Documentary producer, director, and mental
health advocate Susan Smiley has presented
Out of the Shadow and spoken at numerous
professional conferences and advocacy
sponsored screenings. She has also presented
the film and lead discussions for many
psychiatry grand rounds in teaching hospitals
throughout the United States.
In addition, she has made several keynote addresses
for special events for policymakers, mental health
centers, fundraising events and trade conferences.

She has presented the film to staff at SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) and other federal agencies, as well as to numerous legislators at the county, state and federal levels.

Ms. Smiley is committed to furthering the understanding of serious mental illnesses, while advocating on behalf of those who suffer from them. As a family caregiver, and child of a mother with schizophrenia, she openly speaks of it's difficulties, while instilling messages of hope and recovery.

If you are interested in having Susan Smiley present at your event,
she may be reached at susan@outoftheshadow.com .