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Damon J. West (born October 21, 1975) is an American author and inspirational speaker on the topics of servant leadership and teamwork. West has worked with numerous athletic organizations, academic institutions, and corporations including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indianapolis Colts the University of Georgia Bulldogs, Clemson University Tigers, University of Alabama Crimson Tide, University of Oregon Ducks, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association, US Army, US Marine Corps, and more. He works frequently with K-12 educators and administrators in school associations and districts across the United States.



West's speaking engagements entail life experiences shared in West’s book, The Change Agent. In 2019, West and his wife, Kendell Romero, created the non-profit Coffee Bean Foundation, in order to cultivate servant leaders.

He holds a B.A in Sociology from University of North Texas and an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Lamar University. Contents •	1Books •	2Speaking •	3Bibliography •	4References •	5External links

Books West wrote four books including The Change Agent, The Coffee Bean, The Coffee Bean For Kids, and The Wall Street Journal best-seller The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, And Create Unity.

Speaking West has delivered keynote addresses and speeches at conferences and organizations across the United States including the Warrior Circle, Zyia Summit 2022, University of Texas Longhorns, University of Delaware Blue Hens, University of Kansas Jayhawks, Louisiana State University Tigers, Southern University Jaguars, Florida University Gators, University of Wisconsin Badgers, and more.

Bibliography •	West, Damon (2018). The Change Agent •	West, Damon and Gordon, Jon (2019). The Coffee Bean •	West, Damon and Gordon, Jon (2020). The Coffee Bean For Kids •	West, Damon and Stephen Mackey (2022). The Locker Room: How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, And Create Unity. References

External links •	Official site