Aly Vredenburgh
Mental Health Activist | Keynote Speaker | Author
A Gen Z social innovator, mental-health advocate, and author of Out of Focus, Aly Vredenburgh delivers immersive, emotionally-driven keynotes that spotlight the systemic roots of young people’s anxiety, depression, and burnout. Rooted in her lived experience—sparked by the loss of a close friend—her message encourages personal meaning-making, intergenerational solidarity, and bold solutions for a more humane world
Why Event Organizers Choose Aly
- Generational Credibility – A passionate voice of her generation, grounded in academic training from University of San Diego’s Peace & Innovation programs.
- Engaging & Authentic Storytelling – Candid, emotionally resonant anecdotes mixed with forward-looking strategies.
- System-Plus-Personal Framework – Designed to spark both internal reflection and organizational policies.
- Media-Friendly & Versatile – “Willing to appear on any podcast or event to discuss systemic change”
Signature Topics
The Hidden Crisis Inside Gen Z
– Why the mental-health surge reflects economic instability, institutional breakdown, and digital overwhelm
– How we reframe the narrative from individual fault to collective accountability
Suicide Prevention Through Belonging
– How isolation and disconnection drive youth suicide—and what we can do about it
– A trauma-informed, non-clinical approach rooted in peer connection, story, and hope
Mental Health Through Art & Expression
– How creative practices can unlock healing, visibility, and agency for struggling youth
– Real-world examples of art-based programs and the science behind why they work
Systemic Solutions, Not Just Self-Care
– Scaling strategies: collective action, youth representation, policy shifts
– Inspiring individual agency to spark institutional change
A Roadmap to Resilience & Purpose
– Tools for fostering connectedness, meaning, and hope
– How to support Gen Z in building lives worth living
Parenting the Crisis Generation
– How to truly show up for Gen Z in a world they didn’t create
– Practical tools for emotionally-attuned, boundary-smart, and mentally healthy parenting
– What kids actually need to feel safe, seen, and supported
Out of Focus 