Hi, I'm Anthony
Founder of RISE TOGETHER and creator of UNBROKEN, helping communities build resilience, recovery, and hope through storytelling and connection.
Why I Do This Work
I’ve dedicated my life to helping people turn pain into purpose. Through speaking, photography, community storytelling, and nonprofit leadership, I’ve helped engage more than 500,000 youth and community members nationwide around mental health, resilience, recovery, and hope.
Today, that work continues alongside NIH-supported research exploring the impact of our Ignite & Engage model.
Everything I create is rooted in one belief: stories have the power to heal, connect, and save lives.
Whether I'm speaking to students, photographing families, documenting recovery journeys, or building community experiences through UNBROKEN and RISE TOGETHER, the goal is simple: helping people feel seen, heard, and less alone.
Creating Conversations That Matter
For nearly two decades, Anthony has helped schools, organizations, and communities tackle some of life's toughest challenges through honest storytelling, practical strategies, and human connection.
His work focuses on:
✓ Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
✓ Recovery & Overdose Prevention
✓ Resilience & Personal Growth
✓ Grief, Loss & Healing
✓ Youth Leadership & Advocacy
✓ Community Engagement
✓ Storytelling for Change
✓ Leadership Through Lived Experience
From school assemblies and conferences to community events and leadership trainings, Anthony creates experiences that help people feel seen, supported, and empowered to take action.
Areas of Impact
Recent Work
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500,000+ youth and community members reached
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NIH-supported research validating the Ignite & Engage model
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Founder of RISE TOGETHER
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Creator of UNBROKEN
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National conference presenter
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Featured by Forbes, USA Today, NPR, PBS, Variety, and Huffington Post
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Presented for SAMHSA, Penn State College of Medicine, ASAM, NAADAC, and schools nationwide
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