Chris Alderman has been working in mental health and addiction since 2009. His lived experience with personal adversities along with educational and professional development has given him the skills to impact people individually and in group settings including public speaking. He has been working in the mental health field for 10 years in addition to his background in the military, construction, manufacturing, entrepreneurship and much more. His goal is to share his experiences to help others in adversity tell their story so that they too can experience individual authenticity.