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Shane Salter

Former Executive Director at March of Dimes

Former Executive Director at March of Dimes

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Atlanta, GA, USA
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Shane Salter Biography

Born to a teenage mother whose drug addiction prevented her from adequately caring for her children, Shane Salter was thrust into parenting his infant brother at the age of four. This cycle of neglect, which was only exacerbated by years in foster care and his becoming a teen dad and single parent, compelled Salter to dedicate his life to child advocacy.

Shane Salter is the Author of "Fostering Hope" and currently the Executive Director of March of Dimes Atlanta. He has over twenty-five years of experience in leadership, advocacy and non-profit management. Most recently, he was the Brand Ambassador for the Charlotte Hornets, an Educator at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Tufts University. Shane is the Founder & Former Executive Director of CASA for Children of DC, Chief of Staff for Health and Human Services, Director of the Freddie Mac Foundation and the National Director of the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities.

He is also president of the Shane Salter for Kids Foundation, where works as a national advocate, consultant, lecturer, seasoned nonprofit executive, and public servant, all for the benefit of neglected and abused children across the nation.

An acclaimed speaker, Shane Salter addresses such topics as becoming a purposeful educator, celebrating children with ADD, and finding yourself when your world falls apart. He shares his journey from abandonment to forgiveness and hope in his riveting memoir, Fostering Hope.

Salter is a veteran of both the US Navy and the Air Force Reserves. He holds undergraduate degrees in healthcare management and human services from Elmira College and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, as well as a master's degree is in leadership and management from Webster University.

Shane Salter is the proud father of 3 adult children through birth and 4 children by way of adoption. In other words... Shane is for Kids.

Shane Salter Speaking Topics

  • Fostering Hope: Living Today with Purpose

  • The Four-Year-Old Parent: Keeping Siblings Together

Shane Salter Videos

  • Shane Salter- Keynote
    Shane Salter provides keynote at Teen Mom's Maternity Home fundraiser.
  • Stories of Aging Out - Shane
    Shane tells his story with honesty and candor, reflecting on his experience as a foster child and the profound impact it has had on his life.

Shane Salter Books

  • Fostering Hope: Living the Dream with My Name on It
    Fostering Hope: Living the Dream with My Name on It

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    Shane Salter is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Black History, Business, Culture, Diversity Speakers, Education, Inspirational, Motivation, Non Profit, Parenting, Personal Growth, Political Speakers.
  • Where does Shane Salter travel from?

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Shane Salter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Fostering Hope: Living Today with Purpose and The Four-Year-Old Parent: Keeping Siblings Together. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shane Salter for your event is available upon request. Shane Salter generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Rowell, Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D., Judge Greg Mathis, Lesra Martin and Hill Harper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shane Salter for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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