Featured Speakers

Dr. Dexter Shorter is a catalyst for transformation, and he brings energy that inspires. An award-winning educator and dynamic keynote speaker, Dexter is on a mission to impact the world and change lives through his motto: Transform. Grow. Achieve. With over 15 years of experience empowering others, he has motivated thousands of recreation professionals and higher education leaders to maximize their existence and lead lives of purpose.

Known for his infectious energy and soul-stirring message delivery, Dexter has impacted platforms of professional associations and institutions including NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Penn State University, The Ohio State University, and more.

A trailblazer in academia, Dexter is a four-time college graduate with degrees in Sport Studies, Communication Arts, and Educational Studies.

Whether he’s speaking on stage or mentoring the next generation, Dexter is determined to help people live fuller, freer, and more fulfilled lives.

Gian Paul is widely recognized for inspiring the New York Giants to their most recent Super Bowl victory with the phrase 'All In". He has been featured on ESPN as well as had notable appearances on Fox News and CNN.

His inspirational talks have made him an internationally renowned speaker for NBA, NFL, English Premiere League & Fortune 500 organizations.

Gian Paul Gonzalez was a former NCAA First Team All-American forward from Montclair State University scoring nearly 1,400 points in his 3 year career. He played in the NBA Summer League and was offered professional basketball contracts, yet he turned them down in order to continue his work with at-risk youth. He is the founder & executive director of Hope & Future, an organization dedicated to using athletics & physical fitness to share a message of hope and striving for excellence in inner-city public schools and juvenile jails.