Professional Speaking on Mental Health, Social Justice, and DEI

"Find your EXPERT"

I offer professional speaking, training, and workshops for organizations seeking informed, engaging, and actionable conversations around mental health, social justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. My work is grounded in clinical expertise, research, and lived experience, with a focus on helping organizations create more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable environments.

I have published and presented research on the lived experiences of marginalized populations, including people of color, undocumented individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. My work as a presenter on topics like racial stress, masculinity, and identity reflects the same culturally informed perspective I bring to clinical care — you can learn more about my clinical work as a Black male therapist in NYC.

Areas of Expertise

My speaking and training topics include:

Social justice and advocacy
Implicit bias and microaggressions
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Anti-racism and anti-bias education
Mental health in marginalized communities
LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices
Intergenerational trauma and resilience

Types of Speaking Engagements

I provide:

Psychoeducational workshops and trainings
Facilitated panels and roundtable discussions
Public or virtual seminars
Hospital grand rounds
Organizational and institutional trainings

Each engagement is tailored to the specific needs, goals, and context of the organization.

Recent Speaking Topics

Collaborative Care: Engaging Communities for Better Outcomes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creation, Maintenance, and Success
Black Lives Matter and White Allyship
Bystander Intervention: Addressing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination
Discussing Anti-Black Messages with Children
Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias Education
Assessing and Surviving Microaggressions in White Institutions
Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience
Cultural Competence and Affirmative Therapy with LGBTQIA+ Communities
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Student Mental Health
Safe Zone Training
Work-life balance and boundary setting during COVID-19

Training Materials and Resources

Professional speaking engagements may include customized training brochures, informational handouts, and practical tools to support learning, reflection, and implementation beyond the event itself (see samples below).

Request a Speaking Engagement

If you are interested in booking a speaking engagement or training, I invite you to get in touch to discuss your organization’s needs. Contact Me to Request a Speaking Engagement

Sample Training Brochure & Training Transformation Toolkit -

A LGBTQ+ Safe Zone Training Brochure for a workshop created by Dr. Gary Dillon, a Black male therapist in NYC.

A Community Engagement workshop infographic created by the facilitator, Dr. Gary Dillon, a Black male therapist in NYC.