Author of Best-Selling A Good Man Senior Vice President, Save the Children, U.S. Programs
Mark Shriver leads Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, which works to ensure a fair start for all kids in the United States, including the one in five living in poverty. Shriver’s career fighting for social justice in advocacy and service organizations, as well as elective office, has focused on advancing the right of every kid in America to have a safe and vibrant childhood. He is also the author of New York Times and Washington Post best-seller A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver, which is a story about discovering the true meaning of his father’s legacy. Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau, Shriver discusses what he learned from his father and the three guiding principles – faith, hope, and love – which comprise the DNA of a successful career, a happy family, and a meaningful life. He can also address the issues facing today’s children and the programs that are making a difference.
An Innovative Model for American Education. Shriver developed Save the Children’s early childhood development, literacy, and health programs in the United States. Through partnerships with nearly 200 schools in some of the most impoverished regions of the country, the programs benefit more than 70,000 children. Studies reveal that 68% of children showed major improvement after participating in the literacy program and the percentage reading at or above grade level more than doubled from the start of the school year to the end. To better sustain and fortify these programs, Shriver deepened corporate partnerships and recruited Jennifer Garner, Randy Jackson, and Julianne Moore as artist ambassadors.
A Lifetime Advocating for Kids. Mark Shriver was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994–2002. He was the first chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families and was appointed chair of the Children and Youth Subcommittee of Maryland’s House Ways and Means Committee. He was repeatedly recognized as Outstanding Legislator of the Year by prominent advocacy and civic organizations.
In 2005, Shriver created Save the Children’s domestic emergency response programs to ensure that children are protected when disaster strikes and are provided safe haven and reunion with their families. He led a national coalition that convinced Congress to create the National Commission on Children and Disasters, and he served as its chairperson for the life of the commission.
Shriver founded the innovative Choice Program, which serves delinquent and at-risk youth through intensive, community-based counseling. Shriver subsequently created The Choice Jobs Program, a private non-profit that trains, places, and supports former Choice clients in jobs, as well as The Choice Middle Schools Program, a model for keeping at-risk middle school children in school.
More about Mark Shriver. Shriver has been widely covered and published in the national media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, Newsweek, NPR, The Colbert Report, Morning Joe, CNN, TODAY, Fox News, ABC News, and TIME.
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A Good Man. Shriver’s book, A Good Man, is a tribute to his father – the man who was the driving force behind the Peace Corp, the Job Corps, and Head Start, and, in his presentations, Mark Shriver recalls how after a lifetime searching for the path to his father’s success, he turned his aim to the hunt for his father’s joy. Shriver’s message is an important reminder of what’s important in life, and a prescription for how individuals, companies, and mission organizations can make a lasting difference. His message is uplifting, and his speech is full of poignant and funny anecdotes. He also describes the three guiding principles that can be applied to anyone: faith, hope, and love. According to Shriver, these comprise the DNA of a successful career, a happy family, and a meaningful life.
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“This past spring we had the wonderful opportunity to have Mark Shriver speak to Washington Hebrew Congregation’s Sisterhood. The feedback we received could not have been more positive. Mark’s blend of humor, story telling, insights and warmth made for an incredible event. It was a pleasure to work with Mark’s staff and booking agency. They made the process easy and seamless. I would highly recommend any organization to invite Mark to speak about his book and the life of his father.” - Washington Hebrew Congregation
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