Our Humanity Project Speakers Bureau brings our values to you. We offer engaging and inspiring talks about topics that affect our lives in real ways, with a focus on equality, respect and self-worth. Our highly experienced speakers are drawn from our Board of Directors or Leadership Council, each an expert on their topic. They include accomplished authors, journalists, professors, teachers, nonprofit CEOs … even a Tony-winning Broadway producer. Contact us to set up a presentation that will entertain and inform your audience, whether a nonprofit, a company or just a group of friends — presented virtually or in person. Contact us.

Bob Knotts talks

• “Discovering confidence”: Everyone suffers from self-doubt. Why? And how can we each find extra confidence to share more of our best with our fellow human beings?

• “I believe!”: An affirmation of a deep faith in the value of humanity itself.

• “Youth bullying”: How can we stop bullying among young people, in and out of the schools?

• “Respect on the roads”: Respect for others is never more immediately urgent than when we are driving. A former investigative reporter on auto safety offers insights and practical tips for safe motoring.

Humanity Project Founder and President: Bob is the author of 26 books, five plays and many nonfiction articles, lyrics and poems. His recent book “Beyond Me: Dissecting Ego To Find The Innate Love At Humanity’s Core” explores the psychological roots of much needless human suffering — and finds a source of hope in each individual.

Dr. Laura Finley talks

• “Gender inequality and gender violence”: What is gender inequality and how does it contribute to gender violence?

• “School violence, school bullying and school safety”: A deep dive into violence and bullying at schools with an emphasis on improved school safety.

Humanity Project Vice President: With a Ph.D. in sociology, Laura is Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Barry University. She is also the author or co-author of 33 books as well as numerous journal articles and book chapters. These include her book, “School Violence.”

David Weaver talks

• “Intersectional identity: black and gay”: What does it mean to identify with more than one social group? What are the problems and what is the promise for those who identify as both black and gay?

• “Intergenerational dialogue”: Meaningful discussion among generations has always been a challenge. How can today’s adults do better?

Humanity Project Leadership Council: Since the early 1990s, David’s purpose has been helping marginalized people to be seen, heard, valued and find a sense of belonging as leaders in community. Both David and his partner, Andy, lend their skills and expertise to the Hollywood Civic Association, the Hollywood LGBTQ Council and Leadership Hollywood.

Mandi Hawke talks

• “Trauma healing and self-love”: A trauma survivor explores what it means to move beyond the pain and find ways to love ourselves.

• “LGBTQ youth issues”: What are the concerns and needs of today’s LGBTQ youth — and how can we each help these young people?

• “Personal and spiritual growth”: How can we find ways to become more fully individual … and more fully human?

Humanity Project Board of Directors: Mandi is a longtime activist and leader in the South Florida LGBTQ community, including 10 years in administration at SunServe, an LGBTQ agency – with most of her tenure served as Director of Youth Service. An author of two books, she owns and operates Proud EmPOWERment Business Solutions, a social media management and virtual assisting agency.

Shaikh Shafayat Mohamed talks

• “The rights of human beings”: Are there certain rights to which all human beings are entitled? If so, what are those rights and why should we respect them?

• “Religious equality”: An Islamic scholar’s perspective on the meaning of religious equality.

Humanity Project Board of Directors: Shaikh Shafayat is an Islamic scholar and Founder/Principal of Darul Uloom Islamic Institute in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He has more than 40 years of experience in interfaith activities and hosts an international TV program, Al Hikmat, which reaches a large global audience.

Piper Spencer talks

• “Supporting your transgender child”: How can a parent offer a nurturing love to their transgender child?

Humanity Project Board of Directors: Piper is a veteran teacher at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School. The proud mother of a transgender daughter, she is a Team Member of BOLD Justice, an interfaith justice organization working to solve critical community problems. She also is a graduate with distinction of the U.S. Naval Academy and served seven years as a Naval Meteorological and Oceanographic Officer.

Madelin Marchant talks

• “Positive self-talk and improved self-image”: How can individuals use self-talk to strengthen a sense of their own value?

Humanity Project Board of Directors: Madelin is an accomplished and active actress of stage, film and television in both English and Spanish. Cuban born and Miami raised, she served for nearly 21 years as Theatre Arts Director at South Miami Middle School, a Florida arts magnet school.

Bob LaMendola talks

• “How to host a major event for fundraising and organizational promotion”: A highly experienced event organizer tells you how to make your organization’s run, walk or concert a success.

• “Teaching respect on the roads”: What is respectful driving and how can we better encourage this behavior in both adult and teen motorists?

Humanity Project Treasurer and Secretary: Bob is the retired Community Affairs Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Broward County, Florida, responsible for organizing and running major events as well as community outreach. A former staff manager for the Broward County HIV Planning Council, he spent 35 years as a daily journalist, including 25 years on health and local government beats for the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Matt Corey talks

• “Microagressions: A Primer for CEOs”: A longtime CEO explains how fellow executives can avoid microagressions — those often unintentional comments or actions that may be regarded as discriminatory toward a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority.

Humanity Project Board of Directors: Matt is CEO and President of Insight for the Blind, a long-established nonprofit that records books and magazines for the Library of Congress’ Talking Books program. He also oversees technical aspects of Insight’s recording and remains very active in the South Florida arts as an award-winning composer, sound designer and performing musician.