As a TED speaker, educator, leadership consultant, and mental health advocate, I prepare youth to be leaders and adults to be mentors and role models. I help youth and adults talk about tough topics like mental illness, bullying, and conflict resolution. I empower others with communication skills to create strong personal boundaries and strengthen relationships. I am the author of an award-winning personal goal-setting book, Dreams to Action Trailblazer's Guide. I have been a teacher, program director, instructional coach, student teaching supervisor, and professional development coordinator in public and parochial schools in urban, rural, and suburban communities. I am also TESOL certified and a proud VIPKid teacher.