Abuse / Domestic Violence Keynote Speakers
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Abuse and Domestic Violence keynote speakers attach hope and perseverance to the recovery process. They facilitate the healing process and share the burden of others suffering. GDA has powerful Abuse and Domestic Violence keynote speakers to impact your audience for greater knowledge and advocacy.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
April Hernandez Castillo Featured
Actress; Author; Survivor and Advocate for Intimate Partner Violence; Tedx Speaker
April is an actress, author, and speaker. As a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence, April now serves as a role model. Her mission is to educate her audiences about the power of their voice, the effects of abuse, and understanding the components of a healthy relationship.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Trish Kendall Featured
Inspirational Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Expert on Creating Belonging and Enduring Success, Founder and CEO Enduring Success Strategies
Trish exudes joy, love and enduring success. She makes audiences want to and believe they can create enduring success. Her climb from the pit of despair to the peak of success is astonishing; but her effervescent joy and boundless love are the unique and lasting gifts Trish imparts to everyone.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Janine Latus Featured
Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Her NYT bestseller, If I Am Missing or Dead, is both a love letter to her sister and a call to break the cycle of abuse. Her talks are built on their story, and full of practical action items that help listeners save lives -- maybe even their own.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 4 Videos: 21
Leslie Morgan Steiner Featured
New York Times Best-Selling Author; Columnist for The Washington Post; Former Corporate Executive; Domestic Violence Survivor
Leslie Morgan Steiner is a master of engaging men and women in today's most important women's leadership issues -- parenthood, relationships, and work/family balance.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Kevin Mulcahy Featured
Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse and Prosecutor
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Troy Vincent Featured
NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations; Co-Founder of A Call To Men
Troy Vincent informs the business of the NFL through the unique lens of his previous roles as a player, a player’s union president, and the Senior Vice President of Player Engagement. Vincent is considered a national leader as an advocate against domestic violence and sexual assault.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 3 Videos: 9
Jimmy Wayne Featured
Inspirational New York Times Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Musician
Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned country music star, bestselling author, and advocate for at-risk youth. His story of overcoming homelessness and walking across America to raise awareness inspires audiences to lead with compassion, resilience, and purpose—making an impact through courage and unwavering commitment to change.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Denise Brown
Domestic Violence Awareness Advocate
Denise Brown led a life remarkable only in its normalcy until June 12, 1994 when her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, was murdered. Brown's life path dramatically altered and she is committed to raising awareness against domestic violence - a crime that kills four women every day in the United States.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Katrina Cooke-Brownlee
Domestic Violence Expert & Retired NYPD Detective
Shot 10 times by her jail guard boyfriend, Katrina Brownlee miraculously survived but her unborn child however didn't survive the attack. Katrina became a police officer herself, now retired, and has written a memoir and provides mentoring to young women.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 9
Regina Calcaterra
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Advocate for Foster Youth and Children in Need
Regina is a best-selling author who shares how she grew up abused, abandoned and neglected in and out of the child welfare system. She is a powerful public speaker who relies upon her story to reinforce the positive impact that we can all have upon those in need.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 9
Jon Dorenbos
Renowned Keynote Speaker; Bestselling Author; Former NFL Star; Television Personality; World Class Magician
John is a former NFL player and America’s Got Talent competitor. Known for his great sense of humor and positive outlook on life, Jon uses his skills as a magician and his incredible life story to inspire audiences around the world.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 3 Videos: 2
Antwone Fisher
Best-Selling Author & Screenwriter
Antwone Fisher is an award-winning film and literary writer. Born in an Ohio prison to a teenage mother, Antwone became a ward of the state. He spent two years in a loving foster home, but was subsequently moved and suffered twelve years of abuse at his new foster family.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 19
Lovern J. Gordon
Author of The Legacy He Left Me and President of Love Life Now Foundation
Lovern is author of The Legacy He Left Me and Founder of Love Life Now, which promotes year-round awareness around DV. She is also a child witness and adult survivor. She has appeared on CBS This Morning and Boston Celtics recognized her as one of their 'Heroes Among Us'.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Shari Karney
"Roar as One" Founder Social Innovator on Resilience, Change, Adversity and Triumph–Speaker for Women's Empowerment
Shari specializes in helping people transform their lives to feel happier, inspired, listened to, respected and understood. You will experience profound results. Devloped a campaign, #Menwithyoutoo - #MeToo Campaign is not slowing down anytime soon. Time for good men to stand with your wives, sisters, daughters, co-Wworkers, and friends
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Jan Langbein
CEO and Founder - Genesis Women's Shelter and Support
For 28 years, Jan Edgar Langbein has been an activist in efforts to end violence against
women. Currently, as CEO of Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, Ms. Langbein
oversees Genesis’ internal and external operations as well as funding and community
education.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 5 Videos: 2
Erin Merryn
A Voice for the Voiceless, Author, Activist, Speaker, wife, mother, and force behind Erin's Law
After suffering years of sexual abuse and rape as a child Erin broke her silence and found her mission in life. Erin began a crusade her senior year of high school in 2004 to end the silence and shame around sexual abuse by publishing her childhood diary into a book.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 6
Dr. Mildred D Muhammad, D.Hum
Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Maryland State Board of Victim Services, Speaker/US Dept of State & Author
Dr. Mildred D Muhammad, D.Hum, speaker and advocate for domestic abuse survivors, offers profound insights on resilience, mental well-being, and navigating hidden abuse. A survivor and former wife of the D.C. sniper, she uses her story to inspire change, empowering individuals and communities to create safer, more compassionate environments.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Jenna Quinn
Author; TED Speaker; Conference Trainer; The Namesake of Jenna's Law Legislation
Jenna Quinn has pioneered the national child sexual abuse prevention movement since 2004. She speaks not only to raise awareness about child sexual abuse but to inspire audiences with a message of grit, resilience, and empowerment.
Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Benjamin Raymond
Husband; Father; Author; Speaker; Entrepreneur; Mentor
A former athlete and corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Ben is a University of Minnesota graduate and former basketball team captain, author, motivational speaker, development coach and mentor. At thirteen years old, Ben made a life-changing decision - and put himself in foster care.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Dawn Schiller
Survivor; Author; Speaker; Advocate
Dawn Schiller is an expert survivor-leader in the anti-trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault movements. Abused and trafficked on the streets of Hollywood in her teens by the infamous porn actor, John Holmes, Dawn survived the gruesome Wonderland Avenue murders in 1981 and ultimately turned him into the police.
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