Dr. Kathy McFarland, Executive Director
COSSBA (Consortium of State School Boards Association)
March 2026Ravi delivered an outstanding and thought-provoking presentation that deeply connected with our COSSBA audience. His message was timely and forward-looking, providing a compelling view on how we can better prepare Generations Z and Alpha for a rapidly changing, unpredictable future.
What made Ravi stand out was his ability to take complex global trends, such as automation, artificial intelligence, and changing workforce demands, and turn them into a clear, human-centered call to action. Instead of focusing only on technology, he highlighted the lasting importance of creativity, cultural real skills, and human intelligence as the true factors for success. His “four pillars” of a Pivot mindset: curiosity, talent, critical thinking, and communication, offered a strong and practical framework that educators and leaders can immediately implement.
Equally impactful was Ravi’s personal story. His journey, from rock star to cultural diplomat to social entrepreneur, captivated the audience and reinforced the authenticity of his message. He doesn’t just talk about adaptability and purpose; he has lived them.
Attendees left feeling inspired, challenged, and armed with a broader vision for education, one that goes beyond traditional models and emphasizes developing globally aware, resilient, and purpose-driven individuals.
If you're seeking a speaker who can link the future of work with the human aspects of learning and leadership, Ravi provides an engaging, meaningful, and memorable experience.
Vibhu Srinivasan, Director
AccentureAttendees felt that his keynote was the highlight of the conference and gave him the highest possible rating.
Ravi's keynote was really thought-provoking and different, and what many 'Scrum/Agile' conferences are looking for. The attendees felt that his keynote was the highlight of the conference and gave him the highest possible rating in the post-conference survey.
Adrienne Dayton, EDspaces Conference Director
EDmarket
November 2025Ravi spoke at our recent EDspaces conference and knocked it out of the park. He is an engaging speaker with a compelling personal narrative who did the research to connect it back to our audience. I loved that he went the extra mile to help promote the event, share his thought leadership, and attend events before and after the keynote to engage with our members and attendees. I highly recommend Ravi for your next event!
Verjeana McCotter-Jacobs, Executive Director
National School Boards Association
April 2025.
Ravi Hutheesing delivered a powerful conversation about where education is headed and what we need to do to prepare students for a future that's changing faster than ever. Through his ability to break down the changing educational climate and the impacts of technology in a way that felt both real and hopeful, he helped our audience see how we can empower young people to lead with creativity, culture, and connection in a rapidly evolving workforce.
What made Ravi’s visit even more impactful was the time he spent with our attendees throughout our entire event, not just providing a keynote, but showing up with participants, taking time to get to know them, listening deeply, and offering support that extended well beyond the stage. That kind of engagement reflects exactly the kind of human-centered leadership and curiosity we need in education right now.
In a moment where schools and workplaces are being asked to adapt quickly and thoughtfully, Ravi brought clarity, inspiration, and a challenge to lean into the uncertainty with purpose. His message sparked real conversations and real momentum toward change leaving the audience feeling energized and hopeful, not just about the future of education, but about their own role in shaping it.
Brent Lloyed, President
Aeries Software
March 2024.
Ravi's book "PIVOT: Empowering Students Today to Succeed in an Unpredictable Tomorrow" was the perfect encapsulation of every positive trend coming out of the shifts being discussed in education coming out of a forever-changed world from the pandemic. Not only that, but the book also represented the entrepreneurial spirit that Ravi represents: the ability to write our own custom foreword (one of the highlights of anything we've ever given away or sold), chapter summaries after each and every summary with key points, and an inspiring story of Ravi's life full of pivots.
The keynote resonated thoroughly with our audience of K-12 school administrators, technologists, and teachers -- as evidenced by the sparkling reviews submitted by attendees. And back to the original point, Ravi brought something unique in-person that no other keynote speaker had before: he spent time with our staff and our attendees at each and every after-hours mixer event. His accessibility, genuineness, relatability, and passion were evident in each interaction.
Alina Davis, Board of Directors
Association of Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentRavi understands the relevance of the changes we need to make in education to connect with today’s generation and bridge divides globally.
