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Courage & Heroism

Courage & Heroism keynote speakers share extraordinary stories of bravery, sacrifice, and strength in the face of adversity. Whether drawn from acts of service, personal survival, or standing up for what's right, their experiences inspire audiences to lead with conviction, take bold action, and find resilience in life's most challenging moments. Their message honors the human spirit and empowers others to rise with courage. GDA Speakers offers keynote speakers on courage and heroism who share powerful stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience—motivating audiences to act boldly and lead with conviction.

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Kathryn Childers

Women's History Trailblazer: One of First Five Women Special Agents in United States Secret Service

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José Hernandez

Former NASA Astronaut; Inspiration for Amazon Prime Movie "A Million Miles Away"; Entrepreneur; Farmer; Vintner; Author

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Janine Latus

Speaker on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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Scott O'Grady

An American Hero and Survivor

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Nando Parrado

Survivor & Hero of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571; NYT Best-Selling Author; Portrayed in Oscar-Nominated Film "Society of the Snow" and "Alive"

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Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray

I'll Push You — 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair

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Melissa Stockwell

American War Hero; U.S. Paralympian; 3x World Champion Triathlete

Michele Rigby Assad

Former CIA Intelligence Officer; Counterterrorism & Middle East Expert

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Joan Brock

Subject of Lifetime Film "More Than Meets the Eye: the Joan Brock Story" and Author of "More Than Meets the Eye"

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Dan Cnossen

U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Commander | 6-Time Paralympic Medalist | 2-Time Paralympian

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Stephanie Decker

Inspiring Mom: Lost Both Legs Saving Children From Tornado, Founder of the Stephanie Decker Foundation

Lovern J. Gordon

Author of The Legacy He Left Me and President of Love Life Now Foundation

Darin Kinder

Speaker, Author, 9/11 Survivor and Former US Secret Service Agent

Martha McSally

First Woman to Command a U.S. Fighter Squadron; Decorated Colonel; Former U.S. Senator; Resilience & Leadership Coach; Author; Adventure Experience Leader

Erica Miller

International Best-Selling Author; Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology; Entrepreneur; Holocaust Survivor

Garrett Reisman

Former NASA Astronaut & SpaceX Director of Space Operations; Professor at USC

Dave Sanderson

Survivor of Miracle on the Hudson; Author, Former Sales Executive

Liz Scott

Co-Executive Director and mother to founder of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

John Wayne Walding

Green Beret Sniper, Silver Star & Purple Heart Recipient

Justin Wren

Humanitarian, UFC Fighter, Non-profit Founder, Mental Health Advocate, Author

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