As the Director of Development for the Community Health Center in Akron, Ohio I was able to have the pleasure of working with Ms. Marti MacGibbon on our annual Break the Cycle of Addiction Luncheon and fundraising event in September. Marti provided the key note address “Recovery, Hope, and the Power of Gratitude” to an audience of 400 including public officials, addiction treatment specialists, community advocates and those in recovery. Her compelling, professional telling of her personal story about her journey through harrowing addiction to recovery resonated strongly with our attendees.
31, Mar, 2015
Jackie Hemsworth
Luke Blocher
I write to wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Marti MacGibbon as a speaker, panelist, or participant for events focused on the topic of human trafficking/modern slavery. I can speak to Marti’s power as a speaker firsthand: she delivered stirring and very powerful remarks in January of 2013 at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, where I direct all anti-human trafficking initiatives.
Marti spoke at the culmination of an evening that featured a tour of an exhibit based on Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn’s book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.
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Tonya Rine
My acquaintance with Marti MacGibbon began in December 2014. I called Marti to discussa speaking engagement to benefit a homeless shelter and services center. It was a formal ballroom dance event held in Evansville Indiana where the primary audience would be business professionals who were supporting our organizations goals to end homelessness. As I spoke with Marti and discussed how our organization served women and men in our community, I was impressed with her knowledge in trauma resolution.
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Robert Ohlemiller
I personally recommend Ms. Marti MacGibbon as a program facilitator on the topics of resilience, recovery from addiction and trauma. She presented to our women residents on several occasions earlier this year. She used a combination of personal experience, inspiration and humor as well as her clinical skills and knowledge to connect with the women in a manner that was both obvious and helpful. I look forward to having her back in to work with our women at first opportunity.
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Elana Samuels
Your personal testimony of Human Trafficking is a very important one. It reveals the vulnerability of youth, the challenge of choices, and ultimately, the empowerment possible when someone courageously confronts evil. Your audience was very attentive and engaged. Thank you for a fine presentation.
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Jackie Hemsworth
Marti provided the keynote address — “Recovery, Hope, and the Power of Gratitude” to an audience of 400 including public officials, addiction treatment specialists, community advocates and those in recovery. Her compelling, professional telling of her story resonated strongly with our attendees. Her story and lifestyle of embracing a grateful attitude helped to set the tone for our event objective of breaking down the stigma of addiction and recovery.
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21, Oct, 2014
Kelly Welker
We are impressed that Marti is equally comfortable addressing a large audience or a small, intimate group. She has a genuine commitment to using her story and training to make a positive impact on individuals and communities. Before each presentation, she took the time to talk to staff about the participants, and tailored her presentations to meet their needs. Marti’s speeches are positive, motivating, uplifting and energetic, and she connected with and engaged the participants.
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Linda J. Smith
…She held the sold-out audience in the palm of her hand…In the three days since Marti’s presentation, I have received scores of emails from appreciative attendees. Marti MacGibbon’s message is one everyone should hear. We were honored to feature her as our inaugural presenter. We could not have made a better selection.
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22, May, 2014
Luke Blocher
I wholeheartedly recommend Marti MacGibbon as a speaker on the topic of human trafficking/modern slavery. The audience hung on her every word, both because her story was so clearly authentic, but also because she told it with such expert care. In addition to this skill, though, Marti has a truly unique ability to find humor…This connects with an audience in a way that few speakers can. Marti’s story — and the way she tells it — is one of empowerment.
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21, May, 2014
Peggy Surbey, MSW
“Thanks again Marti for your presentation and the work that you do. You are an inspiration of strength and courage. Shame and blame can easily take over one’s life and create a rock solid barrier to overcome, but with the work you do, others can see a way to break the trauma barriers.