Spring Forward Volunteer Engagement Day
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Passaic County Community College's
Wanaque Academic Center in Haskell
As part of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re bringing together our incredible volunteers to share important updates, connect with fellow volunteers and GSNNJ staff, and explore exciting initiatives shaping our council.
Join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Passaic County Community College, Wanaque Academic Center in Haskell for our biannual Volunteer Engagement Day!
We only get together twice each year—don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect, learn, and engage!
Motivational Speaker James Francis (Biography) 
James Francis is a progressive and innovative presenter and thought leader, who has partnered with multiple organizations to enhance equity in their physical and virtual workplace environments. James has designed and facilitated numerous professional learning sessions in the areas of diversity, inclusion, and work life balance. Some of his high-energy and engaging sessions include topics such as Assertive/Effective Communication, Team Building, Resiliency, Inclusive Leadership, and Strategies to Avoid Professional Blind spots. His strong communication skills have supported his partnerships and he works diligently to make each presentation unique and bespoke to the needs of the client.
James has consulted with and conducted executive level workshops for hundreds of clients across the globe, including Fortune 100 firms, non-profit organizations, and local and national government agencies. He has facilitated multiple one on one and group consultations and he has served as a speaker on diversity in multiple panel discussions and seminars. He consistently works to bring clarity and understanding to complex topics by presenting in a transparent and authentic manner. He often makes real-life connections to his work, when he shares personal, work-life balance anecdotes from the lens of a professional/husband/proud father of twin daughters.
James has served as the Director for DEI for Balancing Life’s Issues (BLI) for the past two years, where he has developed thoughtful, DEI content to support organizations, both large and small.
He currently conducts mediations, consults with clients, and mentors other professional trainers to sharpen their presentation skills and techniques. He also conducts multi-day leadership conferences for various organizations and produces a podcast for Leadership Teams to enhance their communication, team building and work culture development skills.
Spring Forward at Our Volunteer Engagement Day
Register now to join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Passaic County Community College, Wanaque Academic Center in Haskell.
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