Joan Hecht
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author of "The Journey of the Lost Boys"
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Joan Hecht Biography
Joan Hecht is the award winning author of the book, The Journey of the Lost Boys, as well as the Founder and President of Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan,a 501 C-3 Foundation that assist with the health and educational needs US Lost Boys and Girls and numerous re-building and humanitarian projects in South Sudan. She is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of the Lost Boys of Sudan and Humanitarian efforts on their behalf. Ms. Hecht speaks actively across the U.S. to business groups, civil and religious organizations, and schools and colleges in an effort to bring awareness to the story of the Lost Boys of Sudan and the continued suffering of people living in Southern Sudan and Darfur. One of the Lost Boys generally accompanies her.
To date, the Alliance has assisted at least 58 Jacksonville Lost Boys and local Sudanese with college tuition and books. They've also provided medical treatment and surgeries for over a hundred local Sudanese. In Sudan they've paid for the construction on an X-ray facility and a house and 30 beds for an orphanage. They've also initiated numerous Goat Programs for women at Risk, the distributed solar lights to rural villagers and students, drilled water wells and much more.For more information on Alliance for the Lost Boys of Sudan visit www.allianceforthelostboys.com.
Ms. Hecht also served as the Chair of Education for three years with the Lost Boys and Girls National Network, based in Washington DC.In March 2009, she was selected by "The Network" as one of thirteen US delegates to travel to South Sudan for an assessment/humanitarian trip.
Ms. Hecht's book, The Journey of the Lost Boys, was awarded "First Place in Education" at the International POW! (Promoting Outstanding Writers) Book Awards, earning her the title "2005 Author of the Year." It is currently used in college classes across the US and a portion of proceeds from the sale of her book benefit South Sudanese.
In recognition of her work with the Lost Boys, Ms. Hecht received the 2007 Local Heroes Award from Bank of America and the Daily Points of Light Award, from the National Points of Light Foundation, as well as "The Points of Light Award" from Florida governor, Charlie Crist. In 2008, she was awarded the "2008 Florida Sunshine State TESOL Presidents Award" and was the First recipient of the "2009 Hands Across the Water International Outreach Award" from Hands On Jacksonville. Ms. Hecht and her family, along with Jacksonville Lost Boys, were also featured in the November issue of Disney's Family Fun Magazine, as Grand Prizewinners in the FamilyFun National Family Volunteers Contest.
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Joan Hecht is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Inspirational and Motivational.
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Joan Hecht is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Empowerment and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joan Hecht for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Joan Hecht generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Wells, Kanya Sesser and Rachel Druckenmiller. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joan Hecht for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Joan Hecht for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Joan Hecht, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Joan Hecht, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Joan Hecht speak about?
Joan Hecht is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Inspirational and Motivational. -
Where does Joan Hecht travel from?
Joan Hecht generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Joan Hecht?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joan Hecht for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Joan Hecht for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Joan Hecht or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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