Speaker. Author. Survivor.

After a severe stroke at the age of 35, John chose to be positive and listen to God’s guidance in his recovery. Hear his story and be inspired to celebrate who you are.

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After a severe stroke at the age of 35, John chose to be positive and listen to God’s guidance in his recovery.

Speaking Engagements

John has spoken at over 100 venues, including law firms, colleges, universities, hospitals, professional conferences, churches, and schools. 

 

2024

  • Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp Anniversary Celebration, Peoria, Illinois (250 people)

  • A St. Louis university's program regarding medical professionals working with people with disabilities (30 people)

  • Seventh grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school, “Faith in Action” disabilities focus (50 students)

  • A St. Louis non-profit organization's annual fundraiser (260 people)

  • A St. Louis area university’s "Disability, Quality of Life, and Community" undergraduate class (20-25 students; 2015 - present)

  • ACTS (Adoration, Community, Theology, Service) retreat preparation meetings (30 people; 2015 - present)

  • A St. Louis area rehabilitation hospital’s in-patient stroke floor (30-35 people)

  • Third grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school (10 students)  

2023

  • A large law firm's presentation "Disability Pride Month: Our Voices" (Podcast, 1,475 attorneys and 750-1,000 additional staff in 31 offices, both national and international)

  • A St. Louis area college’s Occupational Therapy graduation (60-70 people)

  • Seventh grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school, “Faith in Action” disabilities focus (50 students)

  • "Mind, Body & Spirit" Seminar: Employees with Disabilities (Zoom presentation, 600-700 people)

  • A St. Louis area church to discuss numerous details regarding my stroke, including many faith reflections (100-110 students and adults)

  • Third grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school (10 students)  

 

2022

  • "Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation: A Patient and Physician Perspective" discussion with doctors and medical students in Omaha, Nebraska. (90-100 people)

  • A St. Louis area university’s "Disability, Quality of Life, and Community" undergraduate class (20-25 students; 2015 - present)

  • A St. Louis Christian church’s Stephen’s Ministry Training (20 people)

  • A St. Louis area college’s Occupational Therapy graduation (50-60 people)

  • A St. Louis area's elementary school to discuss numerous details regarding my stroke, including many faith reflections, 10-15 students)

  • A St. Louis area school's occupational therapy graduate program course (10 students; 2021-present)

 

2021

  • A St. Louis area college’s Occupational Therapy graduation (50-60 people)

  • Spirit Horse International Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida (40-50 people)

  • "Facebook Live: A Stroke Survivor's Journey" discussion regarding numerous topics with the United Stroke Alliance Community (Facebook presentation, 400-500 people)

  • Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation (Zoom presentation, 125-150 people)

 

2020

  • A large law firm's presentation "Off Script Live: International Day of People with Disabilities" (Podcast, 1,428 attorneys and 750-1,000 additional staff in 41 offices, both national and international)

  • A St. Louis area hospital's doctors and nurses in the “Brain Matters” Symposium (75-100 people)

  • Seventh grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school, “Faith in Action” disabilities focus (50 students)  

  • A St. Louis area university’s “Foundational Neuroscience” graduate Occupational Therapy class (30 students)  

 

2019

  • The Equine-Assisted Therapy’s annual fundraiser, “The Hoedown for Hope” (450 people)

  • The Catholic Bar Association’s annual conference, “Catholic Faith Through Personal Adversity” (50 people)

  • A St. Louis area hospital’s Stroke Survivorship Gala (250 people)

  • The Missouri Speech, Language, and Hearing Association’s annual conference, “Redefining My Identity” (500 people)

  • A St. Louis area university’s “Moderators of Health, Wellness, and Rehabilitation” graduate Physical Therapy class (10 students).

  • A St. Louis area university's “Health and Disease,” a College Occupational Therapy student graduate class (20-25 students)   

  • A St. Louis area rehabilitation hospital’s in-patient stroke floor (25-30 people)

 

2018

  • Seventh grade students at a St. Louis area Catholic school, “Faith in Action” disabilities focus. (50 students)

  • A St. Louis area college’s Occupational Therapy graduation (250-300 people)

  • A St. Louis area hospital’s “Neuro Games” speaker (50 people)

  • A Christian church, “After My Stroke: Faith, Hope, and Love” (25 people)

 

2017

  • A St. Louis area university’s students and speech pathologists about Disability Law (25-30 people)

  • Police officers regarding misperceptions about adult stroke survivors (20 people)

  • A Christian church’s Stephen’s Ministry Training (20 people)

  • A St. Louis area university’s “Acquired Disorders” course, graduate student Speech Therapy class (25 students)

 

2016

  • Northwestern Mutual Financial Company sales representatives (30 people)