TESTIMONIALS
"Nina is a true expert on digital media issues and a dynamic presenter."
"Nina is a true expert on digital media issues and a dynamic presenter. She is one of those rare individuals who combines research knowledge with practical solutions that appeal to people. Audiences of all ages are engaged by her relatable presentation style and leave with a sense of hope and direction for positive change.
- Linda Hancock, FNP, PhD
Retired, Director, Virginia Commonwealth University Wellness Center
National Speaker, www.LindaGivesBack.com
"Crucially, students left her presentations not defeated but rather invigorated to change."
"Nina was a regular presenter in our Science of Happiness class at Virginia Commonwealth University. Students regularly considered her presentations among the most significant to them, as they recognized themselves in the hazards of screen saturation and deeply appreciated the ways Nina provided to reflect on their relationship to screens. Crucially, students left her presentations not feeling defeated, but rather invigorated to change."
- Mark Meier Assistant Professor, Dept of Focused Inquiry
Virginia Commonwealth University
"I would highly recommend her for a variety of audiences."
"Nina Schroder's research is incredibly timely for this generation of students and families. Her presentation is engaging and grounded in eye-opening research. She provides practical strategies for developing greater resilience in a digital age. I would highly recommend her for a variety of audiences."
- James Gahagan, PhD
Director, LEAD Program
Virginia Commonwealth University
"...the presentation felt empowering..."
"I have an extreme, lifelong form of anxiety and the presentation felt empowering because it reminded me that even though there isn’t likely anything I can do to “cure” my anxiety, I can still do things to reduce/manage symptoms and improve quality of life."
- Digital Age Resilience Attendee
"I was awestruck by Nina's presentation..."
"I was awestruck by Nina’s presentation at the American Association for Justice’s Women Trial Lawyers Leadership Summit. Grounded in research and data, she presented compelling reasons to reconsider my current relationship with my cell phone followed by practical tips on how to do so. As the co-chair of my law firm’s Wellness Committee, I asked Nina to provide an in-house presentation for our employees. They were equally impressed. I appreciated that Nina does not center these conversations on unrealistic expectations (abandoning cell phones entirely) or shame. Nina approached every aspect of the presentation through a lens of compassion and understanding. She has a true calling for helping others. I could not recommend Nina’s presentation enough to anyone struggling to develop a healthy relationship with social media, screen time, or cell phones in general (everyone!)."
-Grace Chanin, JD
Attorney and Co-Chair of Nichols Kaster’s Wellness Committee
Minneapolis, MN
"I've found a new commitment..."
"I've found a new commitment to make sure that I don't miss out on great opportunities because of screens any longer."
- Science of Happiness Student
Virginia Commonwealth University
"Balancing our online exposure with our humanity has never been more critical..."
"Nina Schroder presented at a Richmond Pediatric Society meeting in April. Her talk was extremely informative and spoke to each attendee as a healthcare provider, parent, and individual trying to navigate the toxic, shark-infested waters of digital media. Balancing our online exposure with our humanity has never been more critical, and helping the next generation learn to make the best choices online is as important as talking to kids about healthy eating choices. Nina's deep knowledge in this space, along with her engaging style make for an outstanding talk. I highly recommend her to any group of professionals, parents, humans looking to identify best practices in detoxing from digital media."
- C. Bart Rountree, MD
Executive Medical Director, Women's and Children's Service Line
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Richmond Market
"...I hope that a wide variety of audiences are able to hear and benefit from her insight."
"I wish every parent could hear Nina's talk before making decisions about their child's screen time and cell phone usage. Using her unique combination of research, common sense, and insight into what makes a whole person, Nina clearly outlines the temptations and pitfalls of rushing head-first into the digital age without thoughtfully shaping our own habits and those of our children. Although she is very careful to present her material without judgment, I was personally convicted to change my own patterns of behavior so that I am a better model for my daughters. Nina's presentation goes beyond science and fits hand-in-hand with spiritual and philosophical consideration of these issues, and I hope that a wide variety of audiences are able to hear and benefit from her insight."
- Paula Gibbs, Parent
"We...were encouraged, challenged, and moved..."
"We brought Nina in to speak to our middle and high school students as well as parents and were encouraged, challenged, and moved by what she presented. No matter the age, everyone came away affected by the data shared by Nina. Her anecdotes were personally touching and the facts shared left little room for doubt about the current science on screen time and the consequences of where we as a society are headed with our technology. Bringing Nina to our school community has resulted in more aware children and parents and an increased push to be wise about our screens. I strongly recommend bringing Nina in if you would like your community to think anew about the impact and place of technology in your community."
- Jon McCord
Head of School, Veritas Preparatory School
Greenville, SC
"...months later, I still have parents wanting to talk with me about Nina's presentation."
