Ruby Brown-Herring

“Successful business is focused on employee wellness and engagement because it fosters productivity, innovation and retention. Today's employees are looking for organizations that understand their goal to do great work while prioritizing family, personal activities and aspirations. Our organization has worked with Ruby a number of times and in a number of ways to share her insights and best practices for employee wellness and balance. We have engaged her with both our internal team and with our community of clients and subscribers. She blends an approachable style with actionable directives to ensure you and your team have the tools to balance business and personal needs. I highly recommend Ruby as a partner for your organization's wellness goals.”

“I had the pleasure of working with Ruby in 2020. I was a leading organizer of a Mental Health and Wellness event co-hosted by the African American Task Group - Melbourne and other employee resource groups at Northrop Grumman and she was highly recommended as a guest speaker. She was wonderful! Participant feedback we received echoed that she was knowledgeable, organized, able to communicate sensitive subjects in a very comfortable way, and possessed a very comforting presence. Not only was she prepared and poised during the event, but also behind the scenes she was very flexible as we adjusted schedules to accommodate various circumstances at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. For any companies or organizations looking for an engaging speaker for mental wellness, I highly recommend Ruby Brown-Herring, President of RBH Wellness Solutions.”

“If your company is seeking a mental health specialist to assist in creating a mental wellness program, I highly recommend Ruby! Ruby was a panelist for a webinar hosted by NCGrowth-Smartup entitled "Mental Health Strategies Amidst Covid-19". Ruby was very knowledgeable in her field and extremely professional. It was such a pleasure working with her and I look forward to collaborating with her on future projects!”

“Ruby Brown-Herring, President of Herring Training and Consultant, LLC is a dedicated expert in her profession. She delivered a virtual mental health awareness discussion for staff at Durham County Library. Staff appreciated her candor and ability to connect with their emotions during these unprecedented times. She was able to engage staff, as well as provide relevant resources for further exploration. I highly recommend Ruby Brown-Herring for your organization. she is more than capable of reaching employees where they are and having a lasting impact on their mental well-being.”

“Ruby Brown-Herring is absolutely fantastic. We invited Ruby to join us for a two-day training at our annual meeting, where nearly 40 members from across the country enrolled in a farm stress training. Ruby's training on the first day, helped participants prepare to connect stress and mental health to agriculture and the farm industry. By the end of the first day, our participants were so connected to Ruby and the information she was sharing, that no one was ready to leave. Ruby has the ability to take very serious, critical, and sometimes uncomfortable materials, and make them very digestible for participants. The trainers who hosted the second day had endless compliments about the way our members were prepared on the first day, providing them the ability to engage beyond expectations on the second day. Our members still talk about Ruby and cannot wait to share their success stories with her, which is why we continue to look for ways to keep Ruby involved in our organization. Thank you, Ruby, for all of the knowledge, compassion, and resources you have brought to our leaders and members. We look forward to working with you in the future!!”

“I want to lift up, and appreciate Ruby Brown-Herring for sharing her many gifts and talents with the Youth Thrive network, and our community of youth service providers. Mental health is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of young people, and Ruby has served as a content expert on numerous panels, webinars, and Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings that we have hosted in our community. She has a unique and compelling way of presenting complex and challenging issues in a manner that not only informs, but also inspires us to be hopeful about our ability as change agents. She is an asset to any organization or initiative that seeks to bridge information and awareness to action. And might I add, she is just a super nice person!”

“Ruby recently joined our academy teaching business owners various strategies to grow their LinkedIn profiles. She was willing to share her knowledge and receive guidance. She has begun implementing some of the strategies early and her LinkedIn profile is improving because of her commitment to herself. Way to go Ruby!”

“In my previous position I recruited, trained and supervised an elite group of Master Trainers, often called "National Trainers" for Mental Health First Aid USA. This group of 60 is drawn from the 25,000 regular instructors around the country. Ruby was one of my best National Trainers and although a specialist with school groups, is effective with any audience. Ruby was frequently dispatched around the country and was always an effective brand ambassador for Mental Health First Aid. I highly recommend Ruby for any project in the behavioral health or training area.”

“I served with Ruby Brown-Herring as Youth Mental Health First Aid co-trainers, and I also worked with Ruby on other projects as community partners. Ruby's professionalism and attention to detail is evident in her work. I enjoy co-training with Ruby. She easily adapts to changing training situations, and her sense of humor allows her to relate to a variety of group settings. I would be happy to have Ruby as my co-worker. Rebecca Wenrich Wheeler”

“Ruby is a very skilled manager with years of experience in the fields of adult education and mental health. She is a well respected conference and event planner and trainer and understands the importance of communication, collaboration and attention to detail. She approaches her work with integrity and professionalism and brings a warm, friendly, thoughtful and fun presence into every interaction. She is a great listener and knows how to help a group move through the brainstorming phase and into action. She is a tremendous asset to the field of mental health in North Carolina and it is an honor to have her as my mentor on the NC Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Association Board.”

“Anyone would be so very lucky to hire Ruby Brown-Herring! I have had the pleasure of working with her in a number of different capacities: while she was at AHEC she was a very competent and professional individual who handled our statewide conferences for NAMI NC. She always went the extra mile, and was reasonable about a host of things. Currently I am Chair of the Faith Connections on Mental Illness, and it is a joy to have Ruby serving as a board member. She is always prepared, she always contributes - her wealth of knowledge from websites to logo development has helped our organization move up a notch. I have also observed Ruby as a presenter - at a Faith Connections conference, and to a group of what is called Connectors in talking about Mental Health First Aid. She is a dynamic, engaging presenter - she knows her stuff, she communicates it well, she is prepared, and it is fun- she got people up and out of their seats in an effective exercise about perceptions about impact of various disabilities. In her mental health first aid job at the Division of Mental Health she was responsible for an impressive expansion of the reach of this program. Plus, she didn't just leave it as it was presented to her in her job description, she expanded its effectiveness by thinking about quality improvement measures, and data collection. It is truly a joy to work with Ruby, and she is multi talented- from content, to presentation, to organizational skills. As I mentioned, anybody would be lucky to have her. Deby Dihoff, MA Retired community mental health director, NAMI NC executive director”

“Ruby is a woman with a heart and passion for the community and her colleagues. She gives unselfishly to bring awareness, educate and empower those around her. Ruby will be an asset to any agency of service that has the mission around service to others and commitment to change ”

“One of the best decisions I ever made as a manager was to hire Ruby Brown-Herring. I cannot say enough good things about her, but I will try: professional, passionate, customer-service driven, responsible, prepared, conscientous, reliable, and enjoyable to work with. Anyone has been trained by her, coached by her, or worked alongside her will seek her out to do so again. We all benefit from her wisdom.”

“Ruby is an excellent trainer and events manager. She has excelled in partnering to grow the Mental Health First Aid program across the state of NC. Her passion is matched by her skill and attention to detail. She is highly motivated and forward thinking; preparing people and programs for anticipated next phases to excel past their goals. Ruby's interpersonal skills make her a pleasure to work with. She has a skill for connecting with people while applying her education and experience in a way that meets the demands of a fast paced and changing work environment. Ruby's skills include program management, adult education and training, public speaking, event planning, coaching, conference hosting, and data management to name a few. I would highly recommend her without hesitation.”