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Melissa Stockwell

    • Retired U.S. Army 1st. Lt. - 1st female American soldier to lose a limb in active duty in Iraq - Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient
    • March 2023 – Appointed to President Biden’s Council on Sports, Physical Fitness & Nutrition
    • Amputee (AK) Marathon World Record Holder – Boston Marathon
    • Author of The Power of Choice
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$20,000 - $30,000

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$10,000 - $15,000

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Colorado

Inspirational Speaker Melissa Stockwell - Keynote - The Power of Choice

Inspirational Speaker Melissa Stockwell - Keynote - The Power of Choice

Melissa Stockwell: The Power of Choice

Melissa Stockwell: The Power of Choice

Motivational Speaker Melissa Stockwell

Motivational Speaker Melissa Stockwell

Melissa Stockwell - TEDx

Melissa Stockwell - TEDx

Melissa Stockwell Speaker Biography


At first glance, Melissa Stockwell may appear to be the quintessential Mid western All American mom, but she is far more. She is an American war hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness, World Champion status, and she has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face challenges similar to her own.

Melissa graduated from the University of Colorado and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. She deployed to Baghdad, Iraq where a blast from a roadside bomb struck her Humvee, causing the loss of her left leg above the knee. After enduring numerous infections and surgeries, Melissa was medically retired from the Army. She is the first female soldier to ever lose a limb in active combat and has been awarded both The Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.

Following her accident, sports become the road to recovery for Melissa. In 2008, she became the first Iraqi War Veteran to qualify for the Beijing Paralympics where she was honored by her fellow Team USA athletes to be the flag bearer in the Closing Ceremony. After Beijing, Melissa turned to the sport of Paratriathlon and is now a three-time World Champion.

On September 11, 2016, at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Melissa raced in honor of her fellow soldiers and their families who had given the ultimate sacrifice serving and protecting America. After a grueling race, the day ended on the podium, as the newly crowned Paralympic Bronze Medalist.

Six weeks before the 2021 Paralympics, Melissa broke her back in a training accident, derailing her hopes of winning a gold medal. Nevertheless, despite the pain, she managed to compete at the Paralympic Games, finishing 5 th . She is currently training for one more shot at a Paralympic Gold Medal at the Paris Games in 2024.

Melissa has shared her remarkable story, and the inspiring insights she has uncovered along the way, to standing ovations across the country for Fortune 500s, military bases, professional organizations, charities, government events and countless schools.

What Melissa Speaks About

If you ask Melissa Stockwell to describe herself one of the first things you’ll hear is, “I am a Patriot, a lover of the red, the white and the blue.” She had an American flag stitched to the inside of her wedding dress. Melissa proudly wore the uniform of the United States Army, where she very nearly gave her life for her country. Today, she proudly wears the uniform of Team USA as a World Champion athlete and Paralympic medalist.

Melissa shares her inspiring story, from the battlefields of Bagdad to the podium on the beach of Rio de Janeiro, in an emotionally powerful presentation that leaves audiences forever changed to see ability not disability, to maximize what you do have and forget about what you don’t and to apply, as she describes, “…the amazing power of choice.”

Baghdad to Beijing and Beyond

Melissa shares her inspiring story, from the battlefields of Baghdad to the podium on the beach of Rio De Janeiro, in an emotionally powerful presentation that leaves audiences forever changed to see ability not disability, to maximize what you do have and forget about what you don’t have and to apply, as she details, “…the amazing power of choice.”

Melissa talks about overcoming obstacles, perseverance and living life to it’s fullest and fully believes that anyone can do anything that they put their mind to and hopes her audience walks away with a greater appreciation of life and an ‘I can do anything’ attitude.

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January 21, 2022

Our group is STILL buzzing about Melissa's keynote with us! The only thing better than her book "The Power of Choice" was having her with us in person to tell her amazing story. A true American Hero and a message we could all use right now.

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