Education
Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness:
Leading Mental Health Speaker & Teamwork Facilitator
Mike Veny loves working with leaders who are tired of bringing the same old textbook presentations on mental health or Diversity & Inclusion to their events.
Social Activist & Contributor to Vanity Fair
Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, consultant and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. She advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience + reputation and more.
Neuroscientist & Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Addy is a sought-after speaker on college and university campuses, a popular conference keynote speaker, and a frequent guest on podcasts and community panels where he discusses topics of neuroscience, mental health, faith, and diversity.
Best-Selling Author of Thrivers, Parenting & Child Expert
Educational psychologist Dr. Michele Borba is as world-renowned for her warm, down-to-earth speaking style as she is for cutting edge insights. Her informative presentations leave audiences with usable strategies.
Educator, Best-Selling Author, Recovery & Prevention Coach
Teacher and NYT best-selling author, Jessica Lahey, inspires audiences with her rallying cry to allow children to experience failure as an integral part of becoming successful, resilient and self-reliant adults.
Child & Family Psychologist
Speaker Michael Thompson has worked in over 200 schools nationwide. He co-wrote the bestseller Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys.
Actress on Hit TV Show Empire
As a bi-racial, multicultural daughter of deaf parents raised in the Cayman Islands, Byers lends insights into challenging social, racial and cultural experiences, reminding us to have compassion and show grace for each other because we are enough.
Generational Enthusiast, Serial Entrepreneur & Professor
Kristen Geez is a globally recognized Gen Z Enthusiast, Tech Innovator, and highly sought-after International Speaker and Professor, with a mission to inspire and empower the next generation.
Subject of Film, Facing Fear
As the subject of the Academy Award-nominated documentary Facing Fear, Matthew Boger describes one of the darkest moments in his life and opens our eyes to the impact we can all have on the people around us.
Author, Screenwise & Digital Citizenship Expert
A workshop leader and consultant, Dr. Devorah Heitner founded Raising Digital Natives to serve as a resource for schools and organizations wishing to cultivate a culture of responsible digital citizenship.
Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix
A thought leader, advocate and writer on gender, race and orientation equality and intersectionality, Davis is the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ consultant and works with numerous pro teams.
Educator & Author, The Emotionally Healthy Child
Maureen Healy is an award-winning author, educator and expert on emotional learning. Maureen also writes a popular blog on Psychology Today, and her new book: The Happiness Workbook for Kids (PESI, 2022).
Writer, Performer & Consultant
Whether ALOK is selling out an international performance tour, publishing essays and books advocating for LGBTQ equality, designing a new fashion collection, or speaking about a 21st century approach to gender rights – their distinctive mix of charisma, poetry, and intellect has made them one of the most dynamic artists of our times.
Directors of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and Professors of Teacher Education at Montclair State University
Monica Taylor and Emily J. Klein are professors at Montclair State University focusing on Teaching and Learning, Education, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Co-Authors of The Price She Pays, Mental Health Advocates & Licensed Experts
For Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, sports have always been a means of connection, and when they witnessed first-hand the mental health crisis facing athletes, they could not look away.
Innovative Educator & Chair of the Acosta Institute for Healing-Centered Education
Dr. Angel Acosta is a transformative leader, educator, and speaker, renowned for his innovative work at the intersection of social justice, mindfulness, and education.
Award-Winning School Leader
Allyson Apsey has been an award-winning school leader for nearly 20 years, leading all levels from elementary to High School. Allyson had the honor to help open a highly successful charter school in northern Michigan.
Relationship Advocate & Inspirational Speaker
Determined, passionate, motivational! Dewayne “D.J.” Batiste has a story that touches millions of people on a scale from students, teachers, parents and more. D.J. has a passion for reaching out to kids on a level no one can reach them.
CEO of Gray Matters Consulting
Kim Bevill is an internationally recognized speaker, CEO of Gray Matters consulting, educator, author, and mother who addresses a wide-spread need for behaviors that harness the brain in the workplace and our personal life.
World-Renowned ER Physician, CNN Hero & Iraq War Veteran
Dr. Bose is a world-leading emergency medicine physician, combat veteran, professor, and entrepreneur. From his experiences in the ER and on the battlefield, he is skilled in staying grounded in the face of overwhelm and tackling any challenge.
