VATFACS Professional Development Institute
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2026 VATFACS PDI Keynote Speakers
Dr. Donna Hoskins
Department Chair of Health and Human Services, Bridgewater College
Dr. Donna Hancock Hoskins received an M.S. in career and technical education from the University of Kentucky. During that time, she worked as a nonprofit manager at a Ronald McDonald House in Lexington, Ky. She earned a Ph.D. in human development and family science from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on the effects of parenting on child outcomes. Hoskins joined the Bridgewater faculty in 2012 and is currently the Department Chair of Health & Human Sciences. She is also a Student and New Professional Representative for the National Council on Family Relations and an advisor for the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) organization.
Leslie Rob, M.Ed.
Leslie Rob Comedy
Leslie Rob, M.Ed. is an Award-Winning, International, Comedic Motivational Speaker, Teacher & Professional Development Presenter. She brings comedy, encouragement & professional development sessions to stages, conferences & social media worldwide. Her videos have brought laughter to millions across her social media platforms, which prompted an article about her in The Washington Post. Leslie Rob travels all over the country and abroad. She’s been seen on The Unknown Tour, Spirit FM’s Night of Love & Laughter, ABC’s The Tamron Hall Show, Dry Bar Comedy, ABC’s Good Morning America as well as solo performances. Leslie Rob has also interviewed celebrity guests, like Melissa Joan Hart, for the LA Cancer Support Program and played the role of Mindy in the claymation Christmas movie “Steal the Naughty List”. Her most recent accomplishment was being featured on NBC’s The Today Show.