Clarena Tobon
Helping people and organizations rise—with courage, connection, and clarity.
About Me
Professional Speaker
Nonprofit Leader
Mental Health Advocate
Hope Hustler
From Loss to Leadership
Clarena Tobon is a nonprofit leader, dynamic speaker, and grief-informed advocate who understands the transformative power of loss. Her mission—rooted in healing, connection, and purposeful leadership—was born from the most profound heartbreak of her life: losing her mother to suicide.
Today, Clarena brings a rare and powerful perspective to organizations and teams navigating change, growth, and the need for deeper human connection. When you bring Clarena into your space, you're not just booking a speaker—you're inviting a catalyst for authenticity, resilience, and cultural transformation.
Audiences walk away with actionable tools for emotional intelligence, renewed clarity in their leadership journey, and the confidence to lead with both courage and compassion. With Clarena, it’s not just inspiration—it’s impact that lasts.
From Stages to Community Spaces
From community conversations to conference stages, this is a glimpse into the places and spaces where purpose, healing, and leadership come alive.
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Austin Business Journal
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Austin Woman Magazine
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Rock Solid Round Rock podcast
From Loss to Leadership
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Austin Young Chamber
Thriving at Work and Beyond: Three Pillars of Well-being
Get the Guide
At Clarena Tobon Collective, we believe resilience is more than survival—it's the foundation for thriving teams and transformational leadership.
Download our free guide, From Inspiration to Implementation, to discover why resilience matters now more than ever—and how organizations that lead with courage, connection, and clarity create lasting impact.
Inside you'll find:
Research-backed insights on why resilience drives performance
How storytelling, leadership, and connection fuel organizational success
What your team gains by partnering with Clarena Tobon Collective
Empower your team. Transform your culture. Lead with heart.
B y t h e n u m b e r s
100k+
INSPIRED ATTENDEES
95+
EVENTS PER YEAR
5+
FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES SERVED
At Clarena Tobon Collective, we don’t just inspire change — we ignite it.
Helping people and organizations rise—with courage, connection, and clarity—is at the core of everything we do.
Led by Clarena Tobon, a dynamic speaker, facilitator, and advocate, CTC transforms lived experiences into powerful leadership tools.
Whether on stage, in a workshop, or at the heart of a community conversation, Clarena moves people from reflection to action—building cultures rooted in trust, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven leadership.
This isn’t surface-level work. It’s real, it’s transformative, and it lasts.
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“If you’re looking for a speaker who can truly move a room, bring people together, and leave a lasting impression, Clarena is it. She doesn’t just speak—she makes people feel, reflect, and grow.”
Mari P. - HR Director and Past President of CenTex SHRM
“If you’re looking for a speaker or facilitator who can move a room, foster connection, and leave a lasting impact, you need Clarena Tobon.”
Monique P. - Executive Director, Little bit of Good