The National Speakers Association (NSA) was founded in 1973 to bring professional speakers together and provide them with the resources they need to better serve their clients, advance their careers, and help them reach a higher level of personal enrichment. A broad spectrum of talented individuals in the field of professional speaking benefit from NSA membership every day, including trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants, authors and more. 

Vision
Every expert who uses the spoken word to present content to an audience for a fee belongs to NSA.

Mission
NSA is the leading source for community, education, and entrepreneurial business knowledge needed to be successful in the speaking profession.