J.D. Schramm, Ed.D

J.D. is a sought-after keynote speaker, trainer, and communication coach who has spent his career helping others communicate with greater power, from the classrooms of Stanford, Columbia, NYU, and USC to the TED stage. His 2011 TED Talk on breaking the silence for suicide attempt survivors has been viewed by millions, and his book Communicate with Mastery was published by Wiley in 2020.

After completing MEA’s transitions course and finishing his memoir at the Baja campus, J.D. launched a private practice focused on guiding leaders, founders, and mission-driven professionals through the vulnerable work of telling their stories with honesty and clarity. He understands that people often stall not because they lack skill, but because they’re in transition – shifting from who they’ve been known as into who they’re becoming. He brings structure, warmth, and deep respect to that process.