
Speaking & Training
I speak the truth...with hope.
My talks, workshops and trainings are grounded in lived experience and evidence-based research. It has been shaped by more than two decades of work across social systems that most deeply impact our communities—from criminal justice and public health to reentry and beyond.
Whether I’m on stage, facilitating a leadership retreat or coaching your team in a more intimate setting, I bring more than message. I bring momentum. My sessions are known for being energizing, clarifying and immediately actionable. I help people see the bigger picture, while offering the tools and language needed to create change right where they are.
In this capacity, I work with:
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Nonprofit and advocacy organizations
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Faith-based networks and justice ministries
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Reentry and public health professionals
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Universities, foundations and government partners
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Justice-impacted communities and emerging leaders
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
National Returning Citizens Conference
April 7-10, 2026
Jacksonville, FL
NASW-Virginia and Metro DC
2026 Annual Conference
Post-Incarceration Syndrome and the Role of Public Health Social Work in Reentry Support
March 25–28, 2026
Newport News, VA.
Georgia Department of Corrections
SW Regional Quarterly Counseling Training
Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion
Female sex offenders’ community impact on their return with reflection on incarceration reentry efforts
November 20, 2025
APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo
November 2–5, 2025
Post-Incarceration Syndrome and the Role of Public Health Social Work in Reentry Support: A mixed-methods approach.
Monday, November 3, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Georgia Department of Corrections
SW Regional Quarterly Counseling Training
August 28, 2025
CJMH Conference
August 6-7, 2025
Las Vegas, NV
April 21-26, 2025
Atlanta, GA

Whether you’re organizing a national convening or an internal training for your team, I tailor every session to your unique goals, audience and mission. Attendees leave with a renewed vision, momentum and capabilities.

Incarceration & Re-entry Topics
Healing After Incarceration: A Public Health Perspective
How trauma, policy and social stigma shape reentry and what we can do to restore health and dignity
Building Belonging in Reentry Work
Strategies to center humanity, community and relationship in the journey home
Ending Mass Incarceration Starts with Us
A systems-level look and how everyday leaders across sectors can drive decarceration and reform
Trauma-Informed Leadership for Systemic Change
Leading with care and clarity in spaces where burnout and bureaucracy often dominate
Redesigning Justice: Women, Worth and Freedom
Uplifting the voices and experiences of women in the justice system…and reimagining what justice could look like

Learn how you can help tear down this common barrier to re-entry.
