Minda Dentler
Keynote Speaker: Paralympic Athlete & Motivational Speaker; First Female Wheelchair Athlete to Finish Ironman World Championship
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Minda Dentler Biography
Minda Dentler is an athlete, motivational speaker, global health advocate, and author recognized for her achievements in disability sports and polio advocacy. Paralyzed as an infant in India after contracting polio, Dentler was placed in an orphanage before being adopted by an American family and relocating to Washington. She underwent surgeries that enabled her to walk with leg braces and crutches. Dentler earned an MBA from Baruch College and a BA in information systems from the University of Washington, establishing a professional career while also pursuing adaptive athletics.
Dentler began handcycling, a form of cycling powered by the arms, at age 28 and later transitioned to triathlon. She won two USA National Triathlon titles and completed an Ironman distance triathlon. On her second attempt, Dentler became the first woman handcyclist to complete the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, which included a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile handcycle ride, and a 26.2-mile wheelchair push. She finished the event after more than 14 hours of competition.
This achievement led to an ESPN ESPY Award nomination and established Dentler as a prominent advocate in the global effort to eradicate polio. She has delivered a TED Talk and shared her story on CNN, CBS Mornings, Forbes, and Glamour. As an Aspen Institute Fellow, Dentler has contributed to Huffington Post and TIME, focusing on disability inclusion and public health. Her speaking engagements highlight her experiences as a polio survivor and athlete, addressing topics such as resilience, perseverance, and disability awareness.
Dentler is the author of the children's book, "The Girl Who Figured It Out," which recounts her journey from an orphan with polio in India to becoming the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Hawaii. The book received the Texas Bluebonnet Award and has been recognized by leading literary publications. Through her work in sports, public speaking, and writing, Dentler challenges perceptions of disability and advocates for inclusion and health equity.
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Minda Dentler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Sports Motivation, Motivational, Inspirational, Sports, Athlete, Overcoming Adversity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED and Children's Authors.
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Minda Dentler generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Minda Dentler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disability, Sports Motivation and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Minda Dentler for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Minda Dentler generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chris Waddell, Dave Dravecky and Blake Leeper. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Minda Dentler for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Minda Dentler to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Minda Dentler 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 Minda Dentler, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Minda Dentler or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Minda Dentler for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Minda Dentler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Minda Dentler are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Minda Dentler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Minda Dentler speak about?
Minda Dentler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Sports Motivation, Motivational, Inspirational, Sports, Athlete, Overcoming Adversity, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED and Children's Authors. -
Where does Minda Dentler travel from?
Minda Dentler generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Minda Dentler?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Minda Dentler 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Minda Dentler 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 Minda Dentler 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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