Ravi's message was inspiring to me and everyone in the audience. It was clear that he has a passion for breaking cultural barriers in our world, especially with students. Ravi understands the relevance of the changes we need to make in education to connect with today’s generation and bridge divides globally. His journey through life is a testament to the positive impact each one of us can make building connections and relationships. I am empowered to be part of that change to achieve world peace. Thank you Ravi for inspiring me!
Clare Roby, President
Association for Continuing Higher EducationRavi's message is powerful, and his purpose is inspirational.
Ravi delivered an outstanding opening keynote presentation for the 79th Annual Conference. He won the hearts of the attendees who are passionate about lifelong learning and the power of education to transform lives and the world. Ravi's message is powerful, and his purpose is inspirational.
David Schuler, Past President
AASA National Conference on EducationThe best keynote we have ever had.
I've been coming to NCE (National Conference on Education) for over 15 years and I think that this was the best keynote we have ever had.
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Magia Krause, Information Resource Officer
US Embassy to RussiaA dynamic, engaging speaker who can charm an audience in seconds.
A dynamic, engaging speaker who can charm an audience in seconds. His disarming and genuine style left a very positive impression on our audience. In a tough political environment like Russia, positive interactions with Americans can have a lasting and powerful impression. We were very pleased with Ravi's skills as a presenter and his sensitivity to cultural differences and highly recommend him.
Jennie Norris, Chairwoman
International Association of Home Staging ProfessionalsHe will inspire, motivate and make your attendees rethink their business strategies, and their personal beliefs for the better.
Ravi Hutheesing is a dynamic and insightful speaker who uses his personal life experiences to weave a Keynote speech that includes threads that challenge us to look at our world and people from different cultures in new ways. He even treated our audience to an impromptu song with an acoustic guitar - which we loved - and did a book signing and meet and greet, taking time to speak with each attendee.
And then, he chose to hang out with us for after hours social times and came to our awards dinner the next day. It was unexpected and was so great - because it circles right back to his sincere desire to connect with people. Many speakers share and then leave for the airport so we do not get to see them in a casual atmosphere, and we loved being able to have extra time with Ravi where it was his choice to hang out with us. I was left feeling like I made a new friend - who also happens to be a cultural catalyst, working on the world stage, is an excellent speaker, musician and overall inspirational human.
He was professional and easy to work with, making our planning process very smooth. I highly recommend Ravi as a Keynote Speaker. He will inspire, motivate and make your attendees rethink their business strategies, and their personal beliefs for the better.
Mark Johnson, CEO
Loyalty360—the association for customer loyaltyHe simplified tangible strategies that produce measurable results.
Inspiring and empowering, Ravi's perspective on millennials highlighted his abilities as a storyteller and an entrepreneur. By illuminating many of the core values that bridge generational gaps, he simplified tangible strategies that produce measurable results combined with the motivation necessary to start implementing them immediately.
Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., Superintendent
South Texas ISD
August 2025As our district begins incorporating AI into our teaching and learning, Ravi’s reminders regarding the role of human intelligence and cultural competence will help us lay the groundwork.
Having heard Ravi’s keynote address at a previous conference, I knew he would have an impact here at South Texas ISD. We invited him to open the new school year at this year's beginning-of-the-year district convocation. Through storytelling and humor, Ravi connected with the audience of educators and support staff, sharing his personal journey of pivoting to find success. As our district begins incorporating AI into our teaching and learning, Ravi’s reminders regarding the role of human intelligence and cultural competence will help us lay the groundwork. Thank you, Ravi, for your insight and inspiration.
Luke Rasmussen, Superintendent
Ogden Utah School District
August 2025Ravi was extremely relatable and relevant. He tailored his presentation to our educators and it was extremely well received ... his unique experiences that have shaped his life and his passion to help people be successful will speak to the hearts and minds in your audience.
Ravi did an outstanding job at our Opening Institute for all of our employees in Ogden School District. He was extremely relatable and relevant. He tailored his presentation to our educators and it was extremely well received. Helping our educators understand that relationships and learning how to navigate the ever changing world we live in should be at the forefront of what we provide our students. I would highly recommend having Ravi speak to your institution. His unique experiences that have shaped his life and his passion to help people be successful will speak to the hearts and minds in your audience. You won't be disappointed.
