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TESTIMONIALS
“I have been an active member of NARFE Chapter #0204 since March 1998. I was President of this Chapter
for nine years. Vallie Collins was the most interesting and inspirational of all the programs at the monthly
meetings. She is a National treasure!”
Brice B. Umstead
Past President, NARFE Chapter #0204, Knoxville TN
Society of F.B.I. Alumni, East Tennessee Chapter
“It has been an honor and a pleasure to meet Vallie Collins and to hear her speak on several occasions.
Vallie is indeed an inspiration to all who know her!”
Jean Cox
Chair, East Tennessee Chapter
Society of F.B.I. Alumni
Past State Recording Secretary
NARFE Chapter #0204, Knoxville TN
"Vallie Collins describes her experience onboard USAIR Flight 1549 in an extremely powerful message that is centered in servant leadership and a passion for living. Listening as she shares a detailed account of what she believed would be her final seconds on earth is both emotional and uplifting. Vallie is an inspiration and a constant reminder that “every day is a lucky day.”
Scott Broyles
President & CEO
National Safe Skies Alliance
"Vallie Collins delivers a riveting account of her near death experience aboard US Airways Flight 1549 on January 15, 2009. She combines an articulate and objective description of the event along with her heartfelt and resolute realization of the precious nature of life. I enthusiastically look forward to hearing her speak again."
Eric R. Carlson, DMD, MD
University of Tennessee Medical Center
"Vallie Collins is the most enjoyable, personable, entertaining and exciting individual you will ever encounter. She inspires her audiance with the harrowing accounts of a passenger on the plane that landed in the Hudson river piloted by the infamous Captain Sully. Vallie Collins is captivating in her presentation and will bring you to laughter and tears as she describes some meaningful lessons as she relates her experiences on that day to our lives in a very meaningful way. After you have heard her presentation, you will come away with huge insight into your own life and what should be truly important in our daily lives."
Richard Quila
2010 Chairman of the Society of Special Agents of the FBI
"We were thrilled with Vallie's presentation. Her ability to connect with her audience and her enthusiasm for life reminded all of us that the "things" that matter most in life aren't "things." Highly recommended!"
Amy Crawford
Founder of Reach Them to Teach Them
“Hearing Vallie’s story validated and reiterated one of the Edfinancial Services HR Department’s mantas: “Good Luck, Bad Luck! Who’s to say?” Upon learning that an individual has experienced a plane crash into the cold Hudson River, one immediately thinks, “What an unlucky person?” Vallie is quick to share that she feels like 01/15/09 was one of the luckiest days of her life! With all the odds against the flight crew, fellow passengers, and her, each and every one of them survived. Good Luck, Bad Luck, who’s to say? I highly recommend taking the time to experience Vallie’s story with her. She kept 40+ Edfinancial Leaders on the edge of their seats!!"
LeeAnn Bailes Foster
Vice President/Human Resources
Edfinancial Services
"When Vallie spoke to our local chapter of Financial Executives International, I noticed that people were hanging on every word. Because she’s relatable on so many levels – a business person always on the go, a Mom who wants to be there for her family’s important events – we all sat and wondered how we would have responded had we been put in her situation. I’m aware of more than just one or two listeners who were either close to tears or did some soul-searching after she was done."
Frank Southall
Ruby Tuesday's
"Our congregation was moved to tears as Vallie recalled her experience on US Air Flight 1549. She is an exceptional communicator. She was able to present her experience portraying every emotion she in such a way that we felt like we were there. She has an innate ability to use a mix of seriousness and humor without sensationalism to both captivate and powerfully move her audience. She ranks among the best of speakers."
Bill Adcock
Associate Pastor, Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, Midway, Kentucky
"Vallie Collins had an amazing story to tell at our school’s Fall Benefit Dinner. Her experience on Flight 1549 and what she learned through it was moving and truly inspirational! That message touched our guests (not many dry eyes that night!) and many of our parents continued to reflect upon it for weeks after. Vallie was a significant part of what was a very special night for our school."
Kim Jennings
Director of Development, Park Street School / Park Street Kids
"We have had Vallie speak at several of our conferences resulting in overwhelming positive comments and standing ovations. Every time, she received the highest marks of any speaker on our post conference surveys. Many times, later speakers reference some of her comments in their own presentations as poignant. I always receive requests for her contact information after a conference as someone wants to recommend her for other events they attend. Vallie is a pleasure to work with and has a powerful, moving story that everyone can benefit from hearing."
Diana Bryant
Business Development Instructor, Tennessee Valley Public Power Association
"Vallie has spoken to our Executive MBA students for several years, and her presentation never fails to engage, entertain, and inspire. The way she tells her story makes your hands sweat and your heart race, like you were there with her. Every single person comes away reminded about appreciating the people close to them, the value of time, and the importance of keeping perspective."
Kate Atchley, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Executive MBA Programs
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