Speaking Engagements
Public Speaking/Keynote Addresses
Dr. Lakeisha Moore Mathews is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, trainer, and career development leader who delivers inspiring, engaging, and interactive learning experiences for career practitioners, higher education professionals, workforce organizations, employers, and job seekers around the world. Whether presenting at conferences, facilitating professional development workshops, or leading webinars, Dr. Mathews equips audiences with practical strategies they can immediately apply to improve career outcomes and organizational impact.
Known for her energetic presentation style, motivational delivery, and highly interactive training, Dr. Mathews transforms research-based concepts into engaging experiences that encourage discussion, reflection, and action. Participants leave her sessions informed, inspired, and empowered to implement new ideas with confidence.
Areas of expertise include:
- University Career Services and Career Center Innovation
- Unconscious Bias and Hiring
- DEIBA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging & Accessibility)
- Job Search Strategies and the Future of Work
- Resume Writing and Professional Branding
- Career Coaching and Career Development
- Student Employment and Employability Skills
- Leadership Development
- Outcomes Assessment and Career Services Effectiveness
- Workforce Trends and Labor Market Intelligence
Dr. Mathews has delivered keynote addresses, conference presentations, webinars, and professional development programs for career development associations, universities, employers, and professional organizations across the United States and internationally.
Past clients and audiences:
- National Career Development Association (NCDA), state career development associations
- Complete College America
- University of Bologna (Italy)
- AARP
- Eduology
- National Association of Workforce Development Professionals
- Baltimore Mayor’s Office of Employment Development
- US Department of Labor
Dr. Mathews is a past president of the national Career Development Association and the Maryland Career Development Association.
She is available for keynote presentations, conference sessions, webinars, leadership retreats, and customized in-person or virtual training. Contact: rightresumes@gmail.com
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