I work with middle schools, high schools, and colleges on improving/de-stigmatizing mental health, protocols for overcoming adversity, & best practices for student success through speaking engagements and long-term partnerships. 

Jack is a professional keynote speaker based out of Kansas City, Missouri. Jack has been able to overcome and grow from many different obstacles throughout his life. He truly believes these obstacles have been put in his life so he can learn how to “grow” instead of “go” through adversity. And now, it is his life’s work to teach as many people as possible how to overcome adversity, eliminate the victim mentality, and improve their mental health. Growing up in Kansas City, Jack thrived both academically and athletically. He was a straight-A student and 1st Team All-State athlete in high school. After high school, Jack went on to attend San Diego State University in the honors program. During his college years, Jack spent time as a competitive CrossFit athlete and later began his speaking and coaching career. However, in late 2017 all of that was put on hold, and he would spend the better part of the next 3 years in the hospital battling a chronic illness. Eventually, Jack returned to Kansas City and began inspiring positive change by sharing his story at universities, colleges, high schools, middle schools, and expos/events.

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