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.
Political Science Faculty, City Colleges of Chicago/WYCC PBS
Ted Williams III is a political commentator who has taught Political Science at Wright College, Chicago State University, and currently is the Chairman of the Social Sciences Department at Kennedy-King College. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago and Rutgers University, and is the host of WYCC-PBS television’s The Professors weekly talk show.
Sailor and Author, My Sailing Odyssey
With seven decades of sailboat experiences to draw upon, Bob Bernstein has found that the discipline and freedom of the open water have been fundamental to his success on land. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he has built a multifaceted life as a parent, financial expert, inventor, and author, finding that the skills required to
Founder and Visionary, I Am A Brand
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 community provides free resources, training and other valuable resources to assist event marketers everywhere, from the novice
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
Author, Trainer, Coach, President, SSANEE Career Growth, Inc.
Are you seeking a speaker who can provide your audience with practical life strategies for your 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 overall career success. Cassandra
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,
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
Author
Jim Proebstle’s first two novels have received outstanding reviews from readers and industry professionals. They have been recognized with awards from the Eric Hoffer Award, the Indie Book Award, and the International Book Award. He and his wife, Carole, live in Deer Park, IL and call northern Minnesota home for the summer months. Proebstle received
President, The Speaker's Choice
With more than two decades of experience in communications coaching, sales, management, engineering, training, and consulting, Jeff Hornstein has worked directly with over 13,000 clients helping them achieve greater impact and influence by developing their leadership presence through powerful spoken business communication. Jeff works with clients one-on-one, in small and larger groups. Almost all engagements
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
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
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
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
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
Retired Teacher, Brother Rice High School
I am retired after 40 years of teaching math at Brother Rice H.S. in Chicago. I am author of a book detailing 62 shortcut methods dealing with addition, subtraction, fractions, squaring and multiplication. I have spoken in 16 states and Canada to various groups at over 130 math conferences, schools and libraries. Mental math is
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.
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
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
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
Financial Advisor, Veritrust Wealth Management
Katie Morris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional and co-founder of Veritrust Wealth Management. An 11-year industry veteran, Katie graduated with honors from Illinois Wesleyan University, earning a B.A. in Economics. Katie works extensively with busy professionals and their families throughout the Chicago area. As a working mother of three young children, Katie takes great
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
Mediation Services
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. Dennis received his forty hour training as a family mediator in 1985
Co-Founder, Clover Lane Partners, LLC
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 over twenty years as the Chief People Officer and General Counsel for Highland Ventures, Ltd., a diversified holding company that
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
Financial Advisor , Westpoint Financial MassMutual
Using The Conversation Project we'll discuss Advance Health Care Directives and participants will leave with the tools to ensure that they're able to write and post one as soon as they've discussed it with their family and loved ones. My fictional novel about this subject is available on Amazon.com: Landslide Love. Professionally I've founded, sold,
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.
President, Premier Insights, LLC.
I'm an author and own a consulting practice focused on mentoring CEOs of technology based start-ups where I help them demystify the "fuzzy front end" of their businesses with an emphasis on converting their innovations into profitable enterprises. I also created and teach people how to become entrepreneurs via a course sponsored by a local
Founder, Dollars and Sense
Lea Ann founded Dollars and Sense to make it possible for donors to make their dreams come true by partnering with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to improve education, advance healthcare, inspire creativity and seek solutions to both little and big problems. She is becoming very active in networks exploring social enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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,
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
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