Doyin Richards ’25 (Los Angeles, MA), a bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate, was invited to speak at the United Nations World Mental Health Day events in both 2025 and 2026. Richards delivered a keynote address at the 2025 event, which focused on mental health access during catastrophes and emergencies, and returned as a panelist in 2026 for an event highlighting the importance of lived experiences in shaping mental health support.
An Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and equity consultant, Richards is recognized for his work promoting mental health awareness, racial equity, and healthy masculinity. He is also the author of several children’s books and has been featured in national media outlets, including The TODAY Show, CNN, and NPR.
Watch Richards’ 2025 keynote address (beginning at the 24-minute mark) and 2026 panel discussion (beginning at the 35-minute mark).
