- Greg's lecture last night was extraordinary. The message that Greg delivered was poignant and timely in light of the recent events across our nation. Greg was very engaging through telling his story and connecting to the audience, finding time to connect to the students and community members, both gay and straight. Greg's delivery of the lecture was more a conversation amongst friends than an authoritative approach. We had nearly 200 people in attendance with a great mix of students, staff/faculty, and community.
-Scott Powell
Director of Student Activities and Campus Housing
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
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Greg has a great message that is valuable to everyone, no matter your sexual orientation. If everyone had the passion that Greg has to raise the awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community, the world would be a greater place. Greg did an awesome job and is by far one of the best LGBT speakers, out right now. If the issue has anything to do with LGBT you need Greg there!
-Darius White
University Board - Cultural Arts CoordinatorZeta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Alumni Relations
Eastern Illinois University
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Greg Baird's entertaining and moving talk powerfully affected both the gay and heterosexual audience at Morehead State University. Using his own coming out story, Greg models what it looks like to be self-actualized in a gay identity, as well as stressed the importance of being an ally. Our ALLYance students were particularly excited that Greg visited with them for three hours after his talk. A generous, gifted, and funny speaker with a social justice message, I highly recommend bringing Greg Baird to your campus!
-Bernadette Barton
Associate Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies
Morehead State University
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Greg's message is two fold. If you are a member of the gay community it's a call to action. For those not in the gay community it's an non-threatening, yet emotional invitation for understanding, compassion and acceptance. His invitation is for his audience to share their stories. Greg is a speaker that has an effect long after he is done speaking.
-Bradley Thomas
Educator/Entertainer, Chicago, IL
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I still can't believe that three pissed-off 20-something-year-olds were able to create such an enormous, powerful event, and we definitely have you to thank for your contribution to making it successful. Your speech was moving and uplifted the entire audience.
-Corrine Mina
Co-Event organizer of the National Day of Protest against Prop 8.
Colombia College, Chicago, IL
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Greg Baird was a dynamic speaker that engaged our students on campus. While discussing & Celebrating Diversity, Acceptance and Community, Greg told personal stories with a touch of comedic humor that our students definitely could relate to. He shared his experiences and students briefly had a chance to walk in his shoes. Students understood that Change comes from speaking up and not keeping quiet about the injustices that occur.
-Isaiah Collier
Assistant Director
Multicultural Student Services
Bradley University
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Greg was a wonderful speaker. He related to the students and made it easy for everyone to discuss the topics he presented. He is by far one of the best LGBT speakers out there! Students are still talking about him!
-Marly Greeley
Student Life Coordinator
Penn State DuBois
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Over the years, we have hosted several GLBT speakers here in Laramie, but Greg certainly stands out from the crowd. His story-telling presentation style was quite refreshing, and kept the audience interested. It felt like a conversation instead of a lecture, making many feel more welcome and willing to interact with Greg. He blended together powerful stories of his own experience with current facts on legislation and politics. He is informative, touching and approachable. He is engaging and dynamic, using multimedia to enliven his presentation. Above all, Greg is unflinchingly human, and this comes across so clearly as he speaks. He doesn't talk to the audience, he talks with them.
- Jim Osborn
Assistant to the Associate VP for Diversity
University of Wyoming
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Baird's entertaining and humorous speaking style drives home information that society needs to hear. He is known for presenting controversial issues about gay rights in a way that is acceptable to people who have difficulty with this subject.
- Sherry Bourgeois
Central Michigan University
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His multifaceted approach incorporates humor and personal anecdotes to weave a tale of one man's life experiences that anyone can identify with and understand.
- Erick Haight
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, MI
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Clarity, humor and honesty are keys to success for any presenter. Your presentation reflected these qualities and I wholeheartedly thank you for presenting your wonderful lecture; Coming out with Courage and Humor at McHenry County College. I truly appreciated the courage you displayed in speaking honestly about your experiences and the leadership you exuded by challenging all of us to stand up for the very basic human rights of all individuals. It was a message we will not soon forget.
- Roger Moreano
Coordinator of Student Leadership and Multicultural Programs
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
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Greg has a lot of wisdom, and knowledge that governs his ways. He is the ideal guy for gay youth to turn to, and for straight youth to listen to. I respect his wishes to help. He is a great guy. His stories were funny. They brought us to understand what it's really like to be in his shoes. His whole family history was important to include, to bring the audience to an overall understanding for each situation he was faced with. Everyone was on the edge of their seat
- ME. Engle
NCMC college student
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Greg was a very informational and motivational speaker with a message that was both interesting and entertaining. He has a very important and serious message that he relays in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate.
- Tom Hogan
Student Life Coordinator
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
