HWA Speakers Leave a Lasting Impact

Here's what meeting and event planners are saying:

Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp; Iconic Athlete, Three-Time MVP, and World Series Champion

"Nothing but positive feedback. A lot of people have said he is one the best speakers we have ever had! He was wonderful—engaging, gracious and kind. We had more students attend this one than ever before!"

-Youngstown State University

"It was an outstanding visit—both engaging and deeply relevant to today’s most important topics. She brought a rare combination of insight and substance, shaped by her experience as a lawyer, prosecutor, and broadcast journalist, and she was exceptional during the Q&A. Her commitment deserves special recognition. Despite managing and recovering from a throat condition, she graciously spoke and thoughtfully answered every question. A true professional and a real trooper—many thanks."

-National Bar Association

5x Emmy Award-Winning Legal Journalist; Co-Host, ABC's The View

World's Foremost Expert on Human Longevity; Professor & Researcher at Harvard Medical School

"Every participant rated the session 5 out of 5 — the highest possible score. What resonated most deeply was not only Dr. Sinclair’s groundbreaking science, but the deeply personal mission behind his work — his commitment to advancing human health and expanding the boundaries of what is possible. We are confident that his message will inspire forward-thinking leaders."

-Top Runner Marketing

"Josh Johnson is a gifted communicator. During his visit, he spoke about developing a career in stand up comedy, writing and performing for late night television, and his creative process in a way that both informed and inspired our students. His smart, incisive humor, winning personality, and utter lack of pretension make a delightful guest speaker."

-Emerson University

Correspondent & Rotating Host, The Daily Show; Emmy Nominated-Writer and World-Renowned Stand-Up Comedian

Founder of Headliners, a Multimillion-Dollar Houston Salon; Entrepreneur Behind House of Deréon and Miss Tina

"Everyone agrees the evening with Miss Tina was the highlight of the entire convention. The honesty and vulnerability she brought made our members feel like they actually knew her – I am personally glad I had a front row seat. Our members were also happy to see her stay in the audience and celebrate with them as they accepted their awards. That meant a lot to all of us. The meet and greet was just as special – she was warm, present, and genuinely engaged with every person she met. One board member said, 'felt like taking a picture with a family member after a long time apart."

-National Black Law Students Association

"Dylan did an absolutely fantastic job. He kept the audience highly engaged and delivered a powerful message. I personally took lots of notes. It was also clear that he had put thought and intention into how to make his message relevant for Unum specifically. It was definitely a great experience."

-Unum

4x Gold Medal Paralympian & Golden Slam Champion; Disability Advocate & Founder of Get Skilled Access