India Tipps, Executive Director
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
March 2022Ravi was a hidden gem...the best keynote in a long time!
Ravi was a hidden gem! He was perfect and brought so much inspiration to our conference at the most welcomed time! It was our first post-pandemic conference for our 18th annual and his presentation couldn’t of been more appropriate for our attendees of school administrators and staff. His message received such positive feedback, best keynote in a long time.
Mark Sklarow, CEO
Independent Educational Consultants Assocation
December 2020A well thought-out, compelling presentation.
“The educators and counselors who gathered were impressed with Ravi's ability to relate his personal experiences to so much of what they, and their students are now experiencing. Shifts in cultural acceptance, technological competencies and social shifts were all woven into the fabric of his presentation, providing everyone with a well thought-out, compelling presentation. In fact the word of the week was “pivot” and this too brought his message into focus, particularly as we shifted to a virtual environment.”
D.T. Magee, Executive Director
Iowa Association of School Boards
December 2023Engaging, funny, and thoughtful while discussing challenging topics in an inclusive and productive way.
"Ravi Hutheesing gave a powerful message about bringing people together during his 2023 Iowa Association of School Boards keynote address. Ravi’s message of empowering public education students to cross cultural boundaries, engage in civil discourse, and overcome generations of implicit bias resonated with IASB members who provided high praise for Ravi’s keynote session. Ravi was engaging, funny, and thoughtful while discussing challenging topics in an inclusive and productive way."
Iowa Association of School Boards
December 2023His passion, knowledge, and ability to unite others through love are truly remarkable.
"I highly recommend Ravi Hutheesing as a keynote speaker. He is an inspiring example of how to pivot and succeed in an ever-changing world. Ravi's message of love unites is both powerful and necessary in today's society. He is highly respected in the field of education and generational topics, and his expertise and insights are invaluable for organizations and individuals looking to navigate the challenges of the modern world. When Ravi speaks, he captivates the audience with his engaging storytelling and thought-provoking ideas. He has a unique ability to connect with people from all walks of life, leaving a lasting impact on those who have the privilege of hearing him speak. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who can inspire, educate, and motivate your audience, look no further than Ravi Hutheesing. His passion, knowledge, and ability to unite others through love are truly remarkable. I wholeheartedly endorse Ravi and his incredible work."
Leanne Winner, Executive Director
North Carolina School Boards Association
January 2023One of the most relevant conversations that locally elected leaders need to hear.
“When you think of a keynote speaker, you often expect humor, points that resonate and make you think, and statistics that make you question what you thought. Ravi’s address to our membership at the North Carolina School Boards Association’s Annual Conference was all of that and then some. His compelling message of trying to understand others, what they are saying and where they are coming from, is one of the most relevant conversations that locally elected leaders need to hear. And when he brought out the guitar to show his rockstar side, we were all captivated. What meant the most, however, was the time he spent with the attendees outside of the formal speech getting to know us. Not only did I gain so much from his keynote but I also feel like I gained a friend. I look forward to our paths crossing again.”
Jim Green, Executive Director
Oregon School Boards Association
December 2022One of the most powerful presentations I have heard in my 30 plus years of doing this work.
“We recently had Ravi Hutheesing present at our annual convention and all I can say is – WOW! Not only is Ravi a rock star in real life, he is a rock star presenter too!
As I looked around during his presentation, no one was scrolling through their cell phones or distracted by their devices – over seven hundred school board members were hanging on his every word. It is rare in today’s world of immediate distractions where you see that level of engagement. Ravi’s message was relevant, robust, and inspiring! If you are looking for a speaker that can engage your members and inspire their work – bring Ravi Hutheesing to your next event, you will not be disappointed and you will come away with new insights!
Ravi did not only do a fantastic presentation to our members, but he also took the time to listen to them afterwards and engage them in conversations about their work and understanding their challenges. His life experiences are amazing and how he weaves those experiences into an inspirational message will be an extremely positive benefit to your event, your organization, and your members.
