Calissa Ngozi, Award-Winning Mental Health, Resilience, Burnout Speaker & Energetic Emcee

Using her “Oxygen Mask Mindset,” Calissa inspires professionals to reclaim self-care, sharpen emotional intelligence, and cultivate thriving cultures under pressure.

Calissa Ngozi is an award-winning inspirational speaker and tv and media guest expert-as seen on CP24, Global News, Breakfast Television, The Social, CHCH and more.

She has had a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Calissa’s passion for supporting individuals in need has been evident throughout her journey. With a diverse background in mental health, hospital care, education, acquired brain injury rehabilitation, and private practice, Calissa has made significant strides in providing essential mental health and behaviour support services.

In addition to her exemplary work in the field, Calissa Ngozi is a Professor at Mohawk College, where she imparts her wealth of knowledge and expertise to aspiring professionals in multiple departments. Her dedication to education and mentorship is further evidenced by her ability to captivate audiences with her ability to host, facilitate, and keynote conferences and workshops, to inspire positive change and resilience.

Calissa’s impact extends beyond academia and professional settings. She is a former board of director with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care, and currently serves on the Pathstone Mental Health Foundation Board, and the Niagara College Child & Youth Care advisory committee.

Calissa loves to travel, eat donuts, and spend time with her twin boys

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