https://www.reginatownsend.com/home daily 1.0 2025-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/8a1c5831-d35b-4acc-815d-1e3a74c8d611/Regina+Headshot.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/f39a0b1d-e0b8-4f4c-8559-974cbd4e5f95/Regina+Townsend+Logo+%282%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/56a486a0-35e5-4e9e-a142-9bb9d585427d/BBE+Wordmark.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/6dd04c23-b72c-40f7-83f5-6be2ed3de575/Well+Lit%2C+LLC.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1633728685590-P9JVTA8GPM8TP70JHR9V/unsplash-image-D_wS2zZ4f98.jpg Home - “There is nothing we would suggest to improve. Regina is warm, entertaining and knowledgeable and we could listen to her all day.” — Session Participant https://www.reginatownsend.com/about daily 0.75 2025-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1634182179921-3BBHEV5ZO5UGL2QJMQN0/imagetest.jpg About - Regina Townsend is an advocate, public speaker, and librarian who uses the intersection of these passions to help others feel seen, heard, and empowered by bringing light to the issues affecting marginalized groups. Basically, I say the things that other folks see but won’t say. https://www.reginatownsend.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-08-28 https://www.reginatownsend.com/books daily 0.75 2025-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/ca759468-b0c8-4021-b380-e7c7f56e178c/Ebook+Cover+%281000+x+625+px%29.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/fcb3513c-a58b-4052-98e0-fe7279be3bab/Peace+Patience+Petty.png https://www.reginatownsend.com/studio daily 0.75 2025-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/13ad60d1-d545-41e1-8a81-de5724f2871d/Heading.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/e55a6cd6-7b26-41c9-8255-444044a15e03/Well+Lit%2C+LLC+%281%29.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/d972469f-ed16-4e83-833b-46748ee2e579/brokenbrownegg_1754701123_3695023292876813919_6819904520.jpg Well Lit Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/72176167-4086-4a59-afa1-bd64f5daa8e8/Peace+Patience+Petty.jpg Well Lit Studio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/cbc2b741-4c35-49e4-ae4b-6992db72d381/20200617_165953.jpg Well Lit Studio https://www.reginatownsend.com/speaking daily 0.75 2023-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1633729382622-DP1C5NZD0EOLXZ4HEPXF/87966881_3533129183427222_4673657435821441024_n.jpg Speaking - I believe in helping others find, express, and embrace their voice. My presentation style is down-to-earth, practical, but informed. I am passionate about advocacy and information, but not at the expense of understanding and connection. If you want your team or attendees to walk away feeling empowered and motivated, let’s talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1633730582789-UDXQ37YJYQN0F8LB9Y5P/82064304_10103259966782717_8831032765844553728_o.jpg Speaking - EMPATHY FOR EXCELLENCE We often think that vulnerability and storytelling are antithetical to professionalism. That ain’t true. Are you curious about how to become a more compassionate, transparent, and empathetic leader? For over a decade, I’ve served as a mentor and advocate in health, librarianship, and social service receiving multiple awards, including the Young Adult Librarian of the Year Award from the Illinois Library Association as well as being featured in the Root 100. The key to my success has been creating a nurturing and honest leadership style that builds and empowers my teams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1633571949425-HYWUZDZCCTP32DPDH05P/Regina-BBE.jpeg Speaking - Bigger Than Babies Infertility is more than just reproductive health. It’s a social justice, health equity, and mental health issue. Let me teach you why. For more than a decade, I’ve provided an honest and personal look at the ways that infertility intersects physical, emotional, and mental health. Using my personal experience as a base, I speak candidly about how and why infertility and reproductive health should be normalized and not scandalized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60dcd89bec55254d10c223c8/1633730558917-3PO4SRM830ANG8Q1OY75/10625101_10152662310966138_5489369011954606456_n.jpg Speaking - Youth Advocacy If you’re hoping to create space and services that appeal to and respect teens and young adults, come talk to me! 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