In his raw and transformational speeches, Greg unfolds his journey from living a typical childhood to battling depression, suicide attempts, and spending a year in a mental health treatment center. A story of personal recovery and healing, Greg faces unexpected external obstacles when he experiences the tragic loss of his favorite high school teacher by suicide, and then of one of his best college friends in a car accident.

The road to recovery began during his time at a mental health center as a teenager, where he had been sent when his mental health became life-threatening. There, Greg discovered the power of vulnerability, the importance of real relationships, and the act of admitting faults. While in the treatment center, he realized the opportunity he had to pursue a path of mental wellness.

Greg graduated from The University of Arizona in 2017 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. During his time as a student, Greg spent nearly two and a half years writing and publishing a book. A self-help memoir, “The Battle Against Yourself,” was written with the mission to help students who are struggling to find hope, identity, and fulfillment.

Since publishing his story, Greg’s mission to help has expanded to college campuses and other groups across the country. In his engaging talks, Greg drives home the importance of prioritizing our mental health, seeking support and supporting those around us to do the same, and the power of sharing our experiences.

Greg set his life towards reaching wide and deep to inspire spiritual, emotional, and mental growth among those he interacts with. Once walking through life feeling empty, Greg wants all audiences to understand that hope is possible. He understands first-hand what it’s like to lose all hope and not believe that life can get better. Through his relationships, experiences, mental wellness, and faith, Greg found hope and the motivation he needed to move forward. Even our greatest burdens can turn out to be blessings.

Greg is from Southern California, though currently resides in Sacramento, CA. Greg is certified in Mental Health First Aid. In addition to his authorship and work with Greek University, Greg is a speaker with Active Minds, which is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for mental health awareness and education among young adults. He is also a Board Member for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of California, where he is leading in strategy and communication with the youth community. In his spare time, Greg loves spending time outdoors, exploring new places, writing poetry, and supporting his favorite sports teams. Above all else, his favorite role is being a husband and good friend.

All the programs below are available either virtual or in-person.

College often receives high praise such as, “It’s the best four years of your life.” The reality is that may or may not be true for each person. What does ring true for most students is that college is often the greatest time of transition they’ve experienced thus far. What comes with this transition is opportunity, excitement, and growth, but also stress, fear, and responsibility. Greg’s keynote shows how we can capitalize on all transitional times in our life by focusing on our mental wellness. Students will hear his raw personal story, from battling depression, suicidal ideations, and spending a year at a treatment center, to graduating from college and becoming a published author. The takeaways are transformational for students; how to help a friend in need, and how to flourish in transition by prioritizing mental health.

Learning objectives:
- Discover how to be intentional in improving our mental health during times of transition.
- Understand real challenges and statistics on college campuses.
- Affirm that we're never alone in our thoughts, feelings, and circumstances.
- Learn 3 practical actions to help a friend or loved one in need.
- Gain clarity on the power of one's story, and how our darkest moments can often lead to our greatest discoveries.

Audience: All college students, fraternity and sorority members, etc.

We live in a society that is interwoven with constant digital presence. Apps, devices, social media, news, and instant messaging keep us plugged in like never before. Though the intentions of creating technology were to connect us, they often become a distraction, and quite frankly, a disconnector. As a result, we're seeing loneliness, isolation, depression, and suicide rates increase like never before. Acknowledging that technology is here to stay for the long haul, we must answer the question: How can we use it to support those around us? Greg's presentation will equip students to be empathetic toward people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, explain just how common mental health struggles are, highlight key data among the college demographic, and uncover warning signs. Most importantly, students will learn a conversation tool called QPR in aiding the role of suicide prevention, and discover resources to help our friends, brothers, and sisters who may be suffering in silence.

Learning Objectives:
-Address the pros and cons of technology
-Analyyze key data among the correlation between digital usage and suicide rates
-Understand how common mental health struggles are and know that it's OK not to be OK
-Learn warning signs for those around you who may be having suicidal thoughts
-How to Help: Suicide Prevention Conversation Tool- Question, Persuade, Refer, (QPR)
-Discover important resources and support
-Know your role in suicide prevention

Audience: All college students, fraternity and sorority members

According to one of the world's top researchers on vulnerability, people long for three things at the core: joy, connection, and belonging. What is often aspired for in relationships is the need to be heard by the other person. So, how do we do our part to make it more simple for others to understand us? The key is to dive into the depths of our single greatest desire by uncovering our mortar word. If you had to choose one word that means the most to you out of these, what would it be? Cherished, Known, Admired, Needed, Praised, Giving, Valued. Unlocking what your word, and the discoveries within each, will be an astounding realization to how it plays a role in all aspects of life.

Learning objectives:
- Learn what the Emotional Health Platform consists of.
- Rank your top personal needs from 1-5.
- Understand all 7 mortar words and discover what your personal word is.
- Realize how this single word will play a pivotal role in all aspects of life.
- Pinpoint insecurities and insights as to why they exist.
- Gain clarity on what your word means, why it's relevant, and how to channel it for purpose.

Audience: All college students, fraternity and sorority members, etc.