GrandRapidsLibrary

Confirmed Speakers

• David Dyer
  Comedy writer and Stand Up Comedian from Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Shelley Irwin
  Former Physical Therapist followed her passion to become first a Reporter, then a Host and Producer of radio and TV shows on WGVU Grand Rapids, MI
• Steve Assarian
  Master's of Library Science degree and Business Librarian at the Grand Rapids Public Library
• John Bender
  Pharmacist and Clinical Operations Director for VanAndel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, MI. He has spent over 35 years conducting clinical cancer trials at small bio-tech firms and at Parke-Davis.
• Alex McGrath
  Additional band members are Ashley McGrath William Campbell and Joan Perry. They perform live throughout Michigan and have made two music CDs
• Joe Dulin
  Director of Advancement for Paws With A Cause, a non-profit organization that trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence, at no charge to the client
• JR Pittman
  Founder and Lead Pastor of Ignite Fellowship Church is an author, speaker and mentor
• Anneshia Freeman
  MBA, MSW, CADC-M, Consultant and Program creator and Director of "The Lies That Bind", a cognitive restructuring and resocialization program that can be tailored to fit any population engaging in dysfunctional behaviors.