Dr. Mya Speller is a pioneering filmmaker and leading expert in mental health and substance abuse based in Atlanta, Georgia. With over twenty years of experience in her field, Dr. Mya is celebrated for her compassionate approach to addressing often overlooked issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and opioid addiction. She earned her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T University, a master’s degree from Capella University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Studies & Human Behavior.
Dr. Mya is not only a trailblazer in mental health but also a dynamic filmmaker, revolutionizing the industry with content that provides hope, inspiration, and a voice to pressing yet often suppressed topics. Her acclaimed films, including “Behind The Veil,” “Behind The Veil 2,” “#Bffs,” “Tit for Tat,” and the “In My Father’s House” series, reflect her dedication to tackling challenging subjects. Her filmography also features “The Representative,” “Don’t Fumble Me Twice,” “Broken Pieces,” and “Poly Love in Peach City.” Her upcoming documentary, “Broken Pieces: The Nygil M Cullins Story,” will honor her late son and spotlight critical mental health and addiction issues.
As an international speaker and panelist, Dr. Mya actively enhances community well-being through job training, opioid treatment, mental health counseling, and addiction recovery. She has partnered with organizations and government entities to establish multiple facilities, including methadone clinics and community centers. Despite the personal tragedy of losing her son, Nygil M. Cullins, Dr. Mya continues to channel her grief into advocacy, ensuring her son’s legacy and advancing support for those in need.