SPEAKER BIO
Emily Oberstis a silver medalist in wheelchair basketball from the Paris 2024 Paralympics and has been a member of Team USA for four years. She is currently training with a focus on winning gold at the LA 2028 Games.
A survivor of Ewing Sarcoma Bone Cancer, diagnosed at age 12, Emily is a passionate cancer advocate and adaptive sports ambassador. Emily is also a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing her story of resilience, perseverance, and achievement as an elite adaptive athlete and cancer survivor. She earned her Sports Management degree from the University of Illinois and now works as the Community Outreach Director for Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association, where she helps grow inclusive opportunities in sport.
Off the court, she enjoys fitness, wellness, cooking, and fashion—especially athleisure—while continuing to inspire others through her commitment to excellence and community impact.
SPEAKING HIGHLIGHTS
FrontOffice Sports – 2026 Future of Women’s Sports Panelist
The Cabin, the official podcast of Discover Wisconsin – 2026 Podcast Guest
Brookfield Central High School – 2025 Keynote Speaker
Little Warrior Foundation – 2025 Keynote Speaker
NCAA Women’s Final Four – 2025 Team USA Panelist
Fan Duel Conversations with Craig Coshun – 2025 Podcast Guest
Abbott Labs – 2025 and 2024 Keynote Speaker
Salesforce – 2025 National Disability Employee Awareness Keynote Speaker
Stand Up to Sarcoma – 2024 Keynote Speaker
Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation – 2022 and 2024 Keynote Speaker
Wisconsin HER Day - 2026 ESPN Wisconsin Women in Sports Panelist
Flame Bearers - 2026 Breaking the Ice for Women in Paralympic Sport Panelist
SPEAKING
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Delivers high-energy keynotes for corporate and youth audiences.
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Brings thoughtful perspective and actionable insights to panel conversations.
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Shares real, engaging stories that resonate and drive viral clips.