Comments from our members included: “simply the best speaker OSBA has ever had in my 20 years of attending the convention!”, “transformational and inspirational!”, “Who knew the guitar player for Hanson could bring such a powerful message – I loved it!”
Ravi will engage your members and get them to reflect more deeply on the real meaning of their work with his message. One of the most powerful presentations I have heard in my 30 plus years of doing this work!”
Brian Jordan, Executive Director
Kansas Association of School Boards
November 2022A powerful message that connects with people regardless of age, demographic, or region.
“Ravi has a powerful message that connects with people regardless of age, demographic, or region. He tapped into the personal motivations that drive educational leaders to do their work through humor and his personal stories. We left his session feeling inspired to take on the tough challenges we all face in preparing our youth for the world they will encounter.”
Ted Beard, President
Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
July 2022Not only insightful but thought provoking.
“Ravi's presentation was not only insightful but thought provoking. As school board members we must not accept the status quo in student success in our governance roles and his presentation reaffirms that notion.”
Joe Guillen, Executive Director
New Mexico School Boards Association (NMSBA)
December 2021Ravi was magic. He crafted a message that combined his real-life experiences and expertise with the many challenges school leaders face today. True learning took place.
“Ravi is such a dynamic, engaging speaker that we felt very lucky to have him on stage for our Annual Convention. His presentation truly resonated with our audience of school board members and school superintendents. Ravi was magic. He was able to craft a message that combined his real-life experiences and expertise with the many challenges school leaders are facing today. His delivery was exemplary. By combining humor, examples, and an informal but highly focused presentation, he demonstrated his knowledge of educational issues and gave our members immediately useful take-aways. True learning took place. Our members left feeling excited and motivated. His closing featured a surprise performance of 'Imagine' that tugged on our heartstrings and gave us hope for the world!”
Gina Patterson, Executive Director
Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA)
November 2021He took a topic that can be sensitive to capture and did in a way that was inclusive, engaging, and thought-provoking.
“Ravi’s message to the members of the school boards association was timely and very much appreciated. He took a topic that can be sensitive to capture and did in a way that was inclusive and engaging, but at the same time thought-provoking.”
Debb Oliver, Exec. Director
Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB)
November 2021Ravi’s keynote was the highlight of the conference. The entire audience was invigorated by his message.
“Ravi’s keynote was the highlight of the conference. His ability to inspire, teach, and bring people together through story is unparalleled. Ravi is down to earth and makes the audience want to reach for the stars. We laughed with him, shed a tear with him, and clung to his every word as he related to every individual in the audience. The entire audience was invigorated by his message."
Katherine Joyce, Executive Director
North Carolina Assocation of School Administrators
March 2021Timely and relevant...he is a true ambassador.
"Ravi’s work and focus on Pivoting for Cultural Competence and Equity highlights timely and relevant content to help educators and administrators better connect with students and how they learn today. He is a true ambassador for ensuring our students are well supported to become lifelong learners and global citizens."
Aimee Copas, Executive Director
North Dakota Council of Education Leaders
November 2020Ravi empowers change and leadership with his unique life experience and captivating keynote.
“Ravi empowers change and leadership with his unique life experience and captivating keynote. His keynote was the affirmation and inspiration that our educational leaders needed. He met their heavy pandemic-induced fatigue with hope and fortitude. Ravi provided tools to take on the necessary issues of today in regards to growth, cultural competence, leadership in social justice, equity in education, peace, and unity. His testimony reflects the value of life-long learning while his message equips educators to succeed in this unpredictable world.”
Laurie McCullough, Executive Director
Virginia Association of Supervision and curriculum Development (VASCD)
December 2019Ravi's message is powerful and hopeful.
“Ravi provided the opening keynote to an audience of 900 educators. The mix of his stories and experiences with compelling content and a call to action set the perfect tone for our conference. In a world where it can be difficult to be optimistic, Ravi made the case that simple actions can have profound positive results. His message is powerful and hopeful.”
Terry Spradlin, Executive Director
Indiana School Boards Association (ISBA)
October 2019Ravi delivered the highest-rated keynote speech we’ve had in years for our annual conference of school administrators and school board members.