Chief Science Officer, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning senior faculty member at the University of Oregon Couples and Family Therapy graduate program and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with student-athletes.
Counseling Psychologist, Former Chief DEI Officer & Former President of the American Counseling Association (ACA)”
Dr. S. Kent Butler is a dedicated advocate for social justice and a passionate supporter of family, firmly believing in the power of community to uplift and inspire.
Trauma Survivor & Internationally Recognized Trauma Informed Care Expert
Tonier works tirelessly to raise the awareness about trauma informed care around the world. Tonier is an advocate and educator, speaking all over the world on trauma, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health.
Psychotherapist
Elliott Connie is a psychotherapist who practices in TX and an author. He has worked with numerous individuals, couples and families applying the solution focused approach to help them move their lives from the problems towards their desired futures.
Award-Winning Author, Educator & Former School Counselor
Julia Cook, M.S. is a national award-winning children’s author, counselor, and parenting expert. The goal behind Cook’s work is to actively involve young people in fun, memorable stories and teach them to become lifelong problem solvers.
Social Psychologist, Award-Winning Harvard Lecturer & Bestselling Author
Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, and keynote speaker. She focuses on presence and performance under stress, the causes and outcomes of feeling powerful vs. powerless, and more.
CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc.
Caroline D’Amore is the founder and CEO of her own organic Italian foods and kitchen electronics company called Pizza Girl. She’ll also be opening her first Pizza Girl pizza shop later this year.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Living Well & Performance Expert
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who's made a career of traveling the world to uncover innovative and practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more productive and remarkable lives.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Emily Edlynn, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about integrating science and common-sense in parenting guidance to support healthier and more sustainable lives for parents.
Licensed Psychologist (Australia), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (New York), Writer & Adjunct Professor at Columbia University
Dr Debbie Joffe Ellis is a licensed psychologist (Australia), licensed mental health counselor (New York), presenter, writer and adjunct professor at Columbia University in New York City where she teaches Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Comparative Psychotherapies.
Consultant to Schools & Organizations
Rob Evans is a psychologist and school consultant. A former high school and pre-school teacher, and a former child and family therapist, he has worked with schools and families for fifty years and has consulted to more than 1,700 schools across the U.S. and internationally.
Physician, Researcher, Thought Leader, Well-Being Expert & Author
Jordyn H. Feingold, MD, MAPP, MSCR is a resident physician in psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, well-being researcher, positive psychology practitioner, and founder of the emerging field of positive medicine.
Author, Supergirls Speak Out
As author of the book Supergirls Speak Out: Inside the Secret Crisis of Overachieving Girls, Liz Funk personifies the female overachiever to discuss the pressures on young women to be perfect.
Board Certified Clinical Psychologist & Professor
Dr. Jeff Gardere is a board certified clinical psychologist. He is an Associate Professor and Course Director of Behavioral Medicine at Touro College.
Musician, Podcast Host & Community Activist
Benj Gershman is an American musician, podcast host, and community activist committed to improving lives through music, storytelling, and advocacy.
Animal Scientist & Autism Self-Advocate
The most accomplished adult with autism in the world, Grandin inspired the HBO film Temple Grandin (starring Claire Danes). Grandin shares the challenges and successes of her fascinating life.
Author & Founder of EQ Schools
Roni Habib is an expert in helping leaders, educators, and parents become happier, more resilient, more connected to their purpose, and more playful.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Author & Founder of Coping Skills for Kids and Encourage Play
Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years.
Former Surgeon General of California
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is an award-winning physician, researcher and public health leader who has spent her career on the front lines of some of our world’s most pressing public health challenges.
CBS News Correspondent
Steve Hartman has been a CBS News correspondent since 1996. Hartman shares moving stories about the extraordinary people he meets in his weekly feature segment On the Road.
Biologist & Stress Expert, Author
Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.
Powerful Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Hall of Famer
Chamique Holdsclaw was the #1 Pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Aside from her outstanding athletic career, Chamique has dedicated her life’s work to mental health and wellness activism.
National Educator
Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators in the area of cultural responsiveness.
Host, Inside Mental Health Podcast, Author & Bipolar Advocate
Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, but he wouldn’t be any of those things today if he hadn’t been committed to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.
Psychotherapist & Parenting Expert
Katie Hurley, LCSW, is a child and adolescent psychotherapist, parenting expert, and writer. She is the founder of “Girls Can!” empowerment groups for girls between ages 5-11.
