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Bob also addresses international audiences from a variety of professions and industries including the United States Senate – Peer Disaster Committee, Harvard University’s World Extreme Medicine Conference, Zurich Military Contractor Forum, the World Bank, the United States Coast Guard, the International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference, Employee Assistance Professional Association’s World Conference, The Conference Board of Canada – Council of Emergency Management, Peru Seguridad de Minera International Conference on Mining Safety, the National Safety Council World Congress, National Association of Church Business Administrators, and Christian Schools International. bob.vandepol@pinerest.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/20c65146-4e06-4773-b534-cc459345f30b/Jolene+-+Board+Pic.jpeg Meet the Board Jolene is the widow of David DeHeer - Biology Professor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is a beloved author, a renowned and highly sought after speaker, and is considered one of the freshest motivational and inspirational speakers available today! Her dynamic life stories and practical insights move the listener from side-holding laughter to heart-felt tears. Jolene has been the keynote for events such as the Annual Christian Reformed World Missionaries Conference in Africa, Christian Schools International, Kid’s Hope, and countless conventions and conferences for leaders and students across the U.S. and Canada. Colleges and youth groups reschedule and plan retreats based on her availability. Jolene teaches “Navigating Widowhood Successfully” at Calvin University, and is one of the keynote speakers each year at “A Life After Breath Experience” Widow’s Retreat in West Michigan. Jolene and David have one son and two granddaughters. She attends La Grave Avenue CRC in Grand Rapids where she lives with her spoiled cat Isabella. 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It isn’t the kind of manuscript I could criticize. Instead, I found myself needing and wanting to listen in reverence to one who has been physically exhausted and mystically strengthened in faith, hope, and love in loss. I think this is a manuscript that will be read, treasured, and re-read by those who find themselves on the same path.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1765052038745-ZX4TXY0EGPHRHY54WQMH/Firefighter%2BProtocol.jpg Media Kit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1765051996264-WX1KBNYQ7KIVJX9DLU71/Life%2BAfter%2BBreath%2BWidow%2BProtocol+%28FILLABLE%29.jpg Media Kit - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1764180058924-FA3ZLK0532BNRHQSEONK/IMG_0403.jpg Media Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1764180056750-Z6ANSA176FWC9P9ETYST/GetAttachment.aspx.jpeg Media Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1540314215280-7AYDRFCHWI0GZPY816NT/Screen+Shot+2018-10-23+at+12.46.42+PM.png Media Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1764180056070-7D43FFRWXSL8FFB6311T/fbpostboost-02+%281%29.jpg Media Kit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56bf78d38259b52d171ef1d1/1767029058110-RYROPM4GIUW2OORHEKN4/Bob+Ortega+Picture_Unifom.png Media Kit - Robert Miranda Ortega 12/26/52 - 4/7/2005