Speaker's Profile

Jessica Kantor is an independent journalist and communications expert specializing in healthcare, human rights, and international relations. She has worked with homeless advocates, mental health treatment providers, social justice entrepreneurs, civil rights attorneys, and more. She has written articles, overseen editorial, and managed relationships with writers in high-tier publications such as Fast Company, Forbes, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Harvard Business Review. She has conducted webinars and live interviews virtually and on-stage at global conferences such as Horasis and the International Women’s Peace Group, speaking on topics such as “The Freedom of Expression, Association, and Assembly for Peace in Afghanistan," “Managing Misinformation in Asia,” and “Storytelling and News Sharing: The Importance of Reliable Sources.” She is currently working on her second book, Saving Lily, which is a guide for treatment providers, loved ones, and individuals in active addiction, on how to navigate the world of substance abuse and treatment.