Dr. Joshua Fredenburg is a nationally acclaimed speaker, author, leadership consultant, and a visionary force in personal and organizational development. With a career spanning over sixteen years, he has touched lives across 49 states and globally, delivering powerful messages on leadership, diversity and inclusion, student success, and personal empowerment. Holding a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University and a Master’s Degree from Biola University, Dr. Fredenburg combines academic rigor with real-world experience. His journey is not just marked by professional achievements but also by his profound impact on individuals and organizations.
As the President and Founder of the Circle of Change Leadership Experience & First Generation Student Career Conference, he has transformed the lives of thousands, especially culturally diverse and first-generation students, guiding them towards leadership excellence. Recognized for his contributions, he has received numerous accolades, including an honorary membership from Golden Key International and recognition as a Top Leader Under 40 in South Florida. Dr. Fredenburg’s journey is a testament to his commitment to creating leaders who are not only successful but also empathetic and inclusive, making a lasting difference in the world.
Learn more about Dr. Joshua Fredenburg on her personal website at www.drjoshuafredenburg.com
Kevin Bracy learned the importance of nurturing dreams at an early age after overcoming a difficult childhood. It was the struggle of his childhood that gave him the fuel and created the work ethic necessary to earn a baseball scholarship and graduate from the University of Utah.
After graduating, Kevin played two years of professional baseball in Canada, today he is an international speaker, teacher, author and entrepreneur. Kevin has delivered messages for organizations such as 24 Hour Fitness, Hewlett Packard, AT&T, Cal Trans, Medtronic, The Olympic Training Center, Colonial Life Insurance, Farmers Insurance, The March of Dimes and Disneyworld’s Wide World of Sports. He has also enjoyed speaking to over 400,000 high school and college students across the country and was voted the number one youth speaker in the country 6 years in a row by students and counselors.
Kevin has a passion for helping the aspiring motivational speaker bridge the gap from where they are to where they want to be through his 2-day conference, First Step for Speakers and his 4-day retreat, The Kevin Bracy School of Motivation. He has helped over 100 speakers become authors through his LifeChangers Intl. book collaboration program for new speakers. Kevin Bracy and LifeChangers Intl. are leading the way for the “New Generation of Motivational Superstars”.
As one of the nation’s premier campus keynote speakers, Tish Norman uses public speaking as a platform for change. She is the Executive Director of Transforming Leaders Now, Inc., a leadership development company, specializing in collegiate programming in leadership, women, career skills and the African American experience.
An enthusiastic speaker with a commitment to creating a successful collegiate experience, Tish is a highly regarded presenter, which is why her keynotes have become favorites among universities, associations, and leadership conferences from coast to coast. She wants to see students expand their opportunities for leadership, solicit greater student involvement, and actively contribute to the transformation and growth of their campus’ student development.
Known for her witty, entertaining style, Tish delivers energetic programs that ignite change. She is a contributing author of two books: Leading the Way: Stories of Inspiration and Leadership and From Mediocre to Magnificent: How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life. Additionally, she’s written several articles featured in higher education magazines and was a finalist in Campus Activities Magazine’s Speaker of the Year.
Tish is a graduate of Kentucky State University, has a Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Pan-African Studies at the University of Louisville, where her research focuses on the behaviors and intergenerational trends of Black Greek-letter organizations. Having spoken in 44 states and 11 countries and despite her rigorous academic obligations, Tish still maintains an active speaking schedule, keynoting at dozens of campuses and collegiate conferences every year.
Since 1998, Troy Stende has been helping colleges and universities develop their student leaders and increase retention rates by delivering life-changing programs that he has shared in 47 states, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada and the Bahamas. With a 78% rate of repeat bookings, Troy has become an integral part of orientations, retreats, and leadership series on campuses.
Troy is the co-author of: “College Success Secrets: What They Don’t Teach You in the Classroom” as well as a contributing author to numerous other books on success and leadership for college students. His college experience as a Kappa Sigma Fraternity member and a NCAA Division 1 gymnast, taught him a lot about academic and personal success and relating to the college audience. Troy has appeared on National Public Radio and was featured in USA Today.
His passion and enthusiasm for life are contagious, unstoppable, and quite evident when you see him back flip on your stage! Audiences love him because he’s energetic — positive — and 100% genuine as he empowers students to discover their full potential and turn that potential into a reality.
