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I don’t just inspire. I activate!
I bring the rare perspective of someone who has investigated the crimes that tech now works to prevent at global scale. As a former detective and Medal of Valor recipient who went on to lead trust & safety at Match Group and Uber, I deliver transformational keynotes across four key areas: Digital Safety & Tech-Facilitated Abuse, AI Safety & Innovation, Leadership & Transformation, and Impact & Empowerment.
By weaving ancestral wisdom with frontline experience and executive leadership, I help audiences reimagine what’s possible when indigenous practices of community care meet cutting-edge innovation. I’ve lived the path I share—navigating loss, identity, and reinvention from frontline public servant to leading global safety at Silicon Valley’s biggest platforms. Through it all, I discovered how to activate inner strength, ground myself in hope through my ancestral practices, and transform adversity into fuel. Whether addressing Fortune 500 companies on building ethical AI and preventing tech-facilitated abuse, teaching digital safety to vulnerable groups, or empowering people to thrive through uncertainty and change, I deliver practical frameworks backed by proven results—like reducing platform abuse by 10%+, building safety programs across 700+ global markets, creating federal legislation that protects lives.
Keynote Topics
Each presentation or program can be customized to your specific audience, industry challenges, and organizational goals.
Digital Safety & Tech-Facilitated Abuse
“From Crime Scenes to Code: How Law Enforcement Experience Revolutionizes Digital Safety”
The unique insights only someone who’s investigated crimes AND prevented them at global scale can share. Drawing from 14 years investigating crimes like sexual assault and domestic violence to protecting millions of users at Uber and Match Group (parent company of Tinder and Hinge), discover how frontline understanding transforms digital safety strategy.
Perfect for: Technology companies, law enforcement conferences, cybersecurity summits, government agencies
“Tech-Facilitated Abuse: What Every Leader and Person Needs to Know”
Understanding emerging threats, identifying trends of harm and and empowering with actions that actually work. Learn how to protect yourself and others from tech-enabled harm, including supporting affected employees, students, children, and other vulnerable groups. Learn how to create comprehensive protection strategies and plans from someone who reduced platform abuse by 10%+ at global scale.
Perfect for: Corporate teams, university groups and educational institutions (customized for any age group), HR conferences, professional associations, indigenous and tribal groups, healthcare systems
“Creating Safety for All: Why Protecting Women and the Most Vulnerable groups benefit Everyone”
How prioritizing vulnerable and historically marginalized groups creates safer platforms, workplaces, and communities for all. Real-world case studies from building safety programs across 6 continents and 700+ markets that prove inclusive safety isn’t just ethical—it’s effective.
Perfect for: Technology companies, universities and educational institutions, diversity & inclusion conferences, corporate responsibility summits, Women’s conferences, indigenous and tribal groups
“Digital Safety 101: Empowering Non-Tech Experts to Navigate Online Safety”
Demystifying digital challenges for parents, educators, community leaders, and anyone who needs practical protection strategies without technical jargon. Accessible, actionable insights that keep people safe in the digital age.
Perfect for: Schools and universities, parent groups, tribal groups, non-tech industries, community organizations, educational conferences
AI Safety & Innovation
“AI in the Real World: Beyond Headlines to Actual Human Impact”
Practical frameworks for designing for and implementing AI ethically that protects users, enables innovation, and balances safety and privacy. Move past fear-based conversations to actionable strategies from someone who’s worked for Fortune 500 companies deploying AI technology across millions of users.
Perfect for: Technology conferences, cybersecurity conferences, AI ethics summits, product development teams, government and regulatory bodies
“Responsible AI: Lessons from Protecting Vulnerable Populations at Scale”
What building AI for dating platforms, rideshare services, teaches us about responsible innovation for vulnerable groups. How to center human dignity and protection in AI development and deployment.
Perfect for: Tech companies, AI developers, cybersecurity conferences, government task forces, academic institutions
“Legislative Impact Through Corporate Leadership: From Crisis to Policy Change”
How corporate leaders can drive meaningful, innovative policy change, from creating “Sami’s Law” federal legislation to advising the UK Parliament and European Commission on digital and online safety. Strategic approaches to corporate advocacy that create lasting safety improvements.
