Jose Rosario
Empowerment speaker, author, and advocate for human rights and mental health.
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Why you should book speaker Jose Rosario
- He is an “unconventional,” mental health professional. Using data paired with vulnerability, speaker Jose Rosario reaches audience members on different levels of familiarity with mental health and identity development.
- He engages in various forms of activism to connect to individuals throughout the world and vulnerably shares his story to underscore commonalities in the human experience.
- Jose creates a space for humans to be seen, to be heard, and to honor their identities. Jose is not afraid to name systemic harms and strategize ways for audience members to engage in long-term allyship.
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Creating a space of unity & individuality
Speaker Jose Rosario is a speaker, therapist, scholar, storyteller, and activist committed to the mental health needs of minoritized communitties. Guided by his own story and advocacy, Jose is
committed to underscoring the intersection of identity and mental health to support systemic and collective change. Jose unites audience members by modeling vulnerability and creating collective moments of self-reflection.
committed to underscoring the intersection of identity and mental health to support systemic and collective change. Jose unites audience members by modeling vulnerability and creating collective moments of self-reflection.
“My disability didn’t define my life and it doesn’t define who I am going to be, in fact, it gives me the gift to decide how I’m going to use my difference to connect with every single person in this room”-
Speaker Jose Rosario.
Born to young Puerto Rican parents, speaker Jose Rosario developed Cerebral Palsy after over 10 minutes without oxygen as a premature baby. His family tried navigating various systems in their fight towards equity and the judgment Jose faced had a big impact on his mental health. In 2017, Jose shared his experience of “difference” for the first time. Sharing his experience as a Latino gay man who uses a wheelchair underscored the importance of considering intersecting identities in mental health experiences and engaging in activism for systemic change.
From the premature baby to an activist, Jose began traveling across the Americas giving talks and consultation in both English and Spanish. Despite doubt from others, Jose is nearing the completion of his PhD in Clinical Psychology. His scholarship examines the implications of cultural trauma and other forms of hate-based violence on intersectional communities of color and how these communities engage in healing and liberation. His clinical work also focuses on various forms of trauma and associated mental health disorders.
Jose is passionate about activism and founded The Phoenix Empowered, a Rhode Island nonprofit that amplifies the mental health stories of minoritized communities and provides
training/consultation for organizational change and inclusive practices. He also serves as a disaster responder for the American Red Cross and a certified expressive arts facilitator. Jose understands that this empowerment and the creation of a space to be vulnerable can lead to individual and group growth, awakening agents for change.
Speaker Jose Rosario.
Born to young Puerto Rican parents, speaker Jose Rosario developed Cerebral Palsy after over 10 minutes without oxygen as a premature baby. His family tried navigating various systems in their fight towards equity and the judgment Jose faced had a big impact on his mental health. In 2017, Jose shared his experience of “difference” for the first time. Sharing his experience as a Latino gay man who uses a wheelchair underscored the importance of considering intersecting identities in mental health experiences and engaging in activism for systemic change.
From the premature baby to an activist, Jose began traveling across the Americas giving talks and consultation in both English and Spanish. Despite doubt from others, Jose is nearing the completion of his PhD in Clinical Psychology. His scholarship examines the implications of cultural trauma and other forms of hate-based violence on intersectional communities of color and how these communities engage in healing and liberation. His clinical work also focuses on various forms of trauma and associated mental health disorders.
Jose is passionate about activism and founded The Phoenix Empowered, a Rhode Island nonprofit that amplifies the mental health stories of minoritized communities and provides
training/consultation for organizational change and inclusive practices. He also serves as a disaster responder for the American Red Cross and a certified expressive arts facilitator. Jose understands that this empowerment and the creation of a space to be vulnerable can lead to individual and group growth, awakening agents for change.
Customer Reviews
5 of 5
<br>Jose R. Rosario’s over here changing the world with raw truths and a beautiful approach.
