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.
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
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.
Entrepreneur, Musician, and Aspiring Evangelist, Live for Christ Ministries
Natoya Johnson is a mother, entrepreneur, musician, and an aspiring evangelist at Live for Christ Ministries. She hails from Chicago, IL, where she grew up with both of her parents and a host of siblings. Her father was a musician, her mother served as a teacher for several years, and some of her aunts were
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,
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
Founder and Head Instructor, Best Defense Concepts, LLC
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 most effective techniques to create an easy to learn from of self-defense. Peter also works
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
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
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
Founder, CFO-Pro
Interim CFO for the past 19 years; expertise is financial management and planning for small business owners and CEOs; MBA, CPA
Medicare Educator, Adduci Insurance Services
Diane Adduci is an experienced Medicare educator and provides educational programs to groups throughout Illinois. Diane has 30 years of health insurance experience and has worked with small and large groups, individuals under and over 65, but has chosen to specialize in the Medicare market. Having worked as a community relations specialist for several years
Marcus Carter, Carter Property Solutions LLC
Marcus Carter is an award winning national speaker, television host, critically acclaimed author, realtor, and a presentation/branding consultant to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Marcus runs a successful Real Estate consulting business, Carter Property Solutions, advocating the use of Real Estate investing as the most inexpensive and highly effective way to grow, succeed, and expand.
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
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
Climate Advocate, Citizens Climate Education
An award winning retired High School Science Teacher. B.S. in Biology and Physical Science from Michigan State University. M.S. in Physical Science Ed. from Eastern Illinois University. Employee of the year Addison Trail High School 2013. Finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year 1998. Recognized for 20+ years volunteer work with Illinois Science Olympiad. Coach
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, Big Wave Advisors
David Nielsen is founder and President of Big Wave Advisors Inc. A visionary, an innovator and a gifted conceptual thinker, he has over 30 years experience as a money manager, trader and now financial coach to individuals and businesses alike. David has written articles for numerous publications and is author of Big Wave Flash Reports
Owner, GuruNischan Unlimited
Gurunischan is a pleasure activist, mental health advocate, published author, and breath trainer with over 30 years in holistic health, experiential learning and trauma-informed, body-based transformation. After scaling a wellness business to almost a million in global sales, she used the crash of burnout and the sinister loss of her company as a catalyst to
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.
Author & Certified Speaking Coach, Empowered Speaking
Your story is your unique brand. It's why people do business with you. In your story is where you learned your life lessons, resiliency, leadership, and your values. Can you tell your story in a passionate, engaging, and influencing style? I can help you discover and craft the most important story of your life. The
Founder & Senior Consultant, ProPlanProject
Consultant Bio: Pamela Bozeman-Evans is an executive manager experienced in program development and evaluation, student services, equity and inclusion programs, operations efficiency, and volunteer management. She also has significant experience in change management strategies, recruiting and cultivating leadership, and in establishing institutional strategy that support business mission and values. Currently, Pamela Bozeman-Evans, M.P.A., is the
Executive Coach | Leadership Consultant | Speaker | Author, Breaking Through Consulting & Coaching
Clara Lucia Jaramillo-Carrier, M.A., PCC, is an executive and leadership coach, consultant, speaker, author, and founder of Breaking Through Consulting & Coaching. Her work explores the human being underneath leadership—and what happens to the way we think, communicate, and lead when pressure takes over. Clara Lucia believes we have become dangerously disconnected from our own
Climate Reality Project Leader, Climate Reality Project - IL Chicago Metro Chapter
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 and is now pursuing a writing career. He recently became a climate activist by
Synergy Science
I have been in the health field for the past 40 years.The last 8 years have been focused on educating people about Hydrogen enriched "life changing water". My client list is made up of people from all walks of life and all income levels. I work with professional and weekend athletes. Most however are people
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
Consultant, Gabby Rosely LLC
Gabby Rosely is an ex-college swimmer turned Communication Consultant who helps organizations bridge communication gaps to improve trust, collaboration, and performance across generations. As a Gen Z leader who managed Boomers through Gen Z at just 21, Gabby learned firsthand how generational miscommunication can derail even the most talented teams. After initially struggling to connect
Speaker & Leadership Advisor
Kimberly Kolb is an experienced global human resources executive and leadership advisor who has spent her career helping leaders and organizations navigate the realities of working in complex organizations. Most recently, she served as Chief Human Resources Officer of Sphera, a global software company. She has since founded her own company and is focused on
Clinical Director / Executive Director, Counseling Speaks / In Her Shoes Foundation
Kasia Weresz has experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. Kasia has extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of
President, TractionLeadership, LLC
As a life-long learner and passionate believer in the power of business to impact our lives and our world, John has always been drawn to ideas and principles that are grounded in the notion that success is defined not only by achievement, but by effort as well. The power of setting and achieving goals is
Registered Investment Advisor,Adjunct Professor of economics, Wunderlich Wealth Management, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Charlie Munro brings extensive industry experience and knowledge to his role as Senior Vice-President with Wunderlich Wealth Management. During his more than 35 year financial services career, he spent almost two decades trading municipal bonds. He subsequently transitioned his deep understanding of fixed income investing to his work helping high net worth investors achieve wealth
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