyone is still talking about it. Very few speakers have made an impact as great as yours on our student body.” —University of Michigan, Flint, MI “Jean's presentation was energetic, intelligent, and persuasive. She has a wonderful way of helping us understand emotionally and intellectually difficult issues, while defusing the defensiveness and denial that discussion of such issues often evokes. We were thrilled with her visit.” —University of Montana, Missoula, MT “I cannot even begin to describe what an impact you had on me, my committee, and the entire Notre Dame community. People have been talking about your lecture for weeks! I have had some wonderful experiences at Notre Dame, but meeting you is certainly at the top of the list.” —University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN “Your lecture was enlightening and provocative. People are still raving about it!” —University of Pennsylvania, Altoona, PA “As always your presentation was not only enjoyable but immensely educational. Your personal style was unmistakably clear, and refreshingly humorous. It is both a relief and an inspiration to know there are people out there like you.” —University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI “It was genuinely terrific to have you on campus again! I have heard many references to insights gained from your lectures. There is a ‘ripple effect’ that goes far beyond the confines of those who were in attendance.” —University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA “I can’t adequately express how important and inspiring your presentation last week was to all of us. The word ‘on the street’ today is that you were even better than they expected!” —University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT “We could not have been more pleased with the outcome of the program. In addition to generating the highest attendance of any of our lectures so far this year, the presentation generated significant interest from our faculty.” —University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL “Jean's lecture here was a complete success. The capacity crowd was very receptive and the feedback has been extremely positive.” —University of Western Ontario, London, ON "Jean Kilbourne was fantastic. We were all apprehensive as to the response she would receive here from a predominantly male audience. …Not only were we entranced, but a sobering and important comment on the stereotyping of women was taken in by a rapt audience.” —Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA “You are terrific! What a great presentation you did … You also hit the jackpot on the ratings. Yours were raves!” —Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA |
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Business Schools & Advertising and Media Organizations |
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“Everyone agrees that your presentation was the BEST of the year.” —Ad Club of Rhode Island “I can't thank you enough for your incredible presentation at our symposium. There was so much positive feedback. They loved you!” —AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), New York, NY “The importance of your research has not been lost on the Harvard Business School students as was evidenced by the remarkable turnout . . . The entire presentation will stand out as a highlight of our education here.” —Harvard Business School, Boston, MA |
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Schools & Other Educational Organizations |
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“You were universally extremely well received. Faculty and students commented to me all day about the presentation and how engaging and enjoyable they found it. Your presentation was extremely effective and many commented on how powerful and focused your phrasings were. Each comment and phrase was right to the point - you never were left searching for words or examples and, as a result, people stayed focused and engaged.” — Westminster School, Simsbury, CT “The presentation was the perfect blend of facts, wit and visual images. You do a wonderful job of presenting information that is relevant to our teenagers, information that invokes curiosity in both genders, and is related in a voice that respects their intelligence and challenges them to see through the chaos of advertising.” —Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA “…your name came up frequently as a speaker that our students particularly enjoyed. High school students are a notoriously difficult audience to connect with and you clearly did an excellent job of striking a note that resonated.” —Exploration Summer Programs, Yale University, New Haven, CT “I believe students learned a new way of thinking as a result of your presence on our campus.” —Holderness School, Plymouth, NH “We thank you very much for helping us all to see and for challenging us to think. Yours is a powerful message, skillfully conveyed.” —The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT “Your lecture is a powerhouse that everyone should hear. People will be talking about this for a long time, and we hope that it will be just the start of more awareness and a more realistic view of what the drug abuse problem primarily is.” —Lexington PTA, Lexington, MA “To sit in the back of the room and see the students positively riveted to your slides and remarks was a terrific experience. …. Both faculty and students have told me how much they appreciated the event … ‘she’s the best speaker we’ve ever had!’” —The Rivers School, Wayland, MA “Saint Mary’s is still reverberating with the healthy messages you sent to our girls and their parents…. Thanks for helping us jump-start the conversations and habits of mind and body that can be not just life changing, but life saving.” —Saint Mary’s School, Raleigh, NC “Thank you for your excellent presentation at the San Diego City Schools Race/Human Relations Conference. Participants found the topic interesting, your style dynamic, and the overall presentation enlightening as well as entertaining.” —San Diego City Schools, San Diego, CA “Thank you for your excellent keynote presentation … Your approach to interacting with the participants and delivering the information was extremely effective. Your humor and knowledge made a very heavy and sometimes controversial topic possible for these young women to grasp, and created awareness about a huge problem in our society. … It is not an easy thing to be able to interact and present to teens, and your style and skill as a presenter allowed the students to take in information that would normally be difficult to learn on their own. The Jenna Druck Foundation would highly recommend you to any organization that is looking for someone who can effectively motivate, teach, and inspire.” —Young Women’s Leadership Program, San Diego, CA |
