Tawan Perry is a dynamic speaker and award-winning author. Tawan masterfully uses personal experience and proven methods to help students successfully prepare, lead and stay in college.

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Top 5 Reasons to Have Tawan at Your School

#5 Tawan’s talks are fun, interactive, and memorable. Having trouble motivating your students to reach their full potential? Tawan’s talks will give your students the information they need to successfully transition into college, lead their peers, and better reach their goals.

#4 Booking Tawan is effortless.  Planning events and hiring speakers are not always easy. Relax! When you invest in Tawan's programs we take care of all travel accomadations, offer a second free talk,  provide the contract and promotional materials. If you don't have the budget to plan the event, we provide information and resources to help you find a sponsor.  

#3 Tawan is Well-Traveled. Tawan has traveled all over the world, including: France, Italy, Egypt, Ethiopia, England, Brazil, Hawaii, Switzerland, and the Bahamas. He has also been to over 35 states in the US, bringing truly a national and global perspective to the audience.

#2 Tawan is an Award Winning Author. Tawan is author of the award winning College Sense: What College and High School Advisors Don’t Tell You About College. College Sense was the 2008 National Best Books award winner for College Guides. The tips and strategies listed in College Sense, have helped several students start off successful in college.

And the #1 Reason To Have Tawan Speak At Your School...

Event Planners and Audiences Love Him! Tawan is an experienced speaker whose professionalism, enthusiasm, and flexibility make him a joy to work with. See what event planners and audience members had to say:

“Tawan has a true passion for the students on every level. His passion comes from where he’s been and he’s truthful about how to achieve success even when you are not dealt the greatest of hands. His presentation helps students get the most out of their college experience.”

Carlos Stewart

Assistant Director for Programming, University of Dayton

"I am a first generation college student and I believe Mr. Perry’s information is an essential tool for students like myself. I do wish I had access to this valuable knowledge before I entered my undergraduate studies. It would definitely have guided me on the path to graduation."

Whitley Barber

The Center for Service Learning/NC-ACTS!

“Tawan's talk was very educational and entertaining.The skills I learned will remain with me for the rest of my life.”

Brandon Menter 

Student, Florida Community College-Jacksonville

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Tawan Perry, M.Ed. is a leading authority on student leadership, college preparation, and diversity.