Free Speakers DFW is a pro bono speakers bureau. Every speaker on this page presents at no cost, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage. Browse the full roster below, or jump to a category, and request a guest speaker for your next meeting, workshop or community event.
Principal, Xcelsior Coaching and Consulting, LLC
Dr. Mayme Doumbia is a leadership and culture strategist, executive coach, and founder of Xcelsior Coaching & Consulting, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. She helps organizations build high-trust, high-performance teams by bridging research in industrial and organizational psychology with real-world leadership experience. Mayme holds a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, where her research
Professor, UT Dallas
Mike is a professor at UT Dallas with a history in comedy, public speaking, theater acting, and improv. He has officiated weddings, written for Medium.com on topics of psychology, parenting, politics, and is a girl dad. Bring in Mike for lunch & learn events or for your conference, keynote, or educator speaker series. It's sure
Author, Leadership Coach, Former Professional Football Player
Trey Watts is a former University of Tulsa football player, former professional athlete with the Rams organization, published author, leadership coach, and speaker. His story is one of resilience, faith, failure, recovery, and personal transformation. After experiencing success in athletics, Trey also walked through major personal challenges that forced him to rebuild his life from
Certified Behavioural Transformation Coach, J.S. Fisher Company LLC
John Fisher is a Behavioural Transformation Specialist, Master NLP Practitioner, and co-founder of J.S. Fisher Company. He is known for his direct, no-nonsense approach to helping individuals break through the hidden patterns that keep them stuck. With a background as a master journeyman carpenter, John brings a rare perspective to personal development. Combining precision, structure,
Leadership Coach, Teacher & Founder, Joanna Douglas | Enneagram Ensight
Joanna Douglas is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of the forthcoming book, Perfectly Good Isn’t Enough. She helps leaders break free from burnout using her Depletion → Fulfillment™ Model, blending nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and the Enneagram to transform team dynamics and leadership culture. Her work equips conscious leaders to move from
ADHD-Informed Performance Strategist, Communication Specialist, Momentum Leadership Academy
Jeremy Lowe is a leadership speaker and trainer with more than 30 years of experience delivering workshops, keynotes, and training sessions to thousands of businesses and professionals across multiple industries. His work centers on the intersection of leadership, ADHD, and communication—helping capable individuals better understand how their minds work and how to lead effectively because
President, Dallas Data Science Academy
Vamsi Nellutla is a Principal Data Scientist with over two decades of experience spanning healthcare, telecommunications, and financial analytics. He holds a PhD in Data Science, an MBA in Business Analytics from the University of Iowa, and an MS in Operations Research, and is a certified Project Management Professional and Six Sigma Black Belt. He
Founder and CEO, The Get Real Alliance
David Munson jr is a disruptive inventor and problem solver with a long interesting successful life making a difference. He comes from a legacy family of impact and success and carries on to create more value for future generations of his family. He is a fourth generation Texan, born and raised in Dallas, Texas. David
Director, Secure Our Seniors' Safety (SOSS)
Shannon Gleason Dion is a founding Board Director of the non-profit Secure Our Seniors’ Safety (SOSS). The organization was formed in 2019 in response to the lack of security in senior living establishments. This permitted Billy Chemirmir, one of Texas' most prolific serial killers, to smother to death over two dozen seniors in their homes
Founder & CEO, Teen CEO Youth Leadership Development
Karen Coleman is a youth leadership expert, transformational speaker, and founder of Teen CEO Youth Leadership Development, where she equips teens with the confidence, communication, and leadership skills to thrive. A Distinguished Toastmaster and experienced youth coach, Karen brings a powerful message shaped by her own journey of overcoming dyslexia and turning adversity into purpose.
Co-CEO, Joyely
Haley Stewart has spent her career watching what happens when people lack a tool to regulate under pressure. She's seen it as a preschool teacher, as a police officer and dispatcher, and as a Qualified Mental Health Professional, where she partnered with law enforcement agencies to coordinate crisis response and strengthen community mental health services.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
Kianoosh Yousefi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 2020. Prior to joining UT Dallas, he was an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University. Dr. Yousefi's research is focused on fundamental turbulence,
Founder & Executive Director, Vera Aqua Vera Vita
Armed with a degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering from Purdue University and nearly 13 years of engineering experience, Jacob, a professional engineer, specializing in water resources has chosen to use his engineering expertise to make a tangible impact on the world. The nonprofit, Vera Aqua Vera Vita, which he founded in 2017, aims
Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Hopepunk Transformations LLC
Katherine Quarfordt (also known by her clients and friends as Kat Q) brings a powerful blend of corporate expertise and small business ownership that uniquely positions her to help entrepreneurs achieve greater profitability. She successfully ran multiple profitable small businesses, held management roles with several industrial manufacturers, and is also a licensed Texas real estate
Director of Development, Longhorn Council, Scouting America
Dan Busby holds a BA in Art and Business from Muskingum University and has dedicated over 30 years to youth development through Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America). Currently, Dan serves as Director of Development and Marketing for Scouting America’s Longhorn Council in Fort Worth, TX, with a primary responsibility of raising $4M of
Associate Professor and Fellow, Venise Stuart Professorship in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, UT Dallas
Elizabeth is the Venise Stuart Endowed Chair of Nonprofit Management & Leadership and an Associate Professor at UT Dallas. She’s also an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Elizabeth studies how nonprofit and other social economy organizations become more resilient. This normally involves financial management, data-driven analysis, and the local community. In
Sales Strategist and CEO, Acuity Systems, Inc.
