Doc Hendley

Doc Hendley is a global humanitarian and the Founder and President of Wine To Water, a nonprofit focused on bringing sustainable clean water to communities around the world. What began behind a bar has grown into an organization that has served more than 2 million people across 50 plus countries, working in disaster zones, conflict areas, and underserved regions.

Through powerful storytelling and hands on engagement like the Wine To Water Filter Build Experience, Doc helps teams understand their shared purpose and take meaningful action while addressing the global water crisis.

Doc Hendley is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Doc Hendley’s fees.

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From Bartender to Humanitarian Founder

Doc Hendley began his journey in an unexpected place, bartending while searching for direction. Inspired by the desire to be part of something bigger, he raised funds through wine events and traveled to Darfur, Sudan, where he began installing water systems for victims of government supported genocide. In 2004, he formally launched Wine To Water, turning a grassroots idea into a global nonprofit.

Building a Global Clean Water Movement

Under Doc’s leadership, Wine To Water has developed a community based model that delivers water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in partnership with local leaders. The organization has helped nearly 2 million people across more than 50 countries by digging, repairing, and sanitizing wells while advancing environmental sustainability, education, women’s empowerment, healthcare, and economic growth.

For his work, Doc was named one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes in 2009, selected from over 9,000 applicants by a panel that included General Colin Powell, Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Turner, and Sir Elton John. He is also the author of Wine to Water: A Bartender’s Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World, which is used in university courses across the country.

To hire Doc Hendley for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Doc Hendley is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Doc Hendley’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Doc Hendley for your program.

The cost to book Doc Hendley depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Doc Hendley’s speaking fee starts at $32,500. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Doc Hendley booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

Hire Doc Hendley

Doc Hendley shows audiences what can happen when a simple idea is matched with conviction, persistence, and a willingness to act. Drawing from his journey from small town bartender to the founder of an international fundraising organization focused on clean water and sanitation, he delivers a message about practical action, human connection, and the power one person can have in solving real problems.

Common keynote themes include: clean water, purpose driven action, social impact, community engagement, relationships, problem solving, service, hope, and team building.

Hell Or High Water: How One Man Turned Wine Into Water And Transformed Customers Into Crusaders

Simple ideas can create lasting change when people are inspired to act together.

In this keynote, Doc Hendley shares how a series of wine tasting events in North Carolina became the starting point for clean water projects with global impact. He shows audiences how practical ideas, when put into action, can help solve problems at the local, national, and international level.

• Turn simple ideas into tangible action
• Build support around a clear and meaningful mission
• Use local momentum to create broader impact

This speech is ideal for audiences looking for a grounded, inspiring example of leadership through action and service.

Digging For Hope: Turning Wine To Water And Other Modern Day Miracles

Real change begins when people do what they can with what they have.

In this inspirational keynote, Hendley teaches a simple but powerful principle for improving the world through action. Using the humble beginnings of Wine To Water, he highlights how relationships can help people move past perceived barriers and turn what seems impossible into something real.

• Focus on what is possible with the resources you already have
• Strengthen relationships that make larger goals achievable
• Move forward even when obstacles seem overwhelming

This speech is ideal for organizations, leaders, and teams that want a message of resilience, purpose, and possibility.

Turning Passion Into Action: The Wine To Water Filter Build® Experience

Hands on service can strengthen teams while creating meaningful impact for communities around the world.

This program engages participants in a purpose driven team building experience centered on clean water. The WTW Filter Build® Experience brings people together through a shared act of service, helping teams build relationships, deepen purpose, and connect their efforts to communities worldwide.

• Create stronger team connections through shared service
• Channel purpose and passion into practical impact
• Engage groups of many sizes in meaningful volunteer work

This experience is ideal for conferences, companies, and large gatherings that want an interactive program built around teamwork and giving back.

Closing Takeaway

Doc Hendley’s message is clear: meaningful change does not always start with a grand plan. It can begin with one simple idea, the courage to act on it, and the commitment to bring other people into the work.