Troy Chapman is a local nonprofit manager and emerging community leader who advocates for positive change through dialogue and understanding between people. He encourages students to reflect on their own actions and embrace personal growth by connecting with others in a spirit of giving and learning. Chapman's goal is to change the world one interaction at a time by inspiring people with his ideas and humble approach.

1. Troy Chapmanisa local nonprofitmanager andan emergingcommunity
leader.Mr. Chapman advocatesfora more peaceful,equitableworld and
believesdialogueisthe keytobridgingdivisions. He advocatesforachange in
humanconsciousnessthatleaves uswithabetterunderstandingof ourselves,
others,andthe planet. Ultimately,he encouragesustochange our
communitiesthrough daytodayinteractions withthe intention of ahigh
individualpurpose.Mr.Chapmanshareshisstory,research,and philosophies
to inspire others.
Chapman’s talkswithstudentsemphasizenormativedemocratictheoryandhow those theoriesapplyto
individualsandsociety. He promotesbridge buildingthroughparticipatingincivicprocessesand
establishingnormsfordialogue. Duringhistalks,he engagesstudentsindiscussionsaboutvarioussocial
issues,anddemonstrateshowhistheoriesapply.
Mr. Chapmanasksothersto criticallyreflectontheirownactionsto encourage interpersonalgrowth.He
shareshismethodsforcenteringhimself inthe presentmoment,andexplainshow thispractice enables
individualstoputtheirbestself forward. Byprovidingpractical toolsforself-reflection andunderpinning
hispractice withtheoriesof the humanmind,he encouragesstudentstoembrace a journeyof
interpersonalgrowth,giving,andlearning.
Mr. Chapman’s ultimate goal istochange the worldone interactionata time.Hisideasare respected
and inspiring,andhe encouragesstudentstorealize how connectedwe are.Throughapersonable and
humble presentationstyle he connectswithhisaudience,andimpactstheirlives.
Topics and Areas of Expertise:
 DemocraticTheory,Political Theory,Citizenship,andCosmopolitanism
 Economics,InternationalAffairs, Social Psychology
 Healthand Fitness
 Education
 NonprofitAdministration
 Race
 Self-Improvement,AthleticCoaching,Life Coaching
Biography: Troy Chapmanhas livedin several communities inWesternWashington. He creditsgrowing
up ina small town—Raymond,WA—inaclose knitcommunity,hismentors,andeducationforinstilling
workethic,a love forlearning,and purpose inhislife.ChapmanreceivedhisBachelorsfromWestern
WashingtonUniversity’sSchool of BusinessandreceivedhisMastersof PublicandNonprofit
AdministrationfromThe EvergreenState College. He hasover7 yearsof publicspeakingexperienceand
has internationalphilanthropicexperience.
Contact Troy at demosu.u@gmail.com