Keynote & Featured Speakers
Michael Karl - Mentalist
Michael Karl is a renowned communications expert and professional speaker,
celebrated for his mastery of influence and persuasion—a skillset honed through over
20 years as a professional mentalist. His unparalleled understanding of human behavior
and communication dynamics has empowered leaders and organizations such as
MARS, PayPal, Indeed, and Toyota to elevate their leadership strategies and foster
unparalleled loyalty.
Michael’s expertise extends beyond the corporate world. He has coached former Miss
America contestants on mastering interview techniques and even outsmarted a
polygraph test administered by the Secret Service. His extraordinary talents earned him
recognition on the hit show ‘Penn & Teller: Fool Us’.
With a captivating blend of entertainment and actionable insights, Michael Karltransforms audiences, equipping them with the tools to harness the power of communication and achieve their fullest potential in both personal and professional arenas.
Karen McCarthy - NASFAA
Karen, as NASFAA Vice President of Public Policy & Federal Relations, currently works in NASFAA's division of policy and federal relations, providing a financial aid administrator's "on the ground" perspective to federal student aid policy discussions and debates. She began her career in student aid working in the financial aid offices at several large, four-year institutions, including Boston University, Miami University of Ohio, and The Ohio State University. She began work in NASFAA's training department in 1999 before joining NASFAA's policy team in 2010.
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