Meet MonSTAR of Motivation Mack McGhee!
Mack Dion McGhee was born May 10, 1971
in Chicago Heights, IL. At the age of 19 Mack became the victim of
violence while at a New Year’s Eve Party in which he took three blows to
the head and face with the clawed side of a hammer, requiring him to
receive 36 stitches in his face and head. This incident was however a
turning point for Mack.
Determined to make something out of his
life he worked diligently to climb off of academic probation and
transferred to Governors State University where he successfully
completed a BA Degree in Criminal Justice. He continued on to complete a
MA in Political and Justice Studies by the age of 24.
Mack has since that time been gainfully
employed with several Child Welfare and Human Services agencies in the
State of Illinois. In the last 13 years he has worked in various
capacities dedicated to the goal of empowering, encouraging and
motivating youth and individuals to succeed no matter what their
circumstance.
Mack has spoken to and inspired
thousands of youth and adults in his time working in the field. His
message is simply to help others to discover their purpose through
inspiration.
A recognized expert on youth, he is a
consultant and has worked with local universities on numerous
research-based projects. He is the CEO of Transforming Lives
International a company he launched in 2006 dedicated to the task of
helping others improve their quality of life through motivation and
inspiration.
Mack is a member and Vice President of
the award-winning Homewood-Flossmoor Toastmasters Club 1451 where he
recently won the International Speech Contest for the Club, Area, and
South Division of District 30. Mack’s goal is to be a World Class
International Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Author and Life Coach. Mack
is married to Ayana McGhee and is the proud father of 4 year old
daughter Maya Simone McGhee
