Meet the voices behind this year’s symposium — survivors, educators, advocates, and leaders bringing lived experience, professional insight, and hope to the Positive Matters community.
Meet the Speakers
Learn more about each speaker’s story and the perspective they bring to the symposium, then join us for this meaningful event.
Devin Maghen
Severe traumatic brain injury survivor, pianist, and teacher whose story reflects perseverance, patience, and purpose in recovery.
Chris Guerrero
Stroke survivor and father of three sharing the emotional, mental, and physical realities of long-term recovery.
Christine Carey
Educator, curriculum leader, and co-founder of Tilly’s Life Center with more than 35 years of work in recovery, emotional wellness, and youth development.
Amanda Edwards
Traumatic brain injury survivor whose story of faith, perseverance, and long-term recovery continues to inspire others.
Deputy Rubright has been a sworn Peace Officer for 20 years. He spent 6 years in the Marine Corps deploying to Iraq twice.
Elliot Rubright
U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain, music producer, aviation developer, and coma survivor.