ABOUT THE CHAPTER

Speakers Helping Speakers, Since 1980

NSA Houston is the Houston chapter of the National Speakers Association. We're a community of speakers, trainers, coaches, authors, and consultants -- from first-timers to full-time pros -- who take the craft seriously and want the same for you. Speaking doesn't have to be your whole business to belong here.

OUR STORY

A Room That Wants YOU to Succeed

For nearly five decades, Houston's speakers have gathered here to sharpen their craft and grow their businesses. We meet monthly for keynotes, workshops, and honest feedback from peers who've stood where you stand.

Whether you're booking national stages, preparing your very first paid talk, or speaking to teach, sell, and lead inside your own company, you'll find mentorship, referrals, and a genuinely warm community. That's what's made this chapter the go-to name for professional speaking in Houston.

40+
Active members
1980
Serving Houston since
20+
Virtual Events each year
10+
In-Person Events each year

WHAT WE STAND FOR

How We Show Up For Each Other

Generous

Ask what a keynote pays. Ask how someone landed the gig, or what finally worked on stage. People here tell you. No gatekeeping, no guarding the good stuff. What lifts one speaker lifts the whole room.

Credible

When you meet an NSA Houston member, you're meeting a professional. We hold to the National Speakers Association's code of conduct and standards. Serious about the craft, warm about the people.

Welcoming

Come as a guest and you'll be greeted by name. First talk or your thousandth, first-timer or full-timer, you get a seat and a welcome. Bring a question or just come listen. You belong here from day one.

2026 / 2027 Leadership

Meet The Chapter Leadership

JJ
Jordache Johnson
Chapter President
NG
Dr. Nguyen “Tom” Griggs
President-Elect & Director of Programs
BR
Beth Rohani
Immediate Past President
HB
Heather Bain
Treasurer
LM
Lisa Morgan
Secretary
JF
Jessica Fraser
Director of Marketing
MM
Mark MacInerney
Director of Membership
DD
Deborah DeRouen
Head of Community
MB
Megan Billnoske
Head of Partnerships
LC
Lenore Clay
Chapter Admin

Come see the

room for yourself.

Visit a meeting as our guest, then join the chapter when it feels right.

The Houston chapter of the National Speakers Association. Since 1980, we've helped speakers, trainers, coaches, and consultants get better on stage and grow the business behind the mic.