Free Speakers Chicago 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.
Founder, CFO-Pro
Interim CFO for the past 19 years; expertise is financial management and planning for small business owners and CEOs; MBA, CPA
President, Andrea Donovan Senior Living Advisors
Andrea Donovan is the President of Andrea Donovan Senior Living Advisors, a senior housing consulting and geriatric care management firm that was opened in 2006. She holds the designation of Care Manager Certified conferred upon her by the National Academy Of Certified Care Managers. Since the opening of Andrea Donovan Senior Living Advisors in 2006,
Sales Success Trainer, 1st Ayd Corporation
Joe Rosner is a Certified Hypno-Therapist and a well regarded public speaker. In addition his training in hypnotherapy, he has studied the human mind in a variety of disciplines including martial arts and Vipassana Meditation.
Founder, Aingilin
Eileen Timmins, Ph.D. has a story of healing through the power of love and forgiveness. Sharing this story your energy will shift by growing and inspiring the passion within YOU by living the TRUE YOU! Expertise in empowering you to live an inspiring passionate TRUE LIFE. Ultimately discover and understand why you are here, and
Host and Producer of health Television, Outspokentvshows, AmericaNurse. com Wellness Education TV
Karon Gibson, RN , Certified Case Manager is the producer and Host of Outspoken with Karon RN TV shows on Ustreamtv.com and Cable television. She is the President of AmericaNurse a health care company. She is the co author of Nurses On Own, St Martin's Press and Avon. She is the recipient of many awards
Author ● Speaker ● Trainer ● Coach, President, SSANEE Career Growth, Inc.
Are you seeking a speaker who can provide your audience with practical life strategies for your in-person, on-site, or virtual event? Reach out to Cassandra “D.I.V.A. of Dialog™” Lee! A Chicago native, career advancement strategist Cassandra Lee is passionate about helping professionals who feel stuck, stagnate, and struggling with their job performance, workplace satisfaction, and
Activist, Pachamama Alliance: Chicagoland Co-Hearts
I am a retired science teacher from Thornridge H.S. I have been involved with bringing information about climate change to my local communities since being trained in 2017 as a Climate Reality Project leader. I have presented at Thornridge H.S., Mothe McCauley H.S., Stagg H.S., Moraine Valley CC and Joliet Junior College, Sauk Calumet Sierra
Principal, JWillin Consulting, Ltd.
Jerilyn Willin is a leadership development consultant and career strategies coach with over 25 years experience in the field of performance and organizational development. Transitioning from a career as a psychotherapist, Jerilyn worked as an internal consultant for a decade before following the call of her entrepreneurial spirit and founded JWillin Consulting, Intl. She has
Attorney, Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP
Attorney Laurence Kline has for over forty years concentrated his practice in the areas of estate planning, and estate and trust administration. He is a partner of the law firm of Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, a twenty-five lawyer firm with practice areas concentrating in the areas of Trusts & Estates, Litigation, Corporate and Real Estate.
President, Family Chiropractic Care S.C.
Dr. Zoboski completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Toronto. He completed his doctoral training at Logan University of Health sciences in St. Louis. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedics and a Masters of Science in advanced clinical practice at the National University of Health Sciences. Current interests include the application
Medicare Benefits Advisor, Premier Medicare Benefits
Tom Perrucci is a seasoned professional in the health insurance industry, specializing in helping clients navigate the complexities of Medicare. With a focus on building trust and prioritizing client needs, Tom goes above and beyond to ensure his clients receive the best possible Medicare options tailored to their specific requirements, financial situation, and eligibility criteria.
