MEET EDWARD
Motivational speaker, author, scientist and servant leader.
Edward Freeman is a motivational speaker, author, scientist and servant leader. His motto is “My playing small does not serve the world, who am I not to be great?” Edward’s true passion is to spark creativity and effect positive change through his endeavors. Freeman graduated from The Georgia Institute of Technology with a dual-degree Bachelors of Science in Biology and Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies with concentrations in Spanish language and Pre-Medicine. He is currently a Masters of Science in Biotechnology candidate at Brown University.
Companies/Institutions Collaboration
2022 Collaborations
Higher Foundation Celebration in partnership with Clayton County, GA
(Presenter - Going Higher in Education)
​
Georgia Tech AASU Black Leadership Conference
(Alumni Panelist)
​
Georgia Tech AASU Black History Month Discussion - Being Black at a PWI
(Panelist)
2021 Collaborations
Georgia Tech Black Market Entrepreneurship Panel (Panelist)
TedxGeorgia Tech (Speaker)]
​
Treasure Hunt Conference (Presenter)
Hosted by F1NE-Tuned, this virtual event will spotlight strategies to boost black male learners' academic, social, and emotional levels. Featured speakers-Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae and Dr. Morcease J. Beasley, Superintendent of Clayton County Schools- and all presenters are dynamic black males who have a passion for changing the narratives of our scholars
​
Georgia Tech African Student Association Project Africa 2021 (Student Moderator)
2020 Collaborations
Set Apart Conference (Presenter)
​
Faith in Florida Millennial Peacemaker Discussion Panel
​
Academy for Advanced Studies 10th Grade English Class Black History Month Celebration (Student Speaker)
​
2020 World Stem Cell Summit Youth Engagement Day at (Miami, FL)
(Presenter)
2019 Collaborations
9th Annual Georgia Tech MLK Student Celebration Student Speaker
2017 Collaborations
Georgia Department of Human Services Youth Empowerment Series Commencent Ceremony Student Speaker​
Thomasville High School Class of 2017 Graduation Class President Speech
Watch My Video On YouTube
Edward Freeman, brings to the platform an interesting take on the importance of words and language. His personal stories and anecdotes in relation to the power of words and language make for a relatable and empowering talk. Edward is a Georgia Tech Alumni. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
SPEECHES TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES
As a Motivational Speaker
Freeman uses his speeches to inspire audiences to take action in becoming the best version of themselves through self-empowerment. Additionally, he is an advocate for increasing more awareness and opportunities for students with interests in STEAM disciplines.
Edward has been a featured speaker at World Stem Cell Day, 2019 Georgia Tech MLK Student Celebration, TedXGeorgiaTech, GoldenPot Club Toronto, and Millenial Peacemaker Discussion as well as a featured content contributor for Phacilitate United Kingdom. Additionally, in the spring of 2020, Edward published his first book Standing: Stand on Who You Were Created To Be. Standing was featured in the Georgia Tech Barnes and Nobles in the student author section which led to him being named a 2021 Faces of Inclusive Excellence Honoree by Tech Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. When not studying or writing, Edward loves spending quality time with friends and family and studying other cultures through travel, service and foreign language.
