Keynote Speaker – Eileen Tucker Cosby
Author of
Yes! There Are Black People in Utah.
No! I Am Not a Mormon.
A Black Girl’s Journey to Belonging in 1960s and 70s Utah:
The Power of Kindness
WHY BOOK EILEEN FOR YOUR NEXT CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCE, ASSOCIATION MEETINGS/TRAININGS,
AND MORE?
Eileen Tucker Cosby brings a deeply personal and transformative story of courage, belonging, and the power of kindness. Drawing from her memoir and lived experiences, she helps audiences understand how kindness and belonging are not just “soft values” but vital drivers of morale, innovation, and long-term success in workplaces, schools, and communities.
Her message resonates with leaders, educators, and community members seeking to build stronger, more inclusive cultures where everyone feels seen and valued.
Signature Topics (30–45 minutes each; customizable)
The Power of Kindness in Leadership
- Belonging: The Missing Link to Productivity
- From Diversity to Unity: Creating Teams That Thrive
- Morale Matters: How Kindness Fuels Engagement
- Cultivating a Kind and Belonging Culture
The Suitcase Story
My parents came with one suitcase.
A few dollars.
A heart full of prayer.
They didn’t leave the South because it was easy—
they left because they believed in better.
Better opportunities.
Better treatment.
A better life.
Utah wasn’t perfect… but it gave them room to try.
This suitcase? It carried more than clothes.
It carried their courage.”
This story anchors Eileen’s message: kindness and belonging are the bridges that carry us all
forward.
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