Growing up as a farm worker in a family of 15, RAMON RESA never imagined he could become a doctor. Abandoned by his single mother, who had 5 kids before she was 20, he grew up in an environment of severe poverty, neglect, and a total disregard for education. At the age of 3, he was picking cotton in the fields of central California.

It was Ramon's elementary-school teachers who opened his eyes to the idea of education and awakened in him the dream of going to college and becoming a doctor.

It wasn't easy. He had to overcome low self-esteem, a speech impediment, recurring depressing, prejudice, discouragement, and even opposition from his grandparents, who wanted him to get a factory job and pay them back for taking him in when no one else wanted him.

But Ramon persisted and eventually fulfilled his dream. For the past 20 years, he's been in private practice in the same California farm region where he grew up. "I see myself in my of my young patients who come from farm-worker families as I did," he says, "and my mission is to be a role model who cares for their minds and spirits as well as their bodies."

Ramon never set out to be a speaker, but over time his community involvement -- he became known as "The One-Man Tornado" after spearheading a campaign that raised $100,000 to buy new uniforms for his town's high-school band -- led to speaking invitations. After his first presentation to the Stanford Rotary Club, he realized that his story could inspire others. And so another career was born. His story will be published in book form this summer, and he's been approached about a possible movie version.

His presentations will inspire, encourage, and educate everyone who has ever hoped for a better life -- and will show them how to achieve it and inspire others as well.

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RAMON WILL INSPIRE YOUR GROUP TO…

* Find a way to believe in themselves even when nobody else does
* Overcome every obstacle, including poverty, low self-esteem, and own self-sabotage…
* Make a difference in their community and in the lives of everyone they meet
* Leave depression or discouragement behind and spring into life-changing action
* Practice and enjoy the blessings of gratitude every day

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WHAT RAMON'S CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT HIS PRESENTATIONS…

I had Ramon speak to our Stanford University Rotary Club members, and he was very concise, clear, and most importantly, emotionally moving. Everyone was in tears after his talk. His presentation was truly excellent. He was easily one of our club’s most motivational and inspirational speakers, not an easy accomplishment since our club is populated with Stanford, Berkeley, and Ivy League alumni from the professional and educational ranks. – NOE PABLO LOZANO, PHD, ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING DIVERSITY PROGRAMS, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, PALO ALTO CA

Ramon Resa’s telling of his life story was one of the most inspirational experiences I have had in my life. After I heard him tell his story, including how much it meant for one person to say, “You are smart enough to go to college,” I decided I had no excuses for putting off mentoring. I’m just starting to mentor my second student, and when I meet with him, Ramon's experience comes to mind. -- PHILIP ROSE, CITY MANAGER, LOS ALTOS CA

Ramon’s story will light a flame in those who care about children, and in the children who are fortunate enough to hear him. He exemplifies a person who will successfully face adversity and try to attain the impossible. I would certainly recommend him as an inspirational speaker for adults as well as children. – LINDA WAUD, PSYD, HEAD COORDINATOR, MENTORING PROGRAM, PARTNERS FOR NEW GENERATIONS, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA



SOME OF RAMON'S RECENT VALUED CLIENTS INCLUDE...

Northern Arizona Gerontology Institute (Speakermatch)

Fresno First Five- Children @ Families Commission of Fresno County

New Mexico Coalition for Charter Schools

Environmental Protection Agency- Hispanic Month

* University of Indiana (Bloomington), Hudson and Holland freshman scholarship/training program, keynote speaker (speakermatch) 

* Del Campo High School, Sacramento, Ca
* Chicago Systems institute , Chicago, Il

* Rotary Career Day, repeat keynote presenter
* Partners for New Generations Mentoring Program, speaker
* Lindsay School District, back-to-school address to teachers
* Celebrate the Child Within (nonprofit organization for adults recovering from sexual abuse), speaker
* Redwood High School, Marin County (CA), Diversity Week speaker
* GEAR-UP/AVID (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs/Advancement Via Individual Determination), speaker
* Porterville (CA) High School, senior day address to freshman class
* Palo Alto (CA) School District, presentation to at-risk students  
* Kiwanis Club, district presentation