Maddie Andrews

# Why Choose Maddie Andrews as Your Speaker? When you invite Maddie Andrews to speak, you're getting more than a presentation—you're creating an opportunity for authentic connection, education, and inspiration. Maddie brings a unique combination of **lived experience, professional expertise, and community leadership** to every audience. As a Mental Health Advocate, Qualified Professional (QP), Peer Support Specialist, MSW student, and Founder and Executive Director of J&E Support Group, she understands mental health from multiple perspectives and translates complex topics into relatable, meaningful conversations. ### What Sets Maddie Apart? 💚 **Authentic Lived Experience** Maddie openly shares her personal journey of recovery, resilience, and overcoming trauma. Her story helps audiences feel seen, understood, and empowered to seek hope and healing. 💚 **Professional Knowledge** With experience in mental health advocacy, peer support, social services, and community education, Maddie combines evidence-based information with real-world application. 💚 **Engaging and Relatable** Audiences consistently connect with Maddie's honest, conversational style. She creates a safe space for learning while encouraging meaningful discussion and reflection. 💚 **Actionable Takeaways** Attendees leave with practical tools, coping strategies, resources, and a renewed sense of hope they can apply in their personal and professional lives. 💚 **Passion for Ending Stigma** Maddie is committed to breaking down barriers surrounding mental health and creating communities where people feel comfortable seeking support. 💚 **Award-Winning Advocacy** As the recipient of the 2026 NASW-NC Kelly Spangler Award and the 2026 Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award, Maddie's dedication to advocacy and community impact has been recognized across North Carolina. ### Speaking Topics Include: • Mental Health Awareness • Trauma and Resilience • Recovery and Hope • Suicide Prevention • Peer Support and Lived Experience • Self-Advocacy and Empowerment • Community Building and Connection • Leadership Through Adversity • Turning Pain Into Purpose Whether speaking to schools, healthcare organizations, conferences, nonprofits, faith communities, businesses, or community groups, Maddie delivers a message that is educational, inspiring, and memorable. **Real Experience. Real Impact. Real Hope.**