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Conferences on Health, Public Health, & Prevention |
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“Your presentation was an eye-opening experience for our members and was even more than we could have hoped for in terms of generating the enthusiasm and excitement needed to spur them into action.” —American Academy of Pediatrics, Chicago, IL “Thank you for an outstanding presentation on women and smoking. Your talk at the Nicotine Conference in Chicago was provocative, stimulating, informative and alarming. You are to be commended for your research.” —Chicago Lung Association, Chicago, IL “Your powerful message left a lasting impression on all who were present at the EAPA conference. The passion which you personally possess and the data that you have collected were blended in an excellent presenting style. Sometimes, those of us on the treatment side of this issue overlook the larger picture. You have helped to provide a corrective perspective for all of us. For that presentation and for your personal convictions, we are thankful. —EAPA Conference, The Terraces, Ephrata, PA “Thanks to your thought-provoking keynote presentation, our Drug Education Institute got off to a solid beginning. Your address elicited a heightened sense of awareness in the audience, creating a positive and energy-filled learning environment for the presentations that followed. Your ability to deal with the subject matter in a down-to-earth manner without resorting to scare tactics caused a palpable diminution in the level of denial on the part of the participants. —Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM “It is a special gift to have the ability to reach young people and adults alike with your crucial message about alcohol advertising. You sparked much excitement and interest in this important issue.” —MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) “We very much appreciated your presentation at the Psychiatric Grand Rounds. I was pleased with the turnout and know those who attended were educated and informed by your talk.” —Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA “Your presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Nicotine Dependence was a resounding success.” —Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN “Your professional work is admired by so many people here. … Many compliments have come to me about your program.” —Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN “We can’t thank you enough for the incredible keynote you gave at our symposium. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive!” —National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse, St. Louis, MO “Thank you for your keynote address at the 4th National Latino Conference on Tobacco Prevention and Control. Your speech was big highlight of the conference and was very well-received.” —National Latino Council on Alcohol and Tobacco Prevention, San Juan, Puerto Rico “It isn’t often that people working in the trenches on the west coast get to hear from an international trainer in the substance abuse prevention arena. We have received excellent feedback from conference attendees who appreciated the relevant and useful information. … Your visit gave a wonderful boost to all of our conference attendees.” —Oregon Partnership, Portland, OR “It was such a pleasure having you speak at the 2005 SADD National Conference. Your presentation was fabulous and well received by our audience.” —SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) “I will carry your praise throughout the country. Continue your great work.” —SADD “I don’t think it is possible for the two events to be more successful than they were. People are still commenting about the Awareness Breakfast and asking how we are possibly going to do as well next year.” —Sheena’s Place, Toronto, ON “On behalf of the Soviet/American Conference on Alcoholism, I want to tell you how deeply grateful we are for your participation in the program. The wealth of information shared provided an extraordinary opportunity for both Soviets and Americans.” —Soviet/American Conference on Alcoholism, Wainwright House, New York, NY “The success of this event is mostly due to the excellence of our speakers – and you were fabulous!” —Women’s Health Matters Forum & Expo, Toronto, ON |
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Conferences on Sexuality & Women’s Issues |
