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J.MAHONEY

PMI Congress Content Coordinator

S. L. Young's presentation "Confronted with an Ethical Dilemma: What Will You Do?" received an average session rating of 4.67 out of 5 at the 2016 Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress. (Note: The average session rating across all sessions was 3.9 out of 5 with a standard deviation of .69.)

A. LANGHAM

Human Resources, Director, National League of Cities

I have known S. L. Young for over 20 years and have always found him to be the consummate professional. Taking charge of any situation, showing great initiative. The love and excitement for what he does shows in his quality of his work product. His ability to call on his personal experiences as well as other influential resources is uncanny.

A. MORLEY

Student Life Specialist, Northern Virginia Community College

Your presentation, Belief: A Powerful Component of Success was a unique topic and very engaging for our students. We were lucky to have someone with your experience share success strategies as well as provide meaningful ways for our students to find motivation in the challenges they might be facing throughout their college experiences.

C. BONAR

New Directions Alternative High School Program, Arlington County Public Schools

It is crucial that our students, especially the boys, hear from a male role model like yourself. I believe they were so attentive during your presentation because they could relate to your story. ... They need to know that they can turn it around, just as you have done.

A. GUNDER

Instructional Designer, Extended Learning Institute, Northern Virginia Community College

..thank you for your generosity in sharing your time and your story with us. You set the bar so very high for this inaugural event, and you challenged our faculty in a way that is so very needed. Folks left inspired and ready to create meaningful change in their classrooms...

B. JANNERY

Author and Former Journalist / Director, Journalism Program, Department of Communication, George Mason University

He [S. L. Young] is a caring and compassionate speaker who presents well-planned and timely material. S. L. Young goes out of his way to connect with his audience on a personal level. You know instantly that S. L. Young is passionate about the work he does. ... When he shares about a project - whether it be a speech he is writing or an article he is researching - his face lights up with enthusiasm and it is contagious. You leave feeling inspired.

MS. CANE

Program Manager, Arlington County Sheriff's Office

The inmates and staff were all very impressed with your class and are looking forward to your Life Skills Class in January. You have helped to educate and inspire the inmates. We really appreciate your willingness to volunteer your time to help the individuals incarcerated at the Detention Facility.

L. JESSWEIN

Host "Real Life with Lisa Jesswein"

I had the joy of interviewing S. L. Young. Wow! I enjoyed every minute spent with this fascinating, courageous inspiring light worker. His energy will lift your spirits and get you moving!

C. SUTHERLAND

Northern Virginia Community College Student

I came into your class wary and nervous that your high energy would mean anxiety for me, and I was right. But it was your encouragement and willingness to listen to everyone that allowed me to push through and create my greatest college successes so far out of my greatest fears. I will always appreciate that.

M. RIVERO

Northern Virginia Community College Student

Your enthusiasm and passion unmatched... Your teaching style and your ability to convey information with everyone in class was truly amazing. Your passion inspired me to find my own passions and to pursue what I seek out of life...

DR. GARDIN

Associate Professor at Brooklyn College

I have used your book "Above Expectations: My Story" as one of the texts for a class I am teaching in Fieldwork in Child Psychology. My students attend class one day per week, and spend 60 hours over the semester serving as mentors in after school programs for disadvantaged youth. The course is in partnership with Brooklyn College Community Partnership (welcometobccp.org). Your book has served as an inspirational guide and motivator for my students. It has provided them with valuable insight into the minds of the middle and high school students they mentor, the challenges these children face, and the gifts of a caring mentor. I cannot thank you enough for putting into writing your experiences.

S. Socher

President, Marymount University Psychology Club

As a psychology student and impacted by mental illness myself, I could not be more thankful for Sly taking the initiative to reach out to us and speak to us.  He shared all the valuable lessons he has learned about life because of what he went through.  He encouraged our students to seek help if they feel they need it and made us realize that showing our emotions is not a weakness.  His lessons have the potential to inspire many to lead a fulfilled life while learning to live with mental illness.