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- Danielle Wood- Speakers Collective
Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe.Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe. < Back Danielle Wood Specialisms: Inclusion & Belonging, LGBTQ+, Transgender Matters, Mental Health in the Workplace, Diversity & Inclusion Danielle Wood (she/her) is a CIPD qualified people professional and ICF accredited coach with extensive experience working with businesses across the globe. Danielle is cis-gender and now identifies as pansexual. Why? Well, identifying as heterosexual became somewhat tricky when her husband came out as transgender 19 years into their relationship. She is now her brave and frankly amazing wife, Sophie Wood. This revelation turned both their worlds upside down. When you've lived a life that most would refer to as 'normal' and you felt like you had your place in the world, you belonged and then you lose it overnight it can be a bitter pill to swallow. The journey they have been on since then has seen loss of friends and family, heartbreak, emotionally charged decisions, escape plans that went wrong and mental health struggles including suicide attempts. All of this has been peppered with realisations, learnings and epiphany moments. It’s fair to say it’s been a really bumpy ride. However, they’ve rebuilt and looked for the silver linings. They (Danielle and Sophie) now draw on their lived experience and combine it with their professional experience to deliver talks, panel events, keynote speeches, workshops, training and coaching. They raise awareness around the importance of belonging using the gender transition journey to highlight how building an inclusive culture brings benefits to both individuals and the success of a business. They live in Spain with their three adorable rescue dogs and deliver the majority of their inputs online. However, in-person is also an option. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Dr Wuroud Abuomar- Speakers Collective
Dr Wuroud is an established general practitioner with an ardent passion for mental health. Dr Wuroud is an established general practitioner with an ardent passion for mental health. < Back Dr Wuroud Abuomar Specialisms: Mental health in workplace, Anxiety, Children and adolescents’ mental health , Cognitive restructuring, Resilience, Youth motivation, Positive-mindset. Dr Wuroud is an established general practitioner with an ardent passion for mental health. She currently works in a number of surgeries in four of the main boroughs (Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster and Ealing) and has a deep special interest in children and adolescent mental health. She has over ten years of medical experience, and has a wealth of experience dealing with mental health issues having worked in all areas in London including Queen Elizabeth, King's College, Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Ealing and Northwick Park Hospitals. She has received great acclaim for her efforts in improving child and adolescent mental health services locally, and has been a speaker at international venues in Dubai, Jordan and London. She is trilingual with a deep understanding of mental health across all communities. She is a regular appearance in local schools where she has received praise for her efforts in boosting resilience and improving mental strength and well-being. She has research published in international journals including the British Medical Journal, and constantly strives to combine a fervent passion for research with clinical excellence and knowledge application. She is a member of the CYPMHC and has a Diploma in Children and Young People Mental Health and Wellbeing. Dr Wuroud is a confident public speaker with impressive audience awareness and engaging skills who always strives to inspire others, focusing on positive wellbeing, promoting mental health and helping others to achieve their full potential including self-confidence, positive thinking and cognitive restructuring. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Steve Gilbert OBE- Speakers Collective
With over a decade of experience leading work to tackle racism, and improve outcomes for people living with mental illnesses, Steve Gilbert OBE is the go-to speaker, consultant and coach for organisations serious about delivering meaningful change. With over a decade of experience leading work to tackle racism, and improve outcomes for people living with mental illnesses, Steve Gilbert OBE is the go-to speaker, consultant and coach for organisations serious about delivering meaningful change. < Back Steve Gilbert OBE Specialisms: Lived experience leadership, reducing inequalities, mental health and Anti Racism Coaching, Bipolar Disorder and PTSD With over a decade of experience leading work to tackle racism, and improve outcomes for people living with mental illnesses, Steve Gilbert OBE is the go-to speaker, consultant and coach for organisations serious about delivering meaningful change. Widely recognised for his deep understanding of the issues, powerful presentations, clarity of communication, warmth and relatability, meticulous planning, and striking candour, Steve has been trusted to both deliver and chair keynote speeches at industry leading events. Having battled with mental illness since his late teens, experiencing the painful depths of Depression, destructive highs of Bipolar Disorder, and heart-breaking episodes of Suicidal Ideation and attempts, Steve has repeatedly had to fight for his life. Against the backdrop of psychological abuse from his parents and siblings Steve has continued to display grit and determination as he overcomes the obstacles and pitfalls that accompany life with a serious mental illness. As a Dual-Ethnicity child, with a Black father and a white mother, growing up