Tyler has been a licensed psychologist since 2012, after working in the helping professions since 2002. He’s been practicing in & enjoying various aspects of the field, including therapy, disability evaluations, psilocybin clinical research & supervising doctoral students. Tyler isn’t an artist, but a “patron” of the arts & has loved creating a platform for Speakers to educate, destigmatize & connect with others. He keeps active beyond SYT with his 3 kids, family’s food business, & various passions (e.g., snowboarding, live music, travel).

David is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep-rooted passion for the arts and healing others. He has spent over a decade serving in Crisis Intervention and Human services in Anne Arundel County. The Arts have played a big role in his life as a D.C. native, raised in Annapolis where the arts thrive. Currently, providing therapy and counseling services can be reached through Psychology Today. As co-founder of Speak Your Truth, it has been a dream of his to collaborate with the community to end the stigma of mental illness. His goal is to be a catalyst in building our community’s connection to wellness through art, mental health support, and advocacy. Most importantly, he wants everyone to know they are never truly alone.

Malcolm (AKA, Justice the Genius Child) has been an MC for SYT since it’s inception, keeping the events’ energy up while simultaneously arranging the sound & live stream! He is Annapolis born & bred contributing tremendously to the area art scene with his own creations, which include MCing, beat making, & comic book writing. Malcolm also does so much to promote & foster local arts with hosting shows, teaching beatmaking, & dialing in sound for venues.

Joe is a professional artist and two-time Iraq War Veteran as a United States Marine who now lives and works in Annapolis, Maryland. Joe's passion for non-profit work was born out of his mental health struggles post-war and how a couple of non-profits really changed his life in amazing ways, Speak Your Truth being one. Having worked professionally as both a stand-up comic and improvisational actor prior to the pandemic, Joe gained a great deal of experience in the entertainment/fund raising space but ultimately lost nearly all performance work when covid hit in 2020. Being out of work, Joe began to experiment with other art forms, including spray paint art, and ultimately pioneered a whole new painting technique. Under his brand, Ethereal Marine Art, Joe creates unique hand-painted spray paint artwork that changes based on the light in which it's viewed. He is proud to be associated with SYT and looks forward to growing SYT's message of love, inclusion and healing through the arts.

Christine is a mother of two currently living in Pasadena, Maryland. Christine has been active with NAMI since 2017. Christine first got involved by taking their "Family-to-Family" class. Christine is passionate about supporting the mental health of those in her community, which led her to become involved with SYT since 2018. Christine is a graduate of Towson University. She has continued to serve others as an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years, 17 of those year in the school-based setting.

Tamara “Ms. TeeKay” Kumoji is an international speaker, performing poet, and multidisciplinary artist whose work centers creativity, healing, and storytelling. She is a curator, mental health advocate, and art wellness coach dedicated to creating safe, expressive spaces that empower individuals and communities to their authentic selves. With a background rooted in community-based programming and creative leadership, Ms. TeeKay bridges art and wellness to foster connection, resilience, and transformation.

Jennifer Cooper is a coach, consultant, and mental healthcare leader dedicated to helping people reconnect with their voices and live more authentically. With extensive experience in community mental health and creative healing practices, she believes truth‑telling is a powerful tool for both personal and collective transformation. Jennifer is honored to serve on the Board of Speak Your Truth and is deeply aligned with its mission to create brave, affirming spaces rooted in lived experience, expression, and care.

DJ is a talented Folk Punk signer & songwriter who uses his talents to spread the word about mental health awareness. He's open about his own struggles with mental illness & addiction, but has been a dedicated advocate with his work in the field & volunteering.