Kevin Szawala

Kevin Szawala, also known as 'Mr. Peace,' is a National Youth Speaker, Youth Minister, Rapper, and Spoken Word Poet based in Metro Detroit. With a background in economics, Spanish, global change, and an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurial management, he decided to pivot from a successful corporate career to follow his passion for working with youth.

Szawala has dedicated his life to spreading messages of peace, love, equality, tolerance, kindness, and understanding to young audiences across the United States. Through his engaging approach using hip-hop, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, he has impacted the lives of nearly one million students through anti-bullying and character empowerment programs in K-12 schools.

Recognized for his efforts in promoting peace, nonviolence, and social justice, Szawala organizes the annual P.E.A.C.E. (Promoting Ethnic And Cultural Equality) Day in conjunction with the United Nations International Day of Peace. He continues this work year-round by visiting schools nationwide to inspire students with his powerful message.

Alongside his responsibilities as a full-time Youth Minister at St. Mary Our Lady of the Snows Church in Milford, Michigan, Szawala founded 'Mr. Peace, Inc. 501(c)(3),' a non-profit organization focused on motivating at-risk youth and helping them discover their true purpose in life.

With a diverse educational background and extensive experience as a youth motivational speaker and community leader, Kevin Szawala stands out as a beacon of positivity and inspiration for young people seeking guidance, empowerment, and hope.