Invited Speaking Engagements & Panels

Dr. Vialva doesn’t just speak, he connects. With a powerful mix of real life insight and authentic storytelling, he creates space for honest conversations about mental health, resilience, and leadership in places that matter most, from classrooms to corporate stages. Whether he’s talking about wellness, leadership, or pouring into the next generation of professionals, he meets people where they are and leaves them with something they can carry forward. Audiences walk away not just inspired, but ready to take action in their own lives and communities.

  • Vialva, M. (March 2026). “Engineering Resilience: Building a Mindset for Sustainable Success.” National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 2026 Annual Convention: Advancing S.T.E.M. Baltimore, MD

  • Vialva, M. (April, 2025). “Thriving in Health and Community: “Whole Minds, Whole Community.” Presenter at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Health Summit. Baltimore, MD.

  • Vialva, M. (April, 2024). “Breaking Barriers: Mental Health, Substance Use, and the African American Community.” Presenter at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Health Summit. Baltimore, MD.

  • Vialva, M. (November, 2021). “Can I Askew A Question” Documentary. Panel speaker at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC.

  • Vialva, M. (October, 2021). “Reenergizing Your Organization”. Facilitator at Goldman Sacs’ Inc. 5000 Vision Conference (Virtual).

  • Vialva, M. (August, 2021). “Educators, Self-care, & COVID-19”. Presenter at DC Public Schools, Washington, DC.

  • Vialva, M. (May, 2021) “Mental Health & COVID-19 “Coronavirus”. Presenter at SLK Health Services Corp, Landover, MD.

  • Vialva, M. (March, 2021). “Educators, Self-care, & COVID-19”. Presenter at Chicago International Charter School System, Chicago, IL.

  • Vialva, M. (March, 2021). “TED Talk: Social Work Edition - “Life of a Black Male Social Worker”. Guest speaker at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD.

  • Vialva, M. (February, 2021). COVID Effects on Education & Technology. Panel forum presenter for VoiceVoice: The Conversation Company (Virtual).

  • Vialva, M. (June, 2017). Doctoral Student Journey: EdD in Organizational Leadership. Panel forum presenter at Northeastern University, Boston, MA.

  • Vialva, M. (May, 2012). What To Know Before You Go: Graduate Students in Social Work. Panel forum presenter at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA.

  • Vialva, M. (April, 2012). Can You Say More About That? Exploring Diverse Careers in Psychology & Mental Health. Panel forum presenter at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.

  • Vialva, M. (October, 2011). Exploring Graduate School in Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology. Panel forum presenter at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.