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“Kelly's presentation, "Leadership in Crisis: The Titanic, Carpathia, & Californian," was nothing short of exceptional. Her deep expertise on the topic, paired with a compelling and engaging speaking style, captured the attention of our entire unit. The most valuable part of her session was the leadership development exercise, which challenged us with a thought-provoking decision-forcing case that directly applied to real-world scenarios. Kelly's ability to connect historical events to modern leadership principles made a lasting impression on our team, leaving us better equipped to think critically and act decisively in challenging situations.”

- CAPT Daniel Collins; Marine Officer Instructor, Navy ROTC Houston Consortium 

Dr. P. Cook

“KELLY  SKWARCAN:

  • Speaking Ability : Outstanding

  • Presenting Skills : Flawless

  • Preparation : 100%

  • Dedication to Integrity: 100%

  • Audience Engagement : 100%

  • People Falling Asleep during her Talks : 0

If only more speakers were like her...”​

Paul Carganilla, Titanic: Legacy Podcast host 

“...Kelly's expertise and deep knowledge of the Titanic's history and its cultural impact were evident from the moment she began speaking. She has a rare ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging, weaving compelling stories and insights with knowledge and charm, keeping the audience captivated..."

Allan Ramiriz, MIDN 4/C

“Having Ms. Skwarcan come and talk to the Houston Consortium was a fresh and interesting experience. Not only did she make her lecture interesting by the use of her expertise on the subject of the Titanic, but she had the charisma and charm to keep us captivated.”
"Kelly Skwarcan was an excellent speaker who not only kept our midshipmen engaged but also taught them valuable leadership lessons throughout her presentation. From her insights and expertise, our students have become better and continue the journey of progressing to becoming future Naval and Marine Corps Officers. Kelly did a phenomenal job of executing her brief and was able to adjust seamlessly to a 6 am vice 2 pm brief time. She clearly was a subject matter expert on the topic. I highly recommend Kelly to any other NROTC unit as well as student groups to any college across the nation..."

LT Nicholas Karabin; North Carolina State University NROTC Instructor, Navy ROTC North Carolina Piedmont Consortium 

Grant Harris, MIDN 3/C

“Kelly Skwarcan is an engaging and confident speaker who kept our NROTC unit captivated throughout her presentation. Her ability to connect with the audience and deliver her message clearly and effectively made a lasting impression on me.”

Tricia Sloma, WNDU-TV host

“Kelly Skwarcan is an exceptional young woman and talented communicator.  I’ve witnessed her growth from public speaking in local 4H programs to national platforms for colleges and universities.  Kelly has a knack for conversational writing and persuasive speaking- a true gift to any speakers’ bureau.”

Sandy Gates

“I have had the pleasure to know Kelly Skwarcan for several years and have taken her fitness classes on a regular basis. Kelly is a great communicator that is filled with much knowledge and enthusiasm.  Also a great motivator! Without any hesitation, I can recommend Kelly as a person you would want to know and have her represent your organization.”

"On October 16, 2024, Ms. Kelly Skwarcan had the opportunity to give her presentation on “Leadership in Crisis: The Titanic, Carpathia & Californian” to the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at North Carolina State University. I had the privilege to be in her audience; it was truly the best presentation we’ve had that semester. I was thoroughly impressed by Ms. Skwarcan’s ability to communicate her presentation effectively with such deep passion and clarity. Her presentation on the Titanic was insightful and highly engaging, demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject matter. She gave each audience member a reference sheet so we could be more engaged. Then, we broke into small groups to dive deeper into her key points. Ms. Skwarcan inviting the audience to share our viewpoints made it the most engaging speaker I’ve seen in the past two years here as a Midshipman. She perfected her presentation due to devoted practice –  her eagerness shone through each sentence.

 

I highly recommend Kelly Skwarcan as a speaker for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Titanic and leadership qualities and being motivated by her unique perspective.”

-Brynn Elliott, MIDN 2/C North Carolina State University,

Navy ROTC North Carolina Piedmont Consortium

Alexa Young, CA

"Auburn NROTC is very grateful to have hosted Ms. Kelly Skwarcan last week. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable on the subject, but she was also very engaging for such a large audience. In my four years here, I would put her at the top of my list in terms of speakers I have actually enjoyed. Her talk was different than our usual content, but still extremely applicable in terms of leadership qualities you should expect for future officers. ”

--MIDN Ellie Tomisek

Battalion Commander

Auburn-Tuskeegee Consortium Naval ROTC

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