Meet the Hearts Behind The Hope Unshaken

Vikki is a mental health advocate, writer, and volunteer peer supporter committed to helping others feel less alone and more empowered in their healing journey. Vikki volunteers with several organizations in the community and is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid as well as Adult Mental Health First Aid. She has also completed multiple NAMI trainings, including becoming a NAMI SMARTS for Advocacy Florida State Trainer, and continues expanding her credentials through ongoing education and service.

Vikki’s work is deeply rooted in lived experience. She is a survivor of childhood trauma, bullying, and domestic violence, and also a survivor of a family member’s suicide. Vikki has been diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, among other conditions. Through resilience and relentless inner work, she is proud to share that she has overcome substance abuse, a severe eating disorder, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, attempts, and crisis seasons.

Today, Vikki uses her voice—and her creativity—to advocate for mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and help others find resources, support, and hope. Through writing, storytelling, community education, and peer connection, her goal is simple: to be a light in someone’s darkness and to remind others that healing and resilience are possible—one step at a time.

Outside of advocacy work, Vikki enjoys writing and spending time with the people she loves, including her two dogs who bring comfort, joy, and grounding to her everyday life.

The Hope Unshaken is supported by a growing circle of volunteers, advocates, and community partners. Together, we help connect individuals and families to hope-centered resources, encouragement, and community—especially in seasons when it feels hardest to keep going.