A+J Patient Advocacy is proud to provide speaking services from its award-winning Executive Director, Rebeka Acosta.

Ms. Acosta is a dynamic presenter and speaks to audiences of all types – youth, parents and families, healthcare conference attendees, donors, healthcare conference attendees, and legislative policymakers. In both virtual and live formats, she is known for her authenticity, audience engagement, and take-away tips.

Sample Topics

• Healthcare System Navigation
• Pediatric to Adult Medicine Transition for Patients & Families
• Patient & Family Relationships for Healthcare Providers
• Self-Advocacy Training
• Legislative Advocacy Training
• The Las Vegas and Nevada Healthcare Landscape
• Health Advocacy 101
• …and more!

Previous Speaking Engagements

2023
Healthcare Advocate Summit, New Orleans LA – Why Innovative Approaches Are Critical to Expanding Access to Health Advocacy

Collaboration Center Foundation, Las Vegas NV – on-camera interview, Promoting Collaboration in the Southern Nevada Disability Community

Patient Advocacy Now podcast – Season 1, Episode 2 (Meet an Inspiring and Engaging Advocacy Role Model)

2022
From Broken to Brave podcast – Season 1, Episode 5 (How to Teach Your Children to Advocate for Themselves)

2021
Conquering CHD Virtual Advocacy Conference – Children’s Program, Your Voice Matters, Self-Advocacy Training, Legislative Advocacy Training

2020
Pediatric Congenital Heart Association Advocacy Conference, Washington, D.C. – Your Voice Matters, Self-Advocacy Training
Pediatric Congenital Heart Association 7th Annual Transparency Summit (virtual) – Panelist

2019
Pediatric Congenital Heart Association 6th Annual Transparency Summit, Columbus OH – Panelist

2017
Pediatric Congenital Heart Association 4th Annual Transparency Summit, Ann Arbor MI – Panelist

Request a Speaker Form

Please complete this form to request a speaker.