Anahita Kalsy is a pioneering model, diversity and inclusion advocate and mental health speaker. She currently serves as the Well-being Lead at the Rugby Portobello Trust, where she empowers young people through trauma-informed support, early intervention and holistic well-being programmes. Passionate about challenging traditional beauty standards, Anahita uses her own experience with congenital fibrosis to redefine representation and encourage audiences to embrace their authenticity and self-expression. As a speaker, Anahita delivers impactful talks on wellbeing, mental health, inclusion, representation, and the evolving landscape of beauty. Ideal for a range of events, Anahita is a great addition to conferences, panels and creative projects that champion meaningful representation.
Anahita's early career featured several key roles within the charity sector. In 2020, she was the Project Lead for The Sanshil Foundation, where she provided emotional support to twenty underprivileged girls. She later fundraised for Save the Children India and undertook an internship at Tulasi Healthcare, where she learned more about various mental health conditions. In 2022, she was a befriender for LINK Befriending: The Mental Health Adolescent Project UK and worked with young people struggling with mental health issues through regular 1-1 sessions. Staying involved in mental health initiatives, she was both a Research Assistant for Miricyl and an Education and Outreach Officer for Make Time Count LTD in 2023. After spending time as a Mental Health Coach for Yes Futures, she joined The Portobello Trust, where she is a Well-being Lead.
Through her extensive experience in media and broadcasting, Anahita has developed a clear and practical approach to communication. Whilst studying, Anahita started her own radio show on STAR at St Andrews Radio, where she invited fellow students to talk about mental health. A safe space for all, the show went on to win Best Independent Show of the Year 2022/23. In 2023, Anahita delivered a standout talk for TEDx and the University of St Andrews on 'Turning Your Biggest Insecurity Into Your Biggest Strength'. By normalising mental health, Anahita empowered audiences with action-oriented strategies. In 2026, she shared her story of self-love and acceptance with a feature in the Hindustan Times.
Anahita Kalsy is a forward-thinking speaker whose career spans roles across mental health, youth development and advocacy. She has consistently shaped impactful initiatives and driven meaningful change, making her a respected authority within the mental health space. With experience as a UN Women UK Delegate and at prestigious events like TEDx, Anahita brings a refined, confident presence to any stage she steps on and is a great addition to events focused on well-being and positive action. To hire Anahita Kalsy, contact Champions Speaker today!
Anahita Kalsy's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Wellbeing
- Mental Health
- Inclusion and Representation
- The Evolving Landscape of Beauty
- 2025 - Family and Community Lead at the Rugby Portobello Trust
- 2025 - Lead Youth Worker at the Rugby Portobello Trust
- 2025 - Visible difference model
- 2024 - Mental Health Coach for Yes Futures
- 2024 - UN Women UK Delegate
- 2024 - MSc Mental Health: Psychological Therapies from Queen Mary University of London
- 2023 - TEDx University of St Andrews talk
- 2023 - BSc Psychology from the University of St Andrews
- 2023 - Education and Outreach Officer at Make Time Count LTD
- 2023 - Research Assistant at Miricyl
- 2022 - Radio Show Host at STAR: St Andrews Radio
- 2022 - Workshop Officer at the University of St Andrews Students' Association
- 2022 - Befriender for LINK Befriending: The Mental Health Adolescent Project UK
- 2020 - Project Lead for The Sanshil Foundation
How to hire Anahita Kalsy
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