Mindful Advocacy

Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Courtney Trevino, founder of Mindful Advocacy.

I created Mindful Advocacy because I know—both personally and professionally—what it means to navigate systems that dismiss, silence, or overwhelm people. I’ve seen how often individuals are expected to advocate for themselves without ever being taught how, and how quickly their voices are minimized when they do speak up.

My background is rooted in education, advocacy, and systems-level work. For years, I’ve worked alongside individuals and families navigating complex institutions—schools, workplaces, healthcare systems, and bureaucratic processes—where understanding your rights, communicating clearly, and setting boundaries can make a meaningful difference. Over time, I began to notice a consistent gap: people were being asked to self-advocate without having the tools, language, or confidence to do so effectively.

That gap is what led me to develop the Self-Advocacy Bill of Rights (SABOR).

SABOR is both a framework and a philosophy—one that affirms self-knowledge, boundaries, persistence, and self-trust as essential components of advocacy. It recognizes that self-advocacy is not about confrontation or conflict, but about clarity, intention, and respect—for yourself and others.

Through Mindful Advocacy, I design learning experiences that are practical, reflective, and accessible. My approach is grounded in education, real-world application, and the belief that self-advocacy is a lifelong practice—not a one-time skill.

Mindful Advocacy exists to help people understand their rights, trust their voice, and apply self-advocacy skills in ways that are sustainable and aligned with their values. My goal is not to tell people what to say, but to help them understand why their voice matters—and how to use it with confidence.