Keynote Presentations

Melody uses her experience as a survivor and child-witness of domestic violence to live a purpose-driven life. While domestic violence is viewed as a heavy and personal topic, Melody’s approach, personality, knowledge, vulnerability, and energy create an opportunity for connection, unlearning, and compassion. Through personal stories and facts, she takes the audience on a journey from “I don’t care about domestic violence” to “I can empathize and support you.”

“Melody is an extraordinary presenter – her story is strong and her presence as a survivor is even stronger. She draws the audience in with her openness and authenticity and holds their attention with her enthusiasm and humor. Melody’s presentation for our annual fundraising event was spot on. Even after switching to a virtual presentation as a result of the pandemic, we exceeded our ambitious fundraising goals. Melody played a key role in the event’s success engaging the audience and encouraging them to join us in our mission to end interpersonal violence. I would highly recommend Melody!”

— KAREN PARKER, PRESIDENT & CEO, SAFE ALLIANCE

Other topics include:

  • domestic violence in the workplace

  • supporting survivors of abuse

  • parenting after abuse

  • single parent motherhood

  • resilience after trauma

  • Raising a free kid

  • domestic violence and the Black community

Featured Presentations

  • In this talk, Melody Gross shares her story of abuse, how it impacted her work, and the support she received from her former employer. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how intimate partner violence shows up in the workplace and ways to support employees experiencing abuse.

  • In this keynote, Melody shares her experience as a child witness and adult survivor of domestic violence. She takes the audience through the sounds and scenes of witnessing abuse as a child to the sounds and an adult victim and how she overcame it all to become resilient.

  • In this keynote, Melody takes the audience on a journey from becoming a mother under challenging circumstances and experiencing domestic violence while advancing in her career. The audience will learn how she and they can build resilience to overcome any obstacle life throws at them.

  • In this keynote, Melody shares stories of facing unbelievable challenges and changes and how being courageous helps overcome shifts that occur in life.