Melissa Stockwell
Keynote Speaker: First Lieutenant (Retired) & Three-Time Paratriathlon World Champion
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Melissa Stockwell Biography
At first glance Melissa Stockwell may appear to be the quintessential Mid-western All-American girl, 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.
In 2002, Stockwell graduated from the University of Colorado and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army. In March 2004, she deployed to Baghdad, Iraq. Just three weeks later, a blast from a roadside bomb struck Stockwell’s Humvee causing the loss of her left leg above the knee. After enduring numerous infections and surgeries, Stockwell was medically retired from the Army. She is the first female to ever lose a limb in active combat.
Following her military career, athletics become a way of life for Stockwell. In April of 2008, she became the first Iraqi War Veteran to qualify for the Paralympics. She competed in three swimming events and was honored by her fellow Team USA athletes to be selected to carry the American flag in the closing ceremonies. After Beijing, Stockwell turned to the sport of Paratriathlon and is now a three-time World Champion. She was named USAT’s female Paratriathlete of the Year for two consecutive years and was twice nominated for an ESPY award. She recently completed her first Ironman.
In 2007, Stockwell completed the prosthetic practitioner program at Century College in Minnesota where she learned to fit other amputees with artificial limbs. She is also a level 1 certified triathlon coach and co-founder of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club, helping others with disabilities enjoy the sport of triathlon and embrace active living.
Stockwell is a highly sought after and experienced motivational speaker, and has spoken for numerous Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, McKinsey, BP, Accenture, The Hartford, Deloitte, Microsoft, P&G, Chobani and many others.
Stockwell has been featured in countless media outlets including People, Sports Illustrated, The Chicago Tribune and a Triathlon Magazine cover story. She was also featured in the documentary From Baghdad to Beijing which chronicled Stockwell and three other wounded warriors’ journey from the roads of Baghdad to the Paralympics Games.
Stockwell is proud to have served her country as a member first of The U.S. Army and now as part of Team USA. On September 11, 2016 Stockwell 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, draped in the American flag, as the newly crowned Paralympic Bronze Medalist. Then, once again, Stockwell stayed the course and despite a one-year delay of the Tokyo Games due to COVID-19 and a cycling accident that left her with a broken back eight-weeks before the Games, remarkably she competed in Tokyo and finished fifth.
Stockwell is also a proud mother of two. On November 24, 2014 she welcomed her first child, son Dallas Patrick and on August 2, 2017, she welcomed her second child, Amelia (Millie) Lynn.
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Melissa Stockwell Speaking Topics
Hear and reflect on an inspiring message of perseverance and maintaining perspective in leadership and in life from of an American hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness, World Champion status, and who has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face challenges similar to her own. Melissa Stockwell proudly wore the uniform of the United States Army, where she very nearly made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Today, she proudly wears the uniform of Team USA as a World Champion athlete and Paralympic Medalist. Melissa shares her remarkable story, from the battlefields of Baghdad to the Paralympic Games, in an emotionally powerful presentation that will inspire you to see ability not disability, to maximize what you do have and forget about what you don’t, and to apply, as she details, “…the amazing power of choice.”
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How to book Melissa Stockwell?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Melissa Stockwell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Melissa Stockwell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Melissa Stockwell or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Melissa Stockwell?
Booking fees for Melissa Stockwell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Melissa Stockwell, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Melissa Stockwell?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Melissa Stockwell for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Stockwell for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Melissa Stockwell or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Melissa Stockwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Disability and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Stockwell for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Melissa Stockwell generally travels from Colorado Springs, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Amelia Rose Earhart and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Stockwell for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Melissa Stockwell Speaking Topics
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The Power of Choice
Hear and reflect on an inspiring message of perseverance and maintaining perspective in leadership and in life from of an American hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness, World Champion status, and who has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face challenges similar to her own. Melissa Stockwell proudly wore the uniform of the United States Army, where she very nearly made the ultimate sacrifice for her country. Today, she proudly wears the uniform of Team USA as a World Champion athlete and Paralympic Medalist. Melissa shares her remarkable story, from the battlefields of Baghdad to the Paralympic Games, in an emotionally powerful presentation that will inspire you to see ability not disability, to maximize what you do have and forget about what you don’t, and to apply, as she details, “…the amazing power of choice.”
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Melissa was absolutely phenomenal! The feedback we received during and post-event have been beyond positive. She was able to connect with so many different people, her message was clear and powerful. It was an absolute pleasure having her speak to our MKS U.S. employees. Not that she needs it, but I will sing her praises to anyone who will listen.
MKS Instruments - Nov 22 2021 -
She was amazing! I heard nothing but great things – and would highly recommend her to your other clients! Thank you so much!
National Propane Gas Association - Oct 19 2021 -
Melissa did a fantastic job. She has such an incredible story to tell and she does an amazing job telling it. Melissa was so helpful in pre-planning the transitions with our production team so they felt seamless and the audience felt she was there live. All in all, we cannot recommend Melissa enough. We hope to be fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with her again in the future.
BUCOM International - Apr 15 2021 -
Everyone was very responsive, professional, flexible and helpful. Our clients truly appreciated Melissa's motivational talk. You would have never guessed she was pre-recorded and not live during our virtual event. I would highly recommend her in the future!
BUCOM International - Apr 12 2021 -
Litmus Software - Mar 17 2021
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How to book Melissa Stockwell?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Melissa Stockwell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Melissa Stockwell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Melissa Stockwell or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Melissa Stockwell?
Booking fees for Melissa Stockwell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Melissa Stockwell, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Melissa Stockwell?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Melissa Stockwell for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Melissa Stockwell for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Melissa Stockwell or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Melissa Stockwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Disability and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Stockwell for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Melissa Stockwell generally travels from Colorado Springs, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Amelia Rose Earhart and Rudy Ruettiger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Stockwell for an upcoming event.
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