About Alicia Reagan
Alicia's Story: Comfort Where You Have Been Comforted
Alicia Reagan has faced significant challenges throughout her life. After suffering a spinal cord injury in 2009, she has lived paralyzed from her chest down and daily chronic nerve pain ever since. In 2020, her life story took another twist with the end of her marriage, due to devastating choices outside of her control.
Now a single mom and raising her children alone, Alicia has found the courage and determination to press on through difficult times because of the strength of the Lord. Despite all that she has faced, she continues to look for hope, healing, and joy in life by seeking biblical answers to the questions of loss, suffering, pain, faith and healing.
Her heart in starting Voice for the Vulnerable is to walk the Emmaus road of suffering with others - to comfort others where she has been comforted, to speak the hope of the presence of Jesus into the lives and hearts of others, as they are also being practically supported and helped. Loving not only in word, but also in deed.
In addition to speaking and local engagement, she is committed to equipping churches so they know how to recognize, reach and respond to vulnerable people groups in their communities. Working to train churches on the best ways to interact with these individuals, she also provides resources such as workshops, counseling sessions, group meetings and other programs that meet the unique needs of each person. Additionally, she is working to develop a network of volunteers who are ready to offer compassionate care and understanding when needed.
Alicia's ultimate mission is not only to give practical help, but also emotional support, by creating a safe space where everyone feels seen and valued regardless of their circumstances. At the same time, it is her aim that by offering support and guidance, the ministry will ultimately lead those served closer into God's presence. Ultimately, she seeks to be a voice for the voiceless, so that each person can experience true freedom - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
Speaking Requests
Alicia is a speaker and advocate for the vulnerable. She is dedicating her life to speaking up for those who can't speak for themselves, and has a personal story as a vulnerable person that she shares with her audiences. She is a strong believer in the biblical importance of speaking up for those who are vulnerable, such as the disabled, single moms, abused women, children, and the elderly.
She has spoken at events and conferences, bringing passion from God's Word and speaking hope and encouragement to others. She believes that every person has a unique purpose and gift to share and encourages her audiences to use their challenges to make a difference in the world.
Alicia is passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives by listening to their stories, providing resources and tools for the vulnerable, and speaking from a place of deep understanding.
As a speaker, Alicia keeps it real and raw that life can be rough, but it is also precious, worth living, and an opportunity to use our story for God's glory.
Ladies Conferences
Alicia speaks at a large variety of ladies conferences and meetings. Her testimony and application of Scripture for issues women face has met a need for the teaching of God's Word to answer our struggles.
Community Events
Alicia has spoken at local community events highlighting topics such as: no excuses, personal involvement and leading the way in the change in your world that you want to see.
Local Church Meetings
Alicia has attended many revivals, mission conferences, and special services, both singing and sharing her testimony and how the Lord knows our lives better than we do and He can be trusted.
Advocacy Events
Alicia has spoken at both government and non-profit organizations for the value and quality of life for those with disabilities. She has advocated in Washington D.C, as well as state and local governments.
Women's Events
Alicia has spoken for women's events that have ranged from specialized health organization events to mom's day outs and luncheons.
Specialized Trainings
Alicia has been involved with in-service trainings for PT's, OT's, Social Workers, and Case Managers helping them gain the perspective of the disabled in their daily work and callings.