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Speaking Engagements

Feel free to contact me directly if you would like to have me speak at your college, university, school, organization, non-profit, or recovery group.

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November 2021

Shenandoah University

Annual WATTS Night Out

The topic of this speaking engagement was the stigma and issues around homelessness. I was able to share my lived experience with students from Shenandoah University, my former university, and to benefit the Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter (WATTS)

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August 2021

Drug-Free America Summit

ACES and Addiction

Co-Presenter with Dr. Abraham Salinas-Miranda, Director of The Harrell Center at the University of South Florida. The topic of this presentation was adverse childhood experiences and their impact on addiction.

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December 2021

Connect OC

Panel Discussion- TAY Mental Health

Participated as a panel member for a discussion on the dangers that the holiday season impacts the mental health of transitional-aged youth (TAY). 

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February 2021

Laguna Playhouse

Panel Discussion-The Outsiders

Panel Member for the Laguna Playhouse (CA) as we discuss the themes of The Outsiders and the impact on Transitional Age Youth and Mental Health

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December 2021

COA-Thrive Alive

Leadership and Development

While facilitating the 7-Week Thrive Alive series, I presented on the topic of Leadership and Development. The focus of the presentation was on turning our personal trauma into the skills needed to become an advocate and community leaders. 

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