Belonging | Culture | Identity
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CAMPUSPEAK has many keynote speakers who are experts in a variety of topics, including Allyship, Belonging, Civic Engagement, Social Justice, and so many more.
Ebone Bell teaches the importance of belonging, connection, and civil discourse to people and organizations dedicated to inclusion and understanding one another, so they can empower others to grow and create intentional change.
Jennifer Borrero is an award-winning, first-generation, Latina entrepreneur. Her social impact projects, which address international human rights issues, have been featured on multiple TED stages. Through her storytelling, Jennifer inspires students to realize they are capable and qualified to create change, even if they are still figuring out their own journey.
Kipp Colvin believes that each one of us can impact our communities by becoming confident, caring, and courageous leaders in our everyday lives. At the heart of Kipp’s work is empowering individuals to build relationships grounded in equity, intersectionality, and value-based leadership.
Tricia Downing went from being a competitive cyclist to a paraplegic requiring a wheelchair for mobility. Now she is a dynamic disability advocate who is passionate about building communities, creating a sense of belonging, and empowering organizations to include disability in the diversity conversation.
Saul Flores walked 5,328 miles through ten countries to document how grueling and dangerous the journey of immigrants to the United States can be and to raise money for an elementary school in Atencingo, Mexico. The story of his journey, accompanied by a series of photographs, capture the essence of the people, communities, and cultures he encountered along the way.
Curtis Hill believes creating an inclusive culture unleashes the full motivation and productivity of a team. Through storytelling, student engagement, and humor, Curtis helps students create a culture of belonging in school, work, and life.
Linnita Hosten is an award-winning student success strategist who empowers students to identify and go after their DREAM career. She empowers leaders to boldly use their voice and their hearts while leading.
Sam Hyun believes that anti-racism work must include eradicating anti-Asian hate to create an equitable and loving community. By amplifying the voices and perspectives of the AAPI Community, he strives to create understanding, social impact, and change.
Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs shines a light on what is not seen. As a black woman, she understands her experience as a sexual violence survivor is both different from others and far too common. Using a combination of storytelling, research data, and spoken word poetry, she highlights the unique challenges facing survivors of color that are passively overlooked, or actively ignored.
Jitesh Jaggi is a Moth award-winning storyteller who believes that by harnessing our personal stories we can communicate effectively across barriers. Having traveled the world Jitesh Jaggi teaches how despite our backgrounds, our fears and hopes are surprisingly common!
Alonzo Jones believes everyone is always in a continuous process of growth. AJ motivates students to learn about their identities in order to move beyond the grey of self-perception, pressure, and ego into dynamic and fully engaged leaders.
Dr. Walter Kimbrough helps students to understand complex cultural issues using history as a guide. He provides space for difficult conversations, so that students can live more authentically in their community.
Mika Leonard empowers students to create spaces of belonging where we celebrate identity and foster unity, reflecting on her experience as a Myaamia Citizen and Japanese American.
Mary Maker is a South Sudanese refugee activist who inspires audiences to value education and change their world. Through the craft of theatrical storytelling, Mary Maker shares her refugee journey to create a ripple effect of impact to develop a world of globally educated individuals who are empathetic and community-driven.
Dr. Rafael Matos is a communications expert on a mission to help people find their voices, take action and live their most authentically conscious lives.
Suzan Nguyen passionately supports students in growing from bitter to better. She empowers them to identify & embrace their scars to tell their stories.
Chevara Orrin is a diversity & inclusion practitioner, author, international speaker and survivor of sexual violence who inspires students to connect passion and purpose to achieve their greatest potential.
David Otunga has had a journey from facing bullying to achieving success as a Harvard Law graduate, WWE superstar, and fitness expert. He demonstrates resilience and the power of pursuing one’s dreams.
Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton believes that, with a dose of hope and healing, our world can become a better place for all. She offers a compassionate approach and expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging education. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Stacey has worked with individuals and organizations with inequities that can cause stress and distress in communities. Dr. Stacey also gives practical wisdom to mental health challenges including anxiety, loss, and depression in difficult times.
The Peterson Family shares their compelling story of a single gay father & his adopted sons overcoming all odds and inspiring you to make a difference.
Dr. Nichole Prescott is a fierce believer that culture is a powerful force for change. Through vivid storytelling and grounded in her cultural identity as an Indigenous woman, Nichole inspires students to look at leadership, culture, and belonging in new and innovative ways while reminding them that they too are more than an asterisk.
Samantha Ramirez-Herrera is more than a DREAMer: she is a DOer. Her family journeyed to America at the age of seven, in search and pursuit of the American Dream. Although growing up undocumented felt like a nightmare, she refused to be stopped from fulfilling her dreams and inspiring others to do the same.
Jared Sampson sparks impactful conversations about resilience and self-acceptance, inspiring individuals to triumph over adversity and find strength in their unique identity.
Tianna Faye Soto is a Puerto Rican, Jamaican-Chinese storyteller who empowers students to care for their mental health and wellness and confidently face the college journey. Her work is heart-centered, service-driven, culturally informed, and rooted in empathy.
Edward G. Young III empowers students to challenge the rituals and traditions that dominate their organizations. He inspires them to become the best versions of themselves through his bold, brilliant, cultured approach.