Name: Heaven Joy Smith

Pronouns: she/they

Professional Role: Author/Poet. Crisis Support Worker. Medical Office Assistant.

Bio: ​Heaven is a 5-star author of multiple genres who uses her creative platform as a point of outreach within her work amongst intersectional advocacy toward Trauma-informed Care & Accessibility. Her activism, founded initiatives, and art have reached both local and international audiences. She is, additionally, an Honours Graduate of college-level Social Sciences; with goals of moving into the Bachelors level. She has a passion for coffee, sunsets and all things toasty.

Website: https://ko-fi.com/authorhj

Twitter: @TheOnlyHJwriter

Location: Canada

Available for Virtual Sessions: YES

Available for In-Person Sessions: POSSIBLY

Available to Travel: Within Kingston, Ontario - by bus (Canada)

Specific Support Required: Open-concept buildings; wide doorways, no stairs. Transfer poles. Wheelchair access. Service dogs accepted; 3-weeks of advanced notice; afternoons only.

Speaking Topics Include: Trauma-informed care; PTSD; Service Dogs; Dissociation; Children/Youth mental health; Barriers in education; Systemic ableism (Law, Healthcare); Human Rights; Disability justice; Interpersonal Relationships; Disability Discrimination; Crisis Intervention; Leadership; Youth Advocacy; Mental Health Advocacy. 

Suitable Audiences Include: Teens, Educators, Human Rights staff, Policy makers, Business owners/Trainers, Mentors and Survivors.

Speaking Experience: I am new to public speaking for events, but have extensive experience in utilizing the media, addressing Human Rights Tribunals, and Bodies of Authority within Ontario, Australia and Spain.

Book this Speaker: Via email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Speaker Fee: $150 / hour (CAD)