Dr. James Key Profile Page
City: Alexandria
State: VA
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Profile
Dr. James D. Key began his speaking career when he was in college and went on to win several oratorical contest and was selected to give one of the student speeches at his college graduation. Since that time he has taken his winning style to another level and has become a requested Keynote Speaker around the world. For conferences, lectures, seminars and special events, Dr. Key uses his dynamic, inspirational speaking platform to motivate and fire up professional, corporate, collegiate and religious audiences frequently. When Media professionals from magazines, newspapers, and radio and television talk shows want insightful commentary and quotes for their pieces, they reach out to Dr. James Key. His opinions, his take on weighty issues and his perspectives are often used to spark lively debate. His influential voice is sought out to address social concerns, emotional chaos, and to soothe when a cooler head needs to prevail. Dr. Key’s inspirational and thought-provoking book, "Touch and Go", has inspired many people in the United States and abroad. From his days of growing up in South Central Los Angeles to serving on the battlefield of Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Key’s powerful stories from his own life will compel reader’s to dream beyond what they know and develop a greater appreciation for life and all it has to offer and inspire reader’s to discover that failure is not final! Dr. Key’s awards and honors include: The Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Who's Who in Black Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Outstanding Young Men of America Award, Outstanding Graduate Award (Pan-African Studies Department, CSUN) and “Minister of the Week” (Afro-American Newspaper, Washington, D.C.). Currently, Dr. Key is a U.S. Army Chaplain (Major) and a Columnist for USA Today.
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