Anthony Alvarado

Human Performance & Culture Speaker | Published Researcher | Visual Storyteller
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Virtual Presentation
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$5,001 - $10,000*

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Orlando, Florida, USA

About

Anthony Alvarado designs high-impact experiences that help people lead, perform, and connect under pressure. Blending published research, lived experience, and visual storytelling, his work moves audiences beyond inspiration toward real, measurable change.

With more than 15 years of experience across mental health, leadership development, and community resilience, Anthony has reached tens of thousands of people annually — often without agency representation — speaking everywhere from prisons and treatment centers to national conferences, universities, healthcare systems, and executive audiences. His ability to connect across extremes is what sets him apart: Anthony meets people where they are, without softening the truth or losing the room.

As Founder & Board Chair of RISE TOGETHER, Anthony has helped build a nationally recognized, peer-led prevention and storytelling movement whose programs have been studied in collaboration with the Penn State College of Medicine. As a published researcher, he brings rare credibility to the stage — grounding emotional storytelling in evidence-based insight and long-term outcomes.

Anthony’s work has been recognized by Forbes and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and his sessions are known for their depth, honesty, and immediacy. He doesn’t rely on stock slides or surface-level motivation; instead, he integrates original photography and visual storytelling as facilitation tools, helping audiences see patterns, name pressure, and respond with clarity instead of burnout.

Anthony works primarily with long-term partners and takes a limited number of external speaking engagements each year. Organizations book him when they want more than a keynote — they want an experience that stays with people long after the room empties.

Core Areas of Focus

  • Human Performance Under Pressure
  • Leadership, Culture & Psychological Safety
  • Burnout, Resilience & Sustainable Systems
  • Storytelling as a Tool for Connection & Change

Why Organizations Book Anthony

Anthony Alvarado helps organizations navigate pressure, burnout, and cultural fracture by blending research-backed insight, lived experience, and visual storytelling. His work doesn’t just motivate — it equips people with language, awareness, and tools they can use immediately.

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Topics

Topics

Framing Resilience: Keynote & Gallery Experience

From Burnout To Balance: How To Protect Your Mental Health In A Fast-paced World

Breaking the Cycle: Healing, Recovery & Resilience

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC79j6QeJqY
Why I Share My Story - Anthony Alvarado
https://youtube.com/shorts/Vh5Dk7-Fqjw?si=s1sADA0I4G5K2MjV
Why Do We Feel So Alone?
https://youtube.com/shorts/5yMAwfqpPuQ?si=TSXZgZu9qDy3VJxj
Power of Boundaries
https://youtube.com/shorts/u02XVh8hfqc?si=dneRmToS0I85Pz19
Uniting Against Bullying
https://youtube.com/shorts/wtsSR8Htwc4?si=aBhvkrSupNv4bAPZ
How Are You Doing Today?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qXju0O9eE_U
11 Years of Impact: From a Napkin to Nationwide Advocacy

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Testimonials

"Anthony, we are incredibly grateful for you sharing your story and lived experience with our Diverse Abilities ECN members at ICF.

Your journey of overcoming challenges and advocating for inclusivity was truly inspiring. Many attendees shared how much your voice resonated with them, leaving everyone feeling deeply inspired and hopeful. The interactive polls were a highlight, with one participant noting how they fostered a stronger connection with colleagues.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with some expressing a desire for more time for the presentation or Q&A—it seems we could have had hours with you, and it still wouldn't have been enough! Creating an accessible experience for our global employees is always a challenge, but your contribution made this webinar a tremendous success.

Your story and expertise made a lasting impact, and we were thrilled to have you. Thank you for helping us create such a meaningful and memorable experience for our ECN!"

Julia Schaeman, MPH, Senior Data Analyst
ICF