Nan Siemer founded BREAKERS in 1992 to help people get past career barriers by helping them improve some of their key professional skills. Training participants learn how to improve a variety of skills, including: Communication, Media Relations, Management, Leadership and Negotiation. Since this business is based in the Washington area, it serves a mixed clientele from the public and private sectors.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Nan moved to the Washington area a decade ago. She helps her clients by drawing from a lifetime of professional experience, including 15 years as a broadcast journalist. She has also held a series of leadership positions in voluntary organizations, including founding president of the Washington, DC, Area Chapter of the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) and president of the Capital Area Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Nan holds a MS in Mass Communications and BS in Broadcast Journalism from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri. She has also taught at Lindenwood and The American University in Washington, DC.

"Nan won. We won."

This comment from a student reflects the high praise Nan consistently receives from those who participate in her training programs.  See the Testimonials page to read what others have said about Nan's teaching style and what they like most about her presentations.