MEET OUR SPEAKERS
JUSTIN FATICA
Justin Fatica has impacted over two million people at over 1,000 live events. He’s been a professional speaker for over 20 years, speaking in 4 countries and 46 states. He is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in Education.
Justin has been featured on numerous media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC Nightline, TBN, Our Daily Bread, and was the subject of an HBO film called “Hard as Nails". Justin is also featured in a 10 episode television series on EWTN called “You’re Amazing with Justin Fatica,” which focuses on the impact that he has made while traveling on the road.
Justin is the author of 5 books, including 2 best sellers, “Hard as Nails: A Mission to Awaken Youth to the Power of God’s Love” and “Win it All: The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens.”
He is currently the Founder and Executive Director of You’re Amazing Fitness and Hard as Nails. He coaches AAU basketball and uses many of his resources and platform to motivate young people in dynamic ways. Justin Fatica resides in Syracuse, New York, with his five children and his beautiful wife, Mary Elizabeth Fatica.
BRIAN GREENFIELD
Brian Greenfield’s dynamic presence drives people into an authentic transformation and a deeper connection with Christ. For 20 years, Brian Greenfield has brought the Gospel of Christ to young people. Through storytelling and evangelism, he encourages youth in a way that motivates and convicts them to make their faith personal and their own. Brian has spoken at NCYC, Steubenville Conferences, Youth Groups, Confirmation Retreats, and more.
Brian continued to work in youth and young adult ministry during his four years at Seton Hall, speaking at numerous youth events and youth groups. After graduating with a degree in communications, Brian attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville for theology. While at Franciscan, he felt God calling him to give more of himself. Brian withdrew from school and entered the Community of the Franciscans of the Renewal. As a postulant, Brian lived in Harlem, served the poor, and began his formation as a Franciscan Friar.
After finishing the postulancy, Brian returned to Washington, DC to further discern God's call for his life. Brian returned to Seton Hall University to study theology, where he served as a part-time Campus Minister for the university. Brian taught religion at Paramus Catholic High School. He also began his work with Hard as Nails Ministries. He received his M.A. in Theology in May 2005 and an M.A. in Education Leadership in 2012.
Brian has spoken to thousands of youth and young adults about the message of Jesus Christ. He has written numerous articles concerning various aspects of Christian living. Brian is also one of the few black catholic evangelists in the United States.
Brian believes that God has given him gifts to bring the message of Jesus Christ to others and knows that there is a prevailing hopelessness in this world that can only be remedied through an encounter with Christ. Brian taught theology for six years and is currently the Director of Campus Ministry at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida. He resides in Spring Hill Florida with his wife Genevieve and his two children Mieko and Michael.