Elena Meyers Taylor
- The most decorated Black athlete in Olympic Winter Games history, record-breaking bobsled pioneer and DEI advocate
- Elana Meyers Taylor is a five-time Olympic medalist
- Four-time Olympic bobsled pilot
- History-making athlete who has shattered records and broken barriers on and off the ice
Travels From
Georgia
Elena Meyers Taylor Speaker Biography
Elana Meyers Taylor’s journey began in Douglasville, GA, where at 9 years old she declared her dream of becoming an Olympian. After a professional softball career, she transitioned into bobsled, making history as the first woman to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team, competing against the men.
Elana holds an MBA in finance and a master’s degree in sports management. She served as President of the Women’s Sports Foundation and on the President’s Council of Fitness, Sport and Nutrition during the Biden administration.
Elana Meyers Taylor’s warmth, humor, and determination captivate audiences. She inspires teams to think bigger, overcome adversity and embrace collaboration while sharing her journey of breaking barriers as a woman of color in a male-dominated sport.
Drawing from her unique perspective as an athlete, advocate and mother of two boys with special needs, Elana offers real-world insights into leadership, work-life balance and the challenges of striving for excellence under pressure. Whether addressing corporate teams, universities, or global organizations, Elana leaves audiences feeling empowered to redefine how we think about what we can accomplish.
A Conversation with Elana Meyers Taylor
