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Mercedes Ramirez Johnson

Bold plane crash survivor, seen on ABC & the BBC, turns your event to an experience teaching resilience & safety.

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In 1995, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson narrowly survived a commercial airplane crash that killed 160 people, including her parents. She presents her proprietary Second Chance Living concept, an innovative mindset and approach with a proven track record, to organizations such as General Electric, ExxonMobil, Microsoft, NASA, Chevron, and the various branches of the US Armed Forces.

 

Before becoming a speaker, Mercedes spent nearly a decade in high-level sales in the pharmaceutical and medical software industries. A record-breaking, multimillion-dollar producer, she became the youngest female and sole Latino account executive at Cerner Corporation. She is an active leader in philanthropic organizations advocating for special needs children and children’s health initiatives, notably for Make-A-Wish and The National MPS Society.

 

Mercedes and her story have been the subject of considerable national and international media coverage. Her extensive media experience includes appearances on The BBC, National Geographic Channel, Discovery Health Channel, and as a recurring guest on numerous nationally syndicated daytime talk shows on NBC and ABC. In addition, numerous national magazines and major-market newspapers have run cover stories and special-interest pieces about her, and she was recognized as one of the country’s top young Hispanic up-and-comers by People Magazine’s Spanish edition, People en Español. Mercedes and her children reside in Dallas, Texas.

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Get It Right Today, Not Tomorrow

Do your employees and leaders too often operate in Survival Mode, putting out fires and putting off until tomorrow what should be done today? This program powerfully dispels the notion that there will always be a tomorrow in which we can finish today’s unfinished business and moves individuals to work and live with intentionality. Participants will leave fully engaged and ready to confront difficult situations, tackle complex issues, serve customers with respect and urgency, and perform their jobs with renewed passion.

Safety: Don’t Count On Second Chances

Can too much experience be a bad thing? Absolutely… if it leads to complacency. The highly experienced pilots of Flight 965 were lulled into a false sense of security that led to the deaths of 160 people. Mercedes’ one-of-a-kind safety presentation uses the factual account of the crash of Flight 965 as an anchor to drive home the dangers of complacency and the importance of situational awareness. Participants will clearly understand the difference between knowing about safety and putting safety into action. 

Second Chance Living

“What will you do with your second chance today?” is the question Mercedes poses to general audiences in this transformational program. Her gripping story moves participants to put their lives in perspective and carefully consider how the choices they make profoundly affect their future. Participants will walk away with increased confidence, knowing that no matter what challenges they may face, they have the fortitude and ability to take ownership of their lives and find the fulfillment they desire.

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Testimonials

“After hearing you speak at the Iowa Hospital Association Conference this year, my co-workers came back raving about your presentations. While they spoke about everything they learned from you, it was clear we needed to reach out about the opportunity to speak at the PCCA Conference this fall.”

“Mercedes was fantastic. I really couldn’t be happier with her as our keynote speaker. She was so easy to work with and communicate with the days leading up to and morning of the opening session. She was a phenomenal speaker and the inspiring story really struck a chord with our audience. We heard only great feedback from attendees and staff alike. And not to mention that the presentation tied in well with our program, so it was a great way to kick off the morning. Thank you so much for helping make our event such a success this year.”

"We found her program strongly resonated with our conference objectives and was a true inspiration to all. The story of her plane crash, the official investigation and her ability to thread relevant workplace safety principles into her presentation was a big success. Conference attendees rated her program very high in our post conference evaluations with good reason. She delivered a dynamic presentation that truly made an impact.”

“This was the first time we had a woman speak to our largely populated male audience and they LOVED her message. I highly recommend Mercedes as a keynote speaker and for breakout sessions. She’s very motivating and her message is hard hitting and gets peoples attention.”

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