"Nina Schroder's parent presentation at my school's Back-to-School Night set the perfect tone for the school year. She has a wonderful command of the issues confronting us all in this digital age of screens, distractions, and anxieties, and her presentation connected with the parents of my students. These are important topics for families, and months later, I still have parents wanting to talk with me about Nina's presentation."
- Hal Waller
Head of School, Riverside School
"Could not recommend Nina more highly!!!"
"Nina was amazing! In addition to her presentation, I was able to speak with her after as well, and she is just so wonderful! She is so personable and able to provide information and guidance in a way that does not threaten people’s current beliefs and actions, but rather to validate that there are alternatives that could help as well. She also did an amazing job of separating out strategies for children vs adults, in multiple scenarios. Could not recommend Nina more highly!!!"
American Association for Justice, Women Trial Lawyers Caucus
Conference Attendee, Austin, TX
"I had her speak five separate times - just so everyone could hear her!"
"Nina was so powerful and effective in helping our families to think well about these important issues that I had her speak five separate times - just so everyone could hear her! I consider it almost mandatory parent training for our school community. Her common sense, research-based approach, along with her gracious and winsome style, make her a perfect person for audiences like ours. I believe her message is critical in helping our generation and the next begin to deal with habits and addictions that are truly devastating."
- Keith Nix
Head of School, Veritas School
"It was FANTASTIC! I would love to see her again!"
- American Association for Justice, Women Trial Lawyers Caucus
Conference Attendee, Austin, TX
"She draws attention to effects I already sensed, but some that I didn't even necessarily realize."
"Nina is an informed clinician who has a passion for helping us recognize and combat the many potential ill social effects of our technology tools. She draws attention to effects I already sensed, but some that I didn't even necessarily realize. I appreciate how she brings these dynamics to light for consideration and then offers insightful methods for managing our tools, such as 'The 3Gs' that are strong guiding principles. Nina is a talented and warm communicator that I highly recommend."
- Reclaiming Life in the Digital Age Attendee
"You are a wonderful communicator who exudes understanding and empathy."
"Nina, you have a wonderful conversational style of presenting which makes listening very easy. The content is fascinating and important. You are a wonderful communicator who exudes understanding and empathy."
- Educational Professional
Reset Resilience Attendee
"...The best part was the storytelling and her passion for the message."..."
"Very detailed and informative. The best part was the storytelling she uses and her passion for the message."
"I've decided to pull back heavily from Instagram..."
"I’ve decided to pull back heavily from Instagram, have already taken steps, and I have an accountability partner."
- College Student
Digital Age Resilience Attendee
"I was challenged, personally, regarding my own screen habits..."
"Nina Schroder's 'Reboot' presentation was informative, thorough, and challenging. I left the talk more aware of the effects of excessive use of digital media and the havoc it is wreaking on our mental health, especially in young people. I was challenged personally, regarding my own screen habits, as well as a mother and minister as I rear my children and help people in my community in the digital age."
- Sarah Sheaffer
Grace Community Church
"Nina's talk to our 5th-8th grade students and faculty was riveting..."
Nina's talk to our 5th-8th grade students and faculty was riveting and established further proof that rethinking screens and how they are being utilized in middle school years should be priorities for individuals and schools. The presentation addressed increased use of technology in the last 10 years, mental health changes, the positive/negative effects of cell phones in our everyday lives, tips on how to limit technology screen time and ideas of fun/exciting things to do when friends and family are unplugged!"
Linda Stoller
School Counselor, St. Catherine's School
"Excellent information and presentation...Nina was a relatable and effective speaker..."
"Excellent information and presentation. Shocked by how high percentages were for the mental health issues, compared to past research numbers. Nina was a relatable and effective speaker, and slides were very informative. Thank you so much for your time and energy."
- Richmond Pediatric Society Attendee
"Definitely makes me approach my phone and social media differently..."
"Truly a mind-opening presentation. Definitely makes me approach my phone and social media differently. I am particularly mindful now of screen time and social media for my young children."
- American Association of Justice, Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus
Conference Attendee, Austin, TX
"The research she has done was so eye opening..."
"Nina Schroder spoke to a group of about 75-100 parents, most of whom had elementary school-aged children. Her talk was research-based, informative and relevant to every person in the room who as access to technology of any kind, including televisions. The research she has done was so eye opening about our children and what the effects of too much screen time does to our little ones, including the behavior modeled by their parents. Her message was not punitive, scary, or threatening, but presented in a graceful way that everyone could related to. I would love to see her back at our school talking to older children to help give them strategies on turning the technology off at times and enjoying life without it."
- Catherine Gregory
Chair of Lower School Academics, Collegiate School
"Over-the-top great and so so relevant."
- Richmond Pediatric Society Attendee
"You are my hero!"
"You are my hero! Thank for the work to prove what I have known in my heart."
- A VAIS (Virginia Association of Independent Schools) Health & Well-being Conference Attendee