Metro NYSAE is thrilled to welcome back Chris Vasami as the Welcome Keynote Speaker for this year’s Synergy Awards Breakfast Celebration, taking place on October 30th in New York City. A former professional baseball player turned motivational speaker, Chris now travels the country sharing his powerful message about resilience, identity, and purpose. His story — from chasing his baseball dream to facing down a life-changing cancer diagnosis — has inspired audiences to see adversity not as a setback, but as a defining part of their growth.
Chris’s message, “Turn adversity into identity,” challenges leaders and teams to own their story — the wins, the losses, and everything in between — and to use those experiences to fuel lasting, meaningful progress. This will be Chris’s second year addressing the Synergy Awards audience, following his memorable appearance last year that left attendees both moved and motivated. His return promises another energizing start to a morning dedicated to celebrating excellence and leadership across the association community.
Join us on Thursday, October 30th as we recognize this year’s honorees and once again welcome Chris Vasami for a keynote that reminds us what’s possible when we lead with courage, authenticity, and purpose. Register here.
