Free Speakers Phoenix is a pro bono speakers bureau. These Educational guest speakers present at no cost on college and career planning, civil rights history, Arizona history, project-based learning, and more. Every presentation is free to book, with no fees, no honorarium and no mileage.
Founder and CEO, Independent Education Group
Michelle Smith is an education leader, advisor, and founder of Independent Education Group, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to helping families navigate school placement, academic strategy, and competitive admissions with clarity and confidence. With more than two decades of experience in independent school leadership, Michelle has served as Dean of Students, Principal, and Head of
Author, The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of the Philippines
Mylene Agana Jao Richardson was born in Manila, Philippines, and is the sixth of nine children (six boys and three girls) from Tessie Agana Jao and Dr. Rodolfo Jao. Although she grew up in Indiana in the United States, her trips back to the Philippines are her most memorable family vacations. She developed a passion
Self-Defense Instructor, Kubotan Time
Instructor Jui L. Chiu, is a Former Army Specialist, and CPS Investigator. He specializes in three types of martial arts (Kung-Fu, Shuri-Ryu & Shotokan Karate). Mr. Chiu is a Certified Private Investigator in the State of Arizona.
CEO, CoveTalks. Inc.
Wes Waddle has been referred to as "Overqualified" as he earned various educational and business achievements. He has also be referred to as "Underqualified" at various times. This prompted Wes to seek out advice from various colleges, universities business professionals in order to find answers. Wes wrote the book, "Overqualified/Underqualified" in 2015. He is currently
Founder & Chariman of the Board, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial, Inc.
Steve is Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Inc.(TB2), a 501(C) (3) non-profit company whose mission is to commemorate the rich history of the Scottsdale airport, honor all veterans; provide scholarships to Arizona students interested in aviation careers and support Dogs4Vets, a non-profit dedicated to enabling disabled Veterans
Educator, Chandler Unified School District
Mr. John Prothro began his teaching career in the Los Angeles Unified School District in 1985 at Menlo Avenue Elementary School. After seven years in Los Angeles, I matriculated to San Jose, California, to start instruction at Franklin Elementary School. Next, I accepted a teaching job in Chandler, Arizona. In the Grand Canyon State, I
Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School
Debbie Moore worked in industry before coming into teaching, but her late entry into teaching did not keep her from amassing an astounding list of accomplishments. She is currently a teacher on assignment at Mountain Ridge High School. She teaches marketing and the CTE Internship class. She then works with the administrative team in the
Exec. Vice President, Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial
Gunnar Buzzard is the President and CEO of Systems Integration Plus, Inc., headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. SIP is an engineering and technology company that designs rugged computer, radar and electronic systems for the defense, aerospace and heavy industrial markets. Prior to founding SIP, Inc. Gunnar was both a Naval Aviator (active duty) and Air Force
