George Duvall
George Duvall is a motivational speaker, consultant and comedian who share his positive message of success with colleges and organizations across America. George spent 15 years of his life in foster care and in youth facilities. Now he speaks to audiences about the importance of fun, family, unity and higher education.
George has presented at over 150 events over the past 10 years. His first speaking engagement was for the Kentucky State Foster Parent dinner in 1995. Since his first speech, Mr. Duvall has become one of the nation’s most entertaining and inspirational motivational speakers on youth issues.
In October of 2000, George was the keynote speaker for the California Youth Connections Leadership conference in Eureka, CA. It was after this experience he knew his positive message of success could transcend state boundaries. In May of 2004, George was the keynote speaker during the Family Support America’s 10th Biennial National Conference in Chicago, IL. George spoke to over 2400 participants from the USA, Canada and England. Participants included CEO’s, Administrators and the general conference attendees. He received a standing ovation as listeners applauded with joy and excitement.
Previously, George has presented at other events and for organizations across America. Such organizations and events include: closing keynote speaker during the Arkansas Parent Educators Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2005, Master of Ceremonies, Sonoma State University Teen Form 2005, closing keynote speaker during the Prevent Child Abuse conference in Iowa 2005 and closing keynote speaker during the National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) conference in Washington, DC 2005.
George was a featured keynote speaker during the Linking Forces 12th Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference in Miami, FL in 2004. Other events include: Guest speaker during the Blackburn Correctional Facilities Father and Children Together Program graduation in Lexington, KY 2004 and trainer and keynote speaker; Woodford Family Services in Portland, ME 2003.
Trainer/Facilitator:As a training professional and motivational speaker, George facilitates several trainings for youth and adults. Self-Empowerment and Leadership, The Father Fact: “They call me Daddy!” and Independent Living: Teaching youth to think independent, while living interdependently. During his presentation and lecture you will be moved by his knowledge, sincerity, courage and straight talk about his experiences growing up in America’s foster care system.
Building Bridges with Laughter:George has combined his upbringing of life in foster care, college and personal experiences into a forum all people can understand…Laughter! George’s comedic pursuit originated on the stage of Comedy Off Broadway in Lexington, Kentucky as a way to propose to his wife. Since his first time on the comedy stage, he has created his own comedy show. George has seen his audience grow from 25 people to a standing room only crowd. The laughter and response in Kentucky is backed by laughter and applause during many conferences and in comedy venues across the U.S.
George Duvall is a motivational speaker, consultant and comedian who share his positive message of success with colleges and organizations across America. George spent 15 years of his life in foster care and in youth facilities. Now he speaks to audiences about the importance of fun, family, unity and higher education.
George has presented at over 150 events over the past 10 years. His first speaking engagement was for the Kentucky State Foster Parent dinner in 1995. Since his first speech, Mr. Duvall has become one of the nation’s most entertaining and inspirational motivational speakers on youth issues.
In October of 2000, George was the keynote speaker for the California Youth Connections Leadership conference in Eureka, CA. It was after this experience he knew his positive message of success could transcend state boundaries. In May of 2004, George was the keynote speaker during the Family Support America’s 10th Biennial National Conference in Chicago, IL. George spoke to over 2400 participants from the USA, Canada and England. Participants included CEO’s, Administrators and the general conference attendees. He received a standing ovation as listeners applauded with joy and excitement.
Previously, George has presented at other events and for organizations across America. Such organizations and events include: closing keynote speaker during the Arkansas Parent Educators Conference in Hot Springs, AR 2005, Master of Ceremonies, Sonoma State University Teen Form 2005, closing keynote speaker during the Prevent Child Abuse conference in Iowa 2005 and closing keynote speaker during the National Staff Development and Training Association (NSDTA) conference in Washington, DC 2005.
George was a featured keynote speaker during the Linking Forces 12th Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference in Miami, FL in 2004. Other events include: Guest speaker during the Blackburn Correctional Facilities Father and Children Together Program graduation in Lexington, KY 2004 and trainer and keynote speaker; Woodford Family Services in Portland, ME 2003.
Trainer/Facilitator:As a training professional and motivational speaker, George facilitates several trainings for youth and adults. Self-Empowerment and Leadership, The Father Fact: “They call me Daddy!” and Independent Living: Teaching youth to think independent, while living interdependently. During his presentation and lecture you will be moved by his knowledge, sincerity, courage and straight talk about his experiences growing up in America’s foster care system.
Building Bridges with Laughter:George has combined his upbringing of life in foster care, college and personal experiences into a forum all people can understand…Laughter! George’s comedic pursuit originated on the stage of Comedy Off Broadway in Lexington, Kentucky as a way to propose to his wife. Since his first time on the comedy stage, he has created his own comedy show. George has seen his audience grow from 25 people to a standing room only crowd. The laughter and response in Kentucky is backed by laughter and applause during many conferences and in comedy venues across the U.S.
