Anthony Alvarado:

Speaker, Trainer, Advocate
Keynotes, workshops, and training focused on mental health, resilience, and leadership.

Anthony Alvarado is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and advocate who inspires individuals and organizations to overcome challenges, share their stories, and foster meaningful connections.

As co-founder of RISE TOGETHER, a nonprofit empowering youth through peer-led mental health and addiction prevention programs, Anthony’s work has reached hundreds of thousands nationwide and been featured in Forbes (link), HuffPost (link), and USA Today (link).

Breaking Burnout: Strategies to protect mental health and build resilience
Storytelling for Advocacy: Turning personal stories into tools for change
Peer-Led Mental Health Solutions: Building supportive, community-driven approaches

Known for his authentic storytelling and actionable insights, Anthony equips audiences with tools to take action, reduce stigma, and create lasting change.

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Keynote speaker

Step right up and listen to the captivating stories of Anthony Alvarado, a certified coach, and leader who has inspired and educated over 275,000 young people. His unique ability to connect with audiences has made him a leading mental health and recovery advocate, with recognition from the White House ONDCP and Forbes as a movement maker.

From public schools to conferences and rallies, Anthony's professional storytelling has left audiences educated, engaged, and empowered to take action. His message of hope and resilience is delivered with passion and authenticity, making him one of the best motivational speakers in this arena.

Anthony's impact is felt far and wide, with an Official Proclamation from the Mayor of Appleton recognizing "Rise Together Day" in honor of his team's dedication to the community. Anthony speaks on various topics when he's not inspiring crowds, including emotional baggage, healthy habits, and breaking the silence around mental health and addiction recovery.

So, if you're looking for more than just a typical motivational speaker, Anthony Alvarado is your guy. With his outstanding service to others and empowering storytelling, he'll leave you ready to take on the world.

Keynote topics

Anthony is empathetic and I believe a safe person to talk to about anything, sees the good in people, and believes there is goodness in all others.

I see Anthony as a leader in every room he enters and is at his best when he is modeling true vulnerability. He knows how to love others unconditionally, is changing the world, and an expert in pain and fear.

Greatness, true greatness! I see humility. I see someone who says "I can & we can". Anthony is confidently vulnerable, someone that makes me feel safe and secure in my own skin. A man of openness and acceptance

Framing Resilience: Keynote Workshop & Gallery Experience

Inspire. Connect. Transform.

Step into an immersive experience that combines the art of storytelling with the evocative power of photography. Led by Anthony Alvarado—renowned speaker, photographer, and advocate—this keynote workshop empowers individuals and organizations to use visual storytelling as a tool for resilience, connection, and meaningful change.

What You Get

Inspiring Keynote: A powerful talk by Anthony Alvarado, featuring personal stories and visuals from his acclaimed work, and photgraphy.
Optional Gallery Experience: A curated photography exhibit that deepens the workshop's themes by showcasing stories of advocacy, resilience, and transformation.
Interactive Workshop: Hands-on exercises to craft and share impactful personal or organizational stories, guided by Anthony’s proven techniques.
Actionable Takeaways: Tools and strategies to integrate storytelling and photography into your personal or professional life.

Why Choose This Workshop?

Whether with or without the gallery, this experience is tailored to inspire growth, foster connection, and equip participants with creative tools for advocacy, education, and professional development.

Bring Framing Resilience to your organization or event. Customize it with or without the gallery to fit your needs. Empower your team, inspire your audience, and discover the transformative power of storytelling and photography.

Breaking Burnout: Practical Strategies to Protect Your Mental Health

In a world that’s always on, burnout, stress, and emotional exhaustion are at an all-time high. This workshop offers a real, human approach to tackling these challenges head-on. Whether you’re a student, young professional, team leader, or someone simply trying to keep up, this session delivers practical tools and insights to help you recognize burnout, build resilience, and prioritize your mental health.