Chaplain, Chaplain in Action
Chaplain Jay Kurtz received his B.A. at DePaul University, M.A. at Northeastern Illinois University, and Doctor of Ministry from Master’s International Graduate School of Divinity. He was a longtime visiting faculty member at DePaul University and current adjunct faculty at the City Colleges of Chicago. He has extensive experience teaching mediated communication techniques to a
Retirement Planning Attorney, Abednego Wealth Management
Laurie works to educate individuals that are in or nearing retirement on ways to protect and maximize their retirement accounts and other assets; minimize taxes and avoid IRS penalties associated with retirement accounts; and prepare estate planning documents. Abednego Wealth Management, Inc. was created out of pure necessity to the ever increasing retirement needs of
Group Leader, Chicago South Suburbs, Citizens' Climate Education
Andy has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame. He leads a chapter for the non-profit and non-partisan Citizens’ Climate Education making presentations and educating the public on effective solutions to the climate change issue. His audiences have included Universities, High Schools, Alumni associations, Libraries, Churches, Non-profit organizations, and political leaders. He’s
Holistic Chiropractor and Owner, Whole Health America
Whole Health America was founded in 2004 for the purpose of helping patients learn about natural health care. Currently health care in the United States costs $2 trillion each year. This figure could be drastically reduced if people learned about and took responsibility for staying healthy. Natural health care, whether it is chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture
Author and Baseball Historian
Baseball historian Gary Livacari is a long-time member of the Society for Baseball Research (SABR). He enjoys writing and lecturing about baseball history and is a recognized authority in identifying ballplayers in old photos. He has written five baseball-themed books, plus numerous published articles and book reviews. A retired dentist and Navy officer, Gary is
Founder and Managing Partner, Pragmatium Consulting Group
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 coach. He has advised many companies through significant transformations. Haris is also an experienced facilitator
Outreach Educator, Citizens Climate Lobby Education
For the last eight years Henry has been an Outreach Educator for Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL), a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization. CCL’s mission is to empower citizens to take action with their Members of Congress for a solution to Climate Change. Henry works with our Congressmen locally and in D.C. to discuss their perspective on
Author, In the Belly of the Blues
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, George Thorogood, Clarence Clemons and John Lee Hooker.
President, Peak Development Strategies
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 their business roles and cope with their ever changing workplace and market. Erlain founded Peak Development Strategies in 2007.
Music Label Manager, MEGAO Inc.
Valeria Gershanova is a creative entrepreneur, music label founder, author, and marketing strategist dedicated to helping creators transform their talent into sustainable income. As the founder of MEGAO Music, she has built a diverse portfolio of ventures spanning music, publishing, digital products, and media. Valeria’s work is rooted in the belief that talent requires a
Clinic Director, Clarendon Chiropractic
Dr. Surrusco is a functional medicine doctor who completed his undergraduate studies at Bloomfield College in New Jersey. Majoring in premed, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree and his Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic from the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, IL, now called the National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Surrusco was awarded
Finance Transformation Leader, Clever Fox, LLC
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 environment. As part of role as a transformation leader, she actively conducts client workshops and trainings. She enjoys public
Sustainability Analyst, Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter
Leader of the Electric Vehicle and Presentations Groups of the Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter. Member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Tom retired in 2018 as Chief Information Officer having worked in manufacturing, information technology, and strategic executive positions. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, is Certified as
Clinic Director, Higgins Sports & Spinal Rehab, SC
I have to admit I was a bit skeptical. As an undergraduate student I suffered a severe back injury while lifting weights and a series of three different doctors could offer me nothing more than drugs for temporary pain relief. Out of desperation I called a trusted friend for his advice. He recommended that I
Founder, Fractional Comms & Culture Advisor, COMM-ext, LLC
Have you ever navigated an organizational change that was so poorly managed that you said "that's it! I'm outta here!" I have. And that's why I've committed my career to helping companies do better to keep their people informed, engaged, and excited—and let's face it, just to KEEP THEIR PEOPLE! AS A FRACTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS PARTNER,
Child Care Benefits Expert / Working Mother / Television Personality, MomSub
Diane Moca is CEO of MomSub, which reduces the cost, hassle and stress of finding, arranging and managing child care. MomSub improves productivity, retention and recruitment for business by bringing child care benefits to the workplace through its premium corporate program. MomSub matches a working parent to a specific provider who offers child care when,
Author, Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, Business Consultant, Andre Erving Global, LLC
Andre Erving is a highly respected Life Coach, accomplished Author, engaging Speaker, and dedicated Educator who has significantly impacted personal and professional development. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Andre empowers individuals to unlock their full potential, set meaningful goals, and navigate life's challenges confidently and clearly. As a Life Coach, Andre provides personalized
Business Intelligence Analyst
Jiaqi Chen is a Business Intelligence Analyst specializing in fraud detection and compliance at a leading technology company, where she develops and optimizes large-scale data solutions. With expertise spanning machine learning, business intelligence, and risk analytics, she leads critical initiatives in sanction screening, identity verification, and transaction monitoring. As a thought leader in fraud prevention,
The Mission Specialist, BraveHearts for Kids
Brian Reinbold is at his best when he is helping others to become their best. He is the eternal optimist, an enlightening and uplifting speaker, and a community builder who inspires people in all walks of life to rise and meet their challenges through the service of others. With his innovative approach to leadership development,
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