“As a speaker, businessman, and former NFL player, I observe other speakers as a way to better myself and improve my communication skills. I had the pleasure of listening to Mrs. Jo Ann Pugh speak at a conference for Black men’s Brain Health. The topic, while interesting, and close to my heart because of my past profession, was more important as Mrs. Pugh spoke through the eyes of a mother of a former NFL player.
Her message, even though it appealed to me personally, was given in such a way that everyone one in the room gravitated towards it and shook their heads in agreement and understanding. That’s the sign of a good speaker when you can touch people in a way that they understand and can then apply to their lives. Mrs. Pugh is one of the few talented individuals who can command a room, yet make you feel as though she is talking to you as a close friend. I am honored and blessed to have met her.”
–Ken Harvey | 4x Pro Bowl NFL Player, Speaker, Businessman
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Advisor on implicit bias and health disparities
Advocate for lifetime health benefits for professional athletes
Advocate for post-collegiate benefits for college athletes
Expert and educator on Patient Bill of Rights
Trusted resource for athletes seeking a sports career
Workshops:
*COVID Interruptions March 2020 to January 2022
January 19, 2020 ( Baylor Scott & White Athletic Center, Frisco TX)
January 7, 2020 ( Virtual Workshop)
January 23, 2020 (Virtual Workshop)
January 26, 2020 ( Baylor Scott & White Athletic Center, Frisco TX)
May 28, 2019 – October 8, 2019 weekly every Thursday workshop ( PPT Elite Training Center, Dallas, TX)
September 10, 2019 ( Plano West High School, Plano, TX)
September 24. 2019 (Plano West High School, Plano, TX)
October 8, 2019 (Plano West High School, Plano, TX)
Recent Events:
Guest Speaker – Excuse Me Doctor with Dr. Mel: HEALTH CARE BEYOND THE GOAL POST: Why We All Should Care! (2022)
Speaker – 3M Corporation National Event: 3M Black HIS: “Embracing Uncertainty: Preparing yourself for a resilient future” (2022)
Guest Speaker – Life After Fame Podcast (2022)
TV Guest – Vison in Motion WPSTV Dallas, Dallas Texas (2022)
Guest Lecturer – University of California at Berkeley, Berkely CA:School of Social Welfare (2022)
Speaker – NFL Wives Association Lunch and Learn: Harvard University Family Experiencing Managing Football Lives Health Study (2022)
Speaker & Panel Member Super Bowl LVI: Black Men’s Brain Health
Conference Series (2022)
Speaker & Panel Member Sports Philanthropy World 2021 Virtual
Conference (2021)
Guest Expert NextGen Healthcare Podcast: Review of the Harvard
University Football Players Health Study with Guest Speaker Jo Ann
Pugh (2021)
Guest Expert University of North Carolina Center of Sports Business
and Analytics Podcast: The SPARC show with Dr. Deborah Stroman
(2021)
Speaker Harvard University Medical School: Football Players Health
Study at Harvard University, Boston MA: Health Disparities Among
Former NFL Players (2021)
Guest Expert Mentor Select Podcast: The Parenting Playbook for
Gifted Teens (2020)
Guest Expert Get Visioned TV Miami with Host Michelle Richards-
Phillips; Super Bowl (2019)
Guest Expert Voices by Jawan Strader Show NBC6 Miami, FL:
“Raising a Professional Athlete”; Super Bowl (2019)
Feature Article on 50-Yard Line Mom The Playbook: Superbowl
(2020) edition
Guest Lecturer Harvard University Medical School (2019)
Keynote Speaker “Embracing the Journey” Somerset Community
College, Somerset KY (2019)
Regional News Coverage Radio WKVY 88.1 FM, Somerset KY;
WKSO KET PBS Channel 29, Somerset, KY; WLEXSomerset, KY (2019)
Feature Article on Jo Ann Pugh: Good Life Family Magazine “Very
Inspiring Parent” Award (2017)
Speaker – 3M Corporation National Event: 3M Black HIS: “Embracing Uncertainty: Preparing yourself for a resilient future” (2022)
Guest Speaker – Life After Fame Podcast (2022)
TV Guest – Vison in Motion WPSTV Dallas, Dallas Texas (2022)
