Capitalizing on the knowledge, expertise and leadership skills of WestStar Leadership Program graduates, a speakers’ bureau has been established to share that knowledge.

Speakers on a variety of topics, ranging from health care, economic development, leadership strategies and public and private partnerships, will provide programs for civic, church and educational organizations. They also are available for a host of other venues.

The project was developed by the WestStar Alumni Council Continuing Education Committee. Speakers will be available at no charge.

“One of the priorities of the WestStar Alumni Council has been to develop a speakers’ bureau that would facilitate access to the wealth of leadership skills and knowledge of WestStar graduates,” said Nick Dunagan, University of Tennessee at Martin chancellor and WestStar director. “WestStar is equipping graduates to take on the challenges of applied leadership.”

Currently, there are 50 graduates available to fill speaker requests throughout West Tennessee. The WestStar Web site is the clearinghouse for speakers’ bureau activities. There is information regarding the purpose, policies and procedures for using the service and reserving speakers.

Included on the Web site is a listing of speakers and their topics with contact information. The Web site address is: http://www.utm.edu/weststar/.

For more information, contact Virginia Grimes at 731-881-7298 or vgrimes@utm.edu.