Dr. Torres has over 20 years experience in public speaking and training. 

She is a nationally accomplished key note speaker, publisher, advocate, columnist, author, broadcaster and voice over actress.

In addition, she is an author contributing her ideas to the upcoming book Leadership: Helping Others to Succeed and The Power of Change: Reinventing Yourself at Any Age.

Dr. Jacqueline Torres is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Firm Foundation Inc., [FFI] mission is to increase leadership commitment and dedication to creating and developing culturally revealing strategies in programs to help improve the lives of our communities.

When you encounter Dr. Torres you encounter a visionary, an advocate, a leader, a person with perseverance, focus, transparency, accomplishment, and passionate about the work she does in moving you to the realm of exceptionalism and inspirational enthusiasm.
 

State of Rhode Island - 2010

Rhode Island House of the Senate

Work in the Areas of Domestic Violence and Leadership Ministry



State of Rhode Island – 2010

Rhode Island House of Representatives

Hispanic contribution dedicated service to Education and Leadership



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Rhode Island Office of the Governor

Contribution to Enhance the Quality of Life



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Rhode Island Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Outstanding Leadership Work to Educate and Develop Capacity Building



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Department of Attorney General

YIELD award Outstanding Leadership to Latino Community



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Rhode Island Secretary of State

Dedication to Educate Develop Capacity Building Activities



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Rhode Island General Treasurer

Capacity Building in Education, Domestic Violence Prevention



State of Rhode Island - 2010

Mayor of the City of Providence

Outstanding Mentor for Youth and Champion of Education



Leadership Fellow Award - 2005

Connecticut Health Foundation – Alpha Impact Alumni



Certified Prevention Specialist

New EnglandSchool of Prevention Studies

RogerWilliamsUniversity

Bristol, Rhode Island

Scholarship Award-Dept. of Mental Health & Addictive Services



Certified Prevention Specialist

New EnglandSchool of Addiction Studies

St.MichaelsUniversity

Colchester, Vermont

Scholarship Award-Dept. of Mental Health & Addictive Services

Speaking Topics: (partial list)----- Diversity Journey: Are You Taking Notes? ---- Self-Esteem: Is It Really Me? ---- Diversity and Inclusion Champion ---- Our Perceptions of People of Color ---- Building and Developing Efficient Leaders ---- Leaders: Tight Knit and Dedicated ---- Self-discovery - Self-disclosing ---- Communicating: Are You Talking To Me? ---- Building Healthy Relationships ---- Mapping: Goals for Your Journey ---- Media: Can We Talk? ---- Principles of Advocacy ---- ........................... Ten Reasons To Hire Dr. Torres: ~10. Dr. Torres has a very strong presence and delivers her facilitation with transparency and enthusiasm. She understands that creating meaning and purpose for employees is the key to your organization’s success. ~9. Dr. Torres has developed thousands of professionals into a better understanding of best-practices in Leadership. ~8. Dr. Torres with her jovial spirit will facilitate an environment where everyone will take risks to share differences in a safe environment. ~7. Dr. Torres will smooth the progress in improving leadership commitment and dedication while revealing strategies that will help improve the quality of life in our communities. ~6. Dr. Torres’ trainings will leave you in high spirits ready for a commitment and excited to implement the changes whether they are personally, professionally or spiritually. ~5. Dr. Torres wants everyone to win, to take the stones thrown at you and use them as stepping stones to greatness. ~4. Dr. Torres amongst other certifications and degrees is also certified to facilitate leadership trainings and has received many awards on her outstanding leadership work. ~3. Dr. Torres will make sure that she works together with the “planning masters” to ensure that the mission, goals and objectives of the organization and its constituents are met at the end of the day. ~2. Dr. Torres trusts not just her personal experiences but also on years of research and investigative work to facilitate the interactive and participatory trainings. ~And the # 1 reason is: because she “Can Do It!” ~The “Real” #1 reason is: Leadership is Constant Evolution!