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speaking
public speaking
I speak across the nation to organizations, schools, community groups, and professional audiences. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and mental health, with each presentation centered on relationships: the ones we nurture, the ones we challenge, and the ones that help us heal.
My approach to collective healing is driven by a deep commitment to making trauma-informed practices accessible to communities around the world. This perspective influences how I hold space, consider systems, and invite people into healing that goes beyond the individual—acknowledging that our personal well-being is connected to the health of our communities.
Whether delivering a keynote, leading a workshop, or participating in a panel, I draw on over 20 years of clinical experience, genuine vulnerability, and a dedication to leaving people not just informed, but truly inspired.
Topics I speak on include:
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Trauma-Informed Care & Practice
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Understanding Trauma & Its Impact
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Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Professional Self-Care
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Resilience Building for Helpers & Healers
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Community Wellness & Collective Healing
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Collective Trauma & Community Healing
experience with schools & school districts
I've had the privilege of working with schools and districts across the country—training educators, administrators, and support staff on how to create trauma-informed, mentally healthy environments where students and staff can thrive.
Past partners include:
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Champaign Unit 4 Schools (IL)
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Rantoul City Schools (IL)
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Rushville Community Schools (IN)
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Urbana Unit 116 Schools (IL)
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Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative
I understand the unique mental health challenges educators and students face—and I bring practical, actionable strategies that fit into real school settings.
Let’s Work Together
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