in a largely white neighbourhood, Steve grew up not ‘fitting in’. As he grew older Steve became aware of the role racial discrimination had in the high rates of serious mental illness on his father’s side of the family. It is his personal and familial experiences which drive Steve’s work. Steve was awarded an OBE in 2019 Queens’ Birthday Honours List for services to Mental Health. Anti-Racism Steve has made it his life’s work to tackle racism and support organisations and leaders to become Anti-Racism organisations. Steve’s contributions include: • Challenging perceptions of Black men’s mental health – For over a decade Steve has spoken about his mental illness experiences seeking to reduce the stigma and shame within Black communities. • Reducing racial discrimination in mental health care – Steve co-chairs the innovative NHS Race & Health Observatory’s Mental Health Working Group, investing in research to transform the mental health experiences of Black and historically racialised people. • Supporting development of workplace Anti-Racism approaches – Through his Anti-Racism Leader Coaching business Steve supports people to develop the competence, confidence, and courage required to address racism in the workplace. Improving Mental Health Care Like so many others Steve started out as a Time to Change Champion, volunteering with others to engage in conversations about mental health with members of the public. A natural networker Steve went on to forge key relationships with sector leaders locally and nationally, and it wasn’t long before Steve was working with national organisations, leading to the following achievements: • Promoting the value and importance of Living Experience Leadership – Steve is a national expert in the field • Reforming the Mental Health Act – As one of three Vice-Chairs to the Independent Mental Health Act Review Steve supporting the chair in making recommendations to the Government, with a particular focus on reducing racial inequity. • Charity Governance – Steve is a trustee of Bipolar UK, having previously served as a Trustee for National Mind and The Association of Mental Health Providers. Suicide Prevention A Suicide Attempt Survivor, Steve has spent many months contemplating taking his life. Steve has collaborated with leading experts to further policy and research into the issue, including: • Academic commentator – Steve developed guidance to help clinicians identify and treat patients at risk of suicide. • Keynote Speaker – Steve excels at delivering Keynote Speeches, sensitively exploring the pain and trauma of getting support for suicidal behaviour, emphasising the roles communities can play in saving a life. • Understanding racialised experiences – Contributed to the report ‘Amplifying Our Voices: Why Racialised Perspectives in Suicide Prevention Can No Longer Be Ignored’ info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Philip Briscoe- Speakers Collective
Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author.Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author. < Back Philip Briscoe Specialisms: Men's Mental Health, Mid-Life Men, Finding Your Ikigai/Purpose in Life Philip Briscoe is a men’s mental health advocate, podcaster, and author. For over 25 years, he poured his energy into a corporate career - often in demanding, C-level, high-pressure roles. By late 2022, in his early fifties, Philip found his life out of balance and realised he wasn’t fulfilling his true purpose. Struggling with depression and anxiety, he reached a crossroads and knew it was time for change. Seeking guidance for himself - and finding few resources specifically for men in midlife - Philip decided to create Mid-Life Men, a podcast dedicated to men’s mental health. Through candid, sometimes raw conversations, the show spotlights real-life stories from men who have confronted a range of challenges, from gambling addiction to adult ADHD, from depression to workplace stress. Mid-Life Men aims to normalise open dialogue about mental health, offering an accessible stepping stone toward further support. Since its launch, the podcast has released nearly fifty episodes and reached thousands of listeners in the UK, the US, and Australia. In November 2024, Philip published Men Speak Up – Journeys Through Mental Health, a book derived from fourteen of these personal stories. This year, he is planning live events to further encourage open, stigma-free discussions around men’s mental health. As his work has grown, Philip has evolved into a global ambassador for men’s mental health, connecting with a network of practitioners and advocates who share their lived experiences. He is consistently humbled by how openly men share their struggles once they learn of his mission. Alongside this advocacy, Philip runs a business consultancy, specialising in impact assessment for public and private sector organisations. Philip lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and their three children. By helping men find their voice, he hopes to spark lasting change in how society approaches mental health and, ultimately, save lives in the process. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- James Scurry- Speakers Collective