Former NFL Athlete, Transformative Executive Coach & Award Winning Author
Robert Jackson is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Robert Jackson Consulting, LLC. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, executive leader, relationship coach, and award-winning author, he is known for his guiding philosophy: “For every problem, there is a solution.”
Education Policy Advocate, USC Policy Doctorate Student (DPPD) & Mental Health Children’s Book Author
Nicole Jain has dedicated her career to public service and leadership specifically in the realm of K-12 public education policy and management.
Former Child Actor, Author & Mental Wellness Educator
With more than 40 projects on her resume, including Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day, she left the film industry to find a life that felt more authentic to her.
Mental Health Advocate, Real Estate Developer, Attorney & Author
She is an advocate for destigmatizing mental illness and raising awareness on this national epidemic.
World-Leading Educator on Gender & Violence
Dr. Jackson Katz is recognized for his groundbreaking work in gender violence prevention education in schools, sports culture, and the military, as well as for his pioneering work in critical media literacy.
Cognitive Scientist and Humanistic Psychologist & Host: The Psychology Podcast
Renowned humanistic psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman, explores the depths of human potential by challenging traditional metrics of success.
Psychotherapist, Best-Selling Author & Television Personality
Tom Kersting is a nationally renowned psychotherapist, best-selling author and television personality. He’s hosted television shows and series for A&E Network, Food Network and National Geographic channel.
Pioneering Advertising Researcher & Filmmaker
Recognized for her work on the image of women in advertising and for her studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising, Jean Kilbourne is renowned for her ability to present provocative topics in a way that unites.
Nationally Recognized Health Leader, Executive & Presidential Appointee
Kody H. Kinsley is a nationally recognized health leader, executive, and presidential appointee. Serving as North Carolina’s 18th Secretary of Health and Human Services under Governor Roy Cooper, he was unanimously confirmed by the North Carolina Senate.
Professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning & the Department of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies
Emily J. Klein is a professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning, the PhD program in Teaching and Teacher Education, and the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.
Author of Deep Kindness, CoFounder of CharacterStrong
Houston has spoken at over 600 events internationally. In 2016, he co-founded CharacterStrong which currently serves 10,000 schools across 50 states and 36 countries helping to support the teaching of kindness in education.
Sociologist, 2x TED Speaker & Author
Dr. Anindya Kundu is a 2-time TED Speaker and is author of the new book, The Power of Student Agency: Looking Beyond Grit to Close the Opportunity Gap.
Grief Advocate, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author
Marisa Renee Lee is a called upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Grief is Love: Living with Loss.
Best-Selling Author & Behavioral Science Expert
When you bring a speaker into your group or organization, you want someone who inspires action. Humans learn best through humor and connection. You need the right blend of science and story that inspires action. Dr. Kris delivers an energetic, relatable, high-impact message.
School Turnaround Expert & Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education
Dr. Chance W. Lewis is the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor of Urban Education and former Provost Faculty Fellow for Diversity, Inclusion and Access at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Your Money Columnist for The New York Times
Ron Lieber has been the Your Money columnist for The New York Times since 2008. His most recent book is The Price You Pay for College.
Author, Motivational Speaker & MA Retired State Trooper
Vladimir Louissaint is a motivational speaker, empowerment coach, retired Massachusetts State Trooper, and author of The Embrace Method, a transformative guide to healing and purpose-driven leadership.
Filmmaker & Poet
Cynthia Lowen is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker and award-winning writer whose work uses the power of story to catalyze meaningful change, confronting timely social issues from bullying to online harassment to reproductive rights.
Bestselling Author, Speaker & Changemaker in Recovery and Student and Family Well-Being
David Magee is the bestselling author of the award-winning book Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss (2021), a Publisher’s Weekly national bestseller featured on CBS Mornings.
Youth Mental Health Expert & Parenting Coach
Dr. Andrea Mata, PhD, is on a mission to throat-punch the youth mental health crisis and equip parents, educators, and leaders with the tools they need to raise emotionally strong kids and build resilient communities.
Bestselling Author, Poet & Advocate
Aija Mayrock is a bestselling author, poet, and advocate. Forbes Magazine wrote about Aija Mayrock, “With hundreds of thousands of social media followers, Aija Mayrock uses writing and performing to connect, educate, and advocate...”
