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What topics does Chris Nicola speak about?

Chris Nicola is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Authors, Olympic Athlete, Social Activism, Swimming & Diving, Television & Film

Who is Chris Nicola's agent?

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Chris Nicola Biography

Chris Nicola was born in England in 1951. He and his family immigrated to the US settling ultimately in New York City. Chris is currently working as a Senior Investigator for New York State. Other jobs have included that of a union organizer, a police officer in Washington D.C., a bar manager and bouncer, adjunct lecturer, bodyguard, undercover investigator in the NYC schools, and civilian operative for the FBI.

As a graduate of 3 state police academies and recipient of specialized training from the FBI and NYPD his law enforcement career has spanned 37 years. He has earned undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice, Physics, and Forensic Psychology; an MA in Criminology; completed post-graduate work while enrolled in a Criminology PhD program, and is currently pursuing a Forensic Science MS and Film BA.

In the Mid 70’s Nicola began his life as an explorer by scuba diving in the caves of central Florida, in conjunction with 10 years of ocean diving, spending many hours on the wrecks off of North Carolina. To date, he has participated, organized and/or lead over 40 caving expeditions in the Americas, Oceana, Africa, Caribbean and Europe. Today he spends most of his free time caving, being a public speaker, and further developing a story that he first heard as a rumor in Ukraine 20 years ago; a story of how a group of Jews survived the Holocaust by living in a cave for over a year. To date, he has confirmed the story by locating 14 of the original 38 cave dwellers, co-authored a book that led to the making of a documentary about their experiences. Nicola runs the Priest’s Grotto Heritage Project; a genocide awareness project in which the grandchildren of those who lived in Priest’s Grotto Cave during the Holocaust will be working hand-in-hand with the grandchildren of those who lived above the cave in building an exhibit to honor what those courageous 38 did so long ago, and hopefully, by keeping this story alive for future generations, prevent such genocides as the Holocaust from ever happening again.

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Chris Nicola Speaking Topics

The Secret of Priest's Grotto; A Holocaust Survival Story

The story of how 38 Jews survived the Holocaust in Ukraine by taking refuge in a cave for over 500 days, and the story of how a caver spent 20 years researching a rumor, to the point of confirming the story, finding the survivors, and then telling this story to the World by way of a book and a documentary.

Chris Nicola Videos

Life's Tough, but Chris Nicola is TOUGHER!

Life's Tough, but Chris Nicola is TOUGHER… This Rugged Caver Uncovers an Amazing Story of Survival When you're inside a cave, ...
Chris Nicola: Cave Exploration in Ukraine

Chris Nicola is currently working as a Senior Investigator for New York State. He formerly worked as a union organizer, a police officer, a...
No Place On Earth - Official Trailer (2012) Chris Nicola

A cave exploration in Ukraine leads to the unearthing of a story of World War II survivors who once found shelter in the same cave.

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Chris Nicola Books

The Secret of Priest's Grotto : A Holocaust Survival Story

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FAQs on booking Chris Nicola

How do I book Chris Nicola to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Nicola for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Nicola, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Nicola or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Chris Nicola

Speaking fees for Chris Nicola, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Nicola are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Nicola, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Chris Nicola speak about?

Chris Nicola is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Authors, Olympic Athlete, Social Activism, Swimming & Diving, Television & Film.
Where does Chris Nicola travel from?

Chris Nicola generally travels from Queens, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Chris Nicola’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Chris Nicola for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Nicola for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Nicola or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Chris Nicola is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Secret of Priest's Grotto; A Holocaust Survival Story. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Nicola for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Chris Nicola generally travels from Queens, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wendy Booker, Darren Edwards, Sara Safari, Jimmy Chin and Rick Ridgeway. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Nicola for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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