Donald Hugh Whitehead Jr. – Consultant/Motivational Speaker

Donald is recognized as one of the country’s leading experts on homelessness. Donald serves as the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Donald testified before committees in the 107th and 108th Congress. Donald along with members of the staff of the offices of Representatives John Conyers, Julie Carson, Barbara Lee, and the staff of the National Coalition directed the creation and introduction of the “Bringing America Home Act the most comprehensive legislation to date to address homelessness in America. Donald has served on advisory committees for Presidents Bush, Clinton, Bush II, and Obama. In 2005, Donald received a distinguished service award for his work on homelessness from the Congressional Black Caucus. Donald received a second award of Special Recognition from Congress in 2008. In 2011 Donald completed the prestigious American Express Leadership Academy.