Nicole Russell-Wharton author of Breaking Generational Silence Book Signing

Nicole Russell-Wharton is a certified trauma-informed healing instructor. She is the founder and executive director of the Precious Dreams Foundation, a global non-profit organization that advocates for mental health and the well-being of children, and the owner of Restorative Commons, which promotes equity by way of rest and resources for advocates and community change-makers.

An accomplished author, her bestselling YA self-help book, Everything a Band-Aid Can’t Fix, is a cornerstone resource for teens across the nation and is integrated into middle and high school curriculums. Inspired by her own journey with ADHD, her first children’s book, My Busy, Busy Brain, encourages young readers to embrace their unique challenges and advocate for themselves.

Nicole’s impactful work has earned her numerous accolades, including GLAMOUR's "Everyday Hero of the Year," Observer's "Top 20 Heroes Under 40," and recognition in O, The Oprah Magazine. Most recently, she was honored by NBC and Essence for her tireless efforts to support the mental health needs of youth during the pandemic.

With unwavering empathy and bold leadership, Nicole Russell-Wharton is on a mission to teach the world how to nurture young people's voices, empowering them to advocate for their well-being and futures.

Brea Baker is a freedom fighter and writer (in that order) who has been working on the frontlines for over a decade, first as a student activist and now as a national strategist. With a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University, Brea believes deeply in the need for Black storytelling and culture as a tool for change. As a freelance writer, Brea comments on race, gender, and sexuality for publications like ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Refinery29 Unbothered, Coveteur, MISSION Magazine, PARADE, THEM, and more. Brea also has essays published in anthologies like OUR HISTORY HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONTRABAND: IN DEFENSE OF BLACK STUDIES & Devin Allen's NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE.

For her work in coalition with other activists and organizers, Brea Baker has been recognized as a 2023 Creative Capital awardee, a 2017 Glamour Woman of the Year, and 2019 i-D Up and Rising. Brea has spoken globally about racial justice and coalition building towards a more equitable future at places such as the United Nations' Girl Up Initiative, Duke University, Yale Law School, the University of Southern California, Pace Gallery, and more.

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