The Professor of P.R.O.G.R.E.S.S.
Joseph G. Smith, II was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to two wonderful parents whom from the beginning taught him the value of seizing opportunities, getting an education and making a lasting contribution to the world to improve the lives of others and make it a better place than when he came into it. Early in life he knew that the world was constantly in need of those that champion and advance the cause of justice. At the age of 23 he graduated from Wayne State College and received his Bachelors degree in Journalism. He uses his fiery voice and commanding stage presence to advance the cause of education, human rights and political empowerment for all the worlds’ peoples.
Since that time Joseph has been employed by a plethora of social service, educational and political organizations and now lives and works in Omaha, Nebraska as a youth care professional at Uta-Halee Girls Village helping young people overcome obstacles and create a better future. The speaker, author and trainer has currently completed a book entitled Ready, Set, Succeed: How to make your dream come true. He is a tireless advocate of social justice and youth leadership.
In addition, he is the CEO of New World Vision, a company he launched in 2007 that is dedicated to changing the operational attitudes of people world-wide so that all people will recognize their lives are intertwined with one another in hopes that everyone will rededicate their time and energies to social justice and establishing greater levels of positive productive progress for the entire planet! Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Joseph has a natural ability to connect with people and is especially effective at establishing and nurturing a rapport with young people and political activists. Because of his constant work in the educational and political community, he has surfaced as an expert on youth, minority issues and politics. He is a consultant in this area and has worked with local educational institutions as well as with political and healthcare organizations.
“I seek to educate, challenge, and enlighten others. To discuss and share ideas and perspectives on subjects of real importance, that actually makes a difference in our daily lives. I’m sure that you will find my unique blend of basic reasoning with powerful persuasive delivery that can only leave you with the desire to fight for justice.”
His future plans include running for political office and inspiring a worldwide positive social movement dedicated to advancing human progress and alleviating human suffering. He has influenced the lives of over 11,000 students, business leaders, educators, and political activists as a high school presenter for ITT Technical Institute and Omaha public schools. Why wait to be great? Contact him now for a motivational and entertaining experience that you and your colleagues will never forget!
Get ready to experience a righteous revolution of consciousness!