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Speakers Reach Out to Those in Disaster Zones

March 05, 2010

The recent catastrophic earthquakes in Haiti and Chile have brought much-needed attention to often forgotten parts of the world. Such devastation reveals a clear divide between the global “haves and have nots.” Many Keppler Speakers devote their lives to bridging this divide. Learn from them what you can do to make a difference.

Global health speaker Dr. Paul Farmer is available through Keppler Speakers bureau

Dr. Paul Farmer, the founding director of Partners in Health (PIH), has long been one of Haiti’s staunchest allies. Dedicated to providing direct healthcare services to the sick and underprivileged, he has spent his life embedded with some of the world’s poorest populations, fighting disease and infection. The focus of the documentary Mountains Beyond Mountains and a prolific author, Farmer stands out as one of global health’s greatest assets.

Global health speaker Dr. David Walton is available through Keppler Speakers bureau

Partners in Health is not only a landmark nonprofit, but an impressive training ground for ambitious doctors seeking to improve quality of life for those in need. Dr. David Walton is one of these doctors, and he works alongside Dr. Farmer in Haiti. A Global Health Equity resident for a prominent Boston hospital, he splits his time evenly between the US and Haiti, making a huge imprint on the tiny nation, helping to change viewpoints and eventually, eradicate disease.

Celebrity speaker Soledad O'Brien is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

Doctors in the trenches do their part to make a difference, but great journalists bring attention to their causes. CNN’s acclaimed special investigations correspondent Soledad O’Brien has reported from Haiti and across the globe, sharing incredible stories of resilience and the human spirit. Also an active humanitarian, O’Brien serves not only as a voice of the news, but for the otherwise voiceless people she meets.

Healthcare speaker Dr. Bob Arnot is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

The face of Google Health and the international reporter known as “Dr. Danger,” Dr. Bob Arnot is a physician-journalist who has covered everywhere from war zones to ground zero of various health crises. He emphasizes the small changes individuals can make to impact the health and well-being of themselves and others.

Find out how more about the situations in Haiti and Chile and about crises around the world. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing these powerful speakers to your next event.

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Celebrate 40 Years of Earth Day with Keppler Speakers

February 05, 2010

With Earth Day approaching, now is the time to bring an environmental speaker on your campus. The world has been calling for a more sustainable future and that call can be answered by America’s youth. Inspire your students to join the green movement by hosting one of these powerful environmental leaders.

Environmental speaker Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

One of Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Agents of Change,” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of the most important leaders in the environmental movement. Promoting clean technology and green jobs, Kennedy demonstrates how sustainable business and a well-crafted energy policy can improve America’s economy, environment, and the health of future generations. Kennedy helps students realize the many opportunities they have to become actively involved in changing the world.

Sustainability speaker Fabien Cousteau is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

Grandson of legendary ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau and son of filmmaker Jean-Michel Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau is dedicated to continuing his family’s legacy of protecting the oceans. Cousteau is a strong advocate for public policy reform that preserves these precious habitats for future generations, using innovative ideas such as eco-tourism. One of the stars of PBS’ acclaimed series Ocean Adventures, Cousteau allows people to see the beauty of the ocean and shows students the importance of environmental conservation and advocacy.

Enviromental speaker Dr. Sylvia Earle is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

National Geographic explorer-in-residence and TED Prize-winner Sylvia Earle has led more than 50 expeditions worldwide, spending more than 6,000 hours underwater. The chief scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the face of Google Oceans, Earle promotes the necessity of nurturing the sea and preventing pollution from entering the life-sustaining oceans. Earle calls on students to advocate for conservation and end pollution.

Environmental speaker Jerome Ringo is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

Jerome Ringo is one of the leading voices of the “green power” movement, and, as the first African America to run a major conservation organization, a groundbreaking leader in increasing minority participation in the environmental movement. As the former president of the Apollo Alliance, Ringo outlined the green job creation strategy that has heavily influenced Obama’s policies. Listening to Ringo’s call to action, students today can become the environmental leaders of tomorrow.

Contact Keppler Speakers bureau to learn more about bringing these inspiring environmental speakers to your campus.


The Pulse of the Planet: Introducing Jeff Corwin’s “100 Heartbeats” Tour

January 22, 2010Celebrity environmental speaker Jeff Corwin is available exclusively through Keppler Speakers bureau

As you read this, our planet is experienced its “6th Extinction.” Every 20 minutes, a species of Earth becomes instinct, and by the end of the 21st century, only half of the world’s species will exist. Jeff Corwin, one of the most enduring and popular stars of Animal Planet and Discovery Networks, is hitting the road this spring, bringing a powerful new environmental message to college campuses for the “100 Heartbeats” tour.

Inspired by Corwin’s multimedia 100 Heartbeats project, which included a critically-acclaimed book and groundbreaking NBC documentary, this new tour is built around you–the students who can make a difference in our world. Despite humankind’s vast intelligence, we have put countless other species in danger through our reckless behavior. From the Florida panther to the giant panda, from elephants to tree frogs, every heartbeat matters. Corwin’s message is simple: it is time to stop taking our world for granted.

Now is your chance to be a part of the global “100 Heartbeats” movement. Our survival, as well as the survival of the world’s most vital creatures, is in our hands. The race to save the planet’s most endangered wildlife and Earth’s biodiversity is underway. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing celebrity environmental speaker Jeff Corwin’s inspiring new tour to your campus this spring.

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