Let’s talk about
mental health.
About Loizza
Loizza Aquino is a mental health advocate and motivational speaker, passionate about mental health, gender equality, youth empowerment and women’s empowerment. She founded a youth-led non-profit organization, Peace of Mind Canada, after losing a friend to suicide. Loizza has spoken at educational institutions and community events around the world, in cities such as Toronto, Boston, London and Manilla. She has also facilitated workshops with the support of the World Alliance of YMCAs, for youth in North and South America, and Africa.
Loizza received an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Health Sciences from the University of Toronto in 2021, with a double major in International Development and Mental Health, a minor in Media Studies and a certificate in Global Development, Environment & Health. Loizza strives to empower other youth across the globe by sharing her story and has embodied the sentiment that young people are the leaders of today, since her activism journey began at the age of nine.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Loizza led a virtual mental wellness workshop with Student Life Network in partnership with CIBC, for over 500 students from around the country.
Work With Loizza
Whether you require a speaker for your educational institution, workplace, community organization, or event Loizza is available for a variety of initiatives and events.
“Just because the topic of mental health is touchy, does not mean that we should not touch it.”
—Loizza Aquino
Chat with Loizza
Loizza is passionate about connecting with young people across the world to
talk about social activism. Whether you would like to bounce ideas off Loizza for a future project,
discuss a possible collaboration together, ask Loizza questions about her activism journey,
or simply have a conversation— feel free to book a free 30 minute one-on-one chat with Loizza.