Bringing Nuanced Perspectives to Complex Conversations

Walk the Talk America’s work sits at the intersection of firearms, mental health, public health, and responsible ownership. As conversations around these topics continue to evolve, organizations across the country invite our leadership to provide informed, experience-based insight grounded in real-world engagement.

Our approach is educational, collaborative, and culturally informed.

Mike Sodini

National Panelist & Speaker
Michael Sodini serves as a frequent panelist and national speaker on topics related to:

  • Firearms and mental health collaboration
  • Suicide prevention within firearm-owning communities
  • Responsible gun ownership and secure gun storage solutions
  • Cultural considerations when communicating across professional sectors
  • Bridging gaps between key stakeholders

Mike is regularly invited to participate in conferences, research discussions, and professional forums where nuanced dialogue is needed. His role is not to advocate for legislation, but to provide education, context, and perspective shaped by years of engagement with firearm owners, industry professionals, clinicians, and researchers.

Organizations seeking balanced, informed voices for panels and events frequently engage WTTA to help elevate productive dialogue.

See some of Mike’s speaking engagements

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Preventing Gun Violence: When Legislation Isn't Enough
Aspen Ideas: Health 2023
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SHOT Show Suicide Prevention Town Hall
2026 SHOT Show®

Advisory & Collaborative Engagement

In addition to speaking, WTTA provides educational advisory services to a wide range of professional groups, including:

  • Mental health providers
  • Academic researchers
  • Firearm industry organizations
  • Community-based nonprofits
  • Secure storage device manufacturers
Our advisory role focuses on…
Messaging & Cultural Insight
Helping organizations communicate responsibly and effectively about firearms and mental health, with an understanding of gun culture and lived experience.
Responsible Ownership & Safety Education
Providing perspective on safe storage practices, voluntary options, and emerging safety technologies without engaging in policy advocacy.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Supporting efforts that aim to bridge gaps between firearm-owning communities and the mental health field.

Grant Collaboration & Program Development

WTTA is often invited to serve as a collaborative partner on grant proposals that focus on education, training, research engagement, or community-based initiatives.

In these collaborations, our role may include:

  • Co-developing culturally informed program models
  • Advising on messaging and community engagement strategy
  • Participating as educational partners in implementation
  • Serving as panelists or subject-matter contributors
Our involvement ensures that projects are grounded in practical understanding of firearm-owning communities while maintaining a clear focus on public health, education, and safety.

WTTA does not engage in lobbying or legislative advocacy. Our work centers on education, dialogue, and voluntary solutions that strengthen responsible ownership and improve mental health outcomes.

Invite WTTA to Engage

If your organization is hosting a conference, developing a training initiative, preparing a grant proposal, or seeking an informed perspective on responsible firearm ownership and mental health collaboration, we welcome the opportunity to explore a partnership.

To inquire about speaking engagements, advisory services, or collaborative opportunities, please contact us by emailing admin@wtta.org.