Bring a MediaWise Speaker to Your Community!

Speakers from the National Institute on Media and the Family are among the most sought-after presenters on topics related to media's impact on children, families, and communities. They inform, challenge, and inspire professional and general audiences all over the world. Their presentations range from keynote addresses to in-depth trainings. National Institute on Media and the Family speakers and trainers blend cutting edge research with practical strategies laced with down-to-earth warmth and humor.

David Walsh, Ph.D. David Walsh, Ph.D. has emerged as one of the world's leading authorities on parenting and the impact of media on children's health and development. He spent 10 yrs teaching and coaching high school students. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics	Douglas Gentile, Ph.D. Dr. Douglas Gentile is one of the world's experts on media's effects on children and adults. A developmental psychologist, he is a professor at Iowa State University and the director of research for the National Institute on Media and the Family. Traveling from Iowa Bio Request Topics	Michael Mann Michael Mann is an award-winning storyteller, author, training consultant and speaker, bringing a variety of educational programs and workshops to children and adults. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics
Erin Walsh Erin Walsh is a dynamic and knowledgeable speaker who has addressed a wide range of audiences on topics related to media's impact on children, families and communities. She has presented to youth groups as well as adults and professionals. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics	Jenifer Strauss With a warm and interactive style, Jenifer Strauss has been sharing her own unique blend of energetic presentations with over 300 audiences a year. Traveling from Michigan Bio Request Topics	Jody Ruggiero Jody Ruggiero is a school board member in Reno, Nevada, for one of the largest school districts in the country. She is the founder of Tune In To Kids, a community-wide media literacy initiative. Traveling from Nevada Bio Request Topics
Mary Gale Mary Gale has been a advocate and speaker for media literacy ever since listening to David Walsh present on the topic. Mary has educated parent groups, school staffs, students, faith communities, ECFE classes and larger organizations such as and Resources for Child Caring on Media literacy. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics	Steve Schroeder-Davis, Ed.D. Dr. Stephen Schroeder-Davis is currently a curriculum specialist for, Elk River Public Schools. He developed an elective course for Saint Mary's entitled "Media Literacy for Educators," and presented an abbreviated version of the course for several school districts around the state. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics	Jeremy Gieske As a professional trainer for a major Minnesota retail company, Jeremy is prepared to not only share information about Internet safety and Raising MediaWise® Kids, but to help teach practical and applicable ways of managing media in your home. Traveling from Minnesota Bio Request Topics