SPEAKING
Inspiring Audiences to Believe
One Person CAN Make a Difference
DR. MARLENA E. UHRIK
Educator • Author • Community Leader • Changemaker
? Olympic Torchbearer — 1996
? Woman of Distinction — California Women’s History Month 2024
? Former Consultant — California Department of Education
? Award-Winning Author — The Magic of Making a Difference: One CAN Make a Difference
? Founder — All Ways Learning
? Featured Author & Presenter — BOOST Conference
? Creator of Waves of Kindness™ SEL Initiative — reaching thousands of students
“Small acts of kindness can create powerful waves of positive change.”
— ABOUT DR. MARLENA —
Dr. Marlena E. Uhrik delivers inspiring and practical presentations that empower educators, youth leaders, families, and communities to create cultures of kindness, connection, and purpose.
As the award-winning author of The Magic of Making a Difference: One CAN Make a Difference and founder of All Ways Learning, she brings a unique blend of educational expertise, storytelling, and real-world impact — leaving audiences energized and ready to take action.
— KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS —
1 — The Magic of Making a Difference
How Small Acts of Kindness Create Powerful Change
Based on her award-winning book, Dr. Marlena shares a heartfelt message showing how even the smallest acts of kindness create a ripple effect of positive change. Participants leave motivated to bring kindness, empathy, and purpose into their schools and everyday lives.
2 — Creating a Culture of Kindness in Schools and Communities
Turning Compassion Into Action
What if kindness became the most powerful force shaping our schools and communities? Dr. Marlena shares simple, practical ways educators and youth leaders can inspire kindness movements that engage students, families, and entire communities.
3 — Social-Emotional Learning That Comes to Life
Engaging Students Through Meaningful Experiences
SEL is most powerful when students experience it — not just hear about it. This presentation explores creative ways to bring SEL to life through reflection, art, storytelling, and community engagement.
4 — One Person CAN Make a Difference
Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers
Young people want to know their actions matter. Dr. Marlena shows how educators and youth leaders can help students recognize their potential to lead kindness and positive change in their schools and communities.
5 — From Vision to Impact
Turning Passion Into Meaningful Action
Every great movement begins with a vision. Dr. Marlena shares how individuals, educators, and community leaders can turn ideas into programs that positively impact others.
— ADDITIONAL SPEAKING TOPICS —
Dr. Marlena also presents on the following topics for conferences, schools, community
organizations, and leadership events:
▸ Family Engagement with Heart
Strategies for bringing families, grandparents, and communities into meaningful school partnerships.
▸ Empowering Educators & Youth Leaders
A refreshing session to help educators reconnect with their purpose and impact.
▸ Women’s Leadership & Personal Transformation
Helping women step into who they were meant to be — with confidence, clarity, and intention.
▸ Turning Vision Into Mission
For leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs ready to turn ideas into meaningful action.
— WHY EVENT PLANNERS BOOK DR. MARLENA —
A Speaker Who Inspires Action — Not Just Applause
Dr. Marlena connects deeply with audiences through storytelling, humor, real-life experience, and a genuine passion for helping people recognize their ability to make a difference.
Her presentations are:
- Inspiring and uplifting
- Practical and actionable
- Engaging and interactive
- Relevant to today’s educational and community challenges
- Memorable long after the event ends
— WHAT AUDIENCES SAY —
“Dr. Marlena’s presentation inspired our entire staff. Her message reminded us why we do this work.”
— School Administrator
“Our educators left energized and full of ideas they could use immediately.”
— Conference Organizer
“Her message about kindness and making a difference resonated with every person in the room.”
— Community Leader
— IDEAL AUDIENCES & SPEAKING FORMATS —
Dr. Marlena Speaks For:
- Education Conferences
- Afterschool & Expanded Learning Programs
- School District Professional Development
- School Assemblies
- PTA and Parent Leadership Events
- Women’s Leadership Conferences
- Community & Nonprofit Organizations
- Author Events and Panels
Available Formats:
- Keynote Presentations
- Breakout Sessions
- Workshops and Trainings
- School & Community Events
- Conference Panels
- Podcast and Media Interviews
— A MESSAGE THAT RESONATES —
At the heart of Dr. Marlena’s work is a simple but powerful truth:
One Person CAN Make a Difference.
Through kindness, compassion, and purposeful action, we can create communities where people feel valued, connected, and inspired to contribute.
BOOK DR. MARLENA TO SPEAK
If you are planning a conference, school event, leadership training, or community gathering,
Dr. Marlena would be honored to serve your audience.
? Email: Dr.Marlena@AllWaysLearning.org
? Website: AllWaysLearning.org
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