Michele L. Sullivan
Disability Advocate | Empowering Marginalized Voices
About
Michele L. Sullivan is a disability advocate and inspirational speaker who has dedicated her career to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.
As President of the Caterpillar Foundation, she oversaw $100 million in annual giving to global initiatives focused on alleviating poverty and empowering underserved populations. Sullivan's TEDx talks have reached millions, sharing her personal story of living with a physical disability and the societal barriers she has overcome.
Her keynotes provide audiences with a deeper understanding of disability inclusion and practical strategies for building a more equitable world.
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Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
We all go through challenges -- some you can see, most you can't, says Michele L. Sullivan. In a talk about perspective, Sullivan shares stories full of wit and wisdom and reminds us that we're all part of each other's support systems. "The only shoes you can walk in are your own," she says. "With compassion, courage and understanding, we can walk together, side by side."
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