Speakers - Tigger Stavola Foundation

Tigger Stavola Foundation Professional Speakers

As part of our commitment to supporting the educational growth and development of students, in all areas of drug education, the Tigger Stavola Foundation has implemented specific guidelines for contracting speakers for presentations to ensure the efficient allocation of our resources.

Ty Sells

TSF Speaker

Ty Sells is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers for youth in the country. Recognized as an individual who cares deeply for the well-being of youth, Ty is known for his charisma and leadership. He brings over 30 years of experience in drug prevention, community service, and youth development.

Ty is an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. He received his BA in Communication from The Ohio State University and is currently the Director of Training for Youth to Youth International in Columbus, Ohio.

In 2012, Ty received the “Prevention Innovator of the Year” Award by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services for his development of creative prevention trainings and consultations with schools and organizations across the state. While working closely with the youth, he has gained first-hand knowledge of the joys and challenges of being young today. Ty has developed a multitude of trainings, workshops, and presentations for both youth and adults to address the many complex issues that confront today’s young people.

KYDS - Mychal Mills and Rodney Salomon

TSF Speaker

Konscious Youth Development & Service (KYDS) is a 501c3 non-profit conscious youth development organization that transforms youth, schools and communities through holistic practices. KYDS was founded in 2014 by Mychal Mills and Rodney Salomon two passionate individuals looking to support the minds and bodies of our youth. KYDS offers holistic wellness programming for school educators, administration, educators, parents, and the community. They teach holistic wellness, mindfulness, and SEL tools to reduce stress, increase awareness, strengthen relationships and make decisions that lead to positive outcomes. KYDS programming is designed to provide simple, sustainable solutions that positively impact the culture within and outside of schools. KYDS programs help youth self-regulate to thrive and instill the ability for educators to be fully present with their students and their needs. KYDS evidence-based programming has been positively transforming schools and communities since 2014.

https://www.konscious.org

Matt Bellace

TSF Speaker

Dr. Bellace has a PhD in clinical psychology with a subspecialty in clinical neuropsychology, the study of the brain and behavior. He was twice awarded the Student Intramural Research and Training Award (IRTA) in neuroscience by the National Institutes of Mental Health to study memory in primates. His clinical training included working with patients at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia), treating learning disorders in a pediatric neuropsychology private practice in suburban Philadelphia and performing cognitive behavioral therapy at Drexel University’s Student Counseling Center. Matt completed his clinical internship working with traumatic brain and spinal cord injury patients at The Mount Sinai Medical in New York City. In 2005, Matt successfully defended his dissertation, “Activation of the Hippocampus During Emotional Learning,” which was later published in the International Journal of Neuroscience.

https://www.mattbellace.com

ROB HOLLA

TSF Speaker

Featured on TV, radio, newspapers, and the like, Robb Holla is an internationally ,in-demand teen expert and youth motivational speaker who presents to hundreds of thousands around the US and Canada. Robb understands that students today need to be reached in new and innovative ways. From cell phones to Twitter updates, Facebook to YouTube, teens have both grown up in and created a culture that has redefined what it means to connect. Robb understands. He has dedicated his life to connecting with and empowering students everywhere. On any given day, he can be found speaking on stages around North America and answering questions as a highly sought-after teen help advocate. For Robb, it’s not about just talking to students; it’s about connecting with them where they are. When listening to Robb, your students will find themselves laughing and actively participating from start to finish, all while learning valuable lessons along the way. Today, Robb resides in Dallas, TX amongst friends and family who inspire him daily.

https://robbholl.com

ROBERT HACKENSON

TSF Speaker

Since 2004 Robert Hackenson Jr. has been traveling across the United States, Canada and around the world speaking and keynoting for schools and colleges, organizations, and companies including: Frito Lay, The Boston Beer Company (Sam Adams), and New York Life. He truly has an exceptional knack for presenting material in a highly interactive and engaging way that delivers important messages to audiences . Over the years Robert has partnered with several organizations, creating and delivering presentations on a number of topics to a variety of audiences. He has delivered presentations on: “Bullying Prevention,” “Social Media Dangers & Cyber Safety,” “Drug, Alcohol, & Tobacco Awareness (Sober Thoughts),” “Moving Up to New School,” and “Vaping & Marijuana Awareness” to students, teachers and parents at Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Colleges.

https://dynamicinfluence.com

SHAWN METZ

TSF Speaker

Shawn Metz is a captivating, motivational speaker determined to steer younger audiences against the inevitable dangers of substance abuse. Through instilling self-confidence in his listeners and the power of goal-oriented change, he retells his personal, compelling story of the positive realities when one takes control of their own life. Now, with ten years of long-term recovery, Shawn captivates audiences with his inspirational message of mind over matter and the ability we all have within us to redefine who we are because, as Shawn so often says, “You are not your past, you are who you choose to become.” With special emphasis on the severity of the growing epidemic of substance abuse, Shawn drives home the message that it’s not only okay to leave the party, it’s a matter of life and death. With nearly 20 million Americans, some as young as 12 years old, struggling with substance use disorder, Shawn tailors his message to fit his audience as he connects with young and old alike, bridging all socio and economic demographics to facilitate a positive change in people’s perceptions, as well as how they think and act.

https://www.shawnmetz.com

Stephen Hill

TSF Speaker

Stephen Hill—founder of Speak Sobriety, young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach, and a fierce attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration—is a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention & mental health awareness with a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear. Stephen has presented in front of thousands of people for over 500 schools, drug free community coalitions, alliances, and organizations across the country. Stephen was able to overcome a severe substance use disorder, work in the field of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, start his own speaking and coaching company, receive his bachelor’s with honors from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, earn his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, pass the New York bar exam, publish his memoir A Journey to Recovery which was a #1 New Release in Drug Dependency on Amazon, and live a happy and healthy lifestyle with his friends and family.

https://speaksobriety.com

Timothy Shoemaker

TSF Speaker

In 2009, an American flag was flown over the U.S. Capital in honor of Timothy Shoemaker’s distinguished service. He is a multiple-time Summa Cum Laude graduate, holds several graduate certificates and is a member of MENSA. He has keynoted dozens of state and national conferences and spoken at hundreds of K-12 schools across the country.

More importantly, Tim is an absolute crowd favorite for audiences of all ages. His extremely unique presentations combine over 20 years of speaking experience with the latest in technology, to produce an immersive and wildly entertaining environment. Cinematic production elements deliver theater-style sound and eye-popping graphics, while audience microphones are used to bring seated guests into Tim’s show.

Giveaways and reinforcement materials leave audiences with more than just a great memory, and our online engagement elements allow teachers to conduct follow-up lessons after Tim’s visit. Parent and staff programs can accompany each presentation in either live or remote format. Tim’s team handles all of the technology.

A subject matter expert in several student wellness fields, chances are that Tim speaks on your desired topic. And each topic can be age-adjusted for your different audiences. Reserve your date today!

Tigger Stavola Foundation Professional Speakers

Ty Sells

KYDS - Mychal Mills and Rodney Salomon

Matt Bellace

ROB HOLLA

ROBERT HACKENSON

SHAWN METZ

Stephen Hill

Timothy Shoemaker

Our vision is to prevent future generations from the dangers of substance use disorder by promoting advocacy and awareness, sharing the inspiring process behind addiction recovery and educating as many as we can.

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