Professor Jamie Keller has been a motivational speaker for 11 years. In 2010 she created an anti-bullying organization at Bergen Community College in NJ called S.P.A.R.K. A Change (students practicing acts of random kindness). This organization aimed at raising awareness on the bullying epidemic and the effects it has on today’s youth. This organization was incredibly successful with their anti-bullying assemblies and suicide prevention campus walks. Over the last 4 years Jamie has taken her motivational speaking online to motivate hundreds of entrepreneurs in life and business.
“I found my passion pouring into and motivating today’s youth. When a student tells you that you saved their life – IT CHANGES YOURS”
Anti-Bullying School Assemblies
She held assemblies for schools within NJ public school districts to speak to the students about the effects of bullying and suicide. Professor Keller, along with the SPARK group, has conducted over 40 assemblies and has worked within 11 New Jersey school districts. These assemblies were are an amazing opportunity to educate students about the effects of bullying and suicide.
Excellence Award
In 2012, Professor Keller was awarded the John & Suanne Roueche excellence award, by The League for Innovation in the Community College. She was presented with this honor for creating the S.P.A.R.K. A change group.
Out of the Darkness Campus Walk Coordinator
Professor Keller has coordinated five “Out of the Darkness Campus Walks” in conjunction with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.. These suicide prevention initiatives are designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. The walks took place at Bergen Community College, running from 2012 to 2016 and raised over $22,000.
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