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Dana LaMon

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Dana LaMon
BornSeptember 14, 1952
🏡 ResidenceLancaster, California
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
🎓 Alma materYale University, B.A.
USC Gould School of Law, J.D.
💼 Occupation
🏛️ Political partyDemocratic
🌐 Websitewww.danalamon.com

Dana LaMon is a former administrative law judge for the California Department of Social Services, a motivational speaker, and the author of four books. He is an alumnus of Yale University and the University of Southern California Law Center.

LaMon has been speaking professionally since 1991, and in 1992, LaMon became Toastmaster International's World Champion of Public Speaking,[1] His audiences have included corporate managers, public employees, professional associations, religious congregations, prison inmates, and students from the level of elementary school to college.[2]

In 2017, an effort was launched to persuade LaMon to run for Congress in the 2018 general election, but the effort was ultimately unsuccessful.[3]

Dana LaMon is totally blind.[4]

Early Life and Education[edit]

Dana LaMon was born in 1952 and was reared in Compton, California, as one of twelve children. He lost his sight when he was four years old and pursued his schooling using Braille, friends and family members who served as his readers, and tape recordings. He graduated from John Marshall High School with honors in 1970 and went on to attend Yale University. LaMon graduated from Yale in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics. He subsequently enrolled in the University of Southern California Law Center and graduated with a juris doctor in 1977. He joined the California State Bar in November 1978.[5]

He became a member of Toastmasters International in April 1988 and has remained a Toastmaster since.

Legal Career[edit]

After graduating from USC with his law degree, LaMon worked as an aide for Councilwoman Patricia Russell of the Sixth District of Los Angeles from September 1977 until July 1978. In that capacity, he reviewed reports, drafted ordinances, prepared briefings, and represented the councilwoman in meetings with constituents.[5]

He then served as the Executive Director of the Disabled Resources Center, Inc., a nonprofit agency that offered counseling and services to individuals with disabilities seeking to live independently, from October 1978 until September 1981.[5]

In October of 1981, Dana LaMon joined The California Department of Social Services as an administrative law judge. In that capacity, he conducted quasi-judicial hearings and wrote decisions in cases of appeal in which the subjects of adverse government actions involving social services and health services programs sought relief. He retired in December 2010.[5] He received the California Governor’s Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Employment in 2002.[6]

Additionally, LaMon served as the Executive Secretary for the Rehabilitations Appeals Board of The California Department of Rehabilitation from February 2006 until March 2007. As the Executive Secretary, he managed appeals operations, provided consolation to Board members, and wrote decisions for the Board for appeals by clients with disabilities. He also served as Staff Counsel for the Century Freeway Housing Program of The California Department of Housing and Community Development from January 1985 until December 1985. As Staff Counsel, he provided legal counsel for staff and drafted policies and guidelines for compliance with California regulations, national regulations, and the federal judiciary.[5]

Public Speaking Career[edit]

For twenty-five years, Dana has been professionally speaking to audiences around the world, including in Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, China, South Africa, and Australia, and in over 35 states of the United States.[1] His audiences have included corporate executives and kindergarten students, and religious congregations and prison inmates. His speaking skills have been recognized by Toastmasters International, which declared him the World Champion of Public Speaking in 1992 and an Accredited Speaker in 1993.[6]

Possible 2018 Political Candidacy[edit]

In late 2017, an effort was launched to convince Dana LaMon to run for Congress in California's twenty-fifth congressional district.[3] LaMon chose not to run in the 2018 General Election but left open the possibility of a campaign in the 2020 General Election. Dana LaMon is a registered member of the Democratic Party.

Works[edit]

Dana has written four books,[2] which are as follows:

  • The Soul's Mirror: Reflections on the Fullness of Life
  • The Excellence Book: 104 Principles for Living and Working
  • Master the Ceremonies: The Emcee's Handbook for Excellence
  • Making the Moment Meaningful: Creating a Path to Purpose and Fulfillment

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Biographical Sketch of Dana LaMon" (PDF). 24 January 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2018. |Authors list= missing |1= (help)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Contributor, sgo1234, Community. "Toastmasters World Champion Dana LaMon to Speak Feb. 23 in Willowbrook". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Dana LaMon for Congress". www.crowdpac.com. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  4. Deigh, Dr Ron (2015-05-21). You Can Be Lucky Like Me. Balboa Press. ISBN 9781504332675. Search this book on
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 LaMon, Dana. "Dana LaMon's Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). Retrieved 24 January 2018.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Toastmasters International -Member Spotlight". www.toastmasters.org. Retrieved 2018-01-25.


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