06/16/2025
I’ll never forget this day. 🙏
I am deeply honored to have been sworn in as the President of the National Speakers Association – Washington DC chapter. To be nominated and elected for this key role by such an esteemed group of highly accomplished, internationally recognized, and hall of fame speakers is a huge blessing.
I soberly acknowledge the weight of the responsibility of leading this prestigious group of industry experts. I come with a servant’s heart, seeking to serve the board, as the board serves the membership, and the membership serves the community.
I am grateful for the board I have selected to join me on this journey: Ann Murdoch, as Immediate Past-President, has done a remarkable job this past year in leading. I am looking forward to passing the gavel next year to Sylvia Baffour, who is now our President-Elect. I’m thankful that Gina Dolin will serve a second year of her term as Membership Chair. Chazz Scott, M.S. 🧠 will serve in the critical role of Treasurer. Lisa Conners, MBA, ACC, CPC , Myla DeLoatch, CSP (she, her, hers), and Frankie Lucas (Front Row Frankie) (who I was delighted to recognize as this year’s “Member of the Year” award recipient), will round out our talented and dedicated board. Each of you was selected based on your character, commitment, and demonstrated servant-leadership. Together, we will make an impact
8,760 hours from now, (the number of hours in one year), my goal is to be able to look back and see that every hour we have spent has been adding value and M.A.I. - Making An Impact.
If you are a speaker, trainer, coach, podcaster, author, and are looking to grow in your craft, build a better business, and find a community of like-minded people to help encourage you on your journey, please join us. I welcome you as my guest to come to a meeting and see what the buzz is all about. I’m confident that you will find that you have found your tribe!
Finally, a huge thank you to Steve Bollar, CSP®, for his fabulous presentation as our featured speaker. Steve was also the person who has led the Chapter Leadership Committee.