Jorge Alvarez speaks at the intersection of mental health, youth voice, and systems change.
From the White House to national stages — helping institutions, conferences, and communities understand what it actually takes to center young people in the work that affects them most.
10+
National Stages — White House to Capitol Hill to Comic-Con
2x White House
Invited Speaker — 2022 & 2024
$6M+
Raised for Mental Health
$70K
Personally Fundraised for Youth Mental Health
AS SEEN IN
Inaugural 2023 Young Innovator in Behavioral Health
(now the Young Futures Award)
Jorge doesn't just talk about mental health — he builds the infrastructure for it.
As a first-generation college grad and latino who once felt invisible in the systems meant to support him, Jorge has turned lived experience into a career-defining mission. He speaks not from theory, but from the work: advising philanthropy, shaping national campaigns, testifying in policy rooms, and creating content that reaches millions. He helps audiences understand that mental health is not a personal failure — it's a civic responsibility.
Signature Talks
Mental Health as Civic Infrastructure
What happens when we stop treating mental health as a personal problem and start treating it as a public good? Jorge challenges audiences to reimagine mental wellness not as self-care — but as a systemic design issue that demands collective action, equitable access, and bold institutional investment.
Best for: Foundations • Policy Convenings • Corporate ERGs • Higher Ed
Youth Voice Is Not a Program — It's a Practice
Too many organizations tokenize young people. This talk gives leaders a real framework for embedding authentic youth partnership into strategy, funding design, and decision-making — and shows what it looks like when institutions actually get it right.
Best for: Nonprofits • Philanthropy • Student Affairs • Advocacy Orgs
Storytelling as Strategy: How Narrative Drives Social Change
Jorge has built campaigns that reached 28M+ people, advised MTV, and helped lead a White House initiative. This talk breaks down how storytelling — done with intentionality, cultural fluency, and community accountability — becomes the most powerful tool for shifting norms.
Best for: Communications Teams • Brand Partnerships • Media & PR • Creative Agencies
Being BIPOC, Being Seen: Identity, Mental Health & the Next Generation
A deeply personal and research-grounded talk on the unique mental health landscape for BIPOC youth — including stigma, intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnection, and what healing looks like when it centers community, identity, and belonging.
Best for: Universities • ERGs • DEI Initiatives • Cultural Celebrations • Healthcare
The Creator as Advocate: Social Media, Mental Health & Responsible Storytelling
Jorge was one of the first creators to treat mental health content as civic action. This talk explores the ethical, strategic, and cultural dimensions of mental health storytelling in the digital age — and why platforms, brands, and institutions need to think far more carefully about who they amplify.
Best for: Tech Companies • Media Platforms • Brand Partnerships • Journalism Programs
Past Speaking Highlights
White House Mental Health Youth Action Forum (2022) — alongside President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, and Selena Gomez
White House Youth Policy Summit (2024) — led policy conversations, received $20,000 grant
Capitol Hill Press Conference — invited by TikTok to discuss BIPOC mental health access and platform policy
MTV VMAs 2023 — facilitated A.S.K.tivations on-site
Who Books Jorge
National conferences and convenings focused on mental health, equity, or youth
Universities, student affairs departments, and campus mental health initiatives
Corporate ERGs and DEI programming
Philanthropic foundations and funder convenings
Government agencies and public health institutions
Nonprofits seeking cultural fluency and youth-led strategy
Media companies and brands investing in purpose-driven content
Let's Build Something Together.
Whether you're planning a national conference, a university keynote, a foundation convening, or a corporate workshop — Jorge brings substance, story, and strategy to every stage.