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Jeff Schoep

Former Leader of America's largest Neo-Nazi organization; Global Advocate for Peace, Transformation, and Human Rights.

Jeff's journey shows the power of change. Once the leader of America’s largest neo-Nazi group, he walked away from extremism, risking everything to pursue peace and reconciliation. Today, through speaking, consulting, and his memoir American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity, Jeff inspires organizations to build trust, resilience, and unity.

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Featured on The Joe Rogan Experience (#2399) alongside civil rights icon Daryl Davis, Jeff Schoep’s story defies expectations — from leading America’s largest neo-Nazi organization to becoming a global advocate for peace, education, and human rights.

His memoir, American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity, takes readers behind the headlines and into one of the most extraordinary transformations of our time.

After decades on the frontlines of extremism, Jeff made the courageous decision to walk away and rebuild his life around empathy, accountability, and reconciliation. Today, he is a sought-after speaker and consultant whose insights have reached audiences from the Nobel Peace Center in Norway to collaborations with the Simon Wiesenthal Center, RAND Corporation, and beyond.

Jeff’s journey has been featured in the Emmy award-winning documentary White Right: Meeting the Enemy, Paramount Pictures’ Indivisible: Healing Hate with Mandy Patinkin, and Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith — as well as appearances across the History Channel, National Geographic, CBS’s 60 Minutes, Hulu, Comedy Central, and other major media outlets.

Through powerful storytelling and lived experience, Jeff now uses the same psychological tools once used to divide people to bring them together. His work bridges divides, dismantles bias, and transforms the dynamics of hate into pathways toward healing.

Whether speaking on global stages or consulting with corporations, government agencies, communities, and organizations, Jeff equips leaders with strategies to cultivate trust, resilience, and unity in an increasingly polarized world.

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Featured Keynote

Re-connecting with Humanity

How Compassion and Dialogue Overcome Hate.

Witness the transformative power of dialogue and empathy. Jeff shares his journey to peace, inspiring students to challenge biases and build a more understanding world.

From Extremism to Empathy

From Extremism to Empathy

A Journey of Change

After 27 years, Jeff embarked on a transformative journey away from white nationalism. Discover the power of relational dialogue, empathy, and compassion that fueled his remarkable transformation.
Cultivating Understanding

Cultivating Understanding

Through Relational Dialogue

While one conversation may not spark immediate change, engaging in relational dialogue creates a foundation for reflection and growth. Through powerful storytelling and personal experience.
Bridging Divides

Bridging Divides

Cultivating Empathy and Understanding

In a world increasingly divided, fostering empathy and understanding is essential for building peace. This session explores the power of relational dialogue as a tool to bridge divides, challenge biases, and build meaningful connections.
From Conversation to Transformation

From Conversation to Transformation

The Power of Dialogue in a Divided World

Everyday conversations hold the power to spark extraordinary transformations. Drawing on his unique experience, Jeff explores how open communication can foster empathy, challenge assumptions.
Beyond Hate and Love

Beyond Hate and Love

Understanding the Journey of Extremism

This session delves into the complexities of joining and leaving extremist groups, moving beyond simplistic narratives. Jeff offers unique insights into the psychological, social, and ideological factors at play. Through his personal story .

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Overcoming Adversity

From Hate to Humanity - The Jeff Schoep Story

Finding Humanity

Joe Rogan Experience #2399 - Daryl Davis & Jeff Schoep

A Shift in Perspective: From Extremism to Empathy

Your Superpower

Seeing The Humanity

Former Neo-Nazi Leader Now Speaks Out Against Antisemitism

Community Bridge Builders, Episode 1 July 2023

Breaking the Cycle of Radicalization

Chapter 1 Flash-Forward: Betrayal

Uprooting Prejudice: Inspiring Conversations for Change at Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center

Combating Anti-Semitism and Extremism: A Comprehensive Approach

2025 American Nazi: From Hate To Humanity

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“His presentation was riveting and insightful. … Such reflection led to his heartfelt transformation, giving him a deep understanding of the mindset of extremists and the means for them to replace hate with compassion.”

Daniel Rothbart,Professor of Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University

“At the end of his talk, a student called him Bold. That pretty much sums up who Jeff Schoep is—BOLD. Every day Jeff speaks he is taking a risk by acknowledging his faults. He is confident and courageous and has a fearless daring spirit that once took pride in hate and violence to now exercising non-violence and love.”

Erica Austin Deputy Director, Office of External Relations, SIU School of Medicine

“Jeff engaged with the students from a very personal level and the students were transfixed during his speech. … He answered with an honesty that was an inspiration for the students. In short—Jeff's speech was a great success and we would be happy to host him again.”

Louise Mørup Teacher, Kuben High School, Oslo, Norway

“The lead speaker's powerful and personal story about their past involvement in a hate group deeply resonated with our students. … The student feedback from today's assembly has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the profound impact it has had on our school community.”

Mina Sadiki Principal, IS 187, New York

“During his presentation, Mr. Schoep shared personal details about why he became a neo-Nazi many years ago and, perhaps most importantly, about the forces that ultimately changed his mind and led him to leave the movement and begin speaking out against hate.”

Olen Rambow, Former Math Teacher, The Kinkaid School

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Jeff Schoep

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Re-connecting with Humanity

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“His presentation was riveting and insightful. … Such reflection led to his heartfelt transformation, giving him a deep understanding of the mindset of extremists and the means for them to replace hate with compassion.”

“Jeff engaged with the students from a very personal level and the students were transfixed during his speech. … He answered with an honesty that was an inspiration for the students. In short—Jeff's speech was a great success and we would be happy to host him again.”

“The lead speaker's powerful and personal story about their past involvement in a hate group deeply resonated with our students. … The student feedback from today's assembly has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the profound impact it has had on our school community.”

“During his presentation, Mr. Schoep shared personal details about why he became a neo-Nazi many years ago and, perhaps most importantly, about the forces that ultimately changed his mind and led him to leave the movement and begin speaking out against hate.”

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Jeff Schoep

Bio

Keynotes

Re-connecting with Humanity

From Extremism to Empathy

Cultivating Understanding

Bridging Divides

From Conversation to Transformation

Beyond Hate and Love

Topics

“His presentation was riveting and insightful. … Such reflection led to his heartfelt transformation, giving him a deep understanding of the mindset of extremists and the means for them to replace hate with compassion.”

“Jeff engaged with the students from a very personal level and the students were transfixed during his speech. … He answered with an honesty that was an inspiration for the students. In short—Jeff's speech was a great success and we would be happy to host him again.”

“The lead speaker's powerful and personal story about their past involvement in a hate group deeply resonated with our students. … The student feedback from today's assembly has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the profound impact it has had on our school community.”

“During his presentation, Mr. Schoep shared personal details about why he became a neo-Nazi many years ago and, perhaps most importantly, about the forces that ultimately changed his mind and led him to leave the movement and begin speaking out against hate.”

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