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Bev is available for Television, Radio, Podcast, Bookshops, Reviewers and Festivals appearances.
Email: AuthorBevGilliard@gmail.com
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Bev Gilliard is an Educationally Diverse Scholar, Published Author, and Expert in Human Learning and Health Behaviors. Bev is also an Injury and Violence Prevention Policy and Health Equity Professional. She is also a Certified Victims Legal Advocate with DeKalb County, Georgia, Court. And, Bev is a Certified QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor.
Additionally, Bev is a certified DHS and Homeland Security Workplace Safety First Responder and has instructed in all areas of workplace safety, critical incident management, leadership, intelligence operations, and she has also instruct in domestic and family violence for many years. Also, Bev is a Bible Teacher, National and International Speaker, Business Executive, Change Agent, Life Coach, Philanthropist, Certified Researcher, Advocate, Resilience, Change, Adversity, and Triumph–Speaker for Women's Empowerment. Personal Bev is intellectually curious. She is a creative thinker, servant, and community leader with excellent communication skills. A native of Belize City, Belize, Bev came to America as a teenager and completed her studies in Business before going into public service. |
Bev Gilliard, Author and SpeakerCan you imagine what your life would look like if you allow God to transform your adversity into a beautiful purpose?
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Bev's Work in the Christian Community
More Significantly, Bev is a Woman of God. Bev specializes in helping people to transform their life, live happier, feel more inspired, listened to, and respected. More significantly, to be able to withstand and deal with the pressures of life’s challenges and not be broken in the process when stability, acceptance, kindness, and benevolence is not received.
Bev specializes in helping people transform their lives to feel happier, more inspired, listened to, respected and understood. She "edutains" an engaged audience with lively thought-provoking discussions that highlight her intelligence, humor, charisma and at times, her....antics. She is an inspiring reminder that the best is yet to come for each of us. Bev's keynotes have riveted audiences across America with her never give up attitude.
Bev's Work with Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Workplace Safety, School Bullying, and Cyberbullying
Bev offers both prevention and postvention education training and workshops to empower individuals impacted by violence as well as educate the communities at large on Suicide, Homicide, School Bullying, Cyber Bulling, Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence and Family Violence its impact throughout.
Bev consults nationally and internationally regarding behavioral health, violence, suicide risk assessment and management. Bev has worked with communities, hospitals, behavioral health providers, state government, military/veterans affairs, universities and school districts in building cultures of hope, access to evidence based treatment and implementation of organizational policies and practices consistent with zero suicide initiatives. She has trained professionals and advocated for improvement in risk detection.
Additionally, Bev has participated in workshops with Georgia Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease, Health Behaviors and Injury Epidemiology Section, and Georgia Violent Death Reporting System Unit.
Bev's Work with Individuals Impacted by Violence:
Bev is also an activist, and loyalist, for women and girl abuse. Bev's public humanitarian interest advocacy has included ending family violence, domestic violence, and child sexual assault. Recognizing the dire need to assist, support and educate individuals impacted by violence, Bev founded, serves as President/CEO, and is the visionary guiding force of two IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, "Precious Petals Foundation, Inc." and "National Violence Prevention, Inc." Through these agencies, Bev helps individuals impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, rape, human trafficking, homelessness, hunger, and suicide and speaks openly across the country and internationally on these topics as well as suicide prevention, economic empowerment, grief, and faith.
She serves as a beacon of hope by choosing to turn adversity into triumph, to find inspiration where others might only find pain, and forge a truly significant life; she uses her voice as an empowered speaker to defend the right of every human being to pursue happiness and in support of every person who has suffered any form of violence and oppression, and who are being silenced and manipulated for the pleasure, comfort and convenience of others. to withstand and deal with the pressures of life without becoming broken in the process, or when stability, kindness, and benevolence is not received. Bev says, "When your mind tries to tell you there is no hope–there is always hope. And, when people point the finger in blame and try to shame you for your experiences, you have to know how to respond and to never react."
Bev found peace, purpose, and happiness after overcoming extraordinary personal challenges with a lifespan of victimization. Bev says, "My experience is not uncommon to what many women have experienced in their lifetime. Child sexual assault, sexual harassment, family violence, hard times, loss of hope, disrespect, pain, death, obstacles, fear, grief, depression, and anxiety have all consumed me, as it does to others at one point or the other in their life.
