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Javier Sanchez

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Javier Sanchez is a product of effective, cutting edge, youth leadership programming and now wants every young person he comes in contact with to have the same opportunity to experience life to the fullest that he has had. 

Since 1992, Javier has been an advocate for youth and has been encouraging teens to realize that once they catch a vision and a sense of purpose for their life, there are NO LIMITS to their potential. He believes that positive change comes when people get beyond wanting, wishing, or hoping it happens, but actually take the steps to make it happen.

He practices what he preaches as well. After being effectively mentored in the Youth to Youth International program, Javier made a major move, packing his bags and heading to the Cayman Islands. There he worked for a Government sponsored Youth Development Program. This work kept him in front of young audiences as a motivational speaker and performer. Javier now had the opportunity to deliver positive messages to young people while keeping them entertained with stories from his own life.

As a professional spokesperson, Javier incorporates his expertise in the area of effective youth empowerment with his love for Hip Hop music and comedy. He writes, produces, and performs his material at schools, youth conferences, churches, and community events across the United States and around the globe.

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Ty Sells

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With a unique style that blends comedy and compassion, Ty has been able to maximize his gift of communicating with young people. Ty’s presentations force us to laugh at the many common experiences we all share, while they encourage us to celebrate our individuality. After each presentation students struggle to figure out which comedian he is most like, while they absorb his message of acceptance.

Ty has the ability to create a sincere connection with students. Ty genuinely cares for young people and respects the difficult choices they face. Through stories and interaction, he effectively involves the audience. They listen attentively, anticipating what he will say next. Making his presentations less of a concert than a conversation.

Ty challenges young audiences to do the most important thing they can…think! He motivates them to make better choices, and inspires them to act on those choices. Both students and faculty leave Ty’s presentation energized and excited.

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Shaun Derik

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As a speaker, Shaun Derik has been captivating audiences all across the country with his incredible presentation, DreamSong. Using the metaphor, life is a song, listeners are taught to pay attention to the music playing in their heads and to be mindful of negative influences and how we treat others. Just like the components of a successful production, this presentation challenges you to learn, practice, and perform positive habits. With a strong background in the performing arts, Shaun combines the importance of vision and an awareness of the world around us with an unbeatable plan of success. He tells the story of his own struggles while exercising his acting muscles, displaying years of conservatory dance training, and ending every conflict-filled story with a powerful message to never give up.

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Tei Street

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The Amazing Tei Street is a national motivational speaker who enjoys imparting positive messages to youth and young adult audiences. Tei has a fundamental belief that youth are the key to much of what ails America.

Her advocacy on behalf of young people and speaking experience spans more than 15 years.  Tei's message is funny, hard-hitting and bold. Using her book, I'm The Amazing Tei Street… Wouldn't You Like To Be Amazing, Too?, as a  backdrop for her speaking, Tei takes youth on a journey to discover the "amazing" that is within them. 

She admonishes young people to make good decisions, devoid of the negative influences of others. She quotes Dr. Benjamin Mays in saying, "No one is good enough, wise enough, or cares enough for you to turn over to them your future and your destiny!"

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Colin Perkins

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Colin Perkins is a dynamic presenter with a passion for presenting to youth that shines through in each of his performances. Shaped out of years of grassroots drug-prevention involvement, Colin's presentations communicate the value of creativity, passion, decision making & attitude. His first presentation, Bad Hair, Long Lines & Other Life-Altering Experiences is a unique journey through the years of our lives that explores the power we all have to create the world we dream about. The Three Me's is an innovative look at the different people we have the power to be in life - sometimes all at once. Colin's presentations challenge an audience of any age to take control of their lives through healthy & happy decision making that can lead to the realization of their full potential. 

Professionally trained in improvization & stand-up comedy, Colin engages an audience with hilarious observations & characters pulled straight from everyday life. He has spoken all over the world for thousands of people since he was 18 years old.

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Yaves Ellis

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Steadfast in his faith, Yaves “Street Pastor” Ellis has been trailblazing the Christian Hip Hop scene for the past decade. Beginning at the age of nine, the young emcee quickly made a name for himself by holding his own in an arena that was flooded with artist that were at least ten years his senior. Traveling and performing in front of audiences all over the nation has given him the opportunity to share stages with Reverend Jesse Jackson, former President Bill Clinton, Jamie Foxx, and he has been featured on Nickelodeon and CSPAN. Yaves effectively uses music and media as a tool to impact social change; providing  youth from all walks of life with tools to rebuild their communities.
Yaves is a graduate of The Ohio State University and the Fisher College of Business. He is also the president and CEO of Kingdom Culture Publishing and recently accepted the position of Director of Public Affairs for Radio One, Inc.

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Keith Williams

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Keith "Speak" Williams is an emcee, public speaker, performance artist, writer, and musician with his heart and mind set on community and global impact through the performing arts. Said to be one of Columbus, Ohio's most impressive and talented performances, Keith has spoken everywhere from conferences to cafés. His niche is connecting the literary arts to Hip-Hop and using them as a platform for personal development and civic engagement. He was the President of Way With Words Poets' Society for two years at Wright State University and was heavily involved in campus organizations. As a professional performance artist, he understands how youth can be impacted through positive artistic expression. Keith is also an Apprentice Artist with the Greater Columbus Arts Council for the Art in the House program, an after school program where he helps create and implement artistic activities to motivate and encourage youth.

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Devin Thomas

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Devin "Trek" Thomas is a Columbus, Ohio native and graduate of Capital University, with a B.A. in Radio/Television/Film. He has been on the rap scene since age 5, performing in shows with his younger brother. His witty rhymes and unparalleled timing has allowed him to travel all over the United States, including Michigan, Indiana, New Mexico, Arizona, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and even outside of the country in Canada as well. As the emcee “Trek”, he has been through numerous journeys and feels that his music is a clear definition of hip-hop to those who aren’t fully familiar with the culture itself.  Trek is considered by his peers as one of the most exciting young emcees on the scene. His debut album "Treknique" will provide a new style of emceeing for your listening pleasure.

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H.A.V.I.C. SQUARED

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