Speakers
Meet the empowering voices behind the Abilities Expo! Our expert workshop speakers and event presenters bring their passion and real-world experience to the stage for you. Thought leaders with active roles in the disability community, they’re here to educate, engage and spark meaningful conversations.
There’s so much to see and do at Abilities Expo! Check out our exhibitor list and exciting line-up.
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Aashima Ratti
Luxury Travel Advisor, In Partnership with Fora Travel
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Andre Sam
Disability & Special Needs Project
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Anne Strootman
Participant and Volunteer Engagement Manager
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Brandon Lesch
Co-owner of STRIVE for Independence
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Cindy Kolbe
Author of Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest, and waves of hope and Mental Health Advocate
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Jenny D’Agostino
Life Coach
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Jessica Presperin Pedersen
Sunrise Medical, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, ATP/SMS – Director of Clinical Education – North America
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JJ Hanley
Deputy Chief Officer for Financial Products, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
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Jodie Diegel
RN, MBA, SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program
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Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS
Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness
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Kristin Hartness
Executive Director, CDK
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Stephanie Kanter
Director of the IL Able Savings and Investment Program, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
The dates, times, topics, and speakers for these events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the events are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Event content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information presented in these events.