ODG President Chris Cathcart is a highly sought after public speaker who has addressed banquet, panel and conference audiences as well as lectured at some of the nation's leading colleges and universities.
Highlights include speaking at such institutions as USC, UCLA and New York City's New School, as well as a recurring lecturer role at his alma mater, Howard University. He has also motivated high school students across the nation and has spoken at forums hosted by such groups as Viacom, Verizon, the Association of Black Journalists and the Washington Post, among many others.
Cathcart was the keynote speaker for the 2005 United Black Student Union of California's State Conference, where he addressed 500 of the state's brightest young people. He has also had the honor of presenting workshops and forums at a number prestigious professional gatherings, including the 2007 CITE Leadership Development Conference, an annual meeting of Verizon African American executives and employees.
In addition, he organizes and moderates a yearly panel for the African Refugee Network, a Washington, DC-based group dedicated to addressing issues facing African refugees both here and abroad. The workshop takes place during the group's annual conference and has featured prominent national leaders, congressional representatives, United Nations officials and members of the national media.
In his presentations, Cathcart addresses such topics as "Self Empowerment Through Volunteerism;" "Communicating Your Message Effectively;" "PR Techniques for Business and Beyond;" and "Branding Yourself for Success;" among others.
Please send an email to Speaks@OneDG.com, or call 323/934-5551 if you are interested in having him address your group.
This page also contains articles authored by Cathcart, some that were published in newspapers around the country. From time to time, new articles will be posted.
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January 2010 Cathcart conducts volunteer workshop in Rock Hill, SC
January 17, 2008 Keynote Speaker at the John H. Johnson Legacy Day Event at Howard University-
RADIO INTERVIEW
The Lost Art of Giving Back
on Caviar & Chitterling's blogtalkradio.com Guest Chris Cathcart discuss why it is imperative to give back to one's community, volunteer and take lead in cultivating the next generation
Hosted by-Karen Taylor Bass of TaylorMade Media LLC
The Story
on NPR Radio featuring Christopher Cathcart
The program featured Chris speaking his
own experiences with homophobia and why we have to overcome its crippling effect. This interview came on the heels of several editorials and essays Cathcart has written on the subject.
Hosted by-Dick Gordon
Demystifying
Non-Profits
on Global Talk Radio with Christopher Cathcart
Hosted by - Celeste Terry
For the past several years, Cathcart has organized a panel for the ECDC, a group working to help African Refugees. He has tried to use these workshops as a means to encourage broader support for this critical issue.
“Chris has become an integral part of our annual conferences. Over the past several years he has coordinated conference sessions that critically examine the relationship between Africans and African-Americans; the impact of the media; and the role of African-American political and religious institutions in highlighting the plight of African refugees. These sessions have provided invaluable insights that directly impact the work we do. Chris' involvement in our conference has become something of a tradition over the past five years, and I look forward to our continued partnership with him.”
Tsehaye Teferra, Ph.D.
President
Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc. (ECDC)
Along with speaking at schools and universities across the nation, Cathcart takes great pride in regularly returning to his alma mater to speak to classes and student groups. He serves as a mentor for Howard University’s journalism and public relations departments.
“I've always admired Christopher Cathcart as a man of integrity who keeps his word and truly gives back to his community and alma mater. Whenever he's in Washington, he makes it a point to visit Howard University and to share his vast expertise with our students. He employs the perfect blend of humor and reality in his down-to-earth discussions. And these aren't drive-by visits. Chris maintains contact with students, serving as a mentor, offering invaluable advice at any time on any subject, and introducing them to other professionals who can guide their careers.”
Ms. Yanick Rice Lamb
Professor of Journalism, Howard University
Cathcart frequently speaks to journalism students at New York's famed The New School, offering messages of inspiration and professional encouragement.
"Chris Cathcart has the unique ability to connect with everyone in the room and make them think of themselves in a much different way. He speaks to the people, not over them. When he’s done telling stories and providing motivational messages, the audience immediately wants to implement some of his concepts of changing the world, their world, for the better. His approach completely engages the audience. And there will not be a person who leaves the room without being a better human simply for listening to him speak. Cathcart is a captivating orator and an all-round good person."
Mr. Richard Huff
Author, Journalist and Adjunct Professor of Journalism
The Lost Art of Giving Back 
