Dr. Donya Ball to Speak at Heart of Seniors Event

Dr. Donya Ball, international keynote speaker and best-selling author, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Heart of Seniors event, scheduled for Thursday, February 12, at the Wyndham Visalia Hotel, 900 W. Airport Dr., Visalia.

As a professor and seasoned mentor with more than two decades of experience, Dr. Ball has guided countless leaders to navigate the challenges of leadership with confidence and clarity.

She is the author of two best-selling books, Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023). Both works explore real-world leadership challenges and offer actionable insights that resonate across industries.

Ball has been recognized nationally with features in USA Today, MSN, and the Associated Press, positioning her as a thought leader in executive and organizational leadership.

In 2024, she delivered a TEDx Talk titled "We Are Facing a Leadership Crisis. Here's the Cure," where she shared her compelling vision for addressing today's pressing leadership challenges.

Heart of Seniors is an annual event that features a luncheon, a fashion show, informational booths. More information will be in our January/February 2026 issue.