Dr. Neysa Holmes, Ph.D. is a powerful voice for justice, trauma-informed care, and veteran advocacy. As a keynote speaker, she commands attention with her international experience and lived expertise as the wife of a decorated combat veteran who has faced PTSD and TBI. Dr. Holmes brings deep insight, compassion, and unflinching truth to every audience, addressing critical issues in mental health. By combining academic rigor with her raw personal narrative, Dr. Holmes offers a unique blend of professional analysis and human story that challenges, inspires, and mobilizes change.
Veteran Advocacy & Moral Injury
As a passionate keynote speaker, I focus on addressing the invisible wounds of war and the systemic failures facing combat veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI.
Mental Health & Justice Reform
I aim to expose the gaps in our legal and mental health systems while advocating for trauma-informed accountability.
Disability Rights in Higher Education
I champion equity and accessibility for students with both visible and invisible disabilities.
Women Warriors: Leadership, Resilience & Resistance
I share insights from my global career in leadership as a woman at the frontlines of education, reform, and healing.
Combat at Home: Love, War & the Cost of Silence (Memoir-Based Talk)
This deeply personal, raw, and compelling keynote is based on my upcoming memoir—ideal for mental health summits, veteran conferences, and trauma recovery events.
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: The Fight for Human Dignity
I bridge personal experience with institutional expertise to ignite reform, particularly in the realms of mental health and veteran advocacy.
Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) play a crucial role in veteran advocacy, supporting those who have served our country. Law enforcement and first responder groups collaborate with these organizations to enhance mental health resources for veterans. Additionally, government agencies and policymakers are essential in shaping policies that impact veteran care. Colleges and universities often host events featuring keynote speakers who focus on mental health and veteran advocacy. Mental health and rehabilitation professionals, along with nonprofits, legal advocates, and justice reform conferences, are also vital in promoting the well-being of our veterans.
Standard keynote speaker engagement (60–90 minutes): $2,500
Half-Day Workshop or Panel Participation focusing on mental health: $3,500
Full-Day Engagement or Conference Package, including sessions on veteran advocacy: $5,000
A sliding scale is available for verified nonprofit organizations, LEO training departments, and veteran-focused programs.