University and College Speakers

Perfect for a younger, energetic audience, these speakers offer everything from straight-up humour to inspirational stories and practical life skills. Whether you're looking to engage with students on politics, current events, sports, finances, or global issues, our experts excel at connecting with young adults.

Click any of the speakers below for a full biography and program overview.

Ann Medina, Communications Speaker, Profile Image

Ann Medina

Ann Medina grew up in New York City. She studied philosophy at Wellesley College, Harvard University and the University of Edinburgh...

Bob Knight, Legendary NCAA Basketball Coach, ESPN, Sports Speaker, Profile Image

Bob Knight

Bob Knight is among the youngest head coaches to have won 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 and 800 career games. He is the only coach to...

Brian Tobin, Business and Economics Speaker, Former Politican, Profile Image

Brian Tobin

One of the best orators in the country, The Hon. Brian Tobin inspires audiences with a vision for Canada, while at the same time giving...

Chantal Hebert, French / Bilingual Speaker, Political Raconteur and Columnist, Profile Image

Chantal Hebert

Chantal Hébert is a regular participant in television and radio current affairs shows in French and in English. Prior to taking her...

Chantal Vallée, sports speaker, head coach Windsor Lancers Women's Basketball, Profile Image

Chantal Vallee

Chantal Vallée is the Head Coach of the University of two-time Canadian University Champion Windsor Lancers Women's Basketball. She...

Charles Hamelin, Sports Speaker, 2010 Olympic Speed Skating Champion

Charles Hamelin

"These will be my Games." After trading world titles in short track's glamour event with Dancing with the Stars winner Apolo Anton...

David Dodge, Business and Economy Speaker, Profile Image

David Dodge

David Dodge is currently the chancellor of Queen's University, and a former economics instructor at Queen's University, John Hopkins...

Denny Morrison, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Olympic Medalist, Profile Image

Denny Morrison

Denny Morrison is writing the story of a small town boy who makes good in the big city. Growing up in Fort St. John, British...

Dr. David Suzuki, Environmental Speaker

Dr. David Suzuki

Dr. David Suzuki has made it his life’s work to help humanity understand, appreciate, respect, and protect nature. A scientist,...

Richard LeBlanc, Business Management and Organization Speaker, Corporate Governance, Profile Image

Dr. Richard LeBlanc

Professor Leblanc is a tenured, award-winning teacher and researcher, consultant, lawyer and specialist on boards of directors. He is...

Sima Samar, Current Events and Political Speaker, Afghanistan, Profile Image

Dr. Sima Samar

Dr. Sima Samar is probably one of the most selfless leaders on the world stage today. Dr. Samar fled Afghanistan in 1984 after her...

Frances Cairncross, Business and Economy Speaker, Journalist, Profile Image

Frances Cairncross

Journalist Frances Cairncross is one of the UK's most respected economic commentators. Formerly Management Editor of the Economist, she...

Herschel Walker, Adventure and Sports Speaker, Mental Health Awareness Advocate, Profile Image

Herschel Walker

In his hometown of Wrightsville, Georgia, Walker played football and basketball and competed in track and field. He scored a...

Jamie Gruman, Business Management and Organization Speaker, Positive Organizational Psychology, Profile Image

Jamie Gruman

Jamie Gruman earned his Ph.D. in the Applied Social Psychology Program at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, where he...

Jasmin Bergeron, Sales and Marketing Speaker, Profile Image

Dr. Jasmin Bergeron

Jasmin Bergeron is a sought-after expert who gave more than 2000 keynote presentations and workshops in 12 countries around the world....

Jeffrey Simpson, Current Events Speaker, Globe & Mail Columnist, Profile Image

Jeffrey Simpson

Jeffrey Simpson, The Globe and Mail's national affairs columnist, has won all three of Canada's leading literary prizes -- the...