8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Networking
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Program
Presenter
Scott Prendergast (Scotty P)
Owner,
Scotty P Inspiration
The human experience in 2025 brings an array of unique challenges. From balancing strenuous schedules, adjusting to new relationships, and trying to navigate social pressures, it's not easy finding your way in the world. Add a mental health challenge such as anxiety or depression into the mix...and it can make life feel hopelessly overwhelming. With that being said, there is always hope to be found, even amidst the darkest valleys. This keynote presentation from Scotty P, is tailored to help attendees acknowledge the very real struggles they face, and provide them with specific, inspirational strategies, personal stories, and resilient examples to help them overcome mental health challenges, and rediscover the resilience within themselves.
Scott J Prendergast is a Professional Speaker, Author, College Instructor and Mental Health Advocate based in Philadelphia, PA and owner of Scotty P Inspiration LLC. A graduate of Temple University, Scott speaks about the importance of acknowledging mental health in society, and encourages techniques to overcome the everyday mental obstacles that hold us back in life. Scott travels across the country speaking to audiences ranging from college students and faculty, to corporate leaders and executives, while sharing his own story of hope and resilience in learning to overcome depression. He uses a practical approach of mindful strategies combined with a compassionate touch to help others validate their own feelings, and work towards moving past them. Scotty P has participated in speaking events across 38 different states totaling over 150,000 people in six plus years. Scott has also been featured on Fox 29 Good Day Philadelphia on multiple occasions, and has appeared as a keynote speaker for multiple prominent organizations including for the Philadelphia Phillies “Strike Out The Stigma Event.” In addition, he just released his first published book titled; From Rock Bottom to rock solid: Learning to Navigate Life Through The Lens of Hope, in March of 2024.
