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Scott Backovich (born December 23, 1988) is an American youth motivational speaker, teen help expert, and student leadership authority. Scott started speaking professionally at the age of 17.

Scott has been the featured speaker at for national educational groups such as FBLA, Key Club International, 4-H, and SADD. He has headlined state student council conferences for groups including the New Mexico Association of Student Councils, Texas Association of Student Councils, and Nevada Association of Student Councils.

In 2010, Scott partnered with actor/philanthropist Hugh O'Brian and his HOBY leadership seminars as their California speaker. In addition, Scott became the youngest ever committee member to the Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar, serving high schools and organizations throughout the state. In 2011, he shared the stage with O’Brien, Congresswoman Jackie Speier, and Anthony Rapp

He has appeared as a teen issue expert on A Closer Look Radio, featured as a regular on the California Association of Activities Directors' Leadership Isn’t Funny Podcast, and featured in such newspapers as the Ventura County Star. He has been interviewed by national news publications including Inc. Magazine.