Keynote Speakers | Annual Convention

Michael Phelps, Decorated Olympic Swimmer

Michael Phelps is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time. He captured 28 medals, including a record-setting 23 gold medals, and set 39 world records over the course of his career. Michael used his performance bonus for winning eight gold medals in 2008 to establish the Michael Phelps Foundation, which promotes water safety, healthy living (physical and mental), and the pursuit of dreams. His advocacy for water safety and mental health have earned ongoing recognition.

Melissa Stockwell, Purple Heart, Paralympic Medalist, 3-Time Paratriathlon World Champion, Co-Founder of Dare2tri

Retired U.S. Army 1st. Lt Melissa Stockwell was the first female soldier to lose a limb in active duty in Iraq. In 2008, she became the first Iraqi War Veteran to qualify for the Paralympics. Melissa is a Paratriathlon three-time World Champion, and was twice named USAT’s female Paratriathlete of the Year. She was nominated twice for an ESPY award. Melissa is a Boston Marathon record holder as the first above-the-knee amputee to complete the race in under four hours.