James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma - including child sexual abuse and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News.James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma - including child sexual abuse and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News. < Back James Scurry Specialisms: Mental health in the media, journalists' mental health, post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and complex trauma, insomnia and trauma affected sleep, military and veterans mental health, eastern approaches to mental health, Tibetan yoga (Kum Nye). James Scurry is survivor of complex trauma and vicarious newsroom trauma - who currently works as an Assistant Programme Editor at Sky News, as a psychotherapist and who is the co-founder of the mental health non-profit organisation, Safely Held Spaces. He is an international mental health facilitator and university lecturer who has spoken at the BBC, Reuters, University College London (UCL), City, University of London and Canterbury Christ University. James' journey weaves a dual narrative through the worlds of journalism, conflict and war and the mental health field. While working as a Junior Producer at Sky News over a decade ago, he experienced a mental health crisis which he attributes to the gruelling overnight shifts, prolonged lack of sleep and the distressing material he witnessed during the the rise of the Islamic State. James was quickly prescribed antidepressants and sleeping pills, but felt as though he needed to address the root cause of his mental and emotional distress. In the months and years that followed the Arab Spring he began meditating at a Buddhist centre in south London, where he discovered the healing power of mindfulness and Tibetan movement practices. James went on to complete a Master's degree in Buddhist Psychotherapy at the Karuna Institute in Devon, and later set up the mental health non-profit, Safely Held Spaces, which provides support to the families of those experiencing extreme mental health difficulties–such as psychosis. He is also the organiser of the MediaStrong journalists' mental health symposium, an annual gathering of hundreds of journalists from the world's leading news organisations, which focuses on the trauma experienced by those working in the press. In addition to his work with journalists, James also works with serving military and veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and complex trauma, and he was the lead psychotherapist on a groundbreaking study conducted by the Institute of Noetic Sciences in San Francisco which achieved an 85 per cent reduction in post-traumatic stress symptoms in two large peer-reviewed studies. A firm believer that physical movement is a powerful medicine, James started to run and went on to complete the London Marathon in 2023. He was also invited to study in Berkeley in California at the United States' oldest Buddhist centre, where he completed specialist teacher training in Kum Nye, an ancient form of Tibetan yoga which is extremely effective for trauma survivors. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Beth Thomas- Speakers Collective
Beth Thomas is a recognised neurodiversity specialist, certified ADHD Life Coach, ADHD UK ambassador, workplace trainer and professional keynote speaker who transforms people‑related risk into commercial advantage. Beth Thomas is a recognised neurodiversity specialist, certified ADHD Life Coach, ADHD UK ambassador, workplace trainer and professional keynote speaker who transforms people‑related risk into commercial advantage. < Back Beth Thomas Specialisms: Neurodiversity & inclusion, psychological safety in the workplace, leadership, risk reduction, ableism & internalised ableism, late diagnosed neurodivergent experiences, masking, perfectionism, burn out in high performers Beth Thomas is a recognised neurodiversity specialist, certified ADHD Life Coach, ADHD UK ambassador, workplace trainer and professional keynote speaker who transforms people‑related risk into commercial advantage. After experiencing burnout from being labelled “gifted and talented” yet consistently misunderstood, she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and proceeded to build a practice dedicated to helping organisations keep their best people, reduce conflict, and strengthen leadership capability. Beth's specialities sit at the intersection of leadership, HR and recruitment, where she works with tech, legal and financial firms to prevent avoidable talent loss and protect high‑value individuals. Beth is a passionate and powerful advocate for inclusion. A true change-maker, driven by unwavering knowledge that embracing neuroinclusion is the ultimate key to lasting business success. Her journey is one of raw authenticity, her own lived experience as a high-masking, high-achieving, yet late-diagnosed neurodivergent person fuels her fire to inspire real transformation. With a heart full of purpose and a mind sharpened by professional expertise, her approach is refreshingly sincere, rooted in genuine care and a deep commitment to improving the lives of neurodivergent individuals. Beth passionately works to cultivate psychologically safe, inclusive environments where everyone can truly flourish. Her work is a calling to create lasting, meaningful impact, challenging outdated perceptions and paving the way for a future where neuroinclusion isn’t just an ideal, but a reality. Beth’s rare combination of lived experience and professional mastery makes her a catalyst for profound change. She creates thought-provoking, impactful experiences that stir the heart and mind, igniting a movement toward greater understanding and acceptance for all. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Gareth Fient- Speakers Collective
Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. < Back Gareth Fient Specialisms: Mental Health Gareth has had a career that no-one would describe as boring or conventional. Spending over a decade as a film producer and editor, gaining him international accolades, awards, and audiences. Before deciding that he wanted to dedicate his time to helping people, which led him to working for a police service as a video producer. Gareth had always hoped to be a Police Officer, but several health complications from birth made that dream feel unachievable. That was until 2018, when Gareth successfully became a Special Constable, where he volunteered over 2000 hours in just over 5 years, whilst still working full-time. What Gareth experienced during his service as both a Special Constable and a member of Police Staff shaped him. He had significant challenges with his mental health, and decided to step away from the police service completely in 2024. Gareth is on a journey to understand himself, his past, his hopes for the future and work to improve his mental health. Gareth’s hope is that his experiences will help others on their recovery journey. Working now as an investigator for an international financial services company, Gareth is passionate about helping others, and knows that the life, and the healing journey isn’t linear. He is a Mental Health First Aider, and has qualifications in Suicide and Self Harm Prevention. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Chloe Hawryluk- Speakers Collective
Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness.Chloe is a 21 year old, multi-award winning mental health activist who uses her lived experience of mental health issues to raise awareness of living as a young person with mental illness. < Back Chloe Hawryluk Specialisms: Mental Health, including Youth Mental Health, Feminism, Sexual Harassment, Young People in Politics, Working Class Activism Chloe is a 21-year-old, 3x multi-award winning activist who uses her experience of growing up as a working-class child who suffered with her mental health and sexual harassment to raise awareness and advocate for change. Having done various appearances on national press outlets such as ITV and BBC News, Chloe has over 5 years of public speaking experience, where she hopes to use her lived experience to reduce the stigma regarding mental illness, particularly as a young person, and increase the prevalence of working-class people in media. Located in Birmingham, she has recently graduated from the University of Liverpool, where she studied BA Politics, and is an incoming MPhil Politics and International Studies Candidate at the University of Cambridge. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Nellie Allsop- Speakers Collective
Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. < Back Nellie Allsop Specialisms: Autism, Mental Health, Anxiety, OCD, LGBTQ+, Self-harm, Student Mental Health, Mental Health In The Workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Neurodiversity Nellie is an experienced public speaker and trainer with lived experience of being autistic, having OCD and navigating caring for their sibling. They self identify as queer and use they/them pronouns, and care deeply about LGBTQ+ issues including trans rights and gender affirming language. The primary focus of their work is autistic experiences where their own lived experience, coupled with a professional background working for one of the UK's leading autism charities, enriches their practice. Based in the vibrant city of Norwich, they have delivered work locally for the Norwich Science Festival and local adult learning organisation Tech Educators. Nationally, their experience includes features in numerous pieces of media content for organisations, such as talking heads style pieces filmed in a studio environment, as well as appearing as a podcast guest and delivering a talk at Excel London. In prior engagements they have worked with the National Autistic Society, Ubisoft and a number of NHS mental health trusts across the country, in addition to training members of the Houses of Parliament's Education team. They consistently receive positive feedback on their presenting style, and are hugely proud of their ability to engage audiences and dispel stereotypes around autism. Their work often delves into serious topics, however, they are also mindful to add some levity to interactions to create an engaging and balanced approach. Beyond their working practice, Nellie is an improv performer and is currently involved in the formation of a Norwich improv troupe, which both improves their stage presence as a speaker and contributes positively to their overall wellbeing. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- James Rossano Bull- Speakers Collective
James Bull has served in the UK Fire & Rescue Service for over 23 years after a former life as a professional athlete.James Bull has served in the UK Fire & Rescue Service for over 23 years after a former life as a professional athlete. < Back James Rossano Bull Specialisms: Mental Health, PTSD, Suicide, Mindset & Resilience and Neurodivergence James Bull has served in the UK Fire & Rescue Service for over 23 years after a former life as a professional athlete. Following a breakdown, he exposed his secret battle with mental health, PTSD and anxiety in 2017. His story was widely circulated in the media and numerous podcasts and articles followed. His story also attracted Hide & Seek Media who filmed James as the sole protagonist over a 4 year period for a documentary about mental health in the emergency services entitled "Feel the Burn". James is now partnered with several sporting brands whom he represents taking on some of the toughest endurance events across the planet, and he uses these challenges as a platform to raise awareness and funds for mental health causes, whilst representing PTSD999 as an Ambassador. Amongst his many feats of endurance, he has run across the Sahara desert twice, and has founded the running group 'Miles 4 Mates' which serves as a physical therapy and support group for those suffering with mental health issues. After several requests from those he had supported and inspired to seek help, he started his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@BlackDogRunClub which focuses on his races across the world, raising awareness of mental health, discussing mindset and resilience and providing an insight into the life of a frontline emergency operator. He has also been approached by a publisher to release his book which is close to completion. He is now a well sought-after lived experience public speaker on the subjects of mental health, suicide, anxiety, PTSD, mindset and resilience. He has provided keynote speeches at numerous businesses and organisations, as well as emergency services, military, and sports clubs establishments. Using his challenges as his therapy, he has developed a mindset to combat adversity, and is able to demonstrate that the mind can be as strong as the body when inspiring his audience. He is the first to admit, his recovery journey is far from over, and he remains a work in progress; but his message is one that promotes thought about the reality of our personal situation, and the tools we have to develop to reach a better place. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Katherine Baldwin- Speakers Collective
Katherine Baldwin is a mental health and wellbeing speaker, TEDx speaker, relationship expert and author Katherine Baldwin is a mental health and wellbeing speaker, TEDx speaker, relationship expert and author < Back Katherine Baldwin Specialisms: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Burnout, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Healthy Relationships, Self-Love, Overcoming Trauma to Thrive Katherine Baldwin is a mental health and wellbeing speaker, TEDx speaker, relationship expert and author who shares her own struggles with and recovery from burnout, breakdown, addictions and eating disorders to inspire and empower people to reach their full potential while staying happy, healthy and well, and to support organisations to reduce the burden of poor mental and physical health. A former foreign correspondent and news journalist for Reuters, Katherine hit rock bottom with an eating disorder, alcohol abuse, work addiction and burnout while travelling the world with British prime ministers and reporting from Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament. That experience taught her that peak performance without self-care comes at a huge personal and professional cost. Combining gripping personal testimony with tried and tested wellbeing tools and science-backed strategies, she motivates people to prioritise their mental and physical health before they hit the wall and burn out. Her talks promote honesty, vulnerability and self-care as the keys to a happier, healthier workforce, reduced absenteeism, higher performance, effective teamwork and greater resilience and creativity. Runner Up and Highly Commended at The Speaker Awards 2024 for Positive Impact, Katherine is trusted by global organisations to deliver impactful talks that normalise mental health conversations and break taboos and to offer effective tools and fact-based strategies to support people to make positive change. Past clients include Cisco, AVEVA and Sage. The author of ‘How to Fall in Love’, a guide to forming healthy relationships with oneself and others, Katherine also works as a trauma-informed relationship coach, supporting people to understand how their past sabotages their present and to break free from unhealthy patterns, in their personal and professional lives. Katherine shares from the heart and her vulnerability, authenticity and actionable insights on a broad range of mental health topics leave a lasting impact on her audiences. Besides speaking on burnout, addictions, imposter syndrome, stress and anxiety, Katherine also delivers talks on neurodiversity, having received an ADD diagnosis in her fifties, on creating psychological safety and on building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Katherine’s message also lands powerfully with young people, and she has a track record of delivering impactful talks to schools and universities. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
- Dr Cheryl Cooper- Speakers Collective
Dr. Cheryl Cooper, a US Naval Veteran, holds a Doctorate in Computer Science and Information Assurance.Dr. Cheryl Cooper, a US Naval Veteran, holds a Doctorate in Computer Science and Information Assurance. < Back Dr Cheryl Cooper Specialisms: Cybersecurity- Network Cyber Resilience, Women in Technology, Strategies to Build Inclusive Teams Dr. Cheryl Cooper, a US Naval Veteran, holds a Doctorate in Computer Science and Information Assurance. She is a Cybersecurity Thought Leader, and former Business Information Security Officer with 25 years of service with a major fortune 50 company. She has earned a host of industry certifications and is a Cybersecurity and Technology professor. Dr. Cooper is a seasoned keynote speaker who connects with audiences by providing candid insight into how the “Hood” made her, the importance of mentors, allies, and the representation of the woman, more dire the woman of color and underrepresented groups in STEM. Dr. Cooper is the recipient of multiple awards including the Central Exchange Midwest award for being a woman’s champion and bridge builder, and the receipt of the Golden Royalties, Martin Luther King, Jr. Award, for “Keeping the Dream Alive” in education and community service. Empowerment through choice is not the only theme in her book or presentations. As a Black woman, Dr. Cooper understands all to well what happens to Black and Brown women trying to get ahead without a mentor. Frustrated by the lack of engagement from those who could be role models and mentors for the young people in her community led to her formation of her non-profit. She will be what she didn’t see and will pass the baton of empowerment to those who can run with it to thrive. An esteemed and well respected professional and mentor, Dr. Cooper also adds author to her resume. Her memoir, Hood to Hooded, was released in February 2023 and is available on Amazon. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION












