Speaking
I facilitate workshops and talks on disability justice, grief, and community care—seen at Southwest Love Fest, Midwest Love Fest, and the Queer Joy Summit.
I’m a queer, disabled Filipine‑American storyteller and facilitator.
My presentations center accessible storytelling, grief work, and community connection—rooted in lived experience and trauma-informed care. Participants leave with actionable tools for inclusive grief work, storytelling in community care, and accessible facilitation practices.
My signature topics are:
Embodied Storytelling & Care
Learn tools to use personal narratives for relational healing.
Grief, Joy & Community
Develop practices to name grief, cultivate joy, and hold space for collective care.
Death & End of Life Care
Gain facilitation skills for compassionate transitions.
Disability Justice in Relationships
Explore intimacy, consent, and relational care within chronic illness and queer communities.
Select Presentations
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Disability Justice in Relational Spaces: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Relationships
Originally presented at Southwest Love Fest 2025.
In this session, we’ll discuss how to incorporate disability justice into non-monogamous relationships and community spaces. Covering topics like access check-ins, care mapping, and community resilience, this workshop provides frameworks for building more inclusive, accessible relationship networks.
Key Takeaways:
Participants will learn practical tools, like access check-ins and care mapping, to foster inclusivity and accessibility in their relationships.
They will gain insight into how disability justice principles can strengthen community resilience and relational support networks.
Participants will leave with frameworks to create more supportive, accessible spaces in both personal and community relationships.
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Practicing Accountability in Polyamory: Moving Beyond Conflict to Collective Healing
Originally presented at Southwest Love Fest 2025.
Using a transformative justice lens, this session explores ways to foster accountability and navigate conflict within polyamorous relationships. We’ll discuss techniques for building trust, managing ruptures, and healing together, creating a blueprint for resilient relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Participants will learn transformative justice techniques to foster accountability and trust in polyamorous relationships.
They will gain tools for navigating conflicts and repairing relational ruptures in constructive ways.
Participants will practice these tools for building resilient, healing-centered relationships.
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The Cosmos of Care: Building Care Constellations
Originally presented at Midwest Love Fest 2024
This workshop goes beyond the boundaries of love to explore the power of care constellations and community resilience. Whether polyamorous, monogamous, or in between, this session offers practical tools and insights for navigating life's complexities with compassion and strength. In this workshop, we'll map constellations and core values and empower attendees to create comprehensive care plans to navigate crises and challenges. From sharing the best resources to discussing strategies for navigating oppressive systems rooted in white supremacy, I'll equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and collaborative exercises, participants will learn how to build inclusive communities with care, consent, and mutual support. Whether facing a personal crisis or seeking to create a more resilient community, this workshop will provide invaluable guidance and inspiration. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery, connection, and empowerment as we dismantle oppressive systems and build a world rooted in care and justice.
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Other Notable Talks
Dreaming through Decolonization - Originally presented at the Queer Joy Summit 2024
Embodied Cosmos at Queer Astrology Conference - Winter 2023, January 2023
Affirming Queer Identity in the Workplace for the Department of Surgery at CUIMC, Spring 2021.
