Jessica Long

Jessica Long is one of America’s most decorated Paralympic champions and an influential sports personality, currently residing in Maryland. She has made significant achievements as a swimmer, being a 23-time Paralympic medalist, world champion, and record holder. Long has participated in four Paralympics (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016), securing thirteen gold medals. Additionally, she has won a total of fifty-two world championship medals, including thirty-five golds. Her success in the sports arena has earned her three ESPY awards and the prestigious 77th AAU James E. Sullivan Award.

Outside the pool, Long is a motivational speaker and author, recognized for her book "Beyond the Surface: A Gold Medalist's Guide to Finding and Loving Yourself." She is committed to providing