Audrey Adade, MSW, is a mental health advocate, public health analyst, and the Founder and CEO of Inciting Hope, a wellness technology company, featuring the Inciting Hope app. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, technology, and community care, driven by over 12 years of experience in health and human services.

 

Professional Background

Entrepreneurship: She founded Inciting Hope to redefine mental health support through evidence-based tools and storytelling.

 

Public Service: Adade has over 12 years of experience in health and human services. She has served as a Public Health Analyst at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and as a Public Health Program Specialist for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

 

Consulting: Under the brand Ace It With Audrey, she provides professional resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview coaching services. 

 

Advocacy and Speaking

TEDx Speaker: She delivered a TEDx Talk titled "Sharing mental health pain - a blueprint to healing" at TEDxCapeMay in 2022.

Storytelling: She emphasizes using personal narratives to overcome mental health stigma and foster community healing. 

 

Published Works

She is an author specializing in mental health and personal growth, with several titles published through Lulu.com and other retailers: 

 

Dear: Anxiety and Depression Relief in Verse (2021)

Dear II: For Amaadi (2024)

Dear II (3) (2024) 

 

Education

Columbia University School of Social Work: Master of Science in Social Work (M.S.W.) with a concentration in Public Policy.

Fairfield University: Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Journalism.