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
Professor in the Graduate Counseling Programs at Texas Wesleyan University
Linda Metcalf, M.Ed., PhD, LMFT is a Professor in the Graduate Counseling Programs at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas.
Writer, Journalist, Rabbi, Meditation Teacher & Scholar of Religion
Jay Michaelson is a writer & journalist, rabbi & meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and scholar of religion.
Author, I Love My Job But It's Killing Me
Lesley Moffat has taught high school band for over thirty years in the Pacific Northwest. She has written two #1 International Bestselling books and raised three daughters while serving in the community where she lives.
HBO Def Poet & GoDaddy Maker
Thea Monyeé is a licensed therapist and Oya priestess in the Ifa tradition, committed to creating healing opportunities to Black/Marginalized bodies through the decolonization of joy, mental health, and pleasure.
Certified Suicide Prevention Trainer & Award-Winning Author
Anne Moss Rogers is an emotionally naked® speaker, TEDx storyteller, certified suicide prevention trainer, NAMI Virginia board member, and the award-winning author of Diary of a Broken Mind.
Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®
Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.
Award-Winning Science Journalist & Author
Donna Jackson Nakazawa is an award-winning science journalist, author of seven books, and an internationally-recognized speaker whose work explores the intersection of neurobiology and human emotion.
Bestselling Author & Star of MTV’s The Buried Life
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life.
Corporate Trainer & Humor Strategist
Paul’s rare blend of side-splitting comedy and practical applications for enhancing performance, productivity, and well-being are what make his keynotes and workshops a consistent crowd favorite.
Conflict Resolution Specialist
Colleen Passard is a writer, motivational speaker and inspirational change agent. She coaches individuals, teams and organizations how to actuate their highest potential and create sustainable workplace cultures of high performance.
Author of The Assertive Parent, Support Coach & Mental Health Educator
Daniel Patterson empowers people to discover their hope for the future through a powerful story of personal recovery and reinvention. Since he began his recovery journey, he has established two successful multi-million companies.
Forbes-Featured Best-Selling Author & Education Advocate
Business strategist, 2020 IPPY Gold Book Award Winner, and Forbes-featured bestselling author Jean Paul Paulynice, MBA is one of the country’s foremost African-American motivational writers and speakers with a genuine passion for helping people.
(fka Ron Artest) NBA Champion & All-Star, Coach
We have long admired athletes for coming back from injuries, addiction or other hardships, but until NBA champion Ron Artest (nka Metta World Peace), none had so publicly triumphed over mental illness to reach the highpoint of their career.
Science Journalist & Peak Performance Expert
Lynne Peeples is a speaker and science journalist. Her recent book, THE INNER CLOCK, explores how circadian science can help us sleep better, feel happier, and improve our performance, productivity, and overall health.
Licensed Psychologist, Trainer, Consultant & Author
Kevin M. Powell, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, trainer, consultant, and author who has provided assessment and treatment services to at-risk (or what he likes to call ‘at-promise’) children, adolescents, and their families for over 3 decades.
Journalist, Award Winning Non-Fiction Author & Photographer
Sam Quinones is a journalist, storyteller, former LA Times reporter, and author of four acclaimed books of narrative nonfiction. His most recent book is The Least of Us: True Tales of America and Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.
Gold Medal Gymnast & Advocate
Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the third most decorated American gymnast of all-time.
Director of Cycling Content, Peloton
As the Director of Cycling Content at Peloton, Cody reminds everyone in his class to push themselves, but have a good time doing it, because we all need to have a little more fun.
Renowned Authority in Mental Health & Child Psychology
Dr. Jillian Roberts is a renowned authority in the fields of mental health, child psychology, parenting, and resilience building.
Bestselling Author, International Keynote Speaker & Award-Winning Educator
Bestselling author and international keynote speaker Lainie Rowell inspires and equips individuals and organizations to thrive by fostering meaningful connections, optimizing well-being, and driving innovation.
Filmmaker, Media Strategist & Activist
Schwartzman is a documentary film director who uses storytelling and technology to create safer communities for women and girls. Roll Red Roll is her feature film debut, and goes beyond the notorious Steubenville, OH high school sexual assault case.
