SpeakUP Mentor Board

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Dina Schmid

Public Speaking Coach and owner of Queen City Etiquette, who brings extensive experience in communication, interview skills, speaking skills, and conversational etiquette, bringing a unique skillset to SpeakUp's Mentor Panel.

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Lauren Richardson

Experienceships Coordinator at Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, with extensive expertise in curriculum design and instructional coaching, providing a strong background in education to support lesson development. 

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Jeffrey Damadeo

Director of K-12 Leadership & Career Development at Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, and former principal of Indian Hill High School, with a valuable background in public speaking, leadership, and education.

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Jeffrey Holbrook

Strategic partnerships executive with extensive experience in leadership communication and high-stakes presentations, Jeff brings a global perspective on strategic communication. His background in mentoring teams makes him a valuable mentor.

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Amanda Holbrook M.D.

Clinical Operations Medical Director for Health Company with 20+ years of experience in public speaking and leadership development, specializing in mentoring and training professionals to communicate effectively in high-stakes environments.

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Dr. Peter Mallow

Director of the Master of Health Services Program at Xavier University with extensive experience in leadership and communication, Dr. Mallow brings a strong background in public speaking, leadership, and real-world impact.