Meet The Speakers

Event MC

Cristina Mendonsa​

Award Winning Multimedia Expert

Keynote Speaker

Erin Brockovich

Environmental Advocate, Consumer Activist & Bestselling Author

Keynote Speaker

Deshauna Barber

Motivational Speaker, Army Veteran & Former Miss USA
Cristina Mendonsa

Cristina Mendonsa is an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning multimedia journalist and producer.  As the founder of Mendonsa Media, she creates purpose driven marketing narratives and independent documentaries. Her most recent film, “Sacred Texts of War” is airing nationally on PBS stations and appearing in film festivals nationwide.  Cristina has reported and anchored for ABC, CBS, and NBC television stations, she now anchors and co-manages the KFBK Morning News for iHeartRadio each weekday. A longtime Folsom resident, Cristina has secured the trust and the stories of leading newsmakers for three decades. 

Erin Brockovich

Erin Brockovich is a renowned environmental advocate whose determination helped expose the Hinkley, California water contamination crisis and inspired the Oscar-winning film bearing her name. Today, she continues to champion environmental justice and personal empowerment, inspiring audiences around the world to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.

Deshauna Barber

Deshauna Barber is an internationally recognized motivational speaker, Army veteran, and the first active-duty soldier to be crowned Miss USA. Drawing on her experiences in the military, leadership, and advocacy, she inspires audiences to embrace resilience, overcome challenges, and lead with confidence. As the founder of Women Veterans For Change, she continues to empower others and champion meaningful change.