“Paige is one of the top youth speakers in the Pacific Northwest and is in-demand nationally — however, Paige believes there is no place like home.

Paige is a first-generation college graduate, an Actsix Scholar and is passionate about community, anti-racism, equity, and empowerment. He has spent his entire career in and around education advocating for historically marginalized populations and working to create equitable environments where young people can thrive. He provides motivation, inspiration, encouragement, and truth through school assemblies, professional development sessions, conference keynotes, community gatherings, and poetry performances.

He was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington where he lives and serves as Poet Laureate. He belives that our voice is our most powerful tool and encourages others to use their voice to advocate, interrupt, empower, and teach.”

Anti-racism; Community; Leadership; Diversity, Equity Inclusion (DEI); Art & Literacy; Spoken Word

“I am just somebody, who wants community to work for everybody”

— Christian Paige

“Anthony is an Air Force veteran who has encountered diversity, equity, and inclusion on a global spectrum. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and worked in the financial sector at The Boeing Company after his military enlistment. He has applied leadership communication for diversity teams within organizations to change the narrative for minority employees within the workplace.

A survivor of mental illness, he is an advocate for overcoming concurring disorders and the associated limiting habits directly affecting personal, educational, and professional growth. Anthony provides motivation, inspiration and encouragement through keynote, mentorship, curriculum development, professional development, community outreach and training.

He was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and currently resides in Tri-Cities, Washington. His current role as Program Manager at Fifth Stone Collective Company allows him to work first-hand with educators across the nation and be an advocate for promoting student voice.”

Anti-racism; Community; Leadership; Diversity, Equity Inclusion (DEI); Mental Health and Wellness

“The race to long-term improvement requires endurance, preservation and patience”

— Anthony Paige

“Aaliyah is a wellness advocate and former peer health educator who has worked at the intersection of storytelling, equity, and community care. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Public Relations from Gonzaga University, where she focused on creating inclusive wellness spaces for students of color. With experience in program coordination, student mentorship, and content creation, Aaliyah has led initiatives that center healing, accessibility, and belonging across both campus and community settings.

Aaliyah is deeply committed to promoting holistic wellness and advocating for underrepresented communities. She is the founder of create, a small business rooted in visual storytelling, content creation, and marketing support for small businesses and community-led projects. Through storytelling, mentorship, and wellness programming, Aaliyah creates spaces for reflection, restoration, and growth — always with the goal of empowering communities to reclaim their narratives.

Aaliyah was born in Daly City, CA and was raised in Tacoma, Washington.  In her role as Director of Storytelling with ShadeMakers, she uplifts youth voice and cultural truth-telling — helping communities imagine and build liberated futures through the power of story.”

Wellness Advocacy; Programming; Creative storytelling & Narrative Strategy; Content Creation; DEI + Belonging

“"Liberation begins when we honor our stories as living prayers — because wellness, joy, and truth-telling are forms of resistance."

— Aaliyah Mae Lewis