Public Speaking
Are you looking for a passionate, relatable, and inspiring speaker to ignite meaningful conversations at your next event? I bring stories, poetry, research, and lived experience together to engage audiences around topics such as:
social justice,
disability,
access,
equity,
and healing through creativity.
Whether I am speaking at a conference, school, non-profit, or community event, my goal is always the same: to spark, connection, deepen understanding, and empower people to imagine and build a more inclusive world.
I'd love to collaborate with your organization to create a memorable and impactful experience. From keynotes, to panels, and workshops, I tailor each engagement to meet the unique needs of your audience and event goals. Let's start a conversation and see how we can work together.
Past Speaking Topics:
Pathways to Success: A motivational talk on how the meaning of success evolves, especially when living with chronic illness. I share personal experiences and practical tools for redefining achievement and building a life that honors your body, energy, and purpose.
Engaging Young People in Equity Work: This session explores how youth, including those navigating health challenges or chronic conditions, bring powerful perspectives to equity efforts. I offer strategies for creating inclusive spaces where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to lead.
Engaging Young People in Health Equity-Recruitment, Engagement, and Sustainability:
Focused on health equity initiatives, this presentation shares tools for meaningfully engaging young people - particularly those with lived experience of illness or health disparities in long-term, impactful ways that honor their capacity and voice.
How Historical Traumas are Impacting Current Health Issues in Rural Communities (Keynote): A deep-dive keynote examining how intergenerational trauma shapes present-day health outcomes in rural communities. I explore connections between systemic oppression, chronic illness, and community responsive approaches.
The Stories Behind Rural Health Data: This session humanizes health statistics by centering lived experiences. I illuminate how storytelling can reveal gaps in care, support advocacy and reshape how we understand chronic illness in rural spaces.
Using Storytelling to Build Equity and Community: In this talk, I explore storytelling (written and spoken) as a healing practice that strengthens relationships, drives change, and builds equity. I emphasize the power of sharing chronic illness experiences to break stigma, foster empathy, and spark community action.
Increasing Equity Through Place-based Education: This session highlights how connecting learning to land, history, and community can foster belonging and improve health outcomes. I discuss how place-based education offers opportunities for healing and empowerment in communities facing chronic stress and health inequities.
Exploring our Roots Through Oral History: In this session, I share how gathering and honoring personal and ancestral stories supports emotional and community wellness. Oral history becomes a tool for reclaiming identity, preserving health knowledge, and fostering intergenerational healing.