Resiliency Expert & Coach
An internationally recognized expert on resiliency and stress reduction, Dr. Eva Selhub specializes in helping individuals and organizations improve health, wellbeing, productivity and outcomes by creating a culture of resilience.
Mental Health Activist, Founder, Investor & Dad
Ravi Sharma is a mental health activist, investor, and fourth-time entrepreneur. He has incubated and invested in numerous technology startups and is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of a new mental health platform called OOTify.
Best-Selling Author & Leadership Educator
Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl, and Enough As She Is.
Founder of LiberatED
Dr. Dena Simmons is the founder of LiberatED, a liberatory approach to social and emotional learning, racial justice, and healing. She is also the inaugural scholar-in-residence at the Institute for Racial Justice at Loyola University of Chicago.
Legendary Lawyer & Noted Mental Health Advocate
Rolling Out magazine calls Corey Minor Smith a “legendary lawyer, renowned attorney, noted mental health advocate, prominent media fixture, and New York Times celebrated author.”
Thought Leader, Bridge Builder, Mental Health Champion, Transformational Speaker & #1 Bestselling Author
Dr. Robin L. Smith is a globally respected authority on human resilience, organizational courage, and transformational leadership.
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Trained Educator & Gifted Storyteller
Rachel Macy Stafford’s audiences respond to her universal invitations to embrace life with urgency—and to love, connect, create, and flourish despite the pressures of our culture.
Mechanical Engineer, Neuroscientist & Mental Wellness Entrepreneur
Dorsey Standish is a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, wellness expert, and CEO of Mastermind, who brings evidence-based mindfulness and emotional intelligence to clients worldwide.
Keynote Speaker, TED Presenter & Global Positivity Advocate
Aaron Stark was almost a school shooter. As a dark and destructive teen, he almost committed a terrible attack. After watching the news coverage of the Parkland school shootings, he wrote an open letter “I was almost a school shooter.”
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
Award-Winning Artist & Founder of Social Awakening
Max Stossel is an award-winning artist, the Founder of Social Awakening: an organization dedicated to helping young people survive and thrive in the modern world.
Trend & Pop Culture Journalist
Trend & pop culture journalist and four-time author Alix Strauss is a media savvy social satirist. A frequent contributor to the New York Times Metro, Styles, Real Estate and Special Section, she also created and writes the It’s No Secret column.
Television Personality, Comedian, Game Show Host, Producer & Talk Show Host
With one of the most diverse and eclectic careers in the entertainment industry, Marc Summers is probably best known for putting Nickelodeon on the map as the host of DOUBLE DARE.
Author & Community Advocate
What is your why? What is your purpose? These two questions are asked by Logan Taylor to ensure that his audiences are maximizing their full potential. The founder of Y.B.Normal?, Taylor has spoken to thousands upon thousands of people worldwide.
Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies & Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations at Montclair State University
Monica Taylor is the Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, a professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, as well as in the teacher education and teacher development doctoral program at Montclair State University.
New York Jets DT, Co-Founder & Board Chair of The Defensive Line Solomon Thomas
Solomon Thomas has played in the NFL for six seasons as a Defensive Lineman and is Co-Founder and Board Chair of The Defensive Line.
Founder of the Theory of Enchantment
Chloé Valdary is a speaker, writer, musician, and founder of the Theory of Enchantment, a New York-based startup that trains and develops inclusion and belonging strategies for businesses.
Attorney, Business Consultant, Co-star of Unicorn Hunters
The staff and the co-stars on the YouTube show “Unicorn Hunters,” call Moe Vela a modern-day renaissance man. And it’s a title well deserved. Vela, who is also co-executive producer of the series, can do it all.
Author, Educator & Inspirational Speaker
Rodney Walker is an American author, educator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker. He is the bestselling author of A New Day One, and is most known for his work in trauma-informed education.
Award-Winning Writer & Educator
Tony Weaver, Jr. is an award winning writer and educator creating diverse stories that make young people feel seen and valued. After seeing the impact that media stereotypes had on students in his community, Tony created new media narratives.
Featured in Gap Kids Back to School Campaign, CEO and Founder of The Push Through Organization
Jasmyn Wright, a globally recognized educator, author, and speaker, received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College and her Master’s in Education from Christian Brothers University.
Award-Winning Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Executive Coach
Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally recognized, award-winning, Stanford- and Yale-educated Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Executive Coach.