Inspirational & Motivational Speaker

College and University Programs

Two-time campus speaker of the year finalist

Dave Kelly is a popular expert on student leadership, community service, and service learning/servant leadership. He is known as "America’s Student Leadership Trainer" and has presented for more than 150 colleges, universities, and higher education conferences. Dave has personally performed more than 50,000 hours of community service while leading college students to over two million hours! 

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Dave's Programs

Custom Programs

Dave can customize programs from 1/2 day to a full weekend.  His programs are also great for Parent/Family Weekends, Staff Development Days, and Faculty and Advisor Training and Encouragement.


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View a list of previous clients"Dave, I love what you do...I think you're one of the best speakers we've had in years.  You are so good with students, and your presentations are so full of content. I'm so tired of 'gospel preacher style' presentations that don't leave you with any substance."
Judy Schwartz, Student Program Development Specialist
Eastfied College, Mesquite, TX

"AMAZING!"
Melanie Walker, New Student Mentor
Endicott College (MA)

"Your seminars are always so inspirational, it’s always different, fresh, and new! There is never a dull moment! I enjoy you coming in every time!"
Christina Frederick, Student and W.I.L.D. program participant
Georgian Court University (NJ)

"You really know how to present and convey leadership."
Stuart Herrmann, Student
New Jersey Institute of Technology