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
Erin Pompa is a speaker, educator, and the founder of TruthSpeaks 365. A New Jersey native, Erin has dedicated more than 20 years to education, helping students and educators shift limiting beliefs, build resilience, and strengthen mental well-being.
She holds a Master’s degree in Dance Education from New York University and spent 15 years as the Dance Director at Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts. Erin also served as an adjunct professor at Berkeley College, where she taught The Art of Creativity. Her background in education, the arts, and curriculum design allows her to create engaging, high-energy presentations that are both meaningful and memorable.
Erin is certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and trained in DCR Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions. These credentials, combined with her lived experience and classroom expertise, shape her ability to connect deeply with diverse student populations and educational communities.
Through TruthSpeaks 365, Erin leads a team of exceptional speakers, including former educators, mental health professionals, and community leaders. Together, they use courageous storytelling and interactive experiences to help students build resilience, develop self-awareness, and make choices they are proud of.
Her impact has been recognized across New Jersey and nationally. Erin won the Toastmasters Area and District 83 Table Topics Competition in both 2022 and 2023. During the 2023–2024 school year, she was awarded the Mental Health and Leadership Bid by Paterson Public Schools, delivering programming focused on resilience and leadership development. She also partners with Partners in Prevention and the NJ4S Grant, bringing mental health, SEL, and leadership programming to schools throughout the state.
Erin’s influence extends beyond students to educators and professionals. She was the opening keynote speaker at the 2025 ASAP Conference for the Association of Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey and has delivered professional development for school counselors, SACs, and educators statewide. One session in Bayonne, New Jersey was so impactful it was expanded to serve the entire district.
On a national level, Erin was selected as one of four showcase speakers for the 2025 National Conference of Student Activities. In 2025, she also served as a keynote speaker for both the New Hampshire and Montana state student leadership conferences, and she will return as a keynote speaker for the Michigan state student leadership conference in 2026.
Erin serves high schools, student leadership organizations, CTOs, and CTE programs. As the founder of TruthSpeaks 365, she is on a mission to ensure every student and educator experiences real, courageous conversations that create lasting change.