All Speakers in Chicago
Free Speakers Chicago is the region’s premier pro bono speaker’s bureau, offering a comprehensive master directory of local experts, educators, and presenters who donate their time and knowledge to the community. This complete list features our entire roster of Chicago-based business strategists, health and wellness advocates, historians, financial advisors, and motivational speakers. Whether you are searching for a keynote presenter for a event, an interactive workshop leader for a civic organization, or an engaging speaker for a local library or senior living community, you will find the perfect fit here.Explore the complete Chicago speaker list below and request a presenter for your next meeting or community event using our simple, three-step process:
1. Browse Chicago Speakers: Scroll through our complete list of speakers in the Chicago area.
2. Submit a Request: Click the orange “Request This Free Speech” button next to your chosen topic.
3. Coordinate Directly: Submit the form and the speaker will contact you directly within a few days.
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Diane Davidson
Finance Transformation Leader, Clever Fox, LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Diane is a finance transformation leader and ASQ certified Six Sigma professional with more than 12 years of experience leading process improvement initiatives for large corporations. She is an innovative, problem-solver that thrives in a fast-paced envir
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Karin McNicholas & Dennis McNicholas
Mediation Services
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
Dennis is a 1974 graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School and has been engaged in the private practice of law for over 40 years. The emphasis of his practice is in estate planning, elder law, probate, mediation, and real estate.
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Edwin Goitia
Founder and Visionary, I Am A Brand
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
A former restaurant manager, Goitia is self employed and has a successful six-figure business in event and experiential marketing. In 2010, he started a second online community that has grown to more than 10,000 event professionals worldwide. The communit
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Haris Ahmed
Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Haris Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Pragmatium Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting firm that works with leaders of organizations on change and leadership. He has about 20 years of experience as an organizational change expert and executive co
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Donald Viecelli
Climate Reality Project Leader, Climate Reality Project - IL Chicago Metro Chapter
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Climate
Donald lives in Arlington Heights, IL where he raised his family. He attended Michigan State University and earned his MBA at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Illinois. He retired as a product marketing professional in the high tech industry a
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Mary Erlain
President, Peak Development Strategies
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Mary is a published author, dynamic speaker, professional Trainer/Coach/Consultant, She is the author of the book, “Communicating with the 5 Generations in the Workplace.” She offers business professionals the development services they need to thrive in t
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Jennifer Davis
President & Co-Founder, Davisware, Inc.
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
At age 17, Jennifer Davis became the co-Founder of Davisware, alongside of her now husband, Dan. That business was at the epicenter of technology transformations in thousands of field services businesses during her 30+ years in the technology business,
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Peter Honigmann
Founder and Head Instructor, Best Defense Concepts, LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Health & Fitness
Peter has been involved in the martial arts since 1984. Peter’s background includes kenpo karate, aikido, hapkido, escrima, krav maga, and general combatives. Using the techniques from these various arts, he has taken what he believes are the simplest and
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Tim Reynolds
Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Business
Tim Reynolds is a Co-Founder of Clover Lane Partners, a management consulting firm that helps companies, organizations and individuals develop and improve skills that leaders need to thrive.
Before starting Clover Lane Partners, Tim spent o
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Terry Abrahamson
Author, In the Belly of the Blues
SPEAKER CATEGORY: Entertainment
Terry Abrahamson has spent a lifetime in the eye of the pop culture hurricane. Grammy winner at 26. His book, “In the Belly of the Blues,” is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His music has been recorded by Muddy Waters, Joan Jett, Johnny Winter, Geor
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