West Milford The National Speakers Association, the leading organization for experts who speak professionally, recently accepted Debra Hamilton as a professional member of the Association. Hamilton, president of Creative Communications & Training, Inc., is a professional speaker, learning consultant, and presentation skills coach who offers inspiring keynotes/seminars on communication, leadership, teamwork, positive self-talk, and motivation. She is the founder of Communication Guru, a monthly e-newsletter, and has authored and delivered more than 25 Business Lunch & Learn programs, as well as numerous speeches and interactive workshops to top-tier companies. To become an association member, Hamilton had to provide documentation of her professional speaking experience and express ongoing commitment to a strict code of ethics. The association currently has more than 4,100 members in 23 countries. “The NSA provides resources and education designed to advance skills and add value to the speaking profession. I am passionate about speaking to diverse groups of professionals and look forward to a long-term and active membership with NSA,” said Hamilton. Hamilton is also a member of the International Association of Business Communicators, Society for Human Resource Management, National Association of Women Business Owners, and the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce. Creative Communications & Training, Inc. is a consulting and training firm based in West Milford and works with companies throughout the United States and abroad.