Health & Wellness
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders:
The 20th Surgeon General of the United States & Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue
After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Jerome Adams went on to lead the 6,000 person U.S. Public Health Service as “America’s Doctor” during a worldwide pandemic.
Best-Selling Author, Creator and Host of Podcasts Thanks for Asking & It’s Going To Be OK
How are you? Nora McInerny wants to know the truth. TED speaker known for her viral talk; Nora specializes in making space for emotional honesty and difficult conversations.
Bestselling Author, Experienced Media Personality, Thought Leader & Mental Health Champion
A #1 bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and experienced media personality, Dr. Robin addresses today’s most pressing societal challenges through fearless truthtelling.
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.
Recovering Addict & Subject of Beautiful Boy
Nic Sheff’s heartbreaking and inspiring struggle with substance abuse disorder is the story of Beautiful Boy, a major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet as Nic and Steve Carrell as his father, David.
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.
Top Chef Alumnus, Restaurateur & Resilience Advocate
Chef Angelo Sosa is a Dominican-Italian American chef renowned for his bold, globally inspired cuisine and dynamic presence in the culinary world.
Co-Founder & CEO, Penny's Flight Foundation
Kate Doerge is an authentic, personable, and dynamic speaker who inspires others to reach for joy, turn pain into purpose, and shine a light in powerful ways.