Meet the Speakers

At TruthSpeaks 365, integrity matters. We don’t just send any speaker to any school or organization — we make sure the right voice is matched with the right audience. Every speaker on our team is a former educator, mental health professional, or leader with powerful stories and proven expertise.

Our commitment is simple: when you work with us, you get a speaker who not only understands your students but also delivers an experience that aligns with your school or organization’s goals.

Below, you’ll meet our speakers and their areas of expertise. Each one brings a unique story, skill set, and energy — and all of them are dedicated to helping young people build resilience, make positive decisions, and see themselves in new ways.

Our programs are evidence-informed. We draw from proven prevention and SEL practices, and we continuously collect feedback and data from students and schools to ensure what we deliver has real impact.

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Erin Pompa – Founder & CEO | lET’S sHIFT nEGATIVE THOUGHTS.

A native of New Jersey, Erin Pompa has spent over 20 years in education helping students challenge limiting beliefs and shift negative thoughts through her PAG Framework—Perspective Shift through Acceptance and Gratitude. With a Master’s in Dance Education from New York University, she served as Dance Director at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts for 14 years and as an adjunct professor at Berkeley College. Erin is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and trained in DCR Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions.

She has presented in more than 100 schools nationwide, guiding students to embrace resilience, navigate challenges, and show up as someone they are proud of—even in the face of adversity. Erin partners with NJ4S Grants and Paterson Public Schools to deliver mental health, leadership, and resilience-based programming that empowers both students and educators.

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Denese Longsworth, LSW – lET’S cREATE Healthy Relationships.

Denese Longsworth brings extensive experience in counseling, social work, and bilingual therapeutic interventions. She equips students with the tools to establish and maintain healthy relationships through boundary setting, self-respect, and positive decision-making. Her expertise spans individual and group counseling, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed care. Denese’s engaging presentations combine evidence-based strategies with real-world relatability, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence in young people.

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Christine Conti – Let’s Turn Fear Into Courage and Find Your Voice

Christine Conti helps students face their fears so they can discover their voice and take courageous action. An experienced educator, wellness advocate, and motivational speaker, Christine inspires students to practice the “F It” Framework: Face it. Feel it. Flip it. Through this simple and empowering approach, she guides students to strengthen resilience, speak up because their voice matters, and step forward with courage and confidence. Christine also helps students recognize that their hardships can become a source of strength—something they can use to inspire and help others in the world.

Katherine Quiñones, MSW – Let’s Stop People-Pleasing and Protect Your Peace

Katherine Quiñones is a bilingual youth advocate and mental health specialist who helps students silence the noise of people-pleasing so they can unleash their lion’s voice, protect their peace, and prioritize their well-being. With her Awareness–Acceptance–Action framework, Katherine empowers students to notice the noise around them, own their true voice, and step into peace with confidence. Drawing from her experience as Director of the School-Based Youth Program at Clifton High School and her background in counseling and youth development, Katherine creates a safe and engaging space for students to strengthen resilience, build healthy relationships, and thrive.