Jeremy C.Park is a leading businessman and philanthropist. He is also a TV, radio, and podcast host as well as an author. Jeremy’s work sees him focus on supporting businesses to give back to their communities and highlighting the actions of individuals who have had a positive impact on their communities. As a speaker, he is sought after for his leadership but also by organisations that are looking to transform into catalysts for positive change within the community.
He graduated from the University of North Texas as the leading undergraduate marketing student and has since dedicated his career to philanthropy. He is the CEO of cityCURRENT, and during his time with the organisation, he transformed it from a small business network to one that has over 100 partners including some of the world’s biggest names such as FedEx, Expedient and Verizon. As a group they host over 300 events a year to help engage and support the community, they also produce a variety of types of media to showcase positive actions and support non-profit organisations. Jeremy is the host of the cityCURRENT Radio show, A Conversation With, The Change Matters podcast, The SPARK TV show, and The SPARK Awards. He is also the author of the Giving Back Colum which appears each week in The Commercial Appeal.
Away from his media work, Jeremy is the author of Giving Back with Purpose and Giving For Growth, with the proceeds of both books going to youth literacy programs. He has also been featured in other bestselling books such as The Good Ones: Ten Crucial Qualities of High-Character Employees as well as major publications such as Forbes, The Huffington Post and Leader’s Edge. He was named in the Top 40 Under 40. He is also a shareholder and member in Higginbotham, one of the largest insurance firms in the United States and has invested in SweetBio and UpSquad. He also shares his expertise with several non-profits and schools, serving as a board member of Slingshot Memphis, New Leaders and the LEAD Program at the University of Memphis and acting as a member of the Business Journals Leadership Trust.
As a speaker Jeremy Park has experience in conducting Keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops. His vast experience makes him the perfect choice for any organisation looking to learn about corporate philanthropy and the benefits that it can bring in areas such as growth, cause marketing and personal branding.
Books
Giving For Growth: Achieving Success Through Giving Back
How to hire Jeremy Park
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jeremy Park for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Jeremy Park's official speaking topics include:
- Corporate Giving for Growth: leveraging GIVING to differentiate your business, engage employees, and attract customers for GROWTH
- Giving for Employee Growth: how to empower a culture of GIVING to attract, develop, and retain top talent for organizational GROWTH
- Giving for Personal Growth: how to achieve success in career and life through giving back
- Increasing Corporate Giving for Nonprofit Growth: how nonprofits can better leverage their current resources to increase corporate fundraising and volunteer recruitment efforts
"Jeremy stands out in his ability to command the attention of an audience and passionately unite people around a common objective. I have worked with Jeremy for more than six years. In that time, I have directly witnessed his skills as a communicator, mobilizer, channel master strategist, coach and leader. He is a master communicator who can distill complex concepts into easily understood objectives. Whether in an individual meeting or presenting to large groups, Jeremy has a unique ability to connect with his audience, identify their needs, and provide valuable insights on how to improve their individual and team performance. Additionally, Jeremy Park meets no stranger, he's a dear friend and partner of Samaritan’s Feet. Not only has he served thousands of children in need in the greater Memphis area and beyond through our Shoes of Hope program, he has also been a huge advocate for our mission, that has helped create countless philanthropic impressions that's elevated our cause and mind share into the c-suite of numerous public and private corporations with his extensive connections that will live forever." - Samaritan's Feet International
“Jeremy Park is clearly an expert in the area of corporate philanthropy and has the communications skills necessary to parlay his knowledge effectively to audiences. His ability to identify and share trends in how companies successfully leverage community outreach initiatives has great value for others to hear." - Premier Sports Management
"Dear Jeremy, The Southaven Chamber owes you a debt of gratitude for working so closely with us in re-formatting our Quarterly Luncheon. We have observed how LPBC has focused on the positives in the community and dedicated such huge efforts in making a difference in Memphis by increasing awareness of community needs, then rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in BEING the difference! Leading by example is the name of the game! Encouraging businesses to network and connect with diverse groups and fellow businesses in the Mid-South area is essential in economic development and community wellness. Your energy and enthusiasm is contagious and we are so thankful for our relationship with you and Lipscomb-Pitts. Keep up the great work!" - Southaven Chamber of Commerce
