ADVOCATE. COACH. SPEAKER.
Unlock your potential with lived experience and strategic guidance
A visionary advocate and seasoned professional, Davida brings decades of lived experience and expert coaching to help you unlock your full potential and navigate your unique path forward.
ADVOCATE. COACH. SPEAKER.
Annual Impact Goals
Measuring change that reaches beyond the room
Each year, Davida partners with individuals and organizations to expand access, equity, and opportunity.
My Journey
The Advocate's Path
My journey to becoming an advocate began long before I ever used that word to describe myself. Growing up with cerebral palsy, I was already living in a world where other people often made assumptions about what I could do and what my future should look like. At the same time, I experienced abuse within my family—experiences that affected my confidence, independence, and ability to believe that my voice mattered. For years, I had to navigate not only the challenges associated with having a disability, but also the emotional consequences of growing up in an environment where I did not always feel protected, respected, or heard.
As I became an adult, I began to understand that independence meant much more than being able to take care of myself physically. It meant learning to make my own decisions, establish boundaries, speak up when something was wrong, and stop allowing other people to determine what I was capable of becoming. When traditional employment did not provide the opportunities I needed, I turned toward entrepreneurship and began creating opportunities for myself. My education in psychology and mental health counseling also helped me better understand how our experiences can influence the way we see ourselves—and how important it is to challenge the messages that tell us we are powerless. Independence became a process of reclaiming my voice, my choices, and ultimately my future..
Today, advocacy is not simply something I talk about; it is something I learned through experience. I became an advocate for myself because there were times when I had no choice but to speak up, ask questions, challenge decisions, and insist on being treated with dignity and respect. Those experiences now shape the work I do for others. I want people with disabilities—and anyone who has been underestimated, controlled, abused, or made to feel that their voice does not matter—to understand the power of self-advocacy. My journey has taken me from surviving abuse, to creating independence, to using my voice with purpose. I learned to advocate for myself so that today I can help others discover the courage and confidence to advocate for themselves.
WHAT I DO
Professional Services
Coaching
Personalized coaching that accelerates your growth and helps you achieve clear personal and professional goals.
Consulting
Strategic consulting that helps organizations build inclusive, accessible cultures and improve team performance.
Keynote Speaking
Engaging keynotes that inspire audiences to act and deliver practical, equity-focused strategies.
Programs & Engagements
Ways to partner with Davida
Translate advocacy into action through tailored coaching, consulting, and speaking programs designed for individuals, teams, and organizations.
One-to-one coaching
Deep, personalized sessions that help you navigate career transitions, leadership growth, and life decisions with clarity.
Group workshops
Interactive sessions for teams and communities that build shared language and practical skills around equity and access.
Accessibility audits
Reviews of policies, spaces, and practices that highlight gaps and offer practical, prioritized recommendations.
Keynote series
Multi-part talks that weave personal narrative with data and case studies tailored for your audience.
Long-term partnerships
Ongoing support and check-ins to sustain momentum, measure impact, and adapt strategies over time.
Virtual offerings
Accessible online talks and coaching that ensure geography and travel are never barriers to connection.
Credentials & Certifications
Grounded expertise you can trust
Certified Career Coach
Certified Life Coach
AI Integration Coach
Relevant Affiliations
PRINCIPLES & BELIEFS
Core Values
Equity
Ensuring fair treatment, opportunity, and advancement while continually striving to identify and eliminate barriers.
Empowerment
Equipping individuals with the confidence, practical tools, and resources needed to champion their own success.
Inclusion
Creating environments where any individual or group feels welcomed, respected, supported, and fully valued.
Access
Removing obstacles so everyone can fully participate and succeed, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities.
Media & Partners
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Corporate & Nonprofit Partners
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Resource Center
Tools to keep the work moving
After the keynote or workshop ends, meaningful change depends on what you do next. Use these resources to sustain momentum and keep equity and access at the center of your decisions.
Featured resources
• Accessibility audit starter checklist
• Questions to ask before your next event
• Reflection prompts for leaders after an equity-focused session
Take The Next Step
Let's Work Together
Unlock your full potential and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Connect with Davida today to start building an accessible, empowered future.
No pressure, no hard sell just a conversation about what you need.