Speakers

Engaging, smart and impactful. Our speakers are passionate about their work and helping others succeed. They don’t just speak. They’re practitioners who live what they teach.

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TRACY KNOFLA

Thousands of staff and students nationwide will tell you that Tracy incorporates learning and fun into all her training programs.

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DAVID COLEMAN

Known on college campuses worldwide as “The Dating Doctor”, David Coleman is a highly sought after relationship consultant having spoken to more than 2.5 million people.

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BETH TRIPLETT

Through her engaging facilitation style, beth creates hands-on educational experiences that challenge and guide program participants.

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Abu Ansari

As a teaching artist and board member of Chicago’s Voice of the City, Abu worked with young people to devise original performances based on personal and imagined stories, and he co-produced Switch, a monthly partner dancing event for Chicago’s LGBTQ+ communities.

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JAY ZARR

Transforming ordinary groups into effective teams and everyday individuals into visionary leaders through experiential based learning.

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Matthew Shapiro

Matthew Shapiro has spent his life breaking down the barriers of disability. He uses his positive outlook to enlighten audiences on a variety of topics including disability, inclusion, leadership, relationships, employment, safety, and more.

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DEBRA LEIGH

With over ten years of experience, Debra’s work in anti-racism has framed conversations that lead to institutional transformation through policy change

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JON MCGEE

Jon has worked in the field of higher education research and policy for 24 years. He recently completed a book, Breakpoint, which examines key forces of disruption in higher education.

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BERNARD FRANKLIN

Incredible knowledge, insightful experience, and a role model to each group he touches. Empowering people to act.

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TESTIMONIAL 

I have been a proud and satisfied customer of High Impact Training for more than 10 years. Years ago we introduced GTC Dramatic Dialogues into our schedule for diversity programming and they have been booked annually since. I know that I am getting quality programming with a purpose that challenge participants to think critically, while building leaders and active citizens.