After listening to the hearts of many, Ms. Evelyn is now ready to speak back into the hearts of youth and adults about the perplexities of life and being triumphant in following your heart.
Having the combined experience of counseling numerous children, couples and families throughout the
years, being a single foster and adoptive parent, and caregiver to a developmentally disabled sister, Ms. Evelyn has much to share about the joys, pains and humor of caregiving and relationships.
Currently a member of internationally renowned motivational speaker, Les Brown's Platinum Speakers Network, Ms. Evelyn has chosen and been chosen to work with and learn from the best in
sharing her message with the world!
Evelyn is the message that she brings. The life mission that has she has taken on to work with,
foster and adopted kids and families, and youth in general, is something that she does purely form the heart. Her authencity, clarity, humor, ability to laugh at herself, and natural ability to transform the minds and hearts of audiences make her a compelling and powerful presenter and speaker. As her mentor and coach I highly recommend her"
- Les Brown, Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Author
Les Brown Enterprises
"Evelyn is an engaging speaker who balances intense empathy for children in out-of-home care
with her professional insights as a therapist. She spoke to our graduate-level professionals in training about the individual and system challenges of real cases. Students remembered not only the professional insights but also their own emotional experiences from group activities. I highly recommend Ms. Polk as an inspiring and insightful speaker"
~R. Greg Jennings, Ph.D., Professor/ Coordinator
Clinical Child/School Psychology
California State University, East Bay
"Evelyn does not only deliver her messages with compassion and sincerity, she is
one of those rare individuals that actually "lives" her message."
~Allan Mc Dougall , Founder & President
AM Public Speaking
"Evelyn is an authentic speaker with the unique ability to create a memorable experience for
audiences. I appreciate her words of wisdom that have helped me and my organization grow
in so many ways. I look forward to hearing her speak again! "
Erika McKay, President
Erika McKay Enterprises, LLC,
"Evelyn's natural ability to exude love warmth and sincerity is so evident when she speaks.
She gently strokes your heart and brings new meaning to the word compassion."
~Vanessa Mclean, Member
Les Brown Platinum Speakers Network-UK,
"Ms. Polk's message is a timely commentary about the perils of our children and youth , especially those who are in the foster care system, and the impact on their lives as well as the community and it's response." ~Cheryl Mims, LCSW
Coordinator, "Voices from The African-American Community: Is Anyone Listening?"
Owner & Director, CNM Counseling Clinic
"Evelyn is a dynamic speaker who can have a heart to heart conversation with a packed house. She touches your heart and opens it to the possibilities; and her messages always leave you inspired, motivated and focused."
Dan Smith, Author, The Secret Path to Wisdom,
Founder/Owner, Forever Told
Some of the events for which Ms.Evelyn has spoken include:
Guest, TalkAbout-TV, Hosted By Jacalyn Evone
Berkeley Community Media Channel 28
Berkeley, CA
The Annual Friends of Black Children Conference,
"Things Your Mother Never Told You About Parenting"
Raleigh, NC
The Sistah Summit,
"We Are The Village"
Savannah, GA
Guest, "Our Town: Fostering Vallejo's Children", Vallejo Community Access Television.
Guest Lecturer, California State University East Bay, Department of Social Work
Speaker, CNM Counseling: "Voices from The African-American Community:
Is Anyone Listening"
Consultant/Trainer, Solano County Office of Edcuation, Dept. of Transportation
Workshop Facilitator, California State Foster Parents Association Annual Conference
Mistress of Ceremonies, S.F./Solano Counties Sisters Network:
"There is Life After Cancer"
Speaker, National Association for Black Foster Parents & Relative Caregivers
Guest Lecturer, California State University at Hayward,
Dept. of Educational Psychology
Workshop Facilitator, California League of Middle Schools Annual Conference
Workshop Facilitator, California League of High Schools Annual Conference
Trainer/Consultant, Aspira Foster Family Agency
