EXPERT ON:
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Overcoming Adversity
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Decision-Making & Emotional Intelligence
◉ Inspirational Life Story
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Trauma-Informed Leadership Expert – Leadership development speaker and coach with a Master’s in Mental Health, specializing in resilience, emotional intelligence, and decision-making in high-stress environments.
◉ Bridges Inspiration with Action – Combines lived experience with evidence-informed strategies to help leaders overcome adversity, prevent burnout, and strengthen workplace culture and retention.
◉ Authentic & Impact-Driven – Known for clarity, relatability, and practical tools that equip individuals and organizations to create lasting personal, professional, and community change.
Marquita Casterberry is a leadership development speaker, educator, and trauma-informed coach who equips individuals and organizations to lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose, especially in high-stress, high-impact environments.
With a Master’s degree in Mental Health and a professional background in education and workforce development, Marquita brings an evidence-informed, human-centered approach to leadership, emotional resilience, trauma recovery, and decision-making.
Her work supports educators, leaders, and teams in strengthening workplace culture, improving retention, and sustaining performance without burnout.
Grounded in both lived experience and professional expertise, Marquita’s inspirational life story bridges motivation and mindset with practical, actionable strategies.
Her sessions challenge audiences to overcome adversity, develop emotional intelligence, and lead with confidence regardless of their starting point.
Known for her authenticity, relatability, and ability to translate personal transformation into professional action, Marquita leaves audiences not only inspired but equipped to create lasting change within themselves, their organizations, and the communities they serve.


