Empowering Helpers to Heal, Thrive, and Lead
For over 20 years, I've walked alongside social workers, therapists, and families navigating their hardest moments—homelessness, mental health crises, trauma, and the search for hope.
Now, I bring those stories and hard-won lessons to stages and organizations, helping helpers sustain their passion, teams build resilience, and communities break the silence around mental health.
Licensed Therapist | Program Director | Professional Speaker
A Voice That Transforms Compassion Into Action
Ruby Mathen doesn’t just speak — she connects. With over two decades of experience in social work, mental health, and leadership, Ruby brings a rare combination of credibility, cultural insight, and emotional intelligence to every stage she stands on.
Her keynotes invite audiences to think differently, feel deeply, and act courageously — whether the topic is burnout prevention, cultural identity, or systemic change.
Rooted in lived experience and professional mastery, Ruby’s message leaves audiences not only inspired, but equipped — ready to return to their work with renewed energy, sharper focus, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to serve.
Showcase - The Ruby Difference
Signature Speaking Topics
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The Heart Behind the Work – Overcoming burnout and rediscovering meaning in helping professions.
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Housing & Healing – Innovative approaches to supporting mental health through stable housing.
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Unspoken: The Desi Experience – Mental health, culture, and breaking the silence in South Asian communities.
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From Compassion Fatigue to Collective Strength – Tools for resilience and boundary-setting in social service fields.
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Leadership With Empathy – Turning organizational stress into culture change that lasts.
(All keynotes can be customized for conferences, universities, and organizational training events.)
Why Audiences Love Ruby
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Speaks from lived experience and deep professional expertise.
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Creates safe, engaging, and transformative spaces for reflection and dialogue.
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Delivers not just inspiration — but practical strategies for real-world application.
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Connects effortlessly with diverse audiences: frontline workers, leaders, students, and executives alike.
Bring Ruby Mathen to your next event.
If your organization is ready to spark real conversations, inspire resilience, and build a culture of compassionate leadership, Ruby Mathen is the voice you want at the table.
Her keynotes and workshops leave audiences with more than motivation — they leave with tools, perspective, and purpose. From national conferences to agency retreats, Ruby delivers experiences that stay with people long after the applause ends.
📩 Book Ruby for your next keynote, training, or consulting engagement — and let’s turn insight into impact.
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