Neil Willenson is a nationally regarded public speaker who has shared his messages of hope and inspiration with hundreds of thousands of people. His programs are perfect for leadership conferences, campus convocations, Greek leadership events, community service days, distinguished lecture series, orientation, and any other campus or community event where an inspiring story of “following your heart” will motivate people to seek out important uses for their lives and energies. The audiences for Willenson’s speeches range from ten executives to 12,000 at campus commencement ceremonies.

“Make Your Life Count” is the story of Neil Willenson’s journey from young social activist to the Founder of One Heartland, a national charity that greatly improves the lives of children, youth and their families who experience HIV/AIDS and other significant challenges worldwide. He has had the opportunity to meet and learn from inspiring people, and these lessons from individuals ranging from Oprah Winfrey to Martin Luther King III  figure prominently into Neil’s messages.

He also shares the lessons he has learned from his most significant influences, the children of Camp Heartland, the signature program of the One Heartland organization. Through his own story and those of others, Neil hopes to inspire us all to follow our dreams and to not let our fears or doubts stop us from doing something we believe in. Neil’s program shares the powerful benefits of serving others, and listeners will leave with the motivation to follow their own passion, and to make a difference in the world.

To bring Neil Willenson to your campus, school, business or civic organization for an inspiring program on social action, leadership, teamwork, HIV/AIDS or community service, please contact Neil’s agent,  Janet Osherow: agent@neilwillenson.com

Selected Recent Speaking Engagements:
May 2011 Keynote Speaker – Steffen Middle School, Mequon, WI
May 2011 Featured Speaker – Non-Profit Agency Director’s Group, Grafton, WI
December 2010 – Featured Speaker – Donges Bay Student Council, Mequon, WI
April 2010    Keynote Speaker – Muscular Dystrophy Association, Madison, WI
January 2010      Keynote Speaker – Loyola University,  Chicago, IL
December 2009      Commencement Speaker – U. of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
October 2009     Keynote Speaker – National Young Leaders Conference, Wash. D.C.
September 2009    Keynote Speaker – U. of Minnesota – Orientation Week
April 2009    Keynote Speaker – University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
December 2008    Keynote Speaker – BBYO Winter Regional Convention, Milwaukee, WI