Bev's goal is to ensure equality under the law for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. To create a society and government to defend these rights and allow all voices to speak and be heard.
Bev's Work as an Author
Bev enjoys her editorial independence, is very friendly, love people and believes in putting God first place in her life. Bev writes in the field of Christian intimate literature and poetry that are transformational, revelatory, provocative, convicting, and bold.
Additionally, Bev is empowered to create fabulous literature with transparency, honesty, and integrity at its heart, that inspire the imagination to make space for debate and inspire conversation. Bev boldly challenge authority and question the status quo to report with tenacity and rigor – so more people have access to accurate information that shed light where others won’t or fear to thread. Bev books are rooted in Biblical facts with a progressive perspective on world issues that free from commercial bias and instead is influenced by "Thus saith the Lord." Through her writings, Bev hopes to foster inclusivity and diversity, that is God-centered, and that will enable her readers to feel empowered to inspire or bring about real change in the world.
Bev said, "No one steers my opinion except God. At a time when there are so few sources of information you can really trust, you can trust the Bible, the infallible Word of God." This is vital as it enables me to lend a voice to those less heard, challenge the powerful and hold them to give account on critical issues, start the debate on issues plaguing society, and provide accurate answers to severe ills of the world in these critical times.
In her memoir, “Battered, Beaten, Bruised, But Not Broken,” Bev candidly detail her experiences with childhood sexual assault, family violence, intimate partner violence (domestic violence), aggravated stalking, and the effects of stalking that contributed to PTSD emotional trauma and suicide ideation and attempt suicide.
More importantly, Bev chronicled her memoir in such a way that the readers can experience the highs and lows of her emotion, journey, and champion her resiliency. Bev used her memoir to educate her readers on the effects of violence from an impacted individual's perspective, the physical and emotional toll violence has on its victim, and how we can learn to cope and not let abuse define who we are or leave us broken. Bev says anyone impacted by abuse can recover and go on to live a happy, healthy, resilient life once they make the decision that enough is enough and step out in faith, walking away from their abuser and abusive situation.
Finally, while Bev supports all individuals impacted by violence, she is passionate about working with women and girls in a shared experience so that every woman and girl can feel safe, supported, loved, listened to and respected. Learning how to say “no” and dealing with the heavy consequences when “no” is not heard or listened to. And, finding love for yourself when the only love you can find is hidden deep within your most difficult part of your past.
Bev specializes in Workplace Violence and Safety including Micromanagement, School Safety including Bulling, Cyber-Bullying, and Suicide, Family Violence, Child Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Church Violence. Bev other topics are Christian Growth based on Biblical Principles. Grief, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Suicide Prevention, Survivors of Suicide and Homicide, Brokenness, Finding Hope, Dealing with Anxiety and Depression.'
Bev's Books includes:
(1) Shattered Reflection of a Christian, "Biases, Burdens, and Blessings." In this book Bev addresses the condition of Christians, their biases, and burdens that are blocking their blessings, or preventing them from seeing their blessings. More significantly for Christians to examine themselves about things that they may or may not be aware of that is preventing Christian growth in relation to God.
(2) Marriage and Family Life - Examines all the Biblical principles that God has designed for the Christian marriage and for the family.
(3) Chosen - is Bev's testimonies. Bev has faced many near death experiences and like everyone, has had to endure many test, especially the test in her Christian journey. Bev chronicles how her faith has gotten her through many hardships, how she was able to remain resilient, and the many times God stepped it.
(4) Battered, Beaten, Bruised, but not Broken - Bev's autobiography chronicles her life of abuse from childhood through adulthood and cross references statistics and other information on violence to help educate the public on what violence does to individuals, and its impact on families and communities. More significantly, Bev outlines how she was able to remain resilient despite abuse that threatened her life.
Bev's Education and Honors
Bev has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and is working on an Interdisciplinary Degree in Human Learning and Behavior, Counseling, Psychological Services, and Deaf Studies. Additionally, Bev holds many certifications, including Certified Gatekeeper QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, Certified Legal Advocate, Certified Safety Instructor, and Certified Researcher. Bev's other involvement includes Legislative Leader for AARP, Lobbyist, Human Trafficking Instructor, Business Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Community Leader, and Volunteer.
