Hi! I’m Erin Pompa, speaker, coach, spiritual warrior, wife, and dog mom.
From Dance Teacher to Public Speaking Company
I spent 15 years as the Dance Director at Rosa L. Parks High School of Fine & Performing Arts in Paterson, NJ — the same school I graduated from. At first, I thought my job was just to teach dance. But I quickly realized my students were wrestling with much more. They were struggling with resilience, decision-making, relationships, and self-awareness.
I saw how powerful emotional intelligence could be — not just in shaping my students’ growth, but in shaping human growth. That realization pushed me beyond the classroom. Now, I bring raw, real, and relatable conversations into schools and organizations — the kind that strengthens resilience, and helps students and professionals make choices they’re proud of.
During one of her presentations, two Black girls left me a note thanking me simply for being there — for giving them the chance to see themselves represented on stage. That moment made it clear: this mission was bigger than me. It became the spark for TruthSpeaks 365 — a team of former educators, mental health professionals, and leaders who use the power of storytelling to help young people strengthen resilience and make responsible decisions without giving in to peer pressure or destructive habits.
My Bio
Erin Pompa — Speaker | Educator | Founder of TruthSpeaks 365
A native of New Jersey, Erin Pompa has dedicated over 20 years to education, empowering students and educators to shift negative thoughts, build resilience, and strengthen mental well-being. With a Master’s in Dance Education from New York University, she served as Dance Director at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts for 15 years and as an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, teaching The Art of Creativity.
Erin is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and trained in DCR Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions. Her extensive background in education, the arts, and curriculum design fuels her ability to create engaging, high-energy presentations that stick.
Through TruthSpeaks 365, Erin leads a team of exceptional speakers — former educators, mental health professionals, and leaders — who use courageous storytelling and interactive experiences to help students build resilience and make choices they’re proud of.
Her impact has been recognized across New Jersey and beyond. Erin won the Toastmasters Area and District 83 Table Topics Competition (2022, 2023) and in the 2023–2024 school year was awarded the Mental Health and Leadership Bid by Paterson Public Schools, equipping students with resilience and leadership skills. She partners with Partners in Prevention and the NJ4S Grant, bringing mental health, SEL, and leadership programming to schools across the state.
Erin’s influence extends to educators and professionals as well. She was the opening keynote at the 2025 ASAP (Association of Student Assistance Professionals of NJ) Conference and has delivered impactful professional development for school counselors, SACs, and teachers — including a Bayonne, NJ, session so powerful it was expanded to all district educators.
As the founder of TruthSpeaks 365, Erin is on a mission to ensure every student and educator experiences the kind of real, courageous conversations that change lives.
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