Andre Norman
Change Agent and Activist; Founder of Project Footprints
Andre Norman’s mission is simple – to motivate others to make a change. Through sharing his life experiences, Andre’s goal is to empower those with a desire to make a change. Engage life with a new sense of purpose and drive, Andre can be your guide to create the steps for putting your life on…
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Andre Norman’s mission is simple – to motivate others to make a change. Through sharing his life experiences, Andre’s goal is to empower those with a desire to make a change. Engage life with a new sense of purpose and drive, Andre can be your guide to create the steps for putting your life on the path you seek.
Andre had a rough upbringing with an abusive father. The destructive choices he made as an adolescent resulted in his arrest and imprisonment. In solitary confinement, a light turned on for Andre. He made the decision to change his fate. With a new mindset, he served a 14-years, earned parole, and from that moment on Andre has never looked back.
He launched his program, Project Footprints, in 1999 to teach audiences how focus, purpose, resilience, and effective planning can overcome even the most daunting challenges in the business world. Andre has twice presented at the YPO-WPO Global Leadership Conference.
Andre has lectured at Harvard University, including the School of Law, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the Harvard Divinity School. He has been a featured speaker at MIT’s Department of Urban Studies. Since 2001 Andre has been collaborating with the London Business School Executive Education department to design unique experiential learning labs for some of its top clients including Prudential Insurance, Bovis Lend Lease, Deutsche Bank, British Petroleum, Ericsson, and Danone.
Andre’s experience and expertise enable him to speak about and create training programs on; families in crisis, substance abuse and teen drinking, re-entry, ex-offender, gangs, prison reform, mentoring. Andre travels to schools, churches, and community centers around the world to act as a mentor and friend to youth and community members alike. He has been a main contributor in working with groups at social risk in the countries of Honduras, Bahamas, Sweden, Guatemala, Liberia & Trinidad, Andre is currently considered the Ambassador of Hope, Sharing his gifts and light with the entire world.
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Ernie was perfect for our Elders Conference at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan. We will definitely be using PDA again!
LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
Our speaker was great and the crowd enjoyed her! She was very engaging. Thank you again PDA for the great list of suggestions!
MEDTRONIC
Everything went great! and our speaker was wonderful! Thank you so much for all your help PDA! Looking forward to the next one.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI – KANSAS CITY
I hope that this message finds you well. We had a phenomenal time with Atsuko this past Thursday. We wanted to just let you know how amazing she was. All those that were in attendance thoroughly enjoyed her and had nothing but amazing things to say about her. Thank you for working with us to make sure this happened!
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
We had a fantastic day with Inge! She was very engaging with all those that attended. Her personal stories about the holocaust were very special and we were moved that she was willing to share them with everyone. Thank you again, PDA for all your hard work and dedication to make this program such a success!
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dear PDA Group, Thank you so much for your hard work in scheduling our speaker! From the moment we reached out to you the first time, you worked with us on all details and logistics and kept us up-to-date on the progress. Thank you for all your hard work on making our event such a success! We couldn't have done it without you and your team!
SAP COMPANY
Thank you again, Dr. Kimbrough, for a great presentation, our attendees are still talking about it!
CAMPUS LABS
Dr. Henry Lee's presentation was entertaining, insightful and wise. I, and everyone at Pfizer, especially appreciate the remarks you directed about following your passion and preparing yourself to excel. Thank you, everyone, at PDA for helping to make this happen!
PFIZER
The event was successful! I received many messages expressing how awesome, outstanding and inspiring Ms. Webb-Christburg's speech was."
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST, BOSTON, MLK SPEAKER
Everything went well. Atsuko was very easy to work with and the students enjoyed her performance! Thank you again for your recommendation and I hope to work with you again in the future!
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Novello left this morning after a very successful event on our campus! Thank you PDA Group for your help from the first phone to the last you were with us every step of the way.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Jordan Carlos was very very entertaining! A majority of students who answered the event survey indicated they really enjoyed Jordan and definitely will bring him back!
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
On behalf of myself and my organization Entertainment Unlimited the Campus Programming Board of Ferris State University, we thank you PDA and Dan for a successful event!! Dan was magnificent! Students really enjoyed the presentation. I know I did. Can't wait to bring in more programs with PDA Group.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
It was a great pleasure to work with PDA Group! The communication was always prompt, friendly and helpful. We loved the speakers and events we booked through Mr. Peter Walker (PDA Group).
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Thank you, Peter, for all your help, you'll be happy to know that the event went incredibly well! Aneesa Ferreira was by far one of the best speakers we've ever had!
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
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The experience and expertise of Andre Norman is unparalleled in reaching youth that has all but given up hope for their futures. Anyone who knows troubled youth should point them to Andre Norman.
Boys and Girls Club
Andre Norman is a master at leveraging the power of Associations to have positive impacts on the lives of young people as well as their communities. He is an extremely important figure in the project of empowering our next generation’s future.
Rotary Club
Andre Norman’s personal history and subsequent commitment to improving the lives of others is a testament to the power of positive focus and achievement in the lives of an individual. Anyone who wants to bring the power of transformation into their lives should hear him speak on the matter.
Harvard University
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