

Gerard Ramalho
Keynote Speaker and Emcee
Gerard Ramalho is a professional storyteller and multi award-winning television journalist. Throughout his career as a News Anchor and Reporter he was responsible for generating and producing impactful content for on-air and in-person presentation. He has taught journalism and storytelling at the university level at UNLV, and currently coaches business owners and individuals on how to effectively craft and deliver their message.
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Gerard is dedicated to public service and a regular speaker and emcee of various community-wide events. He has worked with several non-profit organizations as a Board Member and Media Liaison, as well as Staff Development Director.
SPEAKER SIZZLE REEL

“Gerard possesses a remarkable ability to captivate and engage audiences with his articulate communication style. His wealth of experience in media and public relations is evident in the strategic and impactful way he delivers messages.”
Catherine Oaks
Founder & CEO, SliceXR.com
“We’ve had many keynote speakers at our monthly events, but Gerard’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and talent for holding an audience’s attention were phenomenal.”
John D. Acunto
Founder, Pro Business Connections
KEYNOTE
How to be an Influencer
Gerard looks at the social media craze of influencers and shares ideas on how to create impactful videos and content. This message is specially tailored for young people who are just beginning to learn what makes audiences tick. Moreover, Gerard explains the difference between being “an influencer”, which is often fleeting, and a “person of influence” which can leave a legacy.


KEYNOTE
The Evolving Role of Media and Why We Should Still Care
Our parents' generation had a different view of the media, and we will view it differently than our kids' generation. Gerard looks at how the media has evolved — everything from changing ethics to sensationalism, to citizen journalists on social media and fake news. What can we believe? What should we look for? And why should we care?
