Grandma's Gifts works to educate youth and adults about how they too can making a difference.
Since 1996 Emily Douglas has been a speaker on youth service, the benefits of volunteering, Appalachia, education, literacy, and empowerment. Millions of people have heard Emily speak on the radio and television, read articles in magazines, newspapers online, or speak in person.
Highlighted Speaking Engagements:
2009 OACHE Conference
2009 Worthingway Honors Reception
2009 Altrusa Fashion Show
2009 Olentangy Rotary
2008 Worthingway Middle School Art in Action Day
2007 Olentangy High School Community Service Club Graduation, Keynote
2007 Hannitys America television show on FOX, Hero of the Week
2007 Senator Bill Bradleys Sirius Satellite Radio show, American Voices
2007 WOW (Women Offering Wisdom) Girlz Live Radio Talk Show on WAVG (1450-AM) out of Louisville, Kentucky.
2005 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Ceremony in Washington DC 
Prudential Awards 2005 with Colin Powell
Emily speaking at the awards ceremony
Prudential Awards 2006 with Ted Danson
2003 International SERTOMA Conference in New Mexico
2002 Asian American Youth Conference at Ohio State University, Keynote
2002 Miami National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, Keynote
2001 Ohio American Red Cross Summer Camp, Keynote
2001 HOBY, Keynote
2001 Youth and National Community Service Convention in Colorado, Keynote and Breakout Session Leader
2000 4-H Youth Conference, Keynote speaker at The Ohio State University
2000 Addressed the US Congress on the topic of Federal Scholarship Awards for students seeking higher education and youth involvement in community service.
1999 Addressed Ohio Legislature about Youth Service Recognition and Youth Involvement in Community Service across the state of Ohio.
1999 Columbus Foundation Retreat Breakout Session Leader
1999 Bridge to the Future Breakout Session Leader
1998 Oprahs Angel, on the Oprah Show
We love to partner with schools, religious organizations, clubs, and businesses and are very flexible. In the past speech topics have included Appalachia, literacy, poverty, school funding, youth in service, how to make a difference, paying it forward, motivation, why civic/community involvement is necessary for businesses, and self-esteem!
Please contact Morgan Webb if you are interested in discussing a speaking engagement!
Morgan.Webb@GrandmasGifts.org or (614)338-9007