Keynotes & talks
Presentations that make nuanced subjects accessible through dialogue, narrative development, reflection, interaction, and concrete next steps.
Colleges · Corporations · Conferences · Associations
Speaker. Trainer. Consultant.
Bring a better
conversation
to the room.
Book Megan Rae for an engaging, research-informed keynote, training, or facilitated experience grounded in nearly two decades of trauma-informed work and systems change.
15+ yearsSpeaking for colleges, conferences, corporations, public agencies, and professional associations.
Why this work matters
Effective responses are built together.
For nearly two decades, Megan has brought advocates, law enforcement, healthcare providers, educators, nonprofit leaders, and public health partners into the same conversation.
She draws on the expertise already in the room, makes space for honest dialogue, and uses appropriate humor to help people stay engaged with difficult material. Participants leave with practical tools and tangible strategies.
Meet Megan Rae
Research with storytelling. Strategy with empathy.
Megan is recognized for her expertise in relationship violence intervention and response across Minnesota and the Midwest while contributing to national conversations on survivor advocacy and systems improvement.
Her career spans public health, nonprofit leadership, victim advocacy, legal services, research, higher education, program development, and the criminal justice system. Today, she serves as Legal Services Coordinator for Sexual Violence Services at Saint Paul–Ramsey County Public Health, collaborating with survivors and multidisciplinary partners to strengthen victim-centered responses.
With a master’s degree in Gender & Women’s Studies and a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Performance & Speech Communication, Megan brings curiosity, creativity, evidence, and authentic connection to every room.
Victim advocacyLegal practiceResearchProgram developmentFacilitationSystems change
“People should leave equipped to act—with greater clarity, confidence, and practical tools for creating meaningful change.”
Bring Megan to your audience
Speaking that stays with people after the room clears.
Every keynote, workshop, and training is shaped around your audience—whether you are planning a college program, corporate event, professional conference, or agency-wide learning experience.
Training & facilitation
Customized, skill-building experiences grounded in applicable practice and real challenges participants bring to the room.
- Half- and full-day workshops
- Multidisciplinary team facilitation
- Leadership and staff development
- Multi-session learning series
- Train-the-trainer programs
Consulting & technical assistance
Hands-on partnership for organizations strengthening their response to sexual violence, domestic violence, and significant trauma.
- Program design and evaluation
- Policy, protocol, and procedure review
- Curriculum and resource development
- Multidisciplinary response models
- Survivor-centered systems improvement
Selected topics
Complex conversations need thoughtful spaces.
Popular subjects can be adapted for different disciplines, experience levels, and organizational goals.
01Trauma-Informed Practices
02Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Response
03Rape Culture
04Neurobiology of Trauma
05Eating Disorders and Trauma
06Protection Orders (Minnesota Only)
07Working with LGBTQ+ Survivors
08Community Accountability
09Multidisciplinary Approaches to Violence
10Healthy Relationships & Consent
11Ethical Advocacy Practices
12Theatre of the Oppressed
Experience & leadership
Direct service.
Strategic leadership.
Program innovation.
Megan’s perspective is grounded in direct work with survivors and years of leading programs, research, people, and cross-sector partnerships.
Flagship work
On My Terms
Megan helped develop and manages this alternative sexual-violence reporting model with SOS Sexual Violence Services and the Saint Paul Police Department. Survivors can report directly through an advocate and decide how—or whether—they want to engage with the criminal justice system. The program responds to national research on barriers to reporting and places control back in survivors’ hands.
Learn about On My Terms ↗TodayLegal Services CoordinatorSexual Violence Services, Saint Paul–Ramsey County Public Health
LeadershipAdvocacy program managementSexual Violence Center · Domestic Abuse Project · Home Free
CommunityBoard & advisory serviceDomestic Abuse Project · Minnesota Sex Crimes Investigators Association
2009Founded When…Advocacy, education, and experiential training
Selected past work
Trusted across sectors.
Effective in the room.
Colleges, public agencies, advocacy programs, healthcare organizations, and multidisciplinary professionals have brought Megan in to help people understand, practice, and respond.
Higher educationPublic healthGovernmentAdvocacyHealthcareProfessional associations
Winona State University
Winona State University
What clients and partners say
Credibility you can feel.
Megan is instantly relatable and able to actively engage the room, leaving students feeling validated and empowered.
She has an incredible gift for breaking down the heavy and complex realities of domestic and sexual violence. Her brilliant teaching style gives the audience practical tools they can actually use in their day-to-day work.
She is brilliant in her knowledge and ability to teach. We were able to learn the concepts and apply them to the work we do with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and addiction.
Her deep knowledge of the systems survivors navigate, paired with her confidence to ask the hard questions, means nothing gets missed—all while keeping her approach trauma-informed and centered on the victim’s experience.
Megan Rae is a powerful advocate for individuals impacted by trauma, as well as by systems where power and control can too often silence or marginalize those who need support the most. What sets her apart is her ability to challenge established norms and difficult conversations with both conviction and grace. She does not shy away from questioning practices or policies when they fail to serve people, and instead approaches these moments thoughtfully, fostering collaboration rather than conflict and creating space for meaningful dialogue and lasting change. She communicates with exceptional clarity and professionalism, bringing people together across disciplines and perspectives to find solutions that are both practical and compassionate. She is an eloquent communicator, a trusted collaborator, and a steadfast champion for those whose voices are too often overlooked.
As a sexual assault detective, I have had the privilege of working alongside Megan and have seen firsthand the impact she has on professionals, advocates, and community members alike. She has a unique ability to seamlessly bridge gaps between disciplines and generations, creating meaningful conversations around domestic violence, sexual assault, and survivor advocacy. Megan isn’t afraid to address difficult questions or engage with sensitive topics thoughtfully and authentically, making even the most challenging discussions approachable. She is a reliable, knowledgeable, and trusted partner whose professionalism and genuine compassion resonate with every audience she speaks to.
Additional engagements include the Saint Paul Police Department, Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Augsburg University, Minnesota State University–Mankato, Domestic Abuse Project, Global Rights for Women, and other community and professional partners.
A better question.
A fresh perspective.
A stronger response.
Booking inquiries
Bring Megan to your next event.
Share a few details about your event and audience. Megan will follow up to discuss topics, format, and availability.
Phone507-995-9424