"I recommend Randy Haveson to anyone
interested in providing programming on alcohol and drug use
and abuse that is dynamic, colorful, insightful, educational,
and most importantly, impactful. Rarely does one find a speaker
who is able to evoke such a wide variety of emotions within
his or her audience, but Randy was able to do so because of
his dynamic, 'no holds barred' style. While he did a wonderful
job of validating and empathizing with the experience of the
collegiate student-athlete, Randy's underlying message and
inspirational story is relatable and pertinent to students
of all ages and walks of life."
Patrick Bloom, CHAMPS/Life Skills
Graduate Assistant
Miami University of Ohio
"It was a pleasure working with you and, more importantly,
I feel the students and staff who attended your presentation
gained a great deal from your words and insights. Sharing
the details of your personal experience helped students see
you as a real person dealing with a real problem, not just
another talking head saying "just say no." I love
that you don't pull any punches. You share your story in an
honest, forthright manner, and with a great sense of humor
that helps make the topic more approachable and the audience
more receptive. I look forward to your return to Wesleyan
in the future. "
Lisa Currie, Director of Health
Education
Wesleyan University
"You were a pleasure to work with, making yourself accessible
throughout the planning of this event from your assistance
generating a useful evaluation tool, to your willingness to
shift gears on the event date, to the presentation itself.
Your warm demeanor made it safe for students to connect with
you. Your approachable style attracted the attention of your
audience. I especially appreciated the time you gave sharing
lunch with a small group of students which allowed you to
tailor your presentation to our college community."
Donna Monk, Health Services Coordinator
Penn State University, Abington
"Your warm and engaging personality, personal insight
and high-energy presentation style combined to create a program
which was well received by the students in attendance. Your
willingness to share your personal struggles with addiction
empowered many present to share their own experiences as well
as take action in their own lives. Additionally, the time
you spent with the Peer Educators was invaluable. They truly
enjoyed spending time with you and feel fortunate to have
you as an advocate."
Kimberley Timpf, Assistant Dean
Boston College
"The students were enthralled with your story and it's
impressive delivery! Your personal history intertwined with
prevention tips, presented in an entertaining manner were
the perfect ingredients for this type of program. We really
appreciate how you "tailored" the program for UM
students from information you gleaned from them in such a
short time! I hope that we can make your visit an annual tradition."
Jody Gan, Alcohol & Other Drug
Prevention Program Coordinator
University of Maryland
"The students were engrossed be the way you presented
your personal story...Your entertaining way of telling your
story along with discussing some prevention methods helped
the students understand how drugs and alcohol can affect their
lives. I was pleased by the way you tailored the program to
the Greek Community to help them understand how these substances
affect them both individually and as an organization."
Natalie Maio, Assistant Director
for Fraternities & Sororities
St. John's University
"I got feedback from both student athletes and coaches
who said that this was the best alcohol education program
that they have ever attended. Randy really connects with the
students in a way that is entertaining and interesting, while
also offering sound and realistic advice for a college-age
audience."
Myra Sims, Women's Basketball Coach
Emory University
"The way in which you deliver your message about alcohol
awareness is
both powerful and educational. The students were gripped by
your down to Earth approach... Your name and the topic of
your presentation was the "buzz" on campus for days
following your visit. Your excellent presentation helped break
the barriers to alcohol and other drug abuse education on
our campus, thank you!"
Whitney Stroop, Director of the
Kline Campus Center
Bridgewater College
"It is obvious through our evaluations that the students
walked away gaining something from your presentation. It takes
a special person to reach such a diverse population. We also
appreciated the extra time you spent with us discussing various
health education issues concerning our campus. You definitely
took the extra step to make your visit worthwhile."
Jan Daly, Director of Health Education
Florida State University
"Whereas many alcohol programs are ineffective because
of their authoritative and scolding approach to the topic,
your presentation was very heartfelt and genuine. I especially
appreciated you taking the time to meet with several of our
students prior to the presentation and learning about our
campus and some of our unique needs. That you were able to
successfully modify your talk greatly added to the program's
impact."
Michael Covert, Associate Dean of
Students
Transylvania University
"Randy does not lecture students. Instead, he shares
an engaging testimonial on his struggle with and triumph over
his own addiction; a story that seems to profoundly resonate
with our student body long after they hear Randy speak. On
my promotional material for orientation I bill Randy as "Not
Your Typical Alcohol Speaker" and indeed he's not, he's
much better! I highly recommend him for any campus program."
Randa Downs, Director of Student
Activities
Spartanburg Methodist College
"Thank you for your powerful presentation! Your Self-esteem
program brought us on a journey that was funny, sad, thought
provoking, and altogether educational. We are eagerly anticipating
your return during our Fall Orientation."
Kelly Moselle, Assistant Dean
Ringling School of Art & Design
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