The Chicago Park District: Addressed the importance of family.

The Ariel Foundation: Spoke on various topics including how to present a positive self-image and mentoring relationships.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (HI- Tech Diversity Job Fair Chicago and Detroit): Spoke on achieving balance in one's personal and work life.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Illinois: Addressed the value of community service.

Operation PUSH: Addressed issues relevant to teenage peer pressure and overcoming obstacles.

The Links Organization: Discussed pursuing education as a means of achieving success.

Humana Health Plans, Inc.: Discussed the nature of change and its impact on job performance.

Mayor's Office of Employment and Training: Spoke on managing change transitions and effective job search strategies.

DuPage Society for Human Resources Management: Spoke about internal consulting skills needed for business professionals.

The Chicago Principals and Administrators Academy: Spoke about the importance of a positive mental attitude and effective interview techniques.

North Central Ohio Personnel Association: Spoke on various topics including positive employee relations, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employee communications and human resources skill requirements.

National Louis University - Center For Early Childhood Leadership: Spoke on a number of issues including individual reaction to change as well as attracting and retaining quality staff in child care institutions.

Loyola University of Chicago: Spoke on the topic of project management.

International Personnel Management Association: Spoke about the needs of the human resources professionals in the 21 st century.