President's Message

Welcome to NSA-DC.

Whether you're an experienced keynote speaker, an emerging speaker, a coach, consultant, trainer, author, podcaster, or someone who simply wants to become more effective with your message, I'm glad you're here.

NSA-DC is more than a professional association. It's a community of people who understand the unique rewards and challenges of building a business around ideas, expertise, and impact.

This year, our theme is Growing Better Together.

My hope is that every member is better because they chose to be part of this chapter.

Better equipped to grow their business.

Better connected to a network of generous professionals who are willing to share what they've learned.

Better supported through the opportunities and challenges that come with building a speaking career.

Under the leadership of our Immediate Past President, Rob Clark, our chapter introduced several outstanding initiatives that strengthened member engagement and created new opportunities for learning and connection. We’re excited to continue building on that foundation through our monthly chapter meetings, Mastermind Mondays, Tech Thursdays, Mix & Mingles, and our ongoing support for members pursuing professional designations and business growth.

One of the things I value most about NSA is that some of the greatest lessons happen outside the stage. They happen in conversations before a meeting begins, during a mastermind discussion, over coffee with a fellow member, or through a relationship that grows into a referral, collaboration, or lifelong friendship.

If you're looking for a community that will challenge you, support you, encourage you, and celebrate your success, you've found the right place.

I look forward to meeting you and growing better together.

Warmly,
Sylvia Baffour President, NSA-DC