About Dr. Suzette Garay
"It's not about being different that matters..."
Dr. Suzette Garay is an accomplished motivational speaker who can present on a wide range of topics encompassing the special education, deaf awareness, and cultural diversity fields. Ms. Garay has impressive credentials in her curriculum vitae, which you can view in either a PDF document or a text document. This academic background, along with her own experience growing up as a Deaf Latino, uniquely qualify her to provide valuable insight into what drives a person to achieve. The next step is to help the individual to realize his/her greatest potential.
"...it's what you do with it that counts!"
Others who have attended her presentations have these things to say:
- Lisa Dieker, Teacher Educator:
- "Dr. Garay's presentation about culture and differences moved me to tears and yet richly expanded my thinking."
- Mr. Gregory Colomy, Parent Advocate:
- "Dr. Garay's presentation while a sad comment on our social welfare system, showed what a strong person can achieve in life. A wonderful role model and advocate for families who have a child with a disability."
- Bambi Riehl, Outreach Specialist, Midwest Center for Postsecondary Outreach:
- "Suzette Garay added a unique and diverse story to our program Inspirational Stories, Inspirational Lives. I am sure audience members could identify with her struggles and triumphs as a deaf, hispanic woman."
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- Below is a demo clip from one of Dr. Garay's presentations.