connections &

conversations

From keynote stages to intimate workshops and podcast conversations, I bring a blend of storytelling, strategy, and substance to every engagement. My speaking style is dynamic, grounded in values, and designed to connect on a human levelβ€”whether I’m breaking down complex topics, facilitating group dialogue, or inspiring action.

Engaging talks that inform, inspire, and ignite action.

The Dawn Lab offers speaking engagements that connect the dots between policy, lived experience, and transformative change.

Rooted in real-world experience and systems thinking, these talks are designed to educate, spark dialogue, and motivate audiences to think critically and compassionately about what it takes to create healthy, inclusive communities.

Whether you're hosting a summit, internal staff meeting, or community event, we bring warmth, clarity, and insight.

Doing nothing is doing something.

Rest is worthy of my time.

Keynotes, conversations, and workshops designed to shift systemsβ€”and spark something real.

Words That Move Work Forward

I specialize in translating complex ideas into meaningful dialogue and action, tailored to meet the needs of diverse audiences. Whether you’re planning a conference, training, or public conversation, I create space for insight, inspiration, and impact.

Topics

Include

  • Explore how we can move beyond performative practices to create policies and cultures that truly support health, dignity, and a sense of belongingβ€”for everyone. I share practical approaches to designing change that’s real, human, and sustainable.

  • Disruption demands new ways of leading. This talk unpacks how values-driven, compassionate leadership can guide organizations and communities through uncertaintyβ€”while staying grounded in purpose and people.

  • Wellbeing isn’t just personalβ€”it’s shaped by our work environments, expectations, and systems. This conversation explores how organizations can create conditions that support connection, healing, and long-term success.

  • Communities have the answers. This session highlights how to engage meaningfully with those most impacted to design sustainable, inclusive solutionsβ€”centering lived experience, trust, and shared power.

  • Too often, data sits on a shelf. I show how to make research actionable, translating findings into strategies, narratives, and decisions that drive real change, especially in public health and policy settings.

  • From burnout to breakthroughs, I share my own storyβ€”and others’—to illuminate how healing, rest, and boundaries fuel both personal and professional transformation. This session invites candid reflection on what it means to lead and live well.

Values ~

IN ~

Action ~

Values ~ IN ~ Action ~

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

β€” Margaret Mead