Anne Hamers

The Anne Hamers speech details her personal experience as an HIV-infected person. She believes storytelling, especially from people who have experienced things like HIV, drugs and crime firsthand, is an incredibly powerful educational tool. It makes issues feel more real to audiences while also acting as a deterrent.

The speaker is on tour with dance4life, an organization dedicated to empowering young people to live in a world without AIDS. She connects with the audience by sharing her personal story to raise awareness and educate them on matters of sexual health.

The Anne Hamers speech is an example of how one person's story can make a difference. Her view that storytelling connects people can be applied to many other industries.