Speaking Engagements

Inspiring Resilience, Connection, and Community through Story & Strategy

Are you planning a leadership summit, wellness retreat, professional development training, or mental health conference? Jessica Porteus Catalano brings over a decade of experience in grief education, community support, and family wellness to the stage—blending expertise with heart to create meaningful, memorable, and mobilizing experiences for your audience.

As a speaker, Jessica delivers insight-driven, action-oriented talks rooted in compassion, storytelling, and real-world tools. Whether you’re building up leadership teams, equipping frontline professionals, or opening space for courageous conversations around loss, mental health, and healing—Jessica creates the conditions for growth.

Topics Include

Leadership & Sustainable Service

  • Preventing burnout in mission-driven work

  • Leading with empathy and trauma awareness

  • Creating grief-informed workplace cultures

Mental Health & Grief Education

  • Supporting children through loss and change

  • Breaking the silence: Stigma, addiction, and healing

  • Mental health literacy for educators, caregivers, and community leaders

Wellness & Adaptation

  • Navigating grief without a map: The human journey of adaptation

  • Self-regulation and resilience-building tools for helping professionals

  • Creating sustainable practices in emotionally demanding work

Community Engagement & Belonging

  • Rebuilding after community trauma or disaster

  • Storytelling as a tool for healing and connection

  • Facilitating spaces of hope for children, families, and frontline workers

Why Choose Jessica?

✔️ Experience Across Sectors – Jessica has trained and inspired professionals in education, mental health, law enforcement, crisis response, and nonprofit leadership.
✔️ Audience Engagement – Her sessions integrate personal storytelling, evidence-based practices, and interactive exercises to foster genuine connection.
✔️ Tailored for Impact – From keynote speeches to breakout sessions, every talk is customized to meet the goals and culture of your event.

Book Jessica for Your Next Event

Jessica is available for:

  • Keynotes

  • Conference Workshops

  • Staff Trainings

  • Panel Moderation & Facilitation

📍 Based in California | Available for National & Virtual Events