Thomas R. Niesen is a seasoned sales strategist and the CEO of Acuity Systems, Inc., a Sandler Training center based in Dallas, Texas. With over 14 years of experience in senior sales and marketing roles at companies like Polaroid and Fuji Film, Niesen brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his training programs. His expertise
Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
Twenty-six-year Army veteran, retired Colonel, Dr. Donald “Skip” Mondragon has spoken to tough guys struggling with depression, since 2014. He became a casualty of depression during his last year in the Army. During his recovery, he was called to help other men struggling with this dark disease. He’s a National Wrestling Champion, the author of
Principal Officer & Founder, Wanserski & Associates
Jim is a long-time business “guy” who has worked in a number of industries, from telecommunications, high-technology, consulting, financial services, even not-for-profit. During his work life thus far, he also had to become a “fraud-buster.” He has uncovered and dealt with fraud over a dozen times, resulting in more than $350 million in recoveries, refunds,
Certified Health, Life & Nutrition Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer & Author, Coaching by Nadya, LLC
Originally from St. Petersburg, Russia, Nadya Nemova-Tatsch began her professional journey in wellness at just 17 years old. With a Master's degree in Psychology, she seamlessly blends deep behavioral understanding with practical health strategies. As a certified Health Coach, Life Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Personal Fitness Trainer, Nadya empowers individuals to break free from unhealthy
Assistant Professor of History and Fellow, “Jacqueline and Michael Wald Professorship on Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust Studies”, University of Texas at Dallas
Paula Cuellar Cuellar is an Assistant Professor in the History Department and the “Fellow, Jacqueline and Michael Wald Professorship in Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust Studies” at the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, she was a postdoctoral teaching fellow in Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx studies at
Chief Lifesaving Officer and Founder, Any Day CPR Training, LLC
Denise Castille is a best-selling author, speaker, and heart attack survivor who has transformed her life-altering experience into a mission to equip and empower others. As the Chief Lifesaving Officer and founder of Any Day CPR Training, LLC, Denise leads a mobile training company that provides CPR and first aid certification to schools, businesses, and
Podcaster, Author, Nutritionist, Fabulous Health
Terri Chrisman is a speaker, podcaster, author, nutritionist and is a board-certified diplomat with American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Terri empowers individuals to prevent chronic disease by adopting plant-based nutrition. With a Master's degree in human nutrition, she combines scientific knowledge with practical strategies to inspire lasting lifestyle changes, sharing evidence-based insights and compassionate guidance
Founder / President, Kemp Solutions
Raymond D. Kemp Sr. is a retired U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief and former Presidential appointee known for transforming leaders and teams through resilience, clarity, and purpose-driven leadership. With 33 years of military service across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, he brings unmatched experience leading diverse teams in high-pressure, high-responsibility environments. As the founder
Substance Use Disorder Education/Trainer, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Josh Munkeby has a Masters in Counseling and served as a family counselor for more than 10 years at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc (YAP, Inc.) He was also the Program Director for the Advocacy Program at YAP, Inc. working with high-risk youth in the Juvenile Justice System and their families. Currently, Josh is a certified
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder & Director, Bridges Training Foundation
Michael Boler is the Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder, and Director of Bridges Training Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Midlothian, Texas, serving individuals with disabilities across North Texas. With over 28 years of experience in finance and banking, Michael has held numerous senior-level positions with banks across the nation. He continues to collaborate as a
Author, Speaker, Tracks to Success, LLC
For over four decades, Nancy McCulloch has studied and applied transformational principles for personal and professional growth. Some of her most important lessons came from life's disappointments, unexpected losses, and hard knocks. These experiences tested her beliefs and taught her firsthand where true strength and resilience come from. Today, as an author and speaker, Nancy
Regional Advocacy Director, Raise Your Hand Texas
Kelley Thomas is the Regional Advocacy Director for Raise Your Hand Texas in Collin and Denton Counties. Her dedication to public education advocacy started with her child's kindergarten enrollment in Plano ISD and her involvement with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Over time, Kelley held PTA leadership roles at the campus, district, and state levels.
Author, Quiet Valor
Larry Nouvel is the author of the Quiet Valor series, a growing collection of books that highlight unsung Americans whose quiet courage left lasting marks on their communities and their country. His work combines careful research with moving, accessible storytelling, bringing to life figures often overlooked by history but rich in inspiration for today. An
Leadership & Personal Development Coach, ERA Coaching and Consulting
Cate Burnett Fierbaugh is a Leadership & Personal Development Coach at ERA Coaching and Consulting (Equip, Reflect, Act). Her specialization is in empowering mid-level managers who frequently feel overlooked and pinched between the needs of executive leadership and the demands of their teams. As a certified EQ-i 2.0 professional, Cate’s core expertise centers on developing
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