“Ravi came highly recommended as an acclaimed keynote speaker and not only did he not disappoint, he greatly surpassed all expectations! His keynote was thought-provoking, inspirational, timely, and essential. The core messages of transformational teaching and learning – leading to lifelong learners, cultural competence as a pathway to equity, equity as a pathway to equality, and equality as the pathway to world peace resonated with and inspired the audience. His ability to use music to bring students of different cultures together and connect is breathtaking! Simply put, Ravi delivered the highest-rated keynote speech we’ve had in years for our annual conference of school administrators and school board members.”
Dr. Carl Ladd, Executive Director
New Hampshire School Administrators Association (NHSAA)
October 2019The way Ravi delivered his message—with grace, humor, and humility—was simply outstanding. I would invite him back to NH in a heartbeat!
"Ravi presented at our 'Excellence Through Equity' conference in New Hampshire - the first of its kind in our state. He was our beginning keynote speaker and really set the tone for the rest of the day! His thought-provoking focus on aspirations and high academic standards through a lens of diversity and equity was just what we needed to hear. And the way he delivered his message - with grace, humor, and humility - was simply outstanding. The audience, made up of public school K-12 educational leaders, was impressed and left with a great deal to consider - which is exactly what we were hoping would happen. Ravi was simply outstanding, and I would invite him back to NH in a heartbeat!"
Matt Patton, Executive Director
California Agricultural Teachers Association (CATA)
August 2019Ravi is a consummate professional that spends time researching and getting to know his audience.
"Ravi was the Keynote Speaker at the California Agricultural Teachers’ Association Conference in 2019. His message about the millennial perspective and cultural competence captivated and reignited the audience of 1,000 educators. Ravi is a consummate professional that spends time researching and getting to know his audience enabling him to tailor his presentation specifically for each group. After the speech, Ravi actively engaged with the audience seeking feedback and continuing the discussions spurred by his presentation."
VA School Boards Assoc. (VSBA)
July 2019Ravi gives us all hope for young people around the world.
"Ravi’s inspirational presentation gives us all hope for the young people all around the world, that they can come together without biases and prejudgment and promote acceptance and diversity."
Dr. Diane Padula, President
South Carolina International Baccalaureate Schools (SCIBS)
October 2018Ravi is a communication expert...multidimensional indeed.
"Ravi deserves ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for his keynote presentation at the South Carolina International Baccalaureate Schools Fall Symposium. His message was thought provoking and inspiring to students, IB Coordinators and administrators alike. Aligned with the IB Mission of making the world a better place - his key ingredients are relationship building through cultural competency and sharing music! Can it be that easy? Ravi is a communication expert. He captures the audience through his stories that weave together his musical prowess, his profession journey, political unrest, generational divide and the future through valuing an education. Multidimensional indeed, that’s why every conference attendee was nodding their head and tapping their feet by the end. And a very special ending added that finishing sparkle to the session - where Ravi performed a moving improvisation jam with our students (whom he had just met). Find your passion, make decisions, what do you have to lose? These are the words of a trendsetter with entrepreneur-mindset! Well done!"
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Dr. Casey Allen, President
Kentucky Association of School Administrators
July 2018Ravi’s keynote at KASA was just what we needed.
"Ravi’s keynote at KASA was just what we needed. His passion for education and collaboration connected with the audience, and his multicultural views both challenged and broadened our take on what education can be. Ravi’s willingness to connect with attendees throughout the conference made an impression that we will not soon forget."
J. Andrew Stamp, Associate Executive Director
Virginia Association of School Superintendents
May 2018Ravi's thought-provoking presentation was a huge hit!
"Ravi's thought-provoking presentation at the Virginia Association of School Superintendents Annual Spring Conference was a huge hit! The members were thoroughly engaged as he laid out the importance of understanding the Millennials in the workforce whom they are hiring as their employees and who will become the new leaders in public education. I overheard many superintendents talking afterward about how helpful the presentation was in their understanding of what they need to do to recruit and retain good teachers."
Jason P. Demerath, President
Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials
January 2018His work to break down cultural barriers is nothing less than deeply inspiring.
