03/11/2026
We are honored to welcome actor, producer, director, writer, and philanthropist, Jay Ellis as this year’s Mental Health Impact Award recipient and keynote speaker.
Best known for his role as Lawrence on Insecure and his performance in Top Gun: Maverick, Jay uses storytelling to explore what it means to be human, on screen and off. He speaks candidly about mental health, self-talk, and the power of the stories we tell ourselves.
In his memoir, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (Or Just Me)?, Jay reflects on childhood identity, resilience, and how imagination shapes who we become.
Join us as we celebrate his impact and the transformative power of story.