On Wednesday, March 22, 2017 CPRS District 12 will host the annual Awards & Installation Breakfast, which will feature the installment of the 2017-2018 Board with Johnny Chou (City of San Diego) serving as the new President. We will also recognize agencies, staff and volunteers with awards.
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Keynote Speaker |
A native of Medellin, Colombia, Alex Montoya is an author and international speaker. As the owner of A-MOtivational Communications, he delivers presentations to businesses, schools, conferences, churches, and more. Prior to launching his business in 2015, he oversaw Hispanic community outreach for the San Diego Padres baseball club and Hispanic Chamber.
Alex speaks to audiences about overcoming obstacles and succeeding in business, education, and service. Drawing on his experiences as a triple amputee from birth, Alex blends emotion and humorous anecdotes into his presentations.
Through Tate Publishing he has authored three books:
• Swinging for the Fences (2008)
• The Finish Line (2012)
• See the Good (2016)
Alex was inducted into the San Diego City Schools ‘Hall of Fame’ for being one of the first students mainstreamed from special education to regular-education. He was an Olympic Torch carrier in 1996. Alex has appeared in the films Artificial Intelligence and Minority Report, and the television series Pitch
Alex earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s Degree from the University of San Francisco. He has also completed a Personal Development certification program at Harvard University, where he has also spoken.
Registration Fee: $21 Per Person
Registration Closes March 16