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“You made a significant impact on our young women and Capital One Mentors. … I have received nothing but the highest of praise for your presentation.” —Capital One, Richmond, VA “The conference was a big success and we credit that to the dedication, effort, and energy you put into your keynote and workshop. Both of your sessions were very well-received, and your polished and frank presentation style was a very powerful contribution to the day.” —Gainesville Commission on the Status of Women, Gainesville, FL “Thank you so much for your amazing keynote presentation …. You brought cutting edge, insightful information to our attendees that we hope will make a real difference in the work they do every day with young people in Georgia.” —Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Atlanta, GA “Having Jean Kilbourne to keynote a program is catalytic. Once she's on stage, everything else pauses as if suspended in time. Having experienced her presentation, no one is ever the same person . . . for throughout the experience, growing happens.” —Maine International Women's Year Committee “It was an absolute joy to have you as one of our presenters at our national convention. You received rave reviews.” —National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Washington, DC “Your remarks were thoughtful, inspiring, and dynamically delivered. I know our audience appreciated the time you gave to answer their questions both as a group and individually.” —Planned Parenthood of Connecticut, Hartford, CT “Everyone loved your presentation; every single evaluation sheet marked excellent for rating the speaker.” —The Women’s Fund, Houston TX |
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Government Organizations & Conferences |
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“People are still talking about the power and impact of your presentation at our Forum on Family Violence. It was a riveting address that set the tone perfectly for the day's agenda and for the work ahead. Thank you very much for informing, challenging and inspiring all of us.” —Board of Commissioners, Ramsey County, MN “The Governor's Seventh Annual Substance Abuse Conference was a huge success and your presentations contributed immeasurably. Thank you for your excellent slide presentations, your expertise, and your professionalism.” —Department of Health and Human Services, Cheyenne, WY “We would like to extend our personal thanks to you for your outstanding presentation at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop, “Women’s Heart Health: Developing a National Health Education Action Plan.” The critical background information on cardiovascular disease in women that you shared with participants helped to shape the important work accomplished during the small group sessions.” —Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC “For the 300 judges attending the gender bias conference, your presentation made for a very successful day. The images (coupled with your instructive, funny and fast-paced comments) made a strong case about the demeaning sexual stereotypes that pervade American society. The judges found your presentation to be particularly moving. It received the kind of gut-level, emotional response that no position paper or panel presentation could ever achieve. Thank you.” —Flaschner Judicial Institute, Boston, MA “You were superb! Everyone was both very impressed and very much enlightened and educated by your presentation. It spurred all of us to heighten our efforts to do all that we can as law enforcement and educational professionals, as well as parents and student leaders.” —Scott Harshbarger, Attorney General, Boston, MA “Your presentation was a smashing success! . . . provocative, skillfully designed and molded by your superb commentary . . . a first-rate educational experience. I've been inundated all week with praise from employees and requests for a repeat performance. —U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC “Thank you for being a significant part of the Forum on Youth Traffic Safety Initiatives. Your presentation inspired creative thinking and stimulated discussion. On behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thank you for your contribution to our effort in finding the best strategies to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries of our youth.” —U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC |
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Other Conferences |
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“Your talk was very educational and captivating. Thanks to you our audience left with a much greater awareness of the insidious roots not only of domestic violence, but also of urban and international violence.” —Albert Schweitzer Urban Fellows Program, Boston, MA “Thank you again for your outstanding presentation … In many ways you embodied the very essence of the theme which our evaluation forms testify.” —Center for Women and Religion, Berkeley CA “Your vivid presentation was eye-opening, thought-provoking and challenging.” —International Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven, CT “Thank you for being our speaker at our National Leadership Conference. It was an excellent presentation that was well received by everyone. … Your presentation style was so effective with our audience.” —Kappa Delta Sorority, Minneapolis, MN “Your presentation at our Annual Conference was outstanding. The standing ovation was an expression of the deep impression you made upon the audience. You have the ability to present information in an insightful and empowering way.” —National Association of Social Workers, Minneapolis, MN “Your skillful ability to weave significant information into an entertaining lecture was exactly the way to keep the creative people in the audience focused and attentive. Many of the writers and producers attending remarked on how very much they enjoyed your presentation.” —Population Communications International, Los Angeles, CA “We have guest preachers at St. Thomas about five times a year, and most of them are very good, but I can't remember any that have caused as many good comments as you have! You really touched people's souls.” —Peter Camp, Rector, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Hanover, NH “It is always exciting for me to be brought to new awareness and increased ability to be a critical thinker about the world that influences me. Your skill as a presenter was equally appreciated; it is obvious why you are in such demand! The response of participants was unanimously enthusiastic.” —University of Connecticut School of Social Work, Hartford, CT “We have never before had a keynote speaker who ranked as high as you did! All 1100 people who attended our conference were very pleased.” —Youth and Shelter Services, Inc., IA |