Speaker Testimonials
What people are saying about Diana
“We are so grateful to you for sharing your story with all of the teens and adults at the conference. The vulnerability and passion you showed was incredibly meaningful for us and our students to see–you inspired the entire room!” – Rebecca Abrams, YouthBridge-NY Program Coordinator “Diana’s engaging presentation certainly resonated with the Asian…
What people are saying about Abraham
“Abraham gave a wonderful, interactive presentation and did a great job of creating an open, safe and comfortable space for students and attendees to share their thoughts and feelings regarding the stigma surrounding mental health. I greatly enjoyed his genuine and kindhearted nature as well as the manner in which he addressed topics that many…
What people are saying about Danée
“Many of our students are first generation students from often complicated backgrounds who could easily relate to Danée’s struggles. They presented to a full auditorium and made an incredible impression with their message of persistence, hope, and the encouragement to seek help.” Rose Andrejczyk American International College “We received so many positive comments about Danee…
What people are saying about David
“Our event was in memory of a student who died by suicide. The student’s family was there and they were so thankful to us for remembering their son and to David for speaking out about his experiences. David handled a very emotional situation with so much care. We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker.”…
What people are saying about Meg
“Meg’s presentation was even more inspiring and educational than we had hoped. Her warm demeanor and her deep insights into living with mental illness based on her own experience had a real impact on our students. I heard from numerous students afterward that they went back to their residence halls and had in-depth discussions about…
What people are saying about Lisa
“Lisa shares a profoundly important perspective to what it means to be a survivor and resilient leader, her voice helps each of us realize our own responsibility in keeping safety and security a community priority.” Kristina Anderson Executive Director, Koshka Foundation for Safe Schools “Lisa Hamp is one of the most courageous people I have…
What people are saying about Colleen
“Colleen connected well with our attendees and shared a compelling, heartfelt story that moved the attendees to action.” Rick Burt Training and Development Manager Alpha Gamma Delta
What people are saying about Pablo
“Pablo has a powerful story that he communicates with poise. He was able to relate to students and provide context for seeking help.” Joy Stephens Associate Director, Mental Health Counseling Howard Community College “Pablo engaged the students right away with his warmth and humor. They related easily to his presentation and appreciated the interactive style…
What people are saying about Kevin
“Kevin was a wonderful speaker and a great addition to the Partner Conference. After his speech, several attendees remarked how powerful his presentation was and what it meant to them.” Jill Farrell Operations Analyst Credible Behavioral Health
What people are saying about Bryan
“Bryan Adams was excellent! He captivated the student audience for over one hour with his engaging demeanor. He was so easy to related to and as a result, our Veterans Center on campus requested that Counseling Services make a presence in the center. We will be promoting a program initiative specifically to help our student…
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