2025 Creators Summit on Mental Health

Adriana Alejandre is a Trauma Therapist, Consultant and Speaker from Burbank, California. She owns a clinical practice called EMDR and Trauma Therapy Center in California focusing on Black and Brown individuals, and where she specializes in disaster relief work. Adriana is the founder of Latinx Therapy, a national directory and bilingual podcast that destigmatizes mental health myths & provides education to combat the stigma of therapy. The inspiration to create Latinx Therapy in 2018 derived from her experience as a single, teen mom with postpartum depression, and her later frustration in finding relatable, relevant resources for herself and her Latinx clients as a therapist. Her podcast has been featured in iTunes’ Top 200, Spotify’s Top 30 Latin shows and has been heard in over 112 countries. She can be found via @latinxtherapy on all platforms.

Destini Ann is a vibrant and expressive certified parenting coach and educator on a mission to help families lead with confidence. As a passionate mom and certified parent coach, she translates the complexities of parenting into relatable, digestible guidance that empowers parents to reshape their home culture through conscious communication, intentional connection, and positive discipline. Destini believes that when parents thrive first, their children are more likely to thrive, so she dedicates herself to helping parents increase self-awareness, deepen connections with themselves, and ignite passion in their own lives.

Kenzie Brenna is a seasoned content creator who has spent the past decade inspiring hundreds of thousands through her candid discussions on mental health, body confidence, and living authentically online. Her interests range from technology to fostering kindness between one another to travelling the world. A speaker, writer, and current university student, Kenzie also believes that pineapple is the superior pizza topping.

Nicole Cardoza is a magician, equity activist, and culture visionary who seamlessly blends the art of stage magic with the work of social justice to conjure a world where possibility knows no bounds. Nicole enchants and educates her audiences by weaving creative illusions with the oft-untold history and future of Black and female magicians, encouraging us to discover our inherent magic, take risks, and learn from the extraordinary. As a Black queer woman, Nicole works to transcend societal binaries, exploring the realms of possibility and reclaiming the essence of “Black Girl Magic” that is too often overlooked. As the founder of Reclamation Ventures and the Reclamation Ventures Fund, Nicole has not only created a venture studio but a movement dedicated to incubating endeavors that redefine the limits of human potential. Nicole spearheads projects that bridge the wellness gap, giving over $600,000 in non-equity grants to trailblazers forging a path to make wellness more accessible. By founding initiatives like Anti-Racism Daily, a media platform boasting 300k email subscribers and 600k social followers, Nicole has become a force of change, raising over $2M to dismantle the structures of white supremacy. Simultaneously, she fosters literary rebellion with the Banned Books Book Club, inviting others to celebrate forbidden narratives while championing the freedom to read.

Jesse Cody is a transformational keynote speaker and mental health advocate inspiring audiences to rediscover the healing power of nature for personal growth and resilience. His journey from managing the nightlife scene in Boston and NYC to hiking over 16,000 miles across the U.S. is a testament to overcoming trauma, insecurities, and depression. Jesse’s approach diverges from traditional methods, emphasizing that nature is a free, accessible, and profound ally in healing, offering tools to confront challenges and cultivate Wild Calm. Through sharing his story and insights, he empowers others to embrace the outdoors, transform their mental health narrative, and unlock their inner strength one step at a time.

Sah D’Simone is a humanitarian, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author known for integrating Buddhism and somatic dance to heal and empower communities worldwide. He is the founder of the Somatic Dance Institute and creator of the Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) Method™, which bridges dance, social justice, and spirituality. Sah has spoken at DAVOS, the United Nations, and Columbia University, received the City of Los Angeles CARE Award, and won Best Experimental Film at the Cannes World Film Festival. His work has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, British Vogue, and on the groundbreaking UK TV show Big Celebrity Detox. Beyond the spotlight, Sah’s humanitarian service includes supporting orphans in Indonesia, providing care to the dying at Cedars-Sinai Hospital, and working with survivors of slavery, addiction, and homelessness across the globe.

