Former Highest-Ranking Mexican-American Woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army; Lt. Col. (Ret.); Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development Speaker

Las Vegas, NV, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch Biography

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is celebrated for her engaging and powerful delivery, known to move audiences to standing ovations. With a deep-seated mission to empower the next generation of leaders, she has imparted her expertise on effective leadership in today’s global marketplace to numerous schools, colleges, universities, corporations, and government institutions both in the U.S. and internationally. Born and raised in a small barrio in Laredo, Texas, Castillo Kickbusch understands the obstacles of poverty, discrimination, and illiteracy. Despite these challenges, her immigrant parents instilled in her a wealth of culture, tradition, values, and faith.

Throughout her service in the United States military, Castillo Kickbusch's childhood values were reinforced. After graduating from Hardin Simmons University, she joined the U.S. Army, serving as an officer for twenty years and becoming the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field. Opting against further military advancement to fulfill her mother’s dying wish, she retired to focus on community leadership. In 1996, she established Educational Achievement Services, Inc. (EAS, Inc.), aiming to cultivate leadership skills among the youth through grassroots initiatives.

Castillo Kickbusch’s work has earned her numerous accolades, including an honorary Doctorate from the Iberoamerican Institute of Higher Studies for her comprehensive contributions to education and community service. Her accolades include the 2012 CHCI Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service, the 2017 National Dropout Prevention Center (NDPC) Crystal Star Award of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention, and Prevention, the 2021 Outstanding Friend of Public Education award from the Horace Mann League, and the 2022 Dr. Héctor P. García Legacy Award awarded by the National Diversity Council. She also received an award from the President at the White House, recognizing her significant contributions to leadership and public service.

Having authored "Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth," Castillo Kickbusch has also produced educational materials, including videos like "¿Por Que No -- Why Not?" and "Journey to the Future," aimed at fostering self-esteem and leadership among youth. She has been featured on multiple media platforms including HBO’s "The Latino List," CNN’s "Latino in America," and Univision’s "Don Francisco Presenta," as well as in publications such as Hispanic Business magazine’s 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America, O Magazine, and Glamour magazine.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Castillo Kickbusch values her role as a mother and enjoys quality time with her husband, daughters, and grandchildren, cherishing the family legacy she continues to build and strengthen.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/05/2025.

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch Speaking Topics

  • Living a Legacy

    Are you living your legacy? A legacy is not just something a person leaves behind after they die; rather it is the way in which they live their life. Through an interactive and introspective presentation, Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch guides participants through their vision of the future and the goals that they want to accomplish for themselves and for their community. She inspires and challenges participants to become living legends in their professional and personal lives. Her unique emotional style of delivery that has the audiences rolling with laughter, attempting to hold back tears and inevitably on their feet in a standing ovation. Through humor and hard-hitting facts she encourages participants to be servant leaders at work and in their community. Participants learn to live their legacy by leading with their soul.

  • Going Forward without Forgetting - Avanzando y No Olvidando

    This keynote focuses on reflecting on ones traditions and values of times past and their importance in our development and growth today. Appreciation of diverse cultures and their contributions to today’s society is emphasized. We can “go forward without forgetting” what a rich heritage our cultures offer, and apply under-appreciated ethics and values to today’s world. The issues of self-esteem and leadership styles are presented in a context in which the past is melded with the present, and offers alternatives we can use in our personal development that will enhance our leadership styles. This is especially relevant to professionals going into the 21st century with a renewed spirit to meet new challenges, pursue higher educational opportunities, and to cherish the joys of living in today’s world!

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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch: Making the Most of Mentorship

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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Living a Legacy, Going Forward without Forgetting - Avanzando y No Olvidando, Shared Leadership: A New Call to Duty, Valuing Diversity, Courageous Leadership and N.O.P.A.L.I.T.O.S.. The estimated speaking fee range to book Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch generally travels from Las Vegas, NV, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shoshana Johnson, Olga Custodio, Becky Halstead, Rocky Bleier and Karen Baetzel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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