Meet Jada Curd
Inspiring Voices, Nourishing Futures
Give your audience the chance to see their impact through the eyes of a student.
Jada’s keynotes and stories will leave them motivated, inspired, and deeply connected to the impact of their work.
"Jada Curd is a nationally recognized keynote speaker who brings heart, authenticity, and lived experience to every stage. Her message bridges the gap between policy and purpose—reminding audiences across education, nonprofit, and corporate spaces why their work changes lives every single day."
About Jada
From Student Voice to National Stage
From a young age, Jada dreamed of becoming a public speaker. In high school, she taught herself how to give a speech by studying YouTube videos and that same year, she ranked first in the National Beta Club Speech Competition, standing out among hundreds of students nationwide. She has been sharing her voice ever since, speaking on some of the nation’s largest stages in education and school nutrition.
Born and raised in Burke County, Georgia, Jada’s story is deeply rooted in gratitude. Growing up on free school meals—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and summer meals—she experienced firsthand the power of people and programs who dedicate their work to serving others. Today, she channels that gratitude into purpose, using her story to uplift those who lead with compassion, service, and heart.
Empowering Purpose-Driven People
Jada’s mission is to help audiences rediscover the human side of leadership and service. Through storytelling rooted in gratitude, purpose, and lived experience, she challenges educators, advocates, and corporate teams alike to reimagine their work through empathy, equity, and authentic connection—because meaningful change always begins with how we show up for others.
Her talks go beyond inspiration. They spark transformation.
Signature Speaking Topics
The Importance of School Meals
A powerful look at how access to nutritious food shapes learning, belonging, and the future of every student and why feeding kids well is one of the most impactful ways to nurture potential.
Equity in Action
Building systems that truly reflect the people they serve, ensuring inclusion isn’t just an intention but an everyday practice.
Humanizing the Work
An invitation to bring empathy, gratitude, and authenticity back into leadership by measuring success through the lives we touch, not the titles we hold.
Engaging Students in Your Work
Creating spaces where curiosity thrives, voices are heard, and students feel invested in the mission alongside you.
Lessons from the Lunchroom
What school nutrition can teach every organization about culture, leadership, and care — because the way we feed people says everything about how we lead them.
The Power of Representation
Exploring how seeing yourself reflected — in leadership, programs, and policy — shapes confidence, ambition, and belonging. A reminder that visibility isn’t just symbolic; it’s transformative.
Inspiring Change from the Inside Out
Jada has taken the stage at national conferences, school districts, and nonprofit events across the country, empowering leaders to rediscover the human impact of their mission.
She makes you feel proud to serve students every single day.”
Bring Jada to Your Next Event
Invite Jada to speak at your next conference, district meeting, or leadership event—and let her story remind your team just how powerful their work truly is.