Kier Gaines is a licensed therapist, speaker, and viral content creator who uses his platform to make mental health conversations more accessible and to demystify the therapy experience. With a large, engaged following across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and his podcast The Sit-Down Talk, Kier has become a trusted voice on masculinity, love, parenthood, and emotional wellness. His relatable, honest approach resonates with millions, creating a powerful social impact by encouraging open dialogue and reducing stigma around mental health. Kier believes that everyday conversations can spark healing and that emotional well-being should be within reach for everyone.

Victoria Garrick Browne is a TED Talk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host, and former Division I athlete. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Players’ Tribune, E! News, People, Access Hollywood, and is the Founder & CEO of mental health nonprofit The Hidden Opponent, which was recognized as a standout resource for athletes by Kobe Bryant. Victoria now tours the country speaking at universities and high-schools to de-stigmatize mental health conversations.

Jeff Guenther, LPC, is a licensed therapist, content creator, and author known online as TherapyJeff. With over 20 years of experience in private practice, he specializes in modern relationships, emotional wellness, and effective communication. Jeff has built a loyal following of millions across TikTok and Instagram by blending expert therapeutic insight with humor, vulnerability, and cultural relevance. His work has been featured in major outlets like NPR, Time, and Rolling Stone, and he is the author of Big Dating Energy, a refreshingly honest guide to building better romantic connections.

Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher and award-winning content creator who specializes in mental health and trauma. She is chair of the women in medicine initiative at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, clinical assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Principal Investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, New York City’s Premier Clinical Research Site. Dr. Judith was awarded by the US House of Representatives with a 2023 Congress Proclamation Award for her social media advocacy and mental health research. In 2024 she was named a top 6 NAACP Mental Health Champion and a VeryWell Mind top 25 Thought leader. In 2024 she taught a Workplace Mental Health Course to The Executive Office of The President of The United States of America. In 2025 she gave a Mental Health Talks at Google and also became a Google official YouTube THE-IQ Creator. Her National Bestselling book, “High Functioning” is based on the first peer-reviewed published clinical study on high functioning depression which she conducted in her all-women research lab in New York City. Dr. Judith uses her platform of over 1 million followers to educate her community about mental health topics and she trains doctors at NYU about how to use various forms of media to educate the public about mental health issues.

Emma McAdam is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She saw the immense need for greater accessibility to mental health education and skills and started making videos for YouTube in 2017. In some way beyond her comprehension, over 2 Million people follow her YouTube channel Therapy in a Nutshell. She has an undying belief in human potential to learn, grow and change, and believes that love, education, and support can change people, their families, their communities and the world. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Somatic approaches to guide her approach. Previous to working as a therapist and educator, Emma worked in settings like juvenile corrections, adventure therapy programs, high schools, wilderness therapy programs, and residential treatment centers. In her spare time she loves to explore the world with her husband and 4 daughters.

Shahem is a Black, queer therapist currently stationed in Brooklyn, New York. Shahem earned their Master’s in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work as well as two Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Women & Gender Studies. Through the usage of their keen awareness of positionality in a capitalistic, White supremacist, patriarchal society Shahem assists marginalized, patriarchy-impacted people in coping with the stress and trauma of it all. Shahem approaches healing through a multifaceted, identity-focused lens. With 1 million followers across platforms, Shahem also utilizes social media to bridge the gap between the micro and macro through psychoeducation as well as social and political commentary.

Melody Pacheco is the visionary founder and Chair of Suicide Watch Global, a nonprofit that bravely confronts what lies beneath the surface. Guided by her slogan “the pretty ugly,” she has been able to peel back the layers of polished public images to expose the hidden pain of invisible wounds individuals carry everyday.Whether on stage, in community workshops, or across social platforms, Melody Pacheco combines transparency with compassion—urging everyone to recognize that the suicide happens before the “suicide”.

USC-trained psychotherapist Dr. Courtney Tracy, also known as “The Truth Doctor,” is recognized as one of today’s most authentic, perspective-shifting voices on mental health and one of the first therapists to publicly disclose her own mental health disorders. As a multi-hyphenate healthcare entrepreneur and award-winning content creator, she has founded five mental health companies and her work has garnered more than 100 million views. She is the author of the self-help book, YOUR UNCONSCIOUS IS SHOWING, and founder of Exist Centers, the premier outpatient mental health center in Southern California.