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Gary Dumas has a proven track record of injecting sincere inspiration and encouragement and adding value to others.  This has been accomplished through presenting a variety of presentations for various types of audiences and age groups.

Organizations and educational institutions served

County of Sacramento Human Services  Alcohol & Drug Services Division

Celebrity All-Star Weekend workshop/KCPL District

Sephora

International/N Touch

Dept of Corrections / Probation & Parole 

Catholic Charities

Salvation Army – MO Shield Of Service

KCCC - Outpatient treatment & Detox

Drug Court Program

Green Impact Zone Community Event Breakout facilitator

Public Libraries / several branches

Front Porch Alliance / neighborhood development organization

Freedom School

Parents University

UCLA

Paseo HS

Raytown HS

Raytown South HS

Lees Summit West HS

Rockhurst HS

Grandview HS

Summit Ridge Alternative

National Honor Society Inductee Ceremony

Frontier School Of Excellence

Biography of Gary Dumas

Gary Dumas was born in Kansas City Missouri and raised on the north-side.   Although Gary has no formal education other than high school and some college, he is qualified to do what he does based on his experiences and strong will used in overcoming several challenges both internal and external as well as domestic challenges.  Because of his once need for encouragement and inspiration through those challenging times of his life his moto has become ““The very things he once needed in life is what he is called to give to others”   Gary has and continues to subject himself to mentors and remain proactive in developing his skills by becoming self-learned. 

Gary has been described as a person of fortitude that will be the first to admit that all he had and continues to hold onto is the vision and promises from God concerning his life, along with His gifts and passion to encourage others.  Gary is a sincere “people person”, with a special interest in helping others to feel valuable regardless if it is a long-time friend or short time acquaintance. 

Although Gary can appear to be the type of guy you meet everyday once you get him talking you will see immediately that he is not your everyday type of guy.  Garys personality, insight, experiences and discoveries has equipped him to speak candidly and articulately to the inner person.  Everyone is someone with Gary. It does not matter what race, ethnicity or social economic status.  You are some body when you are in the presence of Gary Dumas. 

Reading Gary’s publications are like talking to him in person. Gary sparks the attention of his audiences by being informative, engaging and humorous with presentations that are impactful and always well received because of his intentional attitude of humility that is easily recognized and appreciated. 

Garys presentations are more of an impact on a personal level more than a professional level because he is convinced that personal happiness can be directly related to professional happiness.  Gary uses methods in his presentations that appeal to all types of learning styles.  Garys enthusiasm is contagious and he shares at educational institutions, ex-offender projects, alcohol drug rehabilitation programs, service oriented businesses and not for profit organizations.         

Certificates, Credentials Received: RASAC I, Missouri Access to Recovery III ATR Approved Staff, Certificate of Teacher Training Choosing The Best character development for teens, Mid America Regional Council – Kansas City Missouri Neighborhood & Community Service Program - Community Leadership Program Facilitation Skills Certificate Program.  A 2011 recipient of the "Good Neighbor Award"