Be More Confident. Be More You
Kendra Van de Water offers powerful speaking and training engagements that blend lived experience with professional expertise, designed to empower and inspire social workers and change agents at all levels. Her keynote speeches are crafted to motivate and energize audiences, fostering a greater sense of purpose and passion within the social work community. She specializes in helping social workers build their confidence, equipping them with the skills and mindset necessary to excel in their vital roles. Additionally, Kendra is committed to inspiring the next generation of social workers and institutional leaders, encouraging young professionals to pursue impactful careers and make meaningful contributions to society. With a focus on equity, justice, and systems change, Kendra equips social workers, educators, and institutional leaders with the tools to lead with purpose, cultural humility, and impact. Her work challenges norms, sparks critical reflection, and inspires real action; making her a sought-after voice for organizations committed to meaningful change.
Continuing Education
Embodying Our Code of Ethics: Challenging Injustice
This dynamic and interactive training empowers social workers, counselors, advocates, and community professionals to move beyond theory and fully embody the social justice mandate within the NASW Code of Ethics. Through reflection, skill-building, and real-world application, participants will explore how to effectively recognize and challenge injustice at both individual and systemic levels. This session integrates direct practice insights with macro-level advocacy tools, ensuring participants leave with concrete strategies and renewed confidence to make ethical, justice-driven decisions in their everyday work.
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Consulting/Speaking
If you're interested in booking Kendra for a speaking engagement covering the topics listed below or would like to discuss a different subject, you can easily schedule a consultation to explore your needs and preferences.
Speaking Opportunities
- Strategic Fundraising & Grant Development
Kendra equips organizations with the tools and insight to secure sustainable funding. From major donor cultivation to competitive grant writing, she helps teams build systems, craft compelling narratives, and align fundraising strategies with organizational values and long-term goals. - Organizational Growth & Infrastructure
Focused on long-term sustainability, Kendra guides executive teams and departments through strategic planning, leadership development, governance structure, and infrastructure building. Her training ensures that internal systems are mission-driven, scalable, and ready for growth. - Workforce & Staff Engagement
Strong teams drive strong impact. Kendra delivers customized staff engagement trainings to improve communication, boost morale, and build accountability. Her approach supports leadership and staff in fostering a healthy, transparent, and motivated workplace culture. - Program Design & Technical Assistance
Kendra supports organizations in designing impactful, measurable, and culturally responsive programs. She provides hands-on technical assistance to build logic models, evaluation frameworks, and implementation plans rooted in community needs and real-world experience.