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We work with some of the best speakers on the planet. The GEAR UP community is a special place and it's important to us that we provide only speakers that have life experience and a message that is appropriate for the GEAR UP youth. These aren't your average performers. They care about GEAR UP and will work to make a connection with the students and staff both on and off the stage. |
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JUSTIN BOUDREAU Justin’s keynote for students “BE YOUnique” is getting rave reviews across the country. This former pro beach volleyball player makes it clear that if your goals become your priority, results will follow. Justin’s educator keynote “EDGE-ucator” encourages, uplifts and challenges your faculty and staff to give what they expect from their students. |
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DOUGLAS LUFFBOROUGH Doug knows what it is like to grow up poor, to experience life from the sidelines, to overcome being homeless just to be told that he was not college material. In his keynote, “Homeless to Harvard”, Doug share’s how he is blessed to know what it is like to graduate from college; to be invited to the White House and to graduate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. |
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PATRICK COMBS Patrick knows how to inspire students to dream big. He's spoken on almost 1000 college campuses and authored the #1 selling book in the world for students and their careers, Major in Success. He's also been interviewed by Barbara Walters and performed at HBO's US Comedy Arts Festival. His keynote "For Seniors Only" is as real as it gets. |
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PETIT PINSON Petit Pinson was chosen to be part of a reality adventure TV show on Outdoor Life Network and ABC called “Global Extremes”. After 5 continents and 2 months in Tibet climbing Mt. Everest, she has returned with an extra awareness of the world around her and challenges others by asking, “What’s Your Summit?” |
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JONATHAN PEREIRA Jonathan’s keynote – Taste Like Chicken explores a subject that is rarely talked about except in the most superficial of ways – Prejudice. Jonathan has appeared in hundreds of performances where critics have called him “mesmerizing”, “ funny”, and “compelling”. Jonathan allows his audiences to examine their own prejudices without feeling defensive. |
These are just a few of our more popular options. We have many more speakers on hand that are excited about working with the GEAR UP community. Give us a call today and let us help you find the perfect fit for your event. |
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