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We are the leader in workforce diversity for government and educational institutions. We specialize in the best practices in areas of Equity for all, battling Micro Inequities and increasing Discretionary Effort. Micro-inequities are those small slights which in themselves are not important and often seem funny in retrospect, but have the cumulative impact of drops of water on a rock. We thank you in advance for the opportunity to serve both you and your organization. We look forward to working with you and helping plant the seeds of change. If you have any question feel free to contact us.

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Leadership l Diversity l Empowerment
Leadership Development: We teach individuals how to be effective leaders, as well as incorporate those leadership skills into the Team concept.
Diversity Education: We teach people how to interact and work with others who look, think and behave differently.
Empowerment Training: We teach individuals to increase their personal power and we train them to be effective in both professional and personal arenas. Our approach initiates change, by shifting the mindset.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Ghandi

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Andre Koen

Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher. His educational influence spans the North American continent. Andre integrates his abilities as an improvisational comedian, large group facilitator, keynote speaker, and classroom teacher to captivate and educate his audience.

There are many words that define Andre Koen, but the most definitive is, “Andre, the Enkindled Spirit.”

 

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What people are Saying

“Having a can-do attitude that resonate. Andre owns more social skill than most, and can find something to relate to in nearly everyone."

Sandra Meyer, Executive Director, National Association of the Remodeling Industry, MN Chapter

“Andre is a personable, energetic, and polished presenter. ASGA has had him as a featured speaker twice at our conferences and he has performed well. He's talented, smart, and funny!”

Butch Oxendine, Executive Director, American Student Government Association

“We used Andre to facilitate a staff retreat. He was very thoughtful and creative in helping us to realize the most positive results from our retreat experience.”

Wesley Walker hired Andre as a Consultant /Facilitator in 2007

“I experienced his ability to present in clear and thoughtful ways, and genuine sensitivity to the needs of others."

David Wheeler, Development & Communications Director

 

MEMBERSHIPS and BOARDS

Alexandra House Board of Directors
Anoka County ACAAP Board of Directors
ASTD Diversity SIG
ASTD Carreer Development SIG
Iste-International Society for Technology in Education
NAALA- Natives, Africans, Asians, Latino (as) and Allies Network Group
Skills for Tomorrow High School Board of Education
L.E.O Law Enforcement Opportunities Board of Directors
Golden Valley Sharing the Dream Committee
ACAAP- Anoka County Community Action Agency
National Association of Human Rights Workers
IPMA-HR International Public Management Association for Human Resources
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Elk RIver Chamber of Commerce

 

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AM Horizons Training Group Speaker Intro

AM Horizons Training Group Speaker Intro
“Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic teacher. His educational influence spans the North American continent. Andre integrates his abilities as an improvisational comedian, large group facilitator, keynote speaker, and classroom teacher to captivate and educate his audience.

There are many words that define Mr. Andre Koen:
Educator, student, improvisational comedian, speaker, activist, facilitator, coach, mentee, mentor, leader, team member, community organizer, diversity trainer, motivator, friend and son; The most representative, however, is, “Andre, the Enkindled Spirit.
Please welcome Mr. Andre Koen, President and Founder of AM Horizons.”

 

 

 

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Speaker Rider

Thank you for choosing AM HORIZONS; Mr. Andre Koen, our company representative, will be presenting the workshop entitled, ____________________________, for this venue.

To ensure that your organization/audience receives a quality presentation, we have outlined a list of highly suggested items that we have found to contribute to an effective presentation.

On the day of the scheduled event, Andre will arrive at least a half hour early to perform a sound/lighting check.

Microphone
Quality sound is imperative to an effective presentation.

Microphone in order of preference
• A handheld wireless microphone with microphone stand.
• A microphone with at least 50 feet of cord, and a microphone stand.
• A lapel (clip-on) microphone.

Audience: Audience should be seated directly in front of our company representative. If the main venue is a gymnasium, please make sure that audience is seated on one side, with the remainder of participants seated on the gym floor or in chairs.

Water: We request that 2 bottles of water be provided for our speaker.

Stage: We request that gymnasiums are open and well-lit, with an empty stage. If the main venue is a meeting room or a facility without a stage, please provide a stage or riser in front of the audience so that main presenter is visible, offering a more effective presentation.

Resource Table: We request a table and chair to be placed in close proximity to the area in which the main presenter will be speaking. AM HORIZONS would like to offer your participants our wonderful array of helpful resources.

Introduction: Please forward the main speaker’s Introduction to the your organization’s administrative assistant or the person who is responsible for the introduction.

Workshop: When presenter is conducting the workshop, we ask that you kindly provide him/her with a room large enough to accommodate team-building activities.
*Above all else, we ask that your facility have a quality sound system, one flip chart, and two black markers

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