Melissa Stockwell
Keynote Speaker: Paralympic Medalist & 3-Time World Champion; Co-Founder of Dare2tri & Army Veteran
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Melissa Stockwell Biography
At first glance, Melissa Stockwell may appear to be the quintessential Midwestern All-American mom, but she is far more. She is an American war hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness and World Champion status. She has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others, particularly those who face similar challenges.
Stockwell 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, Stockwell was medically retired from the Army. She is the first female soldier ever to lose a limb in active combat and has been awarded both The Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart.
Following her accident, sports became Stockwell's road to recovery. 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 as the flag bearer of the Closing Ceremony. After Beijing, Stockwell turned to Paratriathlon and is now a three-time World Champion. On September 11, 2016, at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Stockwell raced in honor of her fellow soldiers and their families who had given the ultimate sacrifice to serve and protect America. After a grueling race, she ended the day on the podium as the newly crowned Paralympic Bronze Medalist.
Six weeks before the 2021 Paralympics, Stockwell 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 5th. She is set to compete again for a Paralympic Gold Medal at the Paris Games in 2024. With her friends Keri Serota and Dan Tun, Stockwell co-founded Dare2tri, a non-profit organization dedicated to removing barriers to sports and fitness. Specializing in adaptive sports, the organization encourages recreation, racing, and competition while cultivating a community for all athletes of all abilities. Stockwell is among 20 athletes to receive the P&G Athletes for Good grant to help expand her organization's reach.
In 2020, Stockwell published "The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion," detailing her story. Stockwell continues to share her experiences 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.
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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 do I book Melissa Stockwell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Stockwell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Melissa Stockwell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa Stockwell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Stockwell are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Stockwell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Melissa Stockwell speak about?
Melissa Stockwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Veterans, Sports, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Sports Motivation, Motivational, Paralympics, Virtual, Overcoming Adversity, Sales, Health and Influential Women.
Where does Melissa Stockwell travel from?
Melissa Stockwell generally travels from Colorado Springs, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Melissa Stockwell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Stockwell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, 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 speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Melissa Stockwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Military, Disability and Diversity & Inclusion. 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 Eric Boles, 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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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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REVIEWS
Melissa Stockwell Reviews
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Benefit Advisors Group - Feb 06 2025
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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
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US Paralympian Melissa Stockwell is helping triathletes with physical disabilities reach the starting line
American Paralympic bronze medalist triathlete Melissa Stockwell knows firsthand the struggle athletes with physical disabilities have getting into sports, let alone trying to compete in a triathlete.
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Paratriathlete Melissa Stockwell trains for Tokyo 2021 at home with ...
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How do I book Melissa Stockwell to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Melissa Stockwell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability 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 speaking fee information and check availability for Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Melissa Stockwell for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa Stockwell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Melissa Stockwell are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Stockwell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Melissa Stockwell speak about?
Melissa Stockwell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Military, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Veterans, Sports, Athlete, Olympic Athlete, Sports Motivation, Motivational, Paralympics, Virtual, Overcoming Adversity, Sales, Health and Influential Women. -
Where does Melissa Stockwell travel from?
Melissa Stockwell generally travels from Colorado Springs, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Melissa Stockwell?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Stockwell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker 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. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, 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 speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Melissa Stockwell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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