Public Speaking and Workshops
Reena De Asis delivers keynotes, workshops, and facilitated sessions that provide practical tools, relevant context, and actionable strategies for individuals and organizations navigating complex systems and change. Drawing on experience across advocacy, communications, and nonprofit leadership, Reena creates learning environments grounded in clarity, accessibility, and real-world application. From national conferences to small-group sessions, her inclusive approach connects participants to relevant resources—working smarter, not harder, toward lasting impact.
Panel discussion on “How to Blaze Your Career Trail for Good,” featuring Reena De Asis on values-driven careers, transferable skills, and aligning professional paths with purpose, community impact, and long-term fulfillment.
Co-led one of the most attended sessions at the REDF Community Retreat, sharing actionable strategies on navigating public sector partnerships to increase visibility, funding, and impact for employment social enterprises.
Interviewed in an NBC Life Connected segment with Angie Crouch, highlighting Dress for Success’s mission to support women returning to the workforce through confidence-building, professional attire, and career readiness.
IMPACT IN ACTION
Advocating for Access: Navigating Regional Center Services
In March 2025, Reena co-led a workshop at Abilities Expo Los Angeles, the nation’s leading event for the disability community, which draws more than 10,000 attendees annually. The session, Advocating for Access, supported individuals and families in understanding California’s Regional Center system and navigating available services.
In collaboration with Ereida Galda, a Family Support Specialist and fellow parent advocate, Reena delivered a practical, accessible session grounded in lived experience and systems knowledge. The workshop concluded with a CP community meet-and-greet in recognition of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and received strong participant feedback.
Keynote speaker at Mount Saint Mary’s University DPT Capstone Ceremony, sharing the importance of inclusive care.
TESTIMONIAL
“Reena was the keynote speaker at our Doctor of Physical Therapy Capstone Ceremony at Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles. She shared the journey she and her son have taken navigating cerebral palsy while embracing a full and joyful life, delivering a message that immediately connected with our students and faculty. She infused her storytelling with hope, positivity, optimism, and realism, drawing from her lived experience and unwavering advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Reena inspired the room with a powerful testament to what's possible when love drives action, fueled by perseverance and patience.
Her message emphasized the critical role of inclusive care and the importance of centering the family voice in clinical practice. She thoughtfully aligned her message with our program's inclusion, compassion, and service core values. Her work through Inclusive Sol embodies the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet—to serve our dear neighbors without distinction—and continues to inspire future physical therapists to lead with empathy and purpose.” ~ Deborah Lowe, Chair, Dept. of Physical Therapy; Director, DPT Program, Mount Saint Mary's University