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Joe Cavanaugh

Joe Cavanaugh is a nationally renowned speaker promoting timeless values and personal character to audiences of all ages. Whether he is keynoting the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, speaking at an event with 1,500 students, or connecting with three moms at a PTA meeting in Butte, Montana, Joe loves to share his passion for good character, reflective leadership and a healthy school community. In 1987, Joe founded Youth Frontiers (YF) to transform schools across America so that our schools – and our kids – can thrive. Nearly 30 years later, YF has impacted more than 1.4 million students and educators. Joe has been featured in a 90-minute PBS special and has been recognized by General Colin Powell as being “a leader in our nation’s effort to rescue America’s young people.”