Quotes Collection
"I particularly enjoyed your presentation... You created a positive, real environment where everyone felt comfortable."
- Staff Sergeant Starla Olson, United States Air Force
”Duane is someone I count on to help deliver our trainings to athletes, adult professionals and the military.”
- Jeff O'Brien, Vice President, Institute for Sport & Social Justice
"His passion for justice is matched by his skill as a facilitator in leading group discussion and training on issues of social justice."
- Jeff O'Brien, Vice President, Institute for Sport & Social Justice
"Duane brings an intellect and resourcefulness... that allows him to interact easily with both students and faculty."
- Molly Dugan, Ph.D., Director, Northeastern University Foundation Year
"On his own or as a member of a team, Duane creates dynamic learning environments."
- Molly Dugan, Ph.D., Director, Northeastern University Foundation Year
"Not only is he an amazing educator but an amazing person!"
- Lisa A. Ulcickas, Former Victim Advocate, Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program (SHARPP)
"[Duane's] ability to listen to client needs, provide strategic input, then execute & deliver an outstanding final product is a true talent."
- Christyanna Egun, Director of Boston Partnerships, Massachusetts General Hospital
"Duane's passion for facilitating dialogue and developing strategies that will eliminate sexual violence in the Air Force was impressive."
- Darthy JP Johnson, MBA, LtCol, USAF-Ret, Senior Project Manager, Sage Horizons, Inc
"Duane is an exceptional facilitator and orator whose professional demeanor and command of the classroom is without equal... "
- Darthy JP Johnson, MBA, LtCol, USAF-Ret, Senior Project Manager, Sage Horizons, Inc
"[Duane] managed us through the complications of a complete web site rework with enthusiasm and good humor..."
- Adrian Hancock, Vice President for Marketing, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
"...Furthermore, he provided creative approaches to new media management, allowing us to keep up with the times."
- Adrian Hancock, Vice President for Marketing, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay
"Duane de Four's talk was engaging and revealing of the sexist and misogynistic trends in today's advertising. Thanks for your important message!"
- Catherine McCarthy, Former President, Brown University Sexual Assault Task Force
"We really appreciated your humor, profound words, and the good work you are doing..."
- Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, Professor, Arkansas State University
"The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive the event would not have been such a resounding success without your expertise and participation."
- Sheridan Haines, Former Executive Director, Massachusetts Governor's Council to Address Sexual and Domestic Violence
"A large thank you from New College for your fantastic presentation and for being so accommodating to our campus' needs."
- Cassandra Corrado, Student Activist, New College of Florida
"The issues [Duane] touched on, allowed students to use [their own] language to characterize the healthy & unhealthy features of intimate relationships."
- Starsheemar Byrum, Coordinator of Women's Center, SART & the Intercultural Center, Eastern Connecticut State University
"[Duane] was casual yet professional, which helped make for a comfortable environment when it could have otherwise been uncomfortable due to the subject matter."
- Cassandra Corrado, Student Activist, New College of Florida
"[Duane] created space for students to think about their relationships, how they treat people and how they are treated."
- Starsheemar Byrum, Coordinator of Women's Center, SART & the Intercultural Center, Eastern Connecticut State University
"...New country, new culture and Duane was flawless in his ability to deepen our instructors understanding of a new curriculum..."
- Lee Paiva, Founder, No Means No Worldwide
"His deep knowledge base... passion for the issues & easy-going charm allows him to powerfully reach audiences less open to these messages."
- Christian Murphy, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Catharsis Productions
"Duane is incredibly accommodating, personable, and easy to work with."
- Sarah Scully, New College student, SAAM organizer, InterACT member
"We have brought Duane to our campus several times & would love to have him back in the future."
- Shelby Statham, New College Student Alliance President, SAAM organizer, InterACT member
"Duane is a compassionate facilitator who knows how to create a safe and inviting space conducive to sensitive discussions..."
- Annie Rosenblum, New College student, SAAM organizer, InterACT member
"By the end of the workshop, his audience is significantly more engaged, aware, and informed."
- Annie Rosenblum, New College student, SAAM organizer, InterACT member
"Love that [Duane's session] involved the audience and that people felt safe enough to talk about their opinions and experiences."
- Participant Feedback, #ReimagineManhood Summit
"Amazing presenter - knowledgeable, personable, engaging, and a wonderful gift of humor!"
- Participant Feedback, #ReimagineManhood Summit
"Duane is a skilled presenter and showed this in his ability to read his audience and evoke emotion from our student athletes on [sensitive topics]..."
- Dr. Jonathan Ravarino, Director of Psychology & Wellness, University of Utah Dept. of Athletics
"Our student athletes responded to his presentation style and we will have him back."
- Dr. Jonathan Ravarino, Director of Psychology & Wellness, University of Utah Dept. of Athletics
"... very skilled at facilitating the learning of a diverse group of young men from several very distinct cultural backgrounds"
- Ben Clark, Executive Director, Enroot
"Duane de Four is one of the most gifted facilitators and educators I've ever worked with."
- Kate McCarthy, Associate Dean, Student Support & Wellbeing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
"You walk away from [Duane's] lectures, workshops, or trainings feeling genuinely connected to the content and the presenter, in a way that leaves you feeling hungry for more."
- Kate McCarthy, Associate Dean, Student Support & Wellbeing, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
"Duane is outspoken on issues of violence, race and class. He has an engaging delivery that both men and women find compelling and interesting."
- Elizabethe Plante, Former Director, Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention Program