Speaking Initiatives

Vicky has presented to middle school students who have been referred in Cartwright School District to AFS, Academy for Success. These students have violated school policy and are participating in a program to help steer them in a positive direction. 

Vicky attempts to help the participants understand that Tyler started dabbling with drugs at their age, after becoming depressed and anxiety-ridden. She shows them how Tyler was a normal, creative, gifted, cute, funny boy who became twisted in life after using marijuana, cocaine, pain pills, and heroin.

 Vicky has met with and continues to work with a variety of key individuals in Phoenix working with the Opioid Crisis . Recently, Vicky was featured on Phoenix's ABC local news when Arizona's Governor signed a new law regulating opioid prescriptions.  Vicky is on the Phoenix Drug Task Force and continues to network with others in the field of recovery. 

Vicky is a member of the following organizations:

Tempe Coalition
Regional Opioid Action Committee 

Vicky shares stories that help others realize that addiction occurs in typical families with good parents and values.  She engages the audience as she shares stories and Tyler’s writing that depict the closeness that a mother and son had despite Tyler's  addiction.  Vicky speaks to students, addicts, parents, and community members.

Vicky’s ability to combine her education and experience as a teacher and school psychologist, her passion to save others, and her great interpersonal skills makes her the perfect motivational speaker for almost any audience.