MEET DR. JERMAINE DAVIS

Growing up surrounded by violence and fear on the west side of Chicago, Jermaine changed the direction of his life by studying success, motivation, leadership, and graduating from college. Now he helps college students and student leaders succeed with his messages on

motivation, leadership, academic success, I highly recommend Jermaine Davis. His ability to connect a“ nd have students and diversity and inclusion. remember what he says is one of his strengths. I did not hesitate to invite Jermaine to speak to our first-year class of 5,000. We continue to invite him “ back to work with our students and student leaders. University of Jenny Porter, Associate Director of Orientation & First-Year Programs

WHO IS JERMAINE DAVIS? PARTIAL CLIENT LIST

Before receiving the prestigious College Instructor of the Year Award, ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY Jermaine Davis worked in Corporate America for IBM, Keebler & COMMUNITY COLLEGE & TECHNICAL COLLEGE Cookies, and Frito-Lay in the areas sales, management, leadership, AUGUSTANA COLLEGE MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY– and customer service. Now, he is an award-winning college professor, AUGSBURG COLLEGE MANKATO BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY COLLEGE international speaker, and workshop leader. As a communications and MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE leadership scholar at (Minnesota), Jermaine teaches BRIDGE WATER STATE NACA college students how to communicate and lead effectively in life, UNIVERSITY NEW HAMPSHIRE TECHNICAL school, and work. Jermaine has authored 10 books that have been BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY INSTITUTE adopted by many colleges, universities, and organizations across the COLLEGE NODA . NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTURY COLLEGE OUR LADY OF THE LAKES UNIVERSITY Jermaine was raised in a drug- and gang-infested area on the west side CLARION UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY of Chicago in a single-parent home. After the tragic loss of six family CORNELL UNIVERSITY SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY members to violent deaths, he enrolled in college as a first-generation DENISON UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE college student to change the direction of his life. Jermaine holds a DRAKE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY BA and an MA in Speech Communications, and a Doctorate in EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Organizational Leadership. UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI ELMHURST COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF MARY Recently, Jermaine produced the highly anticipated documentary, EMERSON COLLEGE Breaking The Cycle, a film dedicated to helping individuals overcome GILLETTE COLLEGE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS the negative beliefs and behaviors that keep them trapped in destruc- MINNESOTA tive lifestyles. Colleges and universities seek out Jermaine’s expertise JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA in the areas of leadership development, academic success, college UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN orientation, student retention, work/life balance, and diversity LOYOLA UNIVERSITY–CHICAGO WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY and inclusion. WESTERN MICHIGAN STATE MAINE MARITIME COLLEGE UNIVERSITY Jermaine’s presentation was breathtaking. He bought a new pers“ pective to our growth and development leadership series. Thank you for personally inspiring “ me. You gave me practical tips to improve my personal life. Bradley University Jerome Baker, President of Students United for Change

KEYNOTES + WORKSHOPS

MOTIVATIONAL + talents, abilities, gifts, and skills. Topics include: DIVERSITY + INCLUSION Branding, Envisioning, Positioning, Career COLLEGE ORIENTATION Engineering, Conquering Fear, Self-Doubt, and Leading with an Inclusive Lens Finish What You Start! Career Stagnation. Are you prepared to lead in a global economy? Will you finish what you started? Will you grad- Communicate and interact effectively with uate? Don’t allow procrastination, poor time different cultures, ethnic groups, sexual orien- management, test-anxiety, and lack of focus tations, ages, abilities, belief systems, and and commitment to rob you of your college LEADERSHIP more. Make a difference in the lives of others degree? Learn practical tips to help you succeed Sink or Swim: Your First 30-Days with your positive influence. Lead the way of change. inside and outside of the classroom. as a Leader Stress Less: Beating Burnout Are you fit to lead? Why should others follow Oops…What Do I Do Now? Creating you? What would prevent others from following a Culture of Respect and Inclusion Before It Brutally Beats You your lead? Will you fulfill the vision and accom- Make your campus safe for ALL students! Help Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like life and plish the goals of your student organization? to create a friendly, inclusive, welcoming, and school are too much for you to handle? Learn real life strategies to help you take your respectful college campus. Respond effectively Recharge, refresh, and renew your mental, student organization to the next level. emotional, and physical well-being. Conquer to inappropriate comments and offensive be- feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Leading the Way of Change haviors. Learn how to Stand Up, Speak Up, and Do the Right Thing on your campus. Manage your stress—develop a healthy Stress Motivate, inspire, and influence others during Response Style. times of change, transition, and difficulty. Get Women’s Leadership: You Don’t Have everyone on the same page by clearly articulat- The Bounce-Back Factor: Overcoming ing the organization’s mission, vision, values, to Sell Out to Stand Out! Obstacles to Achieve Success and goals to ensure team success. Based on Jermaine’s book, learn the insights he During life’s most difficult moments will you gained from interviewing 127 professional give up or will you keep on keeping on? Are you Thriving and Succeeding as a Team women of all ages and positions across differ- willing to fail forward? Clarity, composure, and Work cooperatively and collaboratively with ent industries and organizations. STAND OUT confidence are key when pursing your dreams others to produce the greatest results for your in life, school, and work. Topics include: Play- and goals. Learn practical tips to help you student organization. Topics include: Building ing the Game, Developing Grit, Career Position- thrive and succeed in life, school, and work. Trust, Respectful Communication, Conflict ing, Values Management, and the Female Tax. Management, Problem-solving, Creativity, and

THRIVE: Energizing Your Life Innovation.

and Career from the Inside Out In my time in Student Affairs, I have not seen a more Contribute and add value to your organization dynamic speaker on the topic of diversity. You have “ by leveraging your greatest assets—your unique empowered us and given us a charge to make our residence halls an inclusive place for all of our residents. “ Our student staff is still singing “GOOD JOB, GOOD JOB!”

Minnesota State University–Mankato Nicole Faust, Area Director of Residential Life

BOOK JERMAINE! To book Jermaine, contact: Dr. Jermaine Davis 651.487.7576 or 773.936.0222 [email protected] We Invite You to Read a Book by Jermaine! Find out more at: www.JermaineDavis.com