Mannie Canto is a keynote speaker dedicated to empowering engineering and STEM students, particularly those from minority backgrounds, to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. His remarkable resilience and determination exemplify his journey from being expelled from school with a 0.7 GPA to graduating with honors in engineering, earning an MBA from LSU-Shreveport, and obtaining a graduate certificate in systems engineering from MIT.
As a motivational speaker, Mannie shares actionable strategies for academic success, encouraging students to start strong, stay focused, and turn failures into opportunities. His impactful speeches have inspired countless students, many of whom credit his guidance for helping them navigate their toughest college years. Mannie remains close to his parents, who play an active role in his children's lives. He has been with his wife for six years, and they have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. The family enjoys spending weekends being active, visiting theme parks in Orlando, and going to the beach.
Driven by a mission to see more students excel in STEM fields, Mannie is committed to equipping the next generation with the mindset and tools necessary for success.