"Ravi presented at our state education convention and was phenomenal! His views and what he shared made me both optimistic and excited about the future of our world and how people will treat each other as the millennial generation begins to influence our culture. His work to break down cultural barriers is nothing less than deeply inspiring. I highly recommend Ravi and hope he continues his work around the world, as he is quickly proving that one person can change the world!"
Sheri Krause, Director of Communications
Wisconsin Association of School Boards
January 2018The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive.
"Ravi did such a fantastic job at the opening session of our 2018 State Education Convention! The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive. They appreciated his message and how he weaved it through your personal narrative. And they greatly enjoyed the opportunity to continue the conversations with him late into the night during our networking reception and at the hotel bar. We were most impressed by those who commented that he challenged them to think differently about the younger generations and inspired them to become more open minded."
Yegan Pillay Ph.D., P.C.C.-S, President
Ohio Counseling Association
November 2017If your goal is to enhance the cultural competence of your audience, then Mr. Hutheesing is the speaker for your event.
"Mr. Ravi Hutheesing is a charismatic, dynamic speaker who captivates audiences from his opening line to his last. He epitomizes the term ‘cultural diplomat’ by translating his philanthropic work into a narrative that has the potential to motivate his audiences to recognize that each one can contribute to narrow the ever widening gulf between various cultures and sub-cultures. If your goal—in today’s highly volatile and divided society— is to enhance the cultural competence of your audience, then Mr. Hutheesing is the speaker for your event."
Evan W. Jackson, MA, LSC, LPC; President
Ohio School Counselor Association
November 2017He has no shortage of experiences to share and they’re all relate-able.
"Ravi was a terrific keynote speaker for our professional conference. He was engaging and his message was powerful. He has no shortage of experiences to share and they’re all relate-able. We were especially impressed with his willingness to immerse himself in our conference before his keynote to better understand our needs and how we function as counselors. I’m very grateful to have had Ravi speak at the All Ohio Counselors Conference!"
Melissa Gibson, Director of Membership and Strategic Partners
Colorado Association of School Executives
July 2017Our members said that Ravi was one of the very best keynote speakers they’ve ever heard.
"Our members said that Ravi was one of the very best keynote speakers they’ve ever heard, and feedback about his presentation was incredibly positive. In addition to a compelling personal story that resonated with our audience, he also took time to individually connect with as many attendees as possible, which made the presentation feel even more relevant and unique to our association. He was a delight to work with and our members loved him!"
Brenda Carter, President
Michigan Association of School Boards
November 2016I strongly recommend Ravi in any environment that provides professional development for educators.
"Ravi's energy, passion, and optimism for education transcend the generation gap. He captivates his audiences while offering solutions for a smoldering problem—the communication gap between generations. I strongly recommend Ravi in any environment that provides professional development for educators."
Vernon Hawkins, Vice President
Texas Administrators of Continuing Education
April 2016Ravi is by far the best speaker that we've had to present.
"Ravi Hutheesing is an excellent speaker. His ability to use his very successful and eclectic background throughout his presentation was exceptional and greatly appreciated by conference attendees. He is very engaging and unusually charismatic. His preparation for the presentation was evident. He had studied our organization and knew many of the issues we are facing locally, state-wide, and nationally. In my nearly 30 years with the Texas Administrators of Continuing Education, Ravi is by far the best speaker that we've had to present."
Robert J. Reidy, Executive Director
New York State Council of School Superintendents
March 2016Ravi is a true talent and I recommend him for your serious consideration as a keynote speaker.
"To refer to Ravi as a speaker would be a great disservice. Unlike many who simply fly in, speak and fly out, he arrived early and stayed through a good part of the conference, meeting and spending time with members and Council staff. Ravi is a true talent and I recommend him for your serious consideration as a keynote speaker."
Tricia Mooney, Ed.D., Superintendent
Hermiston School District, Oregon
September 2023A true advocate of progress, Ravi reminded us of the power within educators and the impact when we "pivot" to focus on learning, not achievement.
