Media Contact: Emily Mercer; EMercer@DallasCollege.edu
For immediate release — March 26, 2025
(DALLAS) — Dallas College is proud to introduce the Dallas College Speakers Bureau, a new initiative designed to connect the community with thought leaders, subject matter experts and inspirational speakers from across the college.
As a trusted partner in the Dallas community, Dallas College is committed to fostering meaningful conversations and sharing expertise that drives personal and professional growth. The Speakers Bureau features an impressive lineup of experts who provide insights on a wide range of topics — all at no cost to the community.
“At Dallas College, we believe that knowledge and new perspectives are catalysts for transformation,” Dr. Shawnda Floyd, provost and vice chancellor of workforce education at Dallas College, said. “As both an academic leader and a speaker in this initiative, I look forward to engaging with our community, fostering meaningful dialogue and sharing insights that inspire lifelong learning. The Speakers Bureau reinforces our role as a hub for the community by making expertise and thought leadership accessible to all.”
The Speakers Bureau offers engaging presentations, workshops and keynote addresses in both virtual and in-person formats. Whether organizations seek industry insights, leadership development or educational inspiration, the Speakers Bureau provides valuable learning opportunities tailored to diverse audiences across Dallas and beyond.
Community members, businesses and organizations are encouraged to visit the Speakers Bureau website to explore topics and speaker availability, or to request a speaker for an upcoming event.
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About Dallas College
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, Dallas College consists of seven campuses — Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland — plus a dozen centers located throughout Dallas County. As one of the largest community colleges in the U.S., Dallas College offers online and in-person learning, serving more than 127,000 credit, workforce and continuing education students annually. Students benefit from partnerships with local school districts, four-year universities, industry and community leaders. Dallas College offers associate degree and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as bachelor’s degrees in education, nursing and software development. As the largest provider of dual credit in Texas, Dallas College serves 30,000 high school students through 63 dual credit programs.