CHEEWA JAMES


Embracing the age-old wisdom of her native American heritage, Cheewa James blends those principles with contemporary living to better meet the challenges of the 21st Century. An award-winning former news reporter and television anchorwoman, James' on-air background serves to enliven and dignify the focus of her business and personal speaking program. Her intriguing balance of practical application and motivation make her a much preferred expert in the quest for developing more effective communication, leadership, and person-to-person skills.

EDUCATOR & CONSULTANT: Founder of HORIZON 2000 video and speaking services; supervises 6-day program to inspire and instruct educators regarding areas such as cultural diversity, instructional techniques, and communication proficiency; sales trainer and marketing strategist; corporate productivity and image instructor; public relations practitioner and communication specialist for over ten years.

TELEVISION PRODUCER & HOST: Produces and hosts "The Family Connection," a weekly PBS program for Sacramento television station KVIE; previously produced and hosted "The Public Eye," a half-hour show for Oregon's CBS affiliate station KOBI-TV, and "American Indian Circles of Freedom," PBS Special, 1995; recipient of numerous national broadcast awards including the Oregon and the National Mike Award in 1982 for outstanding programming in the interest of youth.

AUTHOR & SPEAKER: The Modocs: A Native American Saga chronicles the Modoc tribal history; Catch the Whisper in the Wind book and audio cassette album preserving Native American culture; over 200 articles in print; featured speaking presentations include: "Communication," "Getting, Keeping and Pleasing the Client," "Leap to Leadership," "Circles of Power: Fostering Joyful Relationships," and "Powertalk: Communication between the Sexes."

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
B.A., Communications, Northwest Missouri State University, MO
Lifetime Secondary Teaching Credential
National Speakers' Association

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