Jon Heymann Biography

Jon Heymann is a leader in nonprofit management, education, and trauma recovery. As a child, Heymann was a victim of a trafficking ring in Athens, Greece, before being adopted by an American family through an adoption agency operating in Greece. These early experiences shaped his commitment to service and advocacy for vulnerable populations.

Heymann has served as a pastor, counselor, college instructor, CEO of a multi-million dollar nonprofit, and published author. As CEO of the Jacksonville Children's Commission, he oversaw $38 million in funding to support child-focused nonprofits. Heymann also founded Elevate Jacksonville, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building long-term relationships with urban youth and equipping them to thrive in their communities. His career reflects a broad range of experience in nonprofit leadership, education, and youth development.

Heymann holds a master's degree in education from the University of Florida and has completed graduate work in psychology and doctoral studies at the University of North Florida. His work in dropout prevention was recognized with the Crystal Award from Clemson University, and Stanford University identified him as a transformational leader. These recognitions highlight his impact on community engagement and organizational leadership.

Heymann is the author of "Agonizing Peace: Powering Through Traumatic Experiences," which addresses strategies for pursuing peace and resilience after trauma. He has delivered keynote speeches to more than 300,000 people at national conventions, men's retreats, businesses, schools, churches, colleges, and civic groups. Heymann's presentations focus on leadership, overcoming adversity, personal growth, and peak performance, drawing on his personal journey and professional expertise in trauma recovery and nonprofit management.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Jon Heymann Speaking Topics

  • Making a Living; Making a Difference

    • Capitalizing on Stress – not all stress is bad.
    • To avoid all pressure: say nothing; do nothing; be nothing
    • Entitlement doesn’t work in sports, and it doesn’t survive in business.

    • Lessons from a basketball, a rear view mirror, and a Peruvian mountaintop.

    • Increasing Pleasure; decreasing Pressure. Writing the next chapter of your life.
    • Leap, don’t limp. -From incremental change to massive positive difference”

  • Seven Habits of HARDLY Effective People

    • Leadership: Situational/Servant Leadership/Leadership and Power.
    • Developing Dynamic Teams in a Family framework.
    • Awakening the dauntless energy hidden in the yawning workforce.
    • You can’t burn out until you’ve caught on fire.
    • Talent, Skill, Drive.
    • Enthusiasm vs Misery – checking our emotional barometer.
    • The economy of incentives, both internal and external motivators.
    • Rekindling the “New Believer Fever” – the “Why”.
    • Dogs don’t bark at parked cars

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Jon Heymann is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Making a Living; Making a Difference, Seven Habits of HARDLY Effective People, Top of Your Game to the Top of Your Mountain, Grass-Stained Leadership and A Culture of Experts, Enthusiasm, and Expectations. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jon Heymann for your event is available upon request. Jon Heymann generally travels from Jacksonville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Al Duncan, Allison Massari, Judge Greg Mathis, Erin Gruwell and Mike Eruzione. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jon Heymann for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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