Speaker Spotlight
Tricia Griffith is a project management professional and comes to you as an 8-year breast cancer survivor. She is an author and speaker on the topics of breast cancer, survival, hope, inspiration, and time and project management. Tricia is down to earth and likes to meet people where they are. Her storytelling is fruitful and interactive. She remembers from whence she came and likes to bring the audience on the journey, leading them to the path of their own self-discoveries. She is open, honest, and at times raw, but she is also like the older sister you wish you could dial up daily. She is eager to speak at your conferences. You can learn more about Tricia at PinkPowerSteps.com.
In 2022, at age 41, Ronda was diagnosed with breast cancer. Leading up to her double mastectomy in March 2023, Ronda searched the internet for information on what to expect after.
She couldn’t find what she was looking for, so she created it – and TataTuesdays, a 501c3 breast cancer organization, was born. It has quickly become a sisterhood and safe space for all the HERS – CaregiveHERS, WarriHERS, SurviveHERS, GrieveHERS, SupportHERS, PreventHERS. You can learn more about Ronda at BreastFriendsUnite.com.
Eileen Clinton, a lung cancer widow and leukemia survivor, shares her journey of resilience in What a Wonderful World: Reflections of Love, Loss, and Hope, empowering others to tell their stories of loss and healing.
Her background in education and grief support provides a foundation for her message of hope and gratitude, encouraging others to find meaning and connection through their experiences with loss. You can connect with Eileen on LinkedIn.
Jason Tharp, founder of the Beyond Hope Project, is an author, illustrator, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping others break through the impossible. After overcoming a life-threatening glioblastoma diagnosis, Jason created his H.O.P.E. Strategy to inspire self-leadership, resilience, and authenticity.
With humor, heart, and transformative storytelling, he empowers audiences to embrace their uniqueness and take actionable steps toward breaking their impossible. You can learn more about Jason at JasonTharp.com.
Living and traveling around the world expanded Guerdy’s palette of global cultures. Outspoken and energetic, her Haitian heritage and Parisian hometown flair shaped her unique aesthetic and work ethic. Guerdy’s hard work paying off is evidenced by her many accolades, including being named one of Harper’s Bazaar’s Top Planners in the World and making the list of Vogue’s Best Wedding Planners.
Guerdy was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2023. She is currently focusing on battling the disease while finding time to be a motivational speaker and beacon for the cause on behalf of many cancer foundations. Guerdy lives in Florida with her two boys and husband of 20 years. You can learn more about Guerdy at GuerdyFy.com.
“Jan did an outstanding job helping close to 200 people rediscover that laughter really is good medicine. Jan had a very easy way about her, and was very comfortable mingling with our patients both before and after her show.”
That’s what clients are saying about Jan McInnis’s “Finding the Funny” humorous keynote presented at other National Cancer Survivors Day® events. Her humor focuses on work, family, and life. Jan’s keynotes work both virtually and in person. Jan is also a fabulous Master of Ceremonies, keeping the event rolling and on time. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post. You can learn more about Jan at TheWorkLady.com.
On his birthday, Tom was diagnosed with prostate cancer, after losing his best friend to prostate cancer the year before. The first step in his battle was to hold on to his winning mindset. He set goals, including walking his daughter down the aisle and competing in the IRONMAN® World Championship.
Tom has now turned his focus to cancer education, advocacy, and helping others dealing with life-challenging obstacles. He is the past president of the North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition, serves on the boards of Mary Crowley Cancer Research and ZERO Cancer, is a peer reviewer for the DoD’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, and is a research advocate at UT Southwestern. Tom authored THE WINNING MINDSET THAT SAVED MY LIFE, Second Edition; all book sale proceeds are being donated to philanthropic organizations making a positive impact on humankind. You can learn more about Tom at TomHulsey.com.
Glenda Standeven is an author, workshop facilitator, and humorous inspirational speaker. She lost her entire right leg, hip, and pelvis to bone cancer in 1988 and was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma breast cancer in 2022.
Glenda is the author of I Am Choosing to Smile, her inspirational life story about learning many of life’s lessons the hard way, and What Men Won’t Talk About and Women Need to Know, which chronicles her husband’s journey with prostate cancer using honesty and humor. Glenda has published three short stories that were included in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, including her most recent, “Becoming A Gracious Receiver” which is to be published in Chicken Soup for the Soul – 101 Ways to Think Positive in February 2025. You can learn more about Glenda at GlendaStandeven.com.
