Anjanette Young is a nationally recognized social worker, author, and activist whose story of resilience has inspired audiences across the country. After surviving a wrongful police raid that drew national attention, she turned her personal pain into a powerful platform for healing, advocacy, and change.

As the author of Past the Pain: How to Emerge from Trauma with Purpose, Anjanette delivers deeply moving keynotes and workshops that address trauma recovery, mental health, racial justice, and the power of resilience. With honesty, compassion, and strength, she empowers audiences to face adversity, embrace healing, and build purposeful lives.

Anjanette has been featured on CBS Mornings, BET, and major media outlets, and has received numerous awards for her courage and advocacy, including the Rosa Parks Award and the Ida B. Wells Legacy Award.

Whether speaking to universities, corporations, faith communities, or social justice organizations, Anjanette brings a message of hope, justice, and transformation that leaves a lasting impact.