DOVIA Past Speakers

Past Speakers

	Tony Asaro, Community Relations Director for the two-time Pacific Coast League Champion Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club and the River Cats Foundation. He discussed various community collaboration projects such as the Special Olympics Walk and Independence Field. (Appeared: January 12, 2006)
	Dr. Bill Wittich is a nationally known speaker who has spoken on leadership and volunteer management to audiences of thousands. Bill is a former professor at a major California university. His doctorate is from the University of Southern California. Bill's background in non-profit, educational, and governmental agencies allows him to bring these experiences into your seminar. Bill and his wife Ann, spend about 250 days a year on the road conducting seminars. During their off time, they enjoy cooking, discovering red wine, and living in Northern California. Reach Dr. Wittich through his website at www.volunterpro.com
	Carla Lehn's acclaimed training on Volunteer Management. Carla Lehn has over 25 years experience working with not-for-profit organizations as a manager, volunteer administrator, and technical assistance provider, developing and managing projects on a local, state-wide, regional and national level. Her Masters Degree in Community Development is from the University of California at Davis. (Appeared November 15, 2005)
	Tom McKee, a leading volunteer management speaker, trainer and consultant, is recognized as one of today's foremost international authorities on volunteer management. Given the political, economic and corporate climate in the 21st century, with the often turbulent impact on businesses, corporations and individuals, it is no wonder that people are looking for leaders who are more than speakers but are also experts in their field. Tom is a motivational speaker and trainer. Tom began his professional career speaking to one of the most difficult audiences - high school students. Since his days at high school assemblies, he has gone on to address audiences of over 1000 to 2000 people. To date, Tom has trained more than 100,000 managers how to facilitate their work teams through times of unremitting change, and has spoken to over half a million people in Europe, Africa and the United States, including companies and organizations of all sizes. Reach Tom through his website www.VolunteerPower.com (Appeared February 9, 2006)
	Sheryl Brown has been working in the field of non-profit public relations for over 15 years, the past five at KVIE Public Television. She began her tenure at KVIE as the station's publicist, executing local and national publicity campaigns and for the past two and a half years as KVIE's marketing communications manager. Brown manages all aspects of the promotions department, including public information, promotion, advertising, on-air promotion, publications, and special projects. Prior to her employment at KVIE she coordinated public relations at the Crocker Art Museum for ten years. In addition, she has worked for clients such as the California State Library, the California State History Museum, and the Western States Horse Expo. She is currently the president of the Sacramento Public Relations Association and an officer on the board of the MLK Committee. (Appeared March 9, 2006)