Bev's depth of experience, broad expertise and servitude has earned her acclaim across many platforms. She has been nominated for several prestigious awards including AARP's prestigious Andrus Award, Georgia State University's Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, and Georgia State University's Royal Flame Leadership Award. Also, in 2016 she was identified as a "Who's Who Amongst American University and College Student" by Georgia State University.
In addition, Bev received two of Georgia State University's foundation scholarships for community service and contribution to education. In addition, Bev has also received numerous other nominations, and award recognition and scholarships for community service and education.
Bev’s unique combination of knowledge and experience in business, government, research, education, and safety produces the creative and conceptual leadership required to provide the committed services her agencies offer and which she provides.
More Significantly, Bev is a Woman of God. Bev specializes in helping people to transform their life, live happier, feel more inspired, listened to, and respected. More significantly, to be able to withstand and deal with the pressures of life’s challenges and not be broken in the process when stability, acceptance, kindness, and benevolence is not received.
Bev specializes in helping people transform their lives to feel happier, more inspired, listened to, respected and understood. She "edutains" an engaged audience with lively thought-provoking discussions that highlight her intelligence, humor, charisma and at times, her....antics. She is an inspiring reminder that the best is yet to come for each of us. Bev's keynotes have riveted audiences across America with her never give up attitude.
Bev's Work with Suicide Prevention and Postvention, Workplace Safety, School Bullying, and Cyberbullying
Bev offers both prevention and postvention education training and workshops to empower individuals impacted by violence as well as educate the communities at large on Suicide, Homicide, School Bullying, Cyber Bulling, Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence and Family Violence its impact throughout.
Bev consults nationally and internationally regarding behavioral health, violence, suicide risk assessment and management. Bev has worked with communities, hospitals, behavioral health providers, state government, military/veterans affairs, universities and school districts in building cultures of hope, access to evidence based treatment and implementation of organizational policies and practices consistent with zero suicide initiatives. She has trained professionals and advocated for improvement in risk detection.
Additionally, Bev has participated in workshops with Georgia Department of Public Health, Chronic Disease, Health Behaviors and Injury Epidemiology Section, and Georgia Violent Death Reporting System Unit.
Bev's Work with Individuals Impacted by Violence:
Bev is also an activist, and loyalist, for women and girl abuse. Bev's public humanitarian interest advocacy has included ending family violence, domestic violence, and child sexual assault. Recognizing the dire need to assist, support and educate individuals impacted by violence, Bev founded, serves as President/CEO, and is the visionary guiding force of two IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, "Precious Petals Foundation, Inc." and "National Violence Prevention, Inc." Through these agencies, Bev helps individuals impacted by domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault, child maltreatment, elder abuse, rape, human trafficking, homelessness, hunger, and suicide and speaks openly across the country and internationally on these topics as well as suicide prevention, economic empowerment, grief, and faith.
She serves as a beacon of hope by choosing to turn adversity into triumph, to find inspiration where others might only find pain, and forge a truly significant life; she uses her voice as an empowered speaker to defend the right of every human being to pursue happiness and in support of every person who has suffered any form of violence and oppression, and who are being silenced and manipulated for the pleasure, comfort and convenience of others. to withstand and deal with the pressures of life without becoming broken in the process, or when stability, kindness, and benevolence is not received. Bev says, "When your mind tries to tell you there is no hope–there is always hope. And, when people point the finger in blame and try to shame you for your experiences, you have to know how to respond and to never react."
Bev found peace, purpose, and happiness after overcoming extraordinary personal challenges with a lifespan of victimization. Bev says, "My experience is not uncommon to what many women have experienced in their lifetime. Child sexual assault, sexual harassment, family violence, hard times, loss of hope, disrespect, pain, death, obstacles, fear, grief, depression, and anxiety have all consumed me, as it does to others at one point or the other in their life.
Bev's goal is to ensure equality under the law for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. To create a society and government to defend these rights and allow all voices to speak and be heard.
Bev's Work as an Author
Bev enjoys her editorial independence, is very friendly, love people and believes in putting God first place in her life. Bev writes in the field of Christian intimate literature and poetry that are transformational, revelatory, provocative, convicting, and bold.