"Ravi connected with our staff, urging us not just to seek change but to become it. A true advocate of progress, Ravi reminded us of the power within educators and the impact when we "pivot" to focus on learning, not achievement. Throughout the interaction with our staff, we were reminded that each of us, custodians, bus drivers, and teachers, becomes the motivational beacon to create curiosity through conversation and opportunity. The Hermiston School District has a jump start to the school year because of the time shared with Ravi!"
Harry Thomas, Superintendent
Essex County Schools, Virginia
August 2023The message was appreciated by those of a cross-section of cultural, political and philosophical beliefs.
"Our teachers found Ravi's professional journey intriguing, uplifting and inspiring. The message delivered was appreciated by those of a cross-section of cultural, political and philosophical beliefs. He gave our staff pause about current educational constructs and inspired our team to reflect on developing the appropriate knowledge, skills, and dispositions within our students for the unknown jobs of tomorrow."
Patrick Watson, Superintenent
Bloomfield Hills MI School District
September 2022His ability...is unmatched by any presenter we have used.
“At a time in our country where we seem so far apart, Ravi is just the person to unite and bring us all together. His ability to find commonality and promote positive civil discourse for a better world is unmatched by any presenter we have used. If you want your staff engaged and leaving with a growth mindset, Ravi is your person.”
Michelle Krueger, Manager of Training & Development
Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
January 2020Ravi helped us achieve what employees are calling the best employee development day yet, and we highly recommend him.
“Change is key to our college’s ongoing success and Ravi’s presentation helped our college better understand the power of “pivoting” to respond to the changing environment around us. Employees liked exploring generational differences, the importance of helping to prepare students for future jobs and opportunities, and the emphasis on education as the pathway to equity. “Pivot to change” and “perfection is a form of procrastination” are phrases that deeply resonated with our employees and continue to be quoted within our organization as we make our own pivots to change. Ravi helped us achieve what employees are calling the best employee development day yet, and we highly recommend him.”
Dr. Stan Jones, Superintendent of Schools
Stafford Country Public Schools, Virginia
November 2021In a world that seems to be deeply divided, Ravi offers unique insights into the power of education and how to pivot.
“In a world that seems to be deeply divided, Ravi offers unique insights into the power of education and how to pivot. His book, Pivot, is an essential read for parents, students, and educators. Ravi analyzes the continuum of cultural, social, and political changes that confront our beliefs and practices by compelling us to think deeply about empowering today's youth. Plus, his keynote presentations are relevant, thought-provoking, and engaging for any audience. Pivot is a must-read for any leader.”
Dr. John Sample, Superintendent
Merrill Area Public Schools
August 2018Our teachers are still buzzing with the excitement that his presentation delivered.
"Ravi's message was very well received by our entire school district staff! While world peace is an ambitious goal, his perspective allowed us to conceptualize the difference that we can (and do) make. Our teachers are still buzzing with the excitement that his presentation delivered. Ravi is a wonderful, dynamic, influential person who connected with our hearts!"
Mary Kamerzell, Superintendent
Catalina Foothills School District, Tucson, Arizona
August 2018I highly recommend Ravi as a keynote speaker and also encourage other school districts to connect him with their students.
"Ravi Hutheesing visited our school district to deliver a keynote at our all staff welcome-back convocation to kick off a new school year. His keynote was inspiring. Ravi’s messages about cultural competency, generational unity, and building global relationships are relevant to the issues we face as a society, and a match to our educational learning goals. Dozens of our teachers signed up for the Ravi Unites Schools program to connect their students with other students from across the globe. Ravi also conducted two sessions with our advanced visual and performing arts students. His student interactions were powerful. Ravi’s themes about living one’s dream and artistic entrepreneurship resonated with our students. They were riveted by Ravi’s own story and were curious about how to pursue the arts after high school as a career. This was an exciting opportunity for our students to have a conversation with Ravi in a more intimate setting. I highly recommend Ravi as a keynote speaker and also encourage other school districts to connect him with their students."
Brenda Vogds, Leader of Personalized Learning and Innovation-Secondary Schools
Eastern Carver County Schools
August 2018Ravi is both captivating and action-provoking!
"Ravi inspired and challenged all attendees. His own life experiences are allegories for the work we do as educators. Ravi is both captivating and action-provoking!"
Suzanne C. Bryant, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Schools for Instruction
Greeneville City Schools
July 2018He motivated our district to think outside the box and imagine limitless possibilities for our students.
"Ravi’s story embodies personalized learning. His story motivated our district to think outside the box and imagine limitless possibilities for our students. The work he has done to unite students around the world reminded us that as educators, we really can change the world for the better. I highly recommend Ravi as a keynote speaker and innovator."
Susan Saller, MPS Office of the Superintendent
Milwaukee Public Schools
January 2018His story resonated with the students and he had their complete attention during the entire presentation.
"Ravi Hutheesing is an amazing individual who uses his own life story and musical skills to motivate students to take an active approach to achieving their dreams and goals. His story resonated with the students at Milwaukee’s South Division High School, and he had their complete attention during the entire presentation. Afterwards, we were touched by the many students who came to the stage to shake Ravi’s hand or get a picture with him."
Christa Slejko, President
North Lake College, Irving Texas
January 2018The crowd was energized and continued to buzz about the topics he covered.
"Ravi presented a compelling talk to our faculty and staff for our new year kick-off. He was engaging and fun while also challenging our thinking on a variety of topic important today. The crowd was energized and continued to buzz about the topics he covered. Ravi generously engaged with our group after the formal presentation; answering questions, posing for pictures, and enjoying mini-discussions. By the time he left our campus we considered him one of the family!"
Dr. Kamela Patton, Superintendent
Collier County Public Schools
January 2018What a treat to hear this award-winning musician perform!
"Ravi is an inspirational keynote speaker who kicked off our 7th annual STEM conference and shared his life story on how he turned his passion as an artist into a career as an artist-entrepreneur. He also spoke of perseverance and the opportunity to reinvent himself given unanticipated obstacles in life, a message that helps prepare our students for future careers not yet created and orients students on how to work through challenges to achieve personal goals. Ravi ended the conference by singing an original song he wrote a few years ago. What a treat to hear this award-winning musician perform!"
Jeffrey Leslie, Superintendent of Schools
New Buffalo Area Schools MI
October 2017By the end of the day, I had so many students and teachers thanking me for inviting Ravi that I felt like a rock star!
"Ravi recently spent a day with us and did something almost impossible—captivated an audience full of 6th-12th graders for an hour in the morning and then inspired our district educators in the afternoon. His inspirational “You Can Do It” talk to our students led to an engaging Q & A session that truly pushed our students’ thinking to higher levels. His concept of “making peace profitable” really resonated with our students and faculty. I can envision thematic units around this idea for years to come at New Buffalo. In the afternoon, our staff heard his “Millennial Mojo” talk. He was able to shed light on the current state of education and its future that we had not previously considered. He also helped his audience understand that, although languages and oceans may divide us, the citizens of the world are all more similar than we are different. By the end of the day, I had so many students and teachers thanking me for inviting Ravi that I felt like a rock star!"
Henry Grishman, Superintendent of Schools
Jericho School District
August 2017The outpouring of compliments regarding Ravi's shared words at yesterday’s superintendent’s conference day was over the top.
"I have spent the last 6 hours visiting classrooms throughout the district. The outpouring of compliments regarding Ravi's shared words at yesterday’s superintendent’s conference day was over the top. And most of the compliments weren’t just, ‘he did a great job’ or ‘I loved his presentation’ but were comprised of specific words, phrases and thoughts that he shared with our staff. I am sure we will be discussing his words and our planned follow up for the entire school year."
Dr. Adriene "Alex" Davis, Dean of Economic Development and Workforce Education
Los Angeles City College
May 2017Lives are forever-changed through his storytelling.
"An Experience of a Lifetime: Ravi Hutheesing is an amazing keynote speaker. Our students, staff, faculty, partners, and leadership (Board Member, Chancellor, and JP Morgan Chase leadership) were influenced and impacted by his innate ability to capture their attention by sharing his expertise as an artist-entrepreneur and social-entrepreneur. Lives are forever-changed through his storytelling and ability to demonstrate to the audience how to transfer skills from one endeavor to another to maintain a relevant career."