Speaker
Energetic, engaging and thought provoking are a few words to describe Viniece Jennings as a public speaker. Her invited keynote addresses and other well received speaking engagements are featured at the following organizations:
Sarah Milligan-Toffler, President & CEO - Children and Nature Network
"Dr. Jennings' keynote was one of the highlights of our conference. Not only is she deeply knowledgeable, her warmth and sense of humor that connected with and inspired our world-wide audience of advocates for children and nature. I can’t recommend her highly enough!"
Dr. Kathryn Stevenson, Associate Professor and NAAEE Conference Planning Committee
“She was great – we loved having her as a keynote speaker for NAAEE. She struck the perfect tone and creatively drew on her perspectives and expertise to offer practical strategies for action. She knew her audience, spoke directly to us and appealed to a wide range of perspectives. We received really positive feedback on her keynote from graduate students to seasoned professors. I really loved it.”
Dr. Scott Morrison, Associate Professor and NAAEE Conference Planning Committee
“She has a unique interdisciplinary perspective at the intersection of environment, education, public health, and wellness. I especially appreciate the way that she directly addresses disparities and inequities in ways that build bridges. Her appeal is wide, and her messages are clear.”
Sample Presentations
Jennings, V. (2023). Invited Keynote Address to the Graduate Feeder Inductee Ceremony at Florida A&M University, May 1, 2023.
Jennings, V. (2023). Environmental Health Research: Reflections in Science, Leadership and Service. Agnes Scott College – Public Health 101. February 28, 2023.
Hamdi, H., Jennings, V., Villalobos, R., and Sellars, P. (2022). Nature and Children’s Mental Well-Being. Children and Nature Network International Conference, Keynote Plenary Session. Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2022.
Jennings. V. (2022). Invited Keynote Speaker: North American Association for Environmental Education, October 11, 2022.
Zarr, R., Jennings, V., Van Rhein, S. (2022). The Olmsted Legacy: Parks, Green Spaces and Human Health. Linda Hall Expert Series. April 28, 2022.