Spectra has allowed myself, and many I know, access safer spaces to have much needed, challenging and powerful conversations that would otherwise not occur in our communities. — Shakira, The Network/La Red

Spectra, you are a role model; people who have no one at home find you on the internet and draw hope from your work and your words. — KE, Facebook Fan

... a genius when it comes to creating space that feels safe and centering for a variety of marginalized groups (and subgroups) but still warmly invites allies at all levels of previous engagement. — Jaclyn Friedman, Author of Yes Means Yes

By sharing your story, you allow people like me to relate, to experience, to learn and to share with others as well. thank you, thank you, thank you. — JT

... [an] articulate weaving of personal experience and analysis. — Becky

We love it when Spectra Speaks! — The Theater Offensive

Spectra is a talented speaker and facilitator and is especially adept at working with groups of students in ways that both challenge and support individual viewpoints.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and for being an inspiration to so many people. — WayoftheLiz

I can always count on Spectra to challenge an audience, to nudge us in new directions and connect us with new ideas. — Andrew Elder, The History Project

... a flexible and effective communicator with youth across various social, class and cultural strata. — Ayari, Girl Scouts Program Coordinator