Guest Lecturer – University of California at Berkeley, Berkely CA:School of Social Welfare (2022)
Speaker – NFL Wives Association Lunch and Learn: Harvard University Family Experiencing Managing Football Lives Health Study (2022)
Speaker & Panel Member Super Bowl LVI: Black Men’s Brain Health
Conference Series (2022)
Speaker & Panel Member Sports Philanthropy World 2021 Virtual
Conference (2021)
Guest Expert NextGen Healthcare Podcast: Review of the Harvard
University Football Players Health Study with Guest Speaker Jo Ann
Pugh (2021)
Guest Expert University of North Carolina Center of Sports Business
and Analytics Podcast: The SPARC show with Dr. Deborah Stroman
(2021)
Speaker Harvard University Medical School: Football Players Health
Study at Harvard University, Boston MA: Health Disparities Among
Former NFL Players (2021)
Guest Expert Mentor Select Podcast: The Parenting Playbook for
Gifted Teens (2020)
Guest Expert Get Visioned TV Miami with Host Michelle Richards-
Phillips; Super Bowl (2019)
Guest Expert Voices by Jawan Strader Show NBC6 Miami, FL:
“Raising a Professional Athlete”; Super Bowl (2019)
Feature Article on 50-Yard Line Mom The Playbook: Superbowl
(2020) edition
Guest Lecturer Harvard University Medical School (2019)
Keynote Speaker “Embracing the Journey” Somerset Community
College, Somerset KY (2019)
Regional News Coverage Radio WKVY 88.1 FM, Somerset KY;
WKSO KET PBS Channel 29, Somerset, KY; WLEXSomerset, KY (2019)
Feature Article on Jo Ann Pugh: Good Life Family Magazine “Very
Inspiring Parent” Award (2017)
Speaking Engagements – Corporate Events – Webinars & Workshops – Articles & Blogs
Sample Topics for Healthcare Leaders
Employees as Advocates: Ensuring Employees Feel Included and Valued:
Belonging fuels success. Harness your teams’ values, skills, and talents to thrive as an organization and employer.
Healthcare Heroes: How to Build Respect and Trust in the Communities You Serve:
Social determinants impact health outcomes. Break down communication barriers to transform entire communities.
Using “Big Sports” to Grow Awareness About Health Disparities:
Sports are critical in many disparate communities. Elevate your image by collaborating with key sports figures and
organizations.
Diversity – Full Profit for Full Potential:
Learn how to engage the necessary support to address community needs. Tap into diversity to improve health
outcomes and the bottom line.
Creating Hometown Heroes through Inclusive Cultures:
Encourage your teams to be diversity ambassadors. Unconscious bias training helps ensure culturally appropriate care.
Sample Topics for Big Sports Organizations
Image Rehab: The Best Defense is a Great Offense
Improve public image, mitigate risk, stop the financial bleed poor public image causes, and gain opportunities to
recruit and retain stellar talent.
“Coach Mom”: The Power Of Parental Influence On Recruits
Understand and tap the unmatched power and influence parents have on their child’s decision to pursue sports at
all levels.
Sample Topics for Families and Aspiring Athletes
How To Raise A Successful Athlete
The playbook for long-term success on and off the field, including financial stability during and after professional sports.
Navigating the Highs & Lows of the Sports Journey
Lean on the wisdom of others who’ve been there. Learn how to prepare your family, and create resilient athletes who
thrive despite adversity.
Know Your Health Care Rights!
Know what type of health care to expect from your school/employer and providers. Let your patient bill of rights help
ensure your best treatment.
6 Essential Pillars of a Self-care Program*
A Mind-Body-Spirit approach to comprehensive wellness for athletes and their caregivers.
Sports is a Family Affair*
Creating and sustaining a support system for your athlete involves everyone in the family and on their team.
*These topics are available as a workshop, workshop series, or keynote speech
JoAnn Pugh can also create or customize a speech or workshop to the needs of your audience or organization.