Additionally, Bev is empowered to create fabulous literature with transparency, honesty, and integrity at its heart, that inspire the imagination to make space for debate and inspire conversation. Bev boldly challenge authority and question the status quo to report with tenacity and rigor – so more people have access to accurate information that shed light where others won’t or fear to thread. Bev books are rooted in Biblical facts with a progressive perspective on world issues that free from commercial bias and instead is influenced by "Thus saith the Lord." Through her writings, Bev hopes to foster inclusivity and diversity, that is God-centered, and that will enable her readers to feel empowered to inspire or bring about real change in the world.
Bev said, "No one steers my opinion except God. At a time when there are so few sources of information you can really trust, you can trust the Bible, the infallible Word of God." This is vital as it enables me to lend a voice to those less heard, challenge the powerful and hold them to give account on critical issues, start the debate on issues plaguing society, and provide accurate answers to severe ills of the world in these critical times.
In her memoir, “Battered, Beaten, Bruised, But Not Broken,” Bev candidly detail her experiences with childhood sexual assault, family violence, intimate partner violence (domestic violence), aggravated stalking, and the effects of stalking that contributed to PTSD emotional trauma and suicide ideation and attempt suicide.
More importantly, Bev chronicled her memoir in such a way that the readers can experience the highs and lows of her emotion, journey, and champion her resiliency. Bev used her memoir to educate her readers on the effects of violence from an impacted individual's perspective, the physical and emotional toll violence has on its victim, and how we can learn to cope and not let abuse define who we are or leave us broken. Bev says anyone impacted by abuse can recover and go on to live a happy, healthy, resilient life once they make the decision that enough is enough and step out in faith, walking away from their abuser and abusive situation.
Finally, while Bev supports all individuals impacted by violence, she is passionate about working with women and girls in a shared experience so that every woman and girl can feel safe, supported, loved, listened to and respected. Learning how to say “no” and dealing with the heavy consequences when “no” is not heard or listened to. And, finding love for yourself when the only love you can find is hidden deep within your most difficult part of your past.
Bev specializes in Workplace Violence and Safety including Micromanagement, School Safety including Bulling, Cyber-Bullying, and Suicide, Family Violence, Child Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Church Violence. Bev other topics are Christian Growth based on Biblical Principles. Grief, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Suicide Prevention, Survivors of Suicide and Homicide, Brokenness, Finding Hope, Dealing with Anxiety and Depression.'
Bev's Books includes:
(1) Shattered Reflection of a Christian, "Biases, Burdens, and Blessings." In this book Bev addresses the condition of Christians, their biases, and burdens that are blocking their blessings, or preventing them from seeing their blessings. More significantly for Christians to examine themselves about things that they may or may not be aware of that is preventing Christian growth in relation to God.
(2) Marriage and Family Life - Examines all the Biblical principles that God has designed for the Christian marriage and for the family.
(3) Chosen - is Bev's testimonies. Bev has faced many near death experiences and like everyone, has had to endure many test, especially the test in her Christian journey. Bev chronicles how her faith has gotten her through many hardships, how she was able to remain resilient, and the many times God stepped it.
(4) Battered, Beaten, Bruised, but not Broken - Bev's autobiography chronicles her life of abuse from childhood through adulthood and cross references statistics and other information on violence to help educate the public on what violence does to individuals, and its impact on families and communities. More significantly, Bev outlines how she was able to remain resilient despite abuse that threatened her life.
Bev's Education and Honors
Bev has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and is working on an Interdisciplinary Degree in Human Learning and Behavior, Counseling, Psychological Services, and Deaf Studies. Additionally, Bev holds many certifications, including Certified Gatekeeper QPR Suicide Prevention Instructor, Certified Legal Advocate, Certified Safety Instructor, and Certified Researcher. Bev's other involvement includes Legislative Leader for AARP, Lobbyist, Human Trafficking Instructor, Business Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Community Leader, and Volunteer.
Bev's depth of experience, broad expertise and servitude has earned her acclaim across many platforms. She has been nominated for several prestigious awards including AARP's prestigious Andrus Award, Georgia State University's Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award, and Georgia State University's Royal Flame Leadership Award. Also, in 2016 she was identified as a "Who's Who Amongst American University and College Student" by Georgia State University.
In addition, Bev received two of Georgia State University's foundation scholarships for community service and contribution to education. In addition, Bev has also received numerous other nominations, and award recognition and scholarships for community service and education.
Bev’s unique combination of knowledge and experience in business, government, research, education, and safety produces the creative and conceptual leadership required to provide the committed services her agencies offer and which she provides.
