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MasterCard International
"An excellent speaker, Dave made a major contribution in advancing the goals of our Diversity Series. It is without reservation that I recommend Dave Pallone as a diversity trainer and keynote speaker."
Thomas Rahilly-Senior Vice President Human Resources/Sales Development
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
"On behalf of the employees of the FDIC, I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for your presentations during our annual observance of National Gay & Lesbian Month...We have received numerous compliments regarding your presentations, which further reflect on your contribution to our successful programs."
Nelly M. Guerrero-Special Emphasis Program Manager
Willamette National
Forest/Sluslaw National Forest
"Thank you for two outstanding presentations about the issues and concerns for our gay and lesbian employees...Your insightful presentation to the Forest Leadership Team provided us with strategies we could use for our employees."
Gloria D. Brown and Y. Robert
Wamoto-Forest Supervisors
"Thank you for the remarkable presentations you gave to the City of Colorado Springs' employees last week. While your public relations materials are excellent, they don't begin to capture the power and effectiveness of your presentations."
Jody Alyn-Diversity Coordinator
The Hartford Insurance Company
"Your presentation of Who's Really on First at the Hartford Insurance Company on October 17 was a huge success...Your presentation to employees provided a springboard for meaningful group dialogue throughout the day."
Gregory A. Sperry-Diversity Committee
Aetna
Insurance
"On behalf of Aetna I would like to thank you for delivering such a heartfelt, personal story...You had the audience eating out of your hand...Other Aetna locations have asked for the tape...We've started a waiting list!"
Michelle M. Carpenter-Director Office of Diversity
Pfizer Corporation
"I wanted to take a minute to write you and thank you for your recent visit...We appreciate you taking the time to meet with us and believe it was beneficial to the colleagues in attendance, our Human Resources Department, and the company as a whole in supporting our corporate value "Respect for People." Again, we thank you..."
Scott P. Damask-Rainbow Alliance
Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory-Bechtel
BWXT Idaho, LLC
"Your presentation assisted us in our efforts to create a work environment in which all employees feel safe, valued and free to contribute to their full potential. You were successful because your creative approach is non-threatening...Your courage in sharing your personal experiences and your ability to connect with people has had a positive impact at the laboratory."
Kris Stanger-Director Human Resources
Microsoft Corporation
"Dave , with apologies for being so tardy on this, I am writing with a huge thank you for your time with HR last Thursday. It's so clear that your message comes not only from personal experiences but also from deep in the heart...thanks for being a part of Microsoft's movement in diversity."
Thea Singer-Sr. HR Curriculum Manager
Eastman Kodak Company-Windsor, Colorado
"Dave your presentation was an absolute home run...I have
received outstanding feedback...We may bug you for a return event! As for me personally, I admire both your speaking ability and your personal courage. I learned from your session, and it was like being at a damned movie; I didn't want the two hours to end!"
K. Dean Moore-Director Human Resources
Los Alamos National Laboratory
"I want to express my appreciation personally and on behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory for the presentations you made to both our senior managers and staff...I was particularly impressed with your ability to engage people at all organizational levels...Your message was exceptional!"
Don Bryson-Diversity Director
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
"I always strive to find quality speakers for the Diversity Speaker Series, and Dave certainly surpassed all of my expectations. I have received nothing but positive feedback from numerous employees and managers.....The audience found Dave's speech to be moving, thought provoking, and inspirational....I wholeheartedly recommend Dave Pallone as a speaker who will effectively promote sensitivity, awareness and dialogue on the topic of sexual orientation."
Lorie Valle-Diversity Awareness Program Manager
Los Alamos National Laboratory
"In this unprecedented event, Dave spoke to audiences made of technical and support employees.....The audience was moved by Dave's inspirational message, unique ability to open doors, hearts, and minds......We are already in the process of making arrangements to bring Dave back for a command performance!
Marion E. Timm-Diversity Director
IBM
Corporation
"I appreciated the eloquence and candor with which you spoke of your fears, your hopes, your dreams...your life....I would also like to thank you for the work you did with our Human Resources personal. They too, needed to hear more about the issues that gay and lesbian employees face everyday in the workplace."
Debbi Cosentino-Diversity Network Group Coordinator
DuPont Corporation
"In the words of our leaders as well as the workers at
DuPont, your presentation was "eye-opening, honest, inspirational and thought provoking"...... I have and will continue to highly recommend your presentation to everyone I know."
Tim D. Arnold-Network Liaison
Chubb Group Insurance Companies
"As one of Chubb's designated champions of diversity issues, I'm always looking for ways to defuse highly-charged, combative debates and transform them into reasoned and productive exchanges among colleagues. By being approachable, engaging, and rising above the rhetoric, you provided an impressive model for achieving that higher plane."
David Fowler-Executive Vice President
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates -2005
"Your contributions, to this year's conference, directly impacted over 1,000 people and will add to the greater discussion on LGBT employment rights."
Selisse Berry-Executive Director
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates -2004
"It is through the support of individuals like you that we are able to continue strengthening our programs...Thank you for sharing with us your time and knowledge...You have inspired us to continue advocating for workplace equality for all."
Selisse Berry-Executive Director
Society of Human Resource Management
"On behalf of SHRM, I would like to express our gratitude for speaking at our 2001 Workplace Diversity Conference. The conference was a success and we appreciate your contribution. Your evaluation rating was 3.8130 out of a possible 4.0000 which was higher than the overall average evaluation of 3.5669."
Michelle Dolieslager-Education Coordinator
Kentucky Industy Liaison Group
"The personal and public experiences you shared were candid and insightful. Based upon the feedback received after your presentation, participants left the seminar with a better understanding of the discrimination and harassment many employees may be going through on the basis of their sexual orientation...Your presentation made quite an impact on all those attending!"
Deborah J.
Kiesler-President
NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Continuing Education Conference
"Thank you for participating in the 2003 NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Continuing Education Conference, "Coming Home: Returning to Our Roots," as the keynote speaker...You were a big HIT...I believe that your messages were heard loud and clear by our coordinators...Many of them were very interested in booking you on their campuses."
Timothy M. Clark-Assistant Director of Education Outreach
The Dow Chemical Company
"Thank you very much for speaking at our 2001 GLAD employee network conference...Your speech was extremely well received by all the participants of our conference...The President & CEO of Dow, Michael Parker, commented to me that he thought your talk was "great" and that you delivered a very strong message."
Jeff Wooster-GLAD Conference Planning Committee Chairman
DOE/Contractors EEO and Diversity Training Seminar
"Thank you for your contribution to the success of the recent 1999 DOE/Contractors EEO and Diversity Training Seminar....feedback indicated that you were a hit! I wanted to share with you a few of the overwhelming positive comments I received on the evaluations...."Finally a diversity speaker anyone can relate to...", "Most effective presentation I have seen on Gay issues" and "Everyone in the room was mesmerized, there was hardly a sound...". Your presentation, "Who's Really on First", inspirational message, and thought provoking comments really touched the audience.
Andrea Y. Kato-EEO Program Manager
National Industry Liaison Group Conference
"Thank you for participating as a keynote speaker in our 1999 National Industry Liaison Group Conference in Seattle. The evaluations of your session were overwhelmingly positive......Like many of my peers in attendance at the conference, I plan to sponsor you as a speaker at my facility....I appreciate your courage, your energy, and your willingness to share your pain as well your successes."
Arantza Zabala-Co-Chair and Director, Diversity & Compliance
National Collegiate Athletic Association
"Please accept my sincerest gratitude for your valuable contributions to the 2003 NCAA Title IX Seminar. Your dedication and participation were integral to the essential provision of accurate and useful information during a time of ambiguity concerning Title IX...They loved you! (So do I)."
Rosie Stallman- Director of Education Outreach
Association of Intermountain Housing Officers
"Once again, I must thank you for your enthusiastic and meaningful message as a keynote speaker for the regional conference of the Association of Intermountain Housing Officers (AIMHO). The evaluations of my colleagues reflected your "outstanding" delivery of a thoughtful and heartfelt message..."
William C. Bolden-AIMH Past President/2001 Host Committee
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University of Denver
"Most of our mandatory presentations are not well received by all of our student-athletes, but by certain populations. I can tell you that instead of the silence or disgruntled attitudes, that our students talked a lot and talked positively amongst themselves at practice about your sexual orientation, diversity and self honesty presentation. I heard this feedback from the students, but also received positive comments from our coaching staff about the same thing. Once you are around the CHAMPS Life Skills program enough, you will learn that this is a difficult task to get positive feedback from coaches, athletes and administrators".
Christina S. Wujek-Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Support Services
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
"Thank you for the wonderful presentation of "Who's Really on First", at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay last month. It's the second time we've hosted you here, and I'm looking forward to number three."
Grant Winslow-program Coordinator
The Baldwin-Wallace College
"You are a personable, engaging and extraordinarily effective speaker, Dave. Additionally, you came to us without unreasonable requirements or need of "special handling." To us, that speaks of your humility and the very genuine nature of your message which seeks to utilize your well-earned "claim to fame".... as an instrument of learning rather than a tool for "ego-stroking."
Gerrie Paino-Administrative Staff Advisor
"The true test of a good speaker is not how many people show up or how loud the applause is; it is the lasting impact of the presentation and how well the speaker stimulates thought, and
challenges the group to action. Given those criteria, you passed the Washington College test with flying colors!"
Sarah Feyerherm, Director of Student Development Programs
"In the words of our second year Provost, "He is the best speaker, on any topic, that I have heard since arriving at Marietta College". I strongly encourage you to contact Dave Pallone to come to your campus."
Debora Lazorik, Associate Professor, Director of
Athletics
Fox Valley Technical College
"As lecture chair of our speaker series at Fox Valley Technical College, I would like to say thanks and let you know what a difference you have made on our campus. Our entire organization, Outrageous Promotions and Programming was thrilled with your presentation on November5, 2002...I would highly recommend any college having Dave come to their school...You'll be glad you did. "
Cindy Brellenthin-Chair-Outrageous Promotions and Programming
The Ohio State University
"I just wanted to send you a quick note to say Thank you for your presentation to our student athletes...many of our sutudent athletes left with more positive paradigms towards gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals. One athlete wrote..." Unlike other guest speakers, he was more personal and friendly."...Thank you again and we look forward to having you at Ohio State again in the near future."
Debbie Heiman, PHD-Life Skills Program
The University of
Maine-Orono
"Thank you so much for all of your hard work during your visit to the University of Maine. It was a pleasure having you on campus...In the week since you were here, I have received extremely positive feedback from the departments that you did workshops with, in particular the staff from the Athletics Department."
Rick Woodcock-GLBT Community Liaison
"Dave provided a wonderful message to our students...one they will remember for a long time. They rated him at a 4.97 out of a 5.0. They were still talking about him today, and asking that we bring him back. Students find Dave easy to relate to, and they love the way he delivers his message.
Linda Hendrickson-Director of Student Activities
Grand Rapids Community College
"You will never fully know how you changed perceptions and attitudes at Grand Rapids Community College and our larger community...You have an anointing to go forward and do good. You are truly and outstanding diversity lecturer, a former major league umpire who just happens to be gay."
Elias Lumpkins-Dean of Students
"...I want you to know how much I appreciated you coming to St. John Fisher College. I cannot say enough on how well you were received here and what a fantastic job you did. I have never seen a large group of Freshman so attentive before. We can't wait to have you back to Fisher and we continue to highly recommend you to other colleges..."
Beth E. Herberger-Director of Student Life
Fort Lewis College
"Again, you facilitated another outstanding and courageous presentation; on your second visit to our campus. I thank you and appreciate your willingness to share your struggle and triumph, so that others may learn and grow in wisdom, and in celebration of the human spirit.
William C. Bolden-Director Student Housing and Conference Services
"Dave...I wanted to thank you once again for your return visit to the University of San Diego last month as the keynote presenter for our GLBT History Month celebration. Our students couldn't stop talking about your presentation, noting that you were "one of the best speakers" they had experienced on our campus (and this includes Arun
Ghandi, Judy Shepard and Morris Dees)."
Susan H. Payment-Associate Director of Student Activities
"Time has flown by since your visit to Bucknell Univeristy in April! I look back on that day as the highlight of the 200-2001 year for the Office of LGBT Awareness. You touched so many people, who still mention it when they see me...I hope you are able to return to Bucknell again. Keep sharing your message!"
Fran McDaniel, LSW-LGBT Director
"I appreciate greatly both the quantity and the quality of your involvement on our campus...You spoke in three classes, spoke to our Student Affairs staff, had dinner with our Resident Assistants and Peer counselors, met informally with athletes and with our LBGT organization, and still had energy for a wonderful campus-wide program that held 450 people enthralled for almost two hours. On this campus, 450 people is a phenomenal turnout!"
Mark J. Britten-Director of Counseling & Wellness
York College
"In the days that followed your presentation, I had several students thank me for bringing you here and received several supportive comments from faculty members and administrators as well...Your ability to address the topic of sexual orientation in a way that reaches even those who are most uncomfortable discussing it is a gift and I believe you truly have found your "championship ring."
Melissa Crabbs-Director of Residential Programs and Campus Wellness
University of California-Davis
"The students have been talking since your presentation...and how inspired they were from your talk...I have received many emails from community members and alumni who really appreciated hearing your message and wished that this type of program had been offered while they were in school."
Allison Subasic-Coordinator LGBT Resource Center
Stonehill College
"On behalf of the entire campus community, thank you...The feedback that I received from priests, administrators, faculty and students is encouraging. The passion that you exhibit for your work to gain respect and understanding for persons with different sexual orientations is to be commended..."
Jean R. Hamler-Associate Dean of Student Affairs
The University of Michigan
"Thanks so much for coming to campus this past October 10th. I was particularly pleased that you were able to present your talk to the class, Introduction to Sociology through the Study of Inequality, and that the Kinesiology Student Government invited you to speak to their students and
facula...And most important of all, you touched indelibly the life of at least one student who clearly needed the benefit of your wisdom"
Helen Welford-Arts and Programs
Coordinator
Springfield Technical Community College
"Our Ovations program has been in place since 1995, but we have never had such a large audience for any other event...We have also not seen the enthusiastic audience response to any other speaker...Your warmth and honesty certainly encouraged and enabled students to ask questions and engage in a healthy dialogue...For this we thank you sincerely.
Gail P. Dunn, Co-Chair, Ovations
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