Dr. John Gaines – Motivational Speaker, Top Youth Speakers

Dr. John “Push” Gaines is a former at-risk foster kid turned CEO/Founder of nonprofit PUSH for Dreams, author, NCAA champion in football, and motivational speaker. Dr. Gaines has heartfelt enthusiasm for his audience, and his approach is fueled by positivity and the intrinsic desire to unite community. Dr. Gaines is celebrated for nurturing youth and professionals through his own trauma, life experience, and unique challenges which ultimately became the driving force behind his mission to elevate communities.