I'm Anisa Palmer
Award-Winning Nonprofit Leader, Author, Speaker, Consultant
Anisa Palmer's journey from a combat veteran to a trailblazing advocate for health equity and social impact is nothing short of remarkable. Hailing from the vibrant island of St. Croix in the Virgin Islands, Anisa is the visionary Chief Executive Officer of the esteemed 501(c)(3) organization, I Will Survive, Inc. (IWS). Since its inception in 2010, IWS has been transforming lives in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area by providing crucial economic support, prevention education, and health and wellness services to those affected by breast cancer and at higher risk.
Background and Inspiration
Anisa's calling to serve in the nonprofit sector was inspired by her late mother, who courageously fought breast cancer. Leaving behind a distinguished military career, Anisa dedicated herself to combating health disparities in underserved communities, determined to make a difference in honor of her mother's legacy.
Awards and Recognition
Recognized for her exceptional service, Anisa Palmer has been honored with a multitude of prestigious awards and accolades. Her military career earned her an array of commendations and medals, including the Iron Warrior Award, Bronze Star Medal, and Combat Action Badge. The former Mayor of Atlanta, Kasim Reed, presented her with the esteemed Phoenix Award in 2014, recognizing her outstanding contributions. Anisa was also celebrated as a finalist for the Atlanta Business Chronicle's Small Business Person of the Year for Veteran Entrepreneurs in 2017.
Anisa's commitment to empowering women and underserved communities has earned her a spot on the Walker's Legacy Power 25 Honoree list, a testament to her significant impact nationwide. She was further recognized in the esteemed publication, Who's Who of Black Atlanta, alongside luminaries like Xernona Clayton and others.
Published Author and Academic Achievements
In addition to her remarkable work at I Will Survive, Inc., Anisa Palmer leads the Palmer Firm Group, LLC, where she utilizes her expertise as a Certified Grant Writer®, Certified Nonprofit Professional, Certified Professional Life Coach, and Public Speaker. She is also a published author of two books. You can find "Purpose: The Ultimate Climax" and “Nonprofit Blueprint Success” on Amazon.
Professional Achievements
Academically accomplished, Anisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Georgia State University (40 Under 40 Awards 2024) and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Central Florida. Her studies have been focused on nonprofit management in disadvantaged communities and public health issues in the United States.
Active Participation
Active in professional associations, Anisa is a proud member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, ForbesBLK, the Junior League of Atlanta, The Gathering Spot, and the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs.
Anisa Palmer's unwavering dedication to social impact, paired with her passion for uplifting others, continues to make a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and communities. Her multifaceted expertise, strong leadership, and commitment to positive change serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration to those striving for a better world.
Purpose: The Ultimate Climax: The Guide to Finding Your Purpose
Anisa Palmer
In her latest book, Purpose: The Ultimate Climax, Anisa shares what she sees as a guide for igniting purpose by reactivating pain points to achieve the possible. The book's eight chapters are organized to help you recognize the important lessons life teaches us along the purpose journey to ensure balance and self care take on an important role. Anisa opens chapters by sharing personal stories and lessons that brought her to purpose. She then brings an interesting perspective from the battleground as a veteran, inspiring readers to strategically build a life of purpose and listen to universal and spiritual signs to help along the journey.Purpose: The Ultimate Climax provides an orgasmic resource for achieving a life we all desire, a life of purpose, however that may be fulfilled.
Purpose: The Ultimate Climax: The Guide to Finding Your Purpose
Anisa Palmer, Angela Ohlfest
In her latest book Purpose: The Ultimate Climax, Anisa shares what she sees as a guide for igniting purpose by reactivating pain points to achieve the possible. The book's eight chapters are organized to help you recognize the important lessons life teaches us along the purpose journey to ensure balance and self-care taken on an important role.
Anisa opens chapters by sharing personal stories and lessons that brought her to purpose. She then brings an interesting perspective from the battleground as a veteran, inspiring listeners to strategically build a life of purpose and listen to universal and spiritual signs to help along the journey.
Purpose: The Ultimate Climax provides an orgasmic resource for achieving a life we all desire - a life of purpose, however that may be fulfilled.
Anisa Palmer, MPA, CNP
Anisa Palmer, MPA, CNP, is a dynamic, bold, and humorous presenter who speaks about how purpose impacts our quality of life, our longevity in life, and our health. From laid back island settings to mainstream media to corporate and military communities, Anisa’s unique message of purposefulness has been changing lives since 2010.
About the keynote
Purpose: The Ultimate Climax
We all yearn for a sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, our why factor. In this unforgettable keynote, Anisa Palmer uses her personal story of overcoming pain to purpose through service as a maroon beret combat Iraqi War Veteran. Additionally, as a survivor of service related trauma, Anisa Palmer learned the importance of investing in wellness and self-care to create a life of purpose that doesn’t kill you.
Love: The Ultimate Religion
Diversity and inclusion are needed for every company to thrive in today’s world. In this engaging keynote, Anisa Palmer draws on evidence-based principles to unlock three simple strategies to incorporate a more cohesive work environment, boost employee satisfaction, and help employer retention rates. Be inspired to take love through empathy to help resolve issues before they arise for all levels of employment.
