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David Baquis

EXPERT ON:

◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Goal Setting & Achievement
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Team Building & Collaboration
◉ Faith-Based Leadership & Personal Purpose
◉ Financial Empowerment & Legacy Planning

EXPERIENCE:

◉ Founded and leads the Baquis Legacy Foundation, a platform for legacy building and empowerment
◉ Holds MBA and MPH degrees, equipping him with business acumen and public health insight
◉ Certified professional credentials (D.Div., CPACC), combining spiritual leadership with accredited coach training
◉ Over decades, has coached individuals and leaders to pivot career, finance, and life toward purpose
◉ Public speaker and advocate whose message centers on overcoming adversity and creating new paradigms of success

About David Baquis

David Baquis, MBA, MPH, D.Div., CPACC, is a transformative leader, inspirational speaker, and purpose-driven coach whose mission is to empower others to rise above challenges and live a life of legacy, leadership, and lasting impact. With an extraordinary blend of expertise across business strategy, public health, leadership development, and faith-based empowerment, David’s career reflects a lifetime commitment to service, excellence, and transformation.

As the founder of the Baquis Legacy Foundation, David has dedicated himself to helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential and design a life of meaning. His message resonates with audiences who are seeking clarity, courage, and the confidence to step into their true calling. He believes that success is not just about professional achievement—it’s about alignment of purpose, values, and vision.

David’s academic achievements include dual master’s degrees—an MBA in Business Administration and an MPH in Public Health—which equip him with a unique ability to bridge strategic thinking and human-centered solutions. As a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), he is also a strong advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and equality in leadership and organizational development. His Doctorate in Divinity (D.Div.) further reinforces his spiritual approach to transformation, blending faith, wisdom, and compassion into every engagement.

Over the course of his distinguished career, David has held leadership positions across multiple industries, mentoring countless professionals, entrepreneurs, and faith-based leaders. He is known for his ability to simplify complex challenges, ignite inner motivation, and inspire actionable change. Whether speaking to business leaders, ministry teams, or community organizations, his presentations deliver deep insight, practical tools, and lasting inspiration.

At the heart of David’s philosophy is a simple yet powerful belief: it’s never too late to begin again, to redefine your purpose, and to build the legacy you were meant to leave behind. His work continues to shape the lives of those seeking growth—not just in career or finance, but in every dimension of human potential.

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