Children and Youth Health Keynote Speakers
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Children and Youth Health keynote speakers are advocates of innovative approaches and meaningful actions to improve the health and well-being of babies, children, and youth. Children and youth health speakers address obesity, adversity, poverty, diet, homelife, trauma, childhood experiences any risk factors for eventual adult diseases such as heart disease and cancer. GDA Speakers can suggest the most appropriate clinical pediatric children and youth health speaker to educate and offer actionable steps and treatments to improve health outcomes.
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: 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: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Brenda Jones Harden
Professor at Columbia University, Scientist-Practitioner and Researcher
Brenda Jones Harden, Professor of Child and Family Development at Columbia University's School of Social Work, conducts research to inform social policy and practice, using a community engagement approach. For over thirty-five years, her research has focused on early adversity and trauma impacts children’s developmental and mental health outcomes.
Keynotes: 0 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Rania Mankarious
CEO Crimes Stoppers of Houston, Author, Cyber Safety Expert
Mankarious is most proud to have built the first-ever Crime Stoppers headquarters in the world and has written over 200 articles on public safety. In addition to researching and writing, she’s also argued for school safety in front of the Texas House and Senate.
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.
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