
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Book one our speakers to learn, connect, and transform perspectives on mental health and trauma.
Travon Smith
Advocate for Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Travon Smith is a speaker and advocate dedicated to empowering the LGBTQIA+ community by addressing mental health challenges and uncovering opportunities for growth and resilience. With a deep understanding of the unique pressures faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals, Travon shares impactful stories, research-driven insights, and actionable strategies to foster mental well-being.
From tackling stigma to celebrating identity, Travon’s engaging presentations inspire hope, create dialogue, and drive change. Whether addressing audiences of professionals, community leaders, or individuals seeking support, Travon’s mission is clear: to cultivate inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.
Topics Include:
- Breaking Barriers: Mental Health Stigma in the LGBTQIA+ Community
- Building Resilience Through Authenticity and Self-Care
- Intersectionality: Addressing Diverse Experiences within LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
- Creating Inclusive Workplaces for LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellness
Shameka Smith
Advocate for Young Adults and Domestic Violence Survivors
Shameka Smith is a passionate advocate and dynamic speaker specializing in trauma recovery, and resilience. As someone living with anxiety anda survivor of anxiety, domestic violence, and sexual assault, and having faced profound grief after losing her father at the age of ten, Shameka brings authenticity and hope to every audience she touches.
With a focus on raising awareness about anxiety, domestic violence, sexual assault, and grief, Shameka delivers impactful messages that inspire healing, resilience, and self-empowerment. Her powerful storytelling and actionable insights create safe spaces for individuals and communities to address trauma and foster meaningful change.
Topics Include:
- Living with Anxiety and Building Resilience
- Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
- Navigating Grief and Loss with Compassion
- Trauma Awareness and Advocacy
Tameka Tobias
Speaker, Advocate, and Mental Health Educator
Tameka Tobias brings a powerful and personal perspective to the stage, drawing from her lived experiences as a survivor of secondary domestic violence, sexual assault, and the challenges of growing up with a family member living with a mental illness. As the family member of someone with a mental illness and understands the impact of trauma, Tameka inspires audiences with her story of resilience and hope.
With a background in mental health education, Tameka is passionate about creating safe spaces for conversations around trauma, domestic violence, and supporting families of individuals living with mental health challenges. Her engaging speaking style blends vulnerability, compassion, and actionable insights, empowering individuals and communities to prioritize healing, self-care, and support.