Through a mix of lived experience, proven strategies, and simple daily habits, you’ll learn how to:

Identify burnout before it takes over—spot emotional, physical, and behavioral warning signs.
Simplify self-care with attainable, effective habits like gratitude, body scans, and micro-breaks.
Break the stigma surrounding mental health and embrace the power of asking for help.
Unlock resilience through real-life stories, actionable strategies, and tools you can start using today.

This workshop isn’t just about coping—it’s about creating sustainable habits that help you thrive. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to take small, meaningful steps toward better mental health, personally and professionally.

Ideal for: Students, young adults, professionals, team leaders, and organizations committed to creating healthier, more resilient workplaces and communities.

Takeaways:

Recognize burnout and its warning signs
Build a self-care toolkit with simple, daily habits
Start conversations to reduce stigma and strengthen peer support
Learn strategies to reset, recover, and prevent burnout

Untangling the Mess: A 7-Session Coaching Program

Life can feel messy, chaotic, and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Untangling the Mess is a 7-session coaching program designed to help you navigate life’s challenges, find clarity, and reclaim your sense of purpose.

Based on Anthony Alvarado’s powerful free e-book, Untangling the Mess, this transformative program is offered in virtual sessions or as an in-person retreat experience. Each session dives deep into key themes through storytelling, reflection, and actionable tools to help you untangle your life’s chaos and move forward with intention.

What You’ll Experience:

Unraveling the Mess: Gain awareness of your truth and identify what’s holding you back.
Organizing Chaos: Find clarity amidst life’s storms and embrace resilience.
Untangling Emotional Knots: Begin healing, release old wounds, and move toward transformation.
Reclaiming Your Space: Declutter your physical, emotional, and mental environments.
Embracing Boundaries: Prioritize self-care and set healthy boundaries to protect your peace.
Living in the Present: Practice mindfulness and embrace the power of “now.”
Unleashing Your Inner Badass: Step into your power, celebrate your wins, and craft your story of transformation.

Program Options:

7-Week Virtual Program: Weekly 1-hour interactive sessions.
In-Person Retreat: A fully immersive experience delivered over 1-2 days with hands-on exercises, group reflections, and community connection.

Who It’s For:

Anyone ready to:

Untangle life’s messes and move beyond overwhelm
Find clarity, build resilience, and start healing
Create space for personal growth and transformation

Take back control, reclaim your power, and start writing the next chapter of your story.

Ready to begin? Let’s untangle the mess—together.

Learn more or book by emailing me at weallrisetogether@gmail.com

Some recent speaking engagements

Lawrence University - Lacrosse team 2024
Keynote at Santa Rosa Junior College 2024

Keynote at 9th Annual Penn State Addiction Symposium 2023
Key presenter at the Annual ASAM Conference 3 years running w/Penn State College of Medicine.
Key presenter at 34th Annual National Prevention Conference
Keynote @ The Now is the Time Conference 2018 @ UW Whitewater

Keynote @ Mind, Heart, and Teaching Symposium @ UW Oshkosh

University of Houston: ARHE's 9th Annual Collegiate Recovery Conference
Marian University
UWGB
SAMHSA's New England ATTCs Adolescent Conference: Effective Approaches to Engaging & Treating Teens
SAMHSA’s “Road to Recovery” expert panel in Washington DC
The National NAADAC Conference

NEIAS of Addiction Studies State Conference “2016 New England School of Best Practices in Addiction Treatment”
Young People in Recovery National Leadership Conference
Wisconsin's and the Las Vegas Statewide Recovery Rally
UW Marshfield Mental Health State Conference
Northwoods Coalition Statewide Mental Health Conference
WI State Mental Health Conference
WI Statewide School Resource Officers Conference
Statewide Children Juvenile Justice Conference
Wisconsin Family Based Services Association Conference
Nurses Association WI State Conference
United Way Teen Symposium
Pre-Action Network Prevention Conference
Human Service Association Statewide Conference