More to Come…
Keep a lookout for more scheduled events! If you’d like Dr. Wallace to speak at your upcoming event, please go to the Contact tab to fill out a request.
Leadership Southside
Dr. Wallace will give a powerful presentation on his leadership style and what it takes to be a leader in the workplace.
Halifax County Community Federal Credit Union Annual Banquet
Dr. Wallace will share his life’s story and how he became a successful president of a Virginia Community College. The keynote will also highlight how Jerry has established a caring college culture with resulted in increased enrollment since the COVID pandemic.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Southside Virginia
Dr. Wallace will provide an engaging presentation to human resource management leaders. The presentation topics include leadership strategies, employee communication, cultural awareness and retention.
Graduation Keynote Speaker
Dr. Wallace will speak to the graduates of Adult & Career Education Center through Danville Public School’s summer graduation.
Leadership Southside Presentation
Dr. Wallace will present to the 2024 leadership cohort.
Keynote Speaker-SOVAH Health Service Awards
Dr. Wallace will address 100 attendees about the importance of servant leadership, workplace commitment and enhancing life while excelling in care.
VCCS New Horizons Conference
Sharing the innovative approach to improving local literacy by authoring a book "Ace the Mighty" which targets 1st - 5th grades with an engaging program that champions 3 takeaways: Reading is fun, try your best - never give up and always be kind!
"Ace the Mighty" Book Tour
Local book tour in Halifax County, featuring various local elementary schools.
"Ace the Mighty" Presentation
Presentation to morning rotary group on reading initiative with “Ace the Mighty.” Dr. Wallace also donated 50 “Ace the Mighty” books tot he Rotary club!
Book Tour Readings
Dr. Wallace will begin reading to the Danville Public School students in grades K-4th!
Supervisor Training: How to Have Crucial Conversations
Dr. Wallace will train Epic Health Partners supervisors how to broach difficult conversations about employee performance and meeting expectations in the workplace. Supervisors will work through on the job scenarios and have the opportunity to respond with learned strategies.
Association of Community Colleges of Trustees (ACCT) Presenter
Dr. Wallace will present at the Fall 2023 Conference
"Ace the Mighty" Book Tour
Local book tour in Pittsylvania County, featuring various local elementary schools.
Executive Leadership Presentation
Dr. Wallace spoke to the leaders of Danville Public Schools regarding the state of the educational workforce, leading in education, and reflection of attendees leadership journey.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week
Dr. Jerry Wallace served as the keynote speakers at his alma mater Grand Valley State University during their MLK Commemoration Week. Dr. Wallace led a silent march through campus, then finish with his keynote address. Please visit the video section to see snippets of Dr. Wallace’s keynote.
“If we are to realize Dr. King's dream, it is on all of us. But I believe allies will play a major part in that success." - Dr. J.D. Wallace (2023 Keynote)
MLK Breakfast
Dr. Jerry Wallace, Omega Psi Phi brother, was the keynote speaker for the 2023 MLK Breakfast. The Rho Iota Chapter breakfast had the highest attendance in 23 years of the hosting the event as attendees came to hear Dr. Wallace’s speech. The event raised over $10,000 for student scholarships!