Helping individuals, organizations, & communities
BUILD RESILIENCE
prior to crisis & cultivate
POST-TRAUMATIC GRWOTH
in the aftermath!
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
ACTIVE SHOOTING SURVIVOR
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RESILIENCY ADVOCATE
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DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY
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ACTIVE SHOOTING SURVIVOR - RESILIENCY ADVOCATE - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY -
Madalena DeAndrea is a nationally recognized speaker, active shooting survivor, and current Director of School Safety who brings a rare combination of lived experience and systems-level expertise in school safety, crisis response, and recovery. As the daughter of a police officer who served in leadership roles during three school shootings that changed the course of American society and police response to active shootings around the world, she offers a unique, multi-generational perspective on preparedness, protective factors, and post-traumatic growth.
Her work bridges the gap between crisis and prevention, translating real-world experience into actionable strategies for schools, agencies, and organizations. Through powerful storytelling and practical frameworks Madalena equips audiences to build resilience before crisis occurs and cultivate post-traumatic growth in the aftermath.
MOST REQUESTED SPEAKING TOPICS
A Hero’s Daughter; A Survivors Journey
Madalena’s signature keynote sharing a first-hand survivor story that turns lived trauma into practical resilience and shows how mindset and protective factors transform crisis into purpose.
Dark Nights of the Soul; When Terror Hits Home
A rare father-daughter perspective on trauma, resilience, and finding growth in the aftermath of the unimaginable.
Resilience Readiness: Preparing for Post-Traumatic Growth
A hands-on workshop exploring how to build protective factors in attendee’s lives and communities before crisis occurs.
Inside the Incidents: Learning from Real School Scenarios
A highly interactive session exploring real school scenarios to build stronger preparedness, multidisciplinary collaboration, and organizational resilience.
Through the Eyes of a Survivor: A Retrospective Threat Assessment of the Borderline Shooter
A survivor’s analysis of risk factors, warning signs, and how prevention can shift outcomes.
ATTENDEES WALK AWAY WITH:
A deeper understanding of the protective factors that help people navigate life's challenges and thrive in the face of crisis.
Real-world examples of how resilience can be intentionally built within individuals, families, organizations, and communities before crisis occurs.
A firsthand account and lessons learned from surviving one of the deadliest mass shootings in California history.
An honest and vulnerable perspective on healing, recovery, and what it truly takes to foster post-traumatic growth.
Practical tools and next steps for strengthening resilience, connection, and well-being in both their personal and professional lives.
FEATURED TESTIMONIALS
WHY BOOK MADALENA
Nationally Recognized
Trusted by hundreds of organizations across the country to inspire meaningful action.
Actionable Takeaways
Practical next steps participants can immediately apply to their personal and professional lives.
Emotional Impact
A deeply vulnerable story that invites audiences to reflect on their own path towards resilience and growth.
Firsthand Perspective
Insights shaped by lived experience and strengthened through years of professional practice.
Audience Engagement
A dynamic presentation style that keeps audiences attentive and invested from beginning to end.
A Lasting Message
Perspective that continues shaping conversations and actions long after the event.
IDEAL FOR
First Responders
Schools & School Districts
Mental Health & Threat Assessment
Community Organizations & Businesses
