Steve Saffron started working at Scottsdale Community College in 1975 when the college enrolled only 28 Native American students. As Director of the American Indian Program he was instrumental in developing a staff of five people, and in 1979 raised $199,000 to create and launch the Tribal Management Program. In 1985 Steve created the first Friendship Class and the first Laughter, Humor and Play Class in the nation for college credit. He taught those classes to a wide variety of students for 10 years. Recently, the Salt River Pima/Maricopa Indian Community honored him with the “Devoted and Distinguished Service” award for over 20 years of educational service with the community. Steve has been a national trainer and motivational speaker since 1989. Steve’s keynotes and workshops have earned him the Phoenix Choice award for community service, and the Leadership Inspiration award from the Arizona Future Business Leaders of America. In 1992 the Maricopa Community College District recognized Steve with the “Humor Expert in Residence” award for his expertise in Using Laughter Humor, and Play to Promote Creativity and Learning. The District has ten community colleges throughout the greater Phoenix area and is the largest Community College District in the country with over 275,000 students. In November 2003, Dr. Arthur W. DeCabooter, President of Scottsdale community College honored Steve with the “Faculty Emeritus” distinction for his professionalism and outstanding contributions to the college. Dr. Rufus Glasper, District chancellor recognized Mr. Saffron’s exemplary legacy with the following statement: “On behalf of the Governing Board and the entire district, I wish to congratulate and honor you for your dedication and accomplishments in teaching and learning during your long and distinguished career as a full-time faculty member with the Maricopa Community Colleges.” In January 2005 Steve retired from the Maricopa District and now works full-time as a professional speaker throughout the country. Steve Saffron now does over 100 presentations annually. His mission in life is to help people lighten up and grow personally and professionally. Titles Up Your Attitude: Create A Positive School Climate Soar Higher With Humor: Fun Teaching Tools That Stimulate Learning Creative Team Building: How To Build Total Team Unity Six Ways to Grow Great Kids: Put the Self-Esteem Puzzle Together Fun in the Family: A Family That Plays Together Stays Together Lighten Up With Laughter: Celebrate Life With Laughter And Fun Build a Positive Work Climate Topics Humor, Entertainment, Attitude, Team Building Click topic above to see more speakers on that topic Speaker's Asking Fee Range $5,000 - $7,499 Click on fee range to see more speakers. This is the starting keynote fee range - other programs may be higher. State AZ Click on state above to see more speakers from that state. Fees The fee range quoted means the speaker's fee starts somewhere within that range. Note that speaker's fees are subject to change and some speakers may have special fee quotes.

TESTIMONIALS: "Steve of course was wonderful. he knows how to motivate and interact with crowds. The staff had many compliments and a lot of “please bring him back.” - Community Action Partnership of Kern