Donovan Taylor Hall
Youth Advocate, Educator, coach, speaker & content creator
About the speaker
Donovan Taylor Hall is a youth advocate and motivational speaker that teaches kids how to build positive self-identity. His work aims to help kids build self-determination, while also learning skills to take care of themselves mentally and emotionally. Donovan's goal is to help kids build positive relationships with themselves and create inner safety as they are growing into themselves. He teaches his self skills curriculum through workshops, professional speaking for students, teachers, and youth development specialists, video game streaming on Twitch, and online content for kids and those who support them. His work has been featured on the Today Show with Hoda Kotb, NowThis News, DailyMailTV, and over 40 podcasts to talk about the importance of positive youth development.
About the talk
Building a Culture That Keeps Great Staff Coming Back: The 8 C’s of Positive Youth Development
Great camps don’t just create unforgettable experiences for campers—they intentionally develop the young people who lead them. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the 8 C’s of Positive Youth Development and learn how these evidence-based principles can be used to build stronger staff, healthier camp cultures, and more meaningful leadership experiences. Drawing from Donovan Taylor Hall’s upcoming book on Positive Youth Development, “Kids Who Feel Better, Do Better”, camp leaders will leave with practical strategies to foster confidence, character, connection, and purpose in their teams, helping staff feel more engaged, make a greater impact, and return year after year.