Brittany E. TEDxProvidence
5 of 5
Once again, you have touched my soul!
Leesa K. PeaceLove Storytellers Conference
5 of 5
Thank you for seeing me, hearing me, and honoring me in all that you do.
Tami T. TEDxProvidence
5 of 5
For me this young man embodies all the good that I ever dreamed was possible.
Jeff S. Founder, PeaceLove Studios/Family and Children’s Aid Luncheon Attendee
5 of 5
You moved my heart and my stomach hurt from laughter.
Sunnie E. PeaceLove Storytellers Conference
5 of 5
Thank you for joining us on the Community Summit webinar program today. I wanted to sit<br>down and talk and talk and talk… because the experiences that you shared, the experiences that<br>young LGBTQ and young people with disabilities have in their families, schools,<br>communities…those conversations have to happen! I think that the gay community has to work<br>on inclusion of differently abled individuals, and we as a whole community have to make safe<br>spaces for individuals who experience the intersection of disability and LGBTQ identity to be<br>themselves. So, thank you for sharing your story, and thank you for creating a safe space for<br>people to share their stories.
Ron R. Washington State University
5 of 5
Jose, every month I think that video is my favorite BUT this ONE is MY FAVORITE!<br>Exceptional job!!
Karina H. Mavagi Enterprises
5 of 5
A talk about mental health awareness, differences, and learning to embrace every part of us that<br>makes us human… wonderful talk and I can’t wait to see all of the inspiring things that you will<br>continue to do!
Haylie V. TEDxProvidence
5 of 5
Keep shining your light! Just wonderful!
Beth S. TEDxProvidence
5 of 5
You’re the magic!
Matt K. CEO PeaceLove Studios, PeaceLove Storytellers Conference
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Keynotes
Keynote by speaker Jose Rosario: Empowered to Rise
Speaker Jose Rosario shares his personal experiences navigating systemic inequality and stigma to contextualize the connection between identity and mental health. He encourages audience members to examine their own identities and how they shape their lives and connections to other people.
Audience Takeaways:
Increase understanding of the implications of identity, stigma, and discrimination on mental health.
Begin to examine how one’s own experiences their work and gaps related to inclusivity.
Examine ways to engage in long-term, intentional allyship and change.
Audience Takeaways:
Increase understanding of the implications of identity, stigma, and discrimination on mental health.
Begin to examine how one’s own experiences their work and gaps related to inclusivity.
Examine ways to engage in long-term, intentional allyship and change.
Keynote by speaker Jose Rosario: The Psychology of our Differences
This talk focuses on the impact of hate-based violence and cultural trauma within minoritized communities on individuals and collective levels. We discuss how hate motivates violence that has an impact beyond direct victims and examine how audience members can support healing.
Audience Takeaways:
Understand the impact of hate-based violence on individuals and communities.
Identify how distress may show up after hate-based violence.
Understand how individuals can support healing after hate-based violence.
Audience Takeaways:
Understand the impact of hate-based violence on individuals and communities.
Identify how distress may show up after hate-based violence.
Understand how individuals can support healing after hate-based violence.
Keynote by speaker Jose Rosario: Disabled & Human
During this talk, Jose shares about his experiencing navigated accessibility, acceptance, and accommodations in the workplace and education system. He does this in the larger context of disability rights outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and disability-focused social etiquette.
Audience Takeaways:
Understand the parameters of the ADA in the workplace and educational institutions.
Challenges myths about reasonable accommodations.
Learn inclusive ways to interact with people with disabilities (e.g., person-first language, assistive device etiquette).
Acknowledge disability through an intersectional lens.
Audience Takeaways:
Understand the parameters of the ADA in the workplace and educational institutions.
Challenges myths about reasonable accommodations.
Learn inclusive ways to interact with people with disabilities (e.g., person-first language, assistive device etiquette).
Acknowledge disability through an intersectional lens.
