Tia Baruti is a Mental Health & Social Impact Consultant who specializes in helping organizations build programs and systems that truly change lives. With a strong background in child welfare, family systems, and community-based services, she brings both professional expertise and lived wisdom to every project.
She is also the founder of Through The Concrete, a nonprofit dedicated to mentorship and mental wellness. While the nonprofit has its own platform, it reflects her lifelong commitment to equity, resilience, and creating opportunities for youth and families to thrive.
She has led workshops, designed programs, and coached professionals to better engage clients, reduce stigma, and create healthier pathways for families and communities. Her core expertise includes trauma-informed care, cultural competency, mental health advocacy, case management strategies, and systemic program development.
What sets Tia apart is her ability to combine evidence-based practices with authentic lived experience. This balance allows her to connect with leaders, staff, and communities in ways that are practical, empathetic, and lasting.
“This enticing page turner shares the hope, hindrances and humor that consumes the day-to-day cancer sludge most survivors don’t post on Facebook.”
– Coiya