Professional Lectures, Keynotes, and Organizational Training

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Professional Lectures, Keynotes, and Organizational Training *

At Pathways to Healing & Social Justice, we partner with organizations, healthcare systems, universities, and community programs to provide impactful lectures, professional trainings, and organizational consultation focused on mental health, trauma-informed care, and leadership development.

Our presentations integrate clinical expertise, systems leadership, and social justice advocacy to help institutions build resilient environments that support both the communities they serve and the professionals who care for them.

Programs can be delivered as keynote presentations, workshops, multi-session trainings, or customized organizational consultations.

Topics We Offer

  • Trauma-Informed Care & Systems

    Practical frameworks for implementing trauma-informed practices in healthcare, education, shelters, and community organizations.

  • Immigration Psychological Evaluations

    Training clinicians and legal professionals on the clinical and ethical foundations of immigration evaluations for asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, Extreme Hardship and Cancellation of Removal cases.

  • Social Justice & Mental Health Advocacy

    Exploring how clinicians and institutions can address systemic barriers, promote equity, and support vulnerable populations.

  • Women’s Mental Health & Trauma Recovery

    Understanding the psychological impact of trauma on women’s health, identity, and resilience.

  • Institutional Wellness & Burnout Prevention

    Supporting healthcare providers, educators, and helping professionals through wellness initiatives that reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.

  • Postgraduate Medical Education & Professional Development

    Advancing training environments for physicians and healthcare professionals through mentorship, wellness strategies, and trauma-informed leadership.

  • Supporting Immigrant, Military, and Veteran Communities

    Understanding trauma, resilience, and culturally responsive mental health care for immigrants, veterans, and military families.

  • Organizations & Audiences

    Presentations are designed for:

    • Healthcare systems

    • Universities and graduate programs

    • Nonprofit and community organizations

    • Shelter and social service programs

    • Behavioral health professionals

    • Legal professionals working with immigration cases

Sample Engagements:

  • Keynote Speaker – Several Sources Shelter Annual Donor & Benefactor Event

  • Presenter – National Association of Puerto Rican Hispanic Social Workers

  • Keynote Speaker – New York Academy of Medicine

  • Keynote Speaker – Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service & Fordham University School of Law

Invite Emerita to Speak

Emerita Verdejo is available for:

  • Keynote presentations

  • Professional workshops and trainings

  • Organizational consultation

  • Conference presentations