About Katonya Trent
FOUNDER & AUTHOR
Konnected Thru 22
Katonya Trent is an Author, Premature Birth Advocate, and Social Impact Speaker from Riverhead, NY. After delivering her son at just 22 weeks, she turned her pain into purpose raising awareness about premature birth and inspiring hope for NICU families. Katonya has shared her story at events such as the NAACP Jazz Brunch, March of Dimes Walk of Long Island, Black Maternal Health Week, and the She Is Me Conference. As the Founder of Konnected Thru 22, she provides a safe space for NICU families to connect, heal, and find strength through shared stories and community.
I speak from the scars that once silenced me to bring hope, healing, and change for others.
Previous Speaking Engagements
October 2025
6th Annual She is Me Conference
September 2025
Passion Purpose in Peace Summit
September 2025
Pearls of Wisdom
October 2024
R.O.S.E. Event | New Jersey
March 2024
United Passaic Organization's 2nd Annual Baby Shower
November 2023
March of Dimes “Voice of the Patient Panel” at Stonybrook
April 2023
Black Maternal Health Conference with CJFHC
September 2023
NAACP Jazz Brunch
May 2023
March for Babies | Jones Beach
R.O.S.E. Collaborative Institute | October 2024
Having Katonya Trent as a featured speaker at our 2024 R.O.S.E. Conference was truly an honor.She set the tone of the day with her story, presence and presentation. It was powerful, heartfelt, and deeply inspiring to all of our attendees. Katonya’s story of faith, resilience, and advocacy after her premature birth experience resonated with every person in the room.
Through her authenticity and vulnerability, she reminded us of the strength that emerges when purpose grows from pain. Her ability to connect with the audience both as a mother and as a voice for others left a lasting impact on our members and guests alike.
Katonya’s message aligns beautifully with our mission of educating, advocacy and community. I highly recommend her as a keynote and or panel speaker for any event seeking to inspire change, educate others, open minds, foster community, and encourage hope.
– Marchelle A. Boyd, MSN, RN
President, MRBNA Chapter
Topics
How to Foster Positive Relationships with NICU Clinicians
Interaction with a Doctor That Could Have Been Better
Interaction with a Nurse That Could Have Been Better
Positive Interaction with a Nurse
Positive Interaction with a Social Worker
Life After the NICU: Caring for a Special Needs Child
Life After the NICU: Managing Durable Medical Equipment and/or Home Nursing
Life After the NICU: Discharge Planning
Life After the NICU: Managing Multiple Specialists
Life After the NICU: Transitioning into School Years
Life After the NICU: Maximizing your Early Intervention Experience
Improving Communication in the NICU