Perfect for: Government relations professionals, corporate affairs teams, policy conferences
Leadership & Transformation
“From Heartbreak to High-Stakes Safety: Rising Through Disruption”
A powerful journey from rural Oklahoma to leading global safety at Silicon Valley’s biggest platforms. How choosing disruption over silence and freedom over fear can transform not just your life, but entire organizations and industries.
Perfect for: Women’s leadership conferences, Indigenous conferences, LGBTQ+ professional groups, general leadership summits
“leading with ancient wisdom: How indigenous practices transformed my approach to safety and leadership”
How indigenous teachings, rooted in my Cherokee and Choctaw ancestry, became my strategic advantage—from the streets as a decorated police officer to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley’s biggest platforms. Discover how indigenous principles of community care and collective responsibility can transform your approach to today’s most pressing safety and leadership challenges.
Perfect for: Indigenous conferences and tribal gatherings, innovation and thought leadership summits, leadership conferences, organizational development events
“The Intersection of Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Safety”
How Indigenous teachings about protection, community, and interconnectedness inform cutting-edge approaches to digital safety and organizational resilience. Bridging ancestral knowledge with contemporary challenges to create holistic safety strategies.
Perfect for: Innovation conferences, thought leadership summits, Indigenous conferences and tribal groups, organizations focused on sustainability and holistic approaches
“Crisis to Catalyst: Turning Safety Incidents into Organizational Strength”
Real-world case studies from managing safety crises at global scale, including activating global employees in the development of communications, programs, tech features and the creation of 200+ NGO partnerships, focused on sexual assault and human trafficking prevention, educating millions of users across 6 continents. How to respond to incidents with integrity, protect affected individuals, and emerge stronger.
Perfect for: Crisis management conferences, risk management summits, corporate leadership teams, academic institutions
“Moving from Intention to Impact: Building Safety Cultures That Actually Work”
Stop performing values and start protecting people. Strategic frameworks for organizations ready to move beyond policies and create genuine cultures of safety, belonging, and empowerment—from someone who’s built them at Fortune 500 scale.
Perfect for: Executive leadership teams, organizational development conferences, corporate retreats
“From Corporate Executive to Change Agent: Leading with Purpose and Power”
How to drive systemic change from inside organizations while staying true to your values. Navigating corporate structures, advocating for marginalized communities, and creating lasting impact as an insider-activist.
Perfect for: Purpose-driven professionals, corporate change agents, social justice organizations
Impact & Empowerment
“Thriving Through Transition: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Challenges”
Major life transitions—divorce, career changes, loss of loved ones, identity shifts—can shake us to our core. Drawing from indigenous practices of interconnectedness and ceremonial healing, this talk provides practical tools and practices for moving through grief, honoring what was, and stepping into what’s next. Where ancestral wisdom meets the raw reality of profound change.
Perfect for: Wellness conferences, holistic health summits, grief and loss support organizations, transformational retreats, LGBTQ+ conferences
“Standing in a place of hope and Power: Indigenous wisdom and practices to help thrive through challenges“
When challenges feel insurmountable, how do you claim your power and rise? This isn’t about surviving—it’s about activating the strength that’s already within you. Ancestral wisdom and practices from my own journey for grounding yourself in hope, transforming adversity into fuel, and building daily resilience that helps you thrive through life’s ongoing struggles. Walk away with tangible tools you can use every day to shift from overwhelmed to empowered.
Perfect for: Personal development conferences and retreats, holistic health summits, women’s empowerment events, Indigenous gatherings, leadership summits, corporate events and community organizations
“Awakening Your Inner Superhero: Rising Through Uncertainty”
When life breaks your heart, it can also break you open to your purpose and power. A transformative keynote about choosing disruption over silence, finding strength in vulnerability, and discovering the superhero that’s always been within you.
Perfect for: Personal development conferences, wellness summits, women’s empowerment events, indigenous empowerment events, LGBTQ+ conferences
“Social Impact at Scale: Building Programs That Actually Work”
From conceiving initiatives to delivering 10 million free rides and meals in crisis conditions in 45 days during COVID-19, learn how to design and activate social impact programs and teams that create measurable change—not just good PR.
Perfect for: Corporate teams, nonprofit leadership, social impact conferences, academic intuitions
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