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Audiences recognize Nancy as a speaker who is “informative and inspirational -- as well as entertaining!” Nancy attributes “entertaining” to her Irish lineage -- replete with natural storytellers and humorists – and her innate sense of fun! Her experience in an Improv group also enlivens her programs with a humorous and interactive energy. Nancy’s motivating, high-spirited and visually stimulating presentations give participants ideas and tools to find artful solutions in the areas of overcoming obstacles, dealing with stress and change, unleashing potential, sales, communication, humor, education, leadership and customer service.

Nancy Noonan, M.A., started her career on stage by tap dancing in the Stars of Tomorrow show on Atlantic City’s Steel Pier, modeling with the NYC Ford agency, and being selected as Miss Maryland. Today Nancy takes to the stage as a professional speaker, author, workshop/retreat leader, educator and consultant.

As Principal of Artful Solutions, Nancy uniquely combines her business expertise in sales, corporate development and business ownership with award-winning years of teaching college art history and humanities. She is the recipient of the highly regarded Master Teacher Award, was selected twice as one of “America’s Best Teachers” in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, and is listed in America’s Outstanding Young Women. Numerous Toastmasters awards add to her speaking acumen.

Nancy received her B.A. in Art History at the University of Maryland and M.A. in Art History at the University of Kentucky, with minors in English. She is the co-author of The Art of Writing about Art, Harcourt Brace publisher, and How to Be a Super Achiever: 12 Strategies for Unleashing Your Success.

Nancy lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband of 28 years, Richard, a dentist (and great cook!). They have two sons, Gavin, a media designer and Collin, a college communications major (both following in mom’s footsteps!).

Nancy feels that “keeping the sparks flying” is vital in life and work! She sparks her own life with numerous pastimes including gourmet cooking, tent camping, hiking, skiing, fly fishing, soaking in natural hot springs (letting in the Muse), reading, visiting art museums, attending plays and traveling (France, Italy and Egypt [see Photos] are favorites). Nancy is known to occasionally still don a mean pair of tap shoes!

Nancy is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, serving as an officer on the board of the Colorado chapter. Nancy’s volunteer work includes working with Community Food Share, the American Heart Association, and serving as a judge at the annual Optimists Club Oratorical Contest for students.