Speaking & educational presentations

Meaningful conversations.
Practical education.

Evidence-based presentations that combine clinical expertise, real-world experience, and meaningful conversation around cancer, chronic illness, sexuality, relationships, and young adulthood.

Sexuality

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Intimacy

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Relationships

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Cancer

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Chronic illness

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Young adulthood

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Mental health

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Sexuality ✳︎ Intimacy ✳︎ Relationships ✳︎ Cancer ✳︎ Chronic illness ✳︎ Young adulthood ✳︎ Mental health ✳︎

Speaking experience

Over the past six years, I've had the privilege of presenting at more than 35 conferences, webinars, educational programs, workshops, and community events for healthcare professionals, students, patients, caregivers, survivors, and community organizations across the country.

My presentations bring together clinical expertise, evidence-based education, and real-world experience to make complex and often overlooked topics approachable, engaging, and meaningful.

Frequently requested topics include:

Organizations I’ve worked with

Below is a selection of organizations I've had the privilege of presenting with over the past several years:

WHY I LIKE SPEAKING

I never expected speaking to become such a meaningful part of my career, but it has become one of the things I enjoy most. It gives me the opportunity to bring conversations about illness, sexuality, relationships, identity, and survivorship to larger audiences, and I truly enjoy creating spaces where people feel comfortable talking about topics that are often overlooked, feel difficult to discuss, or simply haven't been addressed before.

Whether I'm presenting to healthcare professionals, students, patients, caregivers, or community organizations, my goal is the same: to create a space where people leave feeling more informed, supported, connected, and better equipped to continue these conversations long after the presentation ends.

Beyond the topics themselves, I genuinely love being in front of an audience. There's something incredibly energizing about making sensitive topics feel approachable, encouraging thoughtful discussion, and creating an environment where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from one another. I believe education is most meaningful when people leave feeling more connected to the information, to one another, and to the work they do.

Don’t take my word for it…
‍ ‍ Straight from the feedback forms:

  • I learned a tremendous amount from this session, not only for oncology patients and their partner(s), but really for any/all adult patients. So much of this content is incredibly relevant for all sexually active adults; I wish that more folks would have access to this much-needed practical and shame-reducing information!

    — Conference participant

  • Your workshop this evening was INCREDIBLE! I am a cancer survivor and I feel like so few places where I've gone to get treatment have talked about [sexuality]!

    — Community organization event participant

  • I want to express my sincere gratitude for your presentation at AllyCon. Your expertise and professionalism were frequently highlighted in the feedback we received. The topics you covered are critical to improving the quality of life for colorectal cancer patients and their partners.

    — Conference organizer

  • Appreciative of this information. I've done a lot of self-reflection and professional-reflection as a result of this talk.

    — Conference participant

  • Extremely important topic presented in a really thoughtful way. Loved the concrete language examples they provided for this sensitive topic.

    — Conference participant

  • You were excellent on the panel - Wow! I love how real you were - being honest about the realities that patients and caregivers face. Loved it!!! THANK YOU so much for all of your help in making P.I.N.K. Is Our Power a great success! You have been a wonderful partner from the beginning...I appreciate you and the great work that you are doing to support families impacted by the disease.

    — Community organization event organizer

  • Wonderful presentation. In my top 3 favorites from the conference. This was very insightful and could be helpful to all.

    — Conference participant

  • This presentation tapped into so many emotions for me. I really enjoyed the topic and I felt validated in how I was feeling. Thank you for sharing!

    — Community orgaization event participant

  • WHOA NELLY, that was an incredible presentation!!!! Truly, amazing. You are such an expert in this area and you do a marvelous job presenting in such a warm, safe, inviting way. So accessible. You make it easy for folks to feel vulnerable and open up with great questions. You offer specific ideas and resources that span a diversity of options, as well as attending to mind/body/spirit. Love how you addressed being a parent and the challenges of having kids, but didn't make it all about being a parent. JUST. SO. AMAZING!

    — Community organization event organizer

Past Projects

Links to a few of my presentations…

Treating Low Sexual Desire After a Cancer Diagnosis

Spilling the TEA on Osteosarcoma & AYA Cancer: Dating & Intimacy

Inova AYA Program 2025
AYA Talks Recording

Addressing Body and Sexual Health After
an AYA Cancer Diagnosis

Real Talk: Sexual Health for AYAs

Let’s create something meaningful together.

Thank you for considering me for your event! I'd love to learn more about what you're planning. Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker, breakout session, webinar, or interactive training, I'm happy to explore how I can support your event.

I enjoy creating educational experiences that are evidence-based, engaging, and tailored to the unique needs of your audience. Together, we'll create a presentation that feels relevant, practical, and meaningful for the people you're hoping to reach.

Reach out using the contact form, and I'll be in touch to learn more about your event, answer any questions, and discuss next steps.