John Linney, MA Training Team John holds a Master's Degree in Communication from the University of Texas at El Paso. He is Executive Director of Impact Coaching and Speaking and has provided training, coaching, and assistance to over 150 organizations and community partnerships throughout the United States and Mexico. He has experience working in the fields of youth development, education, environmental and health communication, media, not-for-profit organization, and community building. He has been a leader of community-based organizations and has a strong understanding of their challenges and possibilities. John has worked with youth in some capacity for over 20 years as a community volunteer, coach, trainer, and in public and private schools and colleges. John has provided services and training on positive youth development to schools, not-for-profit organizations, businesses, civic clubs and organizations, parents, faith congregations, and youth groups. In addition to youth development, John provides training and services addressing positive and safe youth climates, strategic planning, organizational development, AmeriCorps service program development, effective speaking, and working with the media. He facilitates the advancement of community partnership and organizational structures and plans. He has provided assistance to communities in developing, implementing, and strengthening their partnerships and youth councils and has assisted community partnerships with securing over $3 million in resources and funding since 1999. John is passionate about youth and community and their ability to take effective action for positive change. His training style is engaging, authentic, and energizing. He is committed to providing valuable, practical tools through service and training experiences that are participatory and educational. He has a high level of cultural competence and is effective in many environments and communities that are making a difference with youth.