Compelling Speeches From a NATIONAL Award-Winning Public relations Executive AND CHARITABLE SERVICE SECTOR LEADER

Jay Winuk compellingly presents to audiences the combined experience and skills of a nationally recognized innovative leader in the charitable service sector and a multi-national-award-winning public relations executive. 

Jay addresses many topics and themes about charitable service, volunteerism and resilience, along with messaging and professional counsel related to cause-related marketing and good corporate citizenship. 

Jay Winuk is a true national treasure and hero. He channeled the tragedy of 9/11 into inspiring millions of people to do good deeds and reach out to one another in common purpose for the greater good.  Jay is an extraordinary colleague, role model, presenter and dear friend. It is a pleasure to hear him share his views, story and knowledge — we are blessed to have him as a vitally important leader in the service movement.

Alan Khazei
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Be The Change
Co-Founder, City Year

Some Speaking Topic Themes

  • Diversity, empathy, the power of charitable engagement and volunteerism to bring people together for the greater good.

  • Effectively motivating employees, students, residents, businesses and others to engage in community service.

  • Individual empowerment and overcoming major obstacles.

  • In today’s politically and socially divided nation, the substantial, direct relevance of critical lessons learned from the aftermath of 9/11.

  • Effective use of public relations and marketing to build awareness, credibility and enthusiasm for cause-related initiatives.

Past Speeches

Dozens of audiences have enjoyed and benefited from Jay’s speeches, presentations and participation in expert panel discussions, including corporations; universities and colleges; philanthropic, nonprofit, first-responder and faith-based organizations; professional associations; governmental events and municipalities; community groups; and at special events and commemorative and award ceremonies.

 

EXAMPLES OF COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS AT WHICH JAY HAS BEEN INVITED TO SPEAK

Corporate, Business and Philanthropic

  • AOL

  • Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.

  • Holland & Knight LLP

  • MBIA, Inc.

  • Microsoft

  • American Association for Justice

  • Tanglewood Legacy Advisors, LLC

  • Rockland Development Council “Philanthropy Day”

  • Community Foundations of Sarasota County and Manatee County

  • Citi Foundation/ServiceWorks AmeriCorps VISTA event

  • Jewish Federation of Dallas

  • PR News CSR & Nonprofit Annual Awards Luncheon, keynote speech, Washington, DC

  • WTC Health Program

  • Loop Returns

Education and Faith-Based

  • Columbia University

  • The George Washington University

  • Indiana University

  • Boston University

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice: “Service and Giving Back”

  • State University of New York at Oneonta – President’s Scholarship Dinner

  • Jericho School District

  • Raleigh (NC) Charter High School

  • North Bellmore School District

  • Harlem Children’s Zone (event and presentation with Hillary Clinton)

  • Abraham Joshua Heschel School, New York City

  • Temple Beth Elohim

  • JCC of Staten Island

  • UJA Federation of NY

Governmental, Military and First Responders

  • Presidential Candidates Forum, Columbia University, ServiceNation, NYC

  • AmeriCorps

  • NYC Service: “Leveraging Corporate Volunteers for Community Impact”

  • Firefighters Memorial Wall dedication, NYC 

  • FDNY Honor Legion annual awards ceremony, NYC

  •  FEMA/Citizen Corps Ceremony, Washington, DC

  •  A Billion + Change: "Supporting Veterans Through Skills-Based Volunteering," Alexandria, VA

  •  Numerous press conferences with U.S. Senators and Representatives, NYC, Washington, DC

  • Jericho Volunteer Fire Department, Jericho, LI

Commemorative and Special Events

  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum: “Service: The Legacy of 9/11” Event

  • National Geographic Channel’s premiere of “George Bush: The 9/11 Interview” documentary, NYC

  • 36th Annual New York Crime Victims Vigil

  • VOICES Center for Resilience: The Significance of Partnerships

  • The City of New York Ground Zero Memorial Service, NYC

  • The Broadway League, Duffy Square, NYC

  • 9/11 National Flag event, Kennedy Caucus Room, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

  • National Conference on Volunteering & Service, New Orleans, Chicago and NYC

  • National September 11 Memorial & Museum Preview Site, “Spirit of Volunteerism” Forum, NYC