<p>Born into poverty and a culture that excluded girls from education, Dr. Tererai Trent shares her stunning journey from rural Zimbabwe to a global advocate for literacy that has helped transform education in her country and illuminated the pathway for women around the world to realize their dreams.</p>
<p>Dr. Tererai Trent is a world-renowned humanitarian, educator, and author who has served as a consultant to major international aid organizations in program and policy evaluation. She is a fellow at the Center of AIDS Prevention Studies at the University of California, San Francisco and an adjunct professor in the School of Public Health at Drexel University.</p>
<p>From the moment she wrote down her dreams of going to America for higher education, sealed them in a tin can, and buried them under a rock, Dr. Trent launched a narrative of turning oppression and injustice into opportunity that serves as a beacon of hope for women everywhere. Her soul-stirring talks not only bring tears to eyes and smiles to faces, but also include practical, actionable steps to achieve one’s goals and overcome the most daunting challenges.</p>
Global Humanitarian, Author, Scholar and Educator
<ul><li><strong>The Awakened Woman </strong></li><li>Based on her recent book by the same name, this presentation inspires those seeking to build a supportive network for themselves and each other, set and achieve astonishing goals, and amplify their voice and impact in the world in meaningful, relevant ways.</li><li><strong>Daring Dreamer: The Incredible Story of Tererai Trent</strong></li><li>Dr. Trent talks about setting and achieving incredible dreams and how she did it, from teen mother in a village in Zimbabwe to sharing the stage with Oprah and gaining her support to fund several schools in Zimbabwe. Her natural charisma and humor are on full display in this presentation on the immeasurable power of education and literacy, and how those gifts unlock greater freedom and choice for anyone.</li><li><strong>Building A Transformative Company: How Identifying & Filling Your Company's 'Great Hunger' Can Ignite Success </strong></li><li>You’ll be guided step-by-step by Dr. Trent on how to align corporate strategy with a higher calling—one that identifies and focuses precisely on why your company exists and what core problem or challenge it solves for customers, and how to connects that to your company’s “Greatest Hunger.” The end result? A blueprint for your company to do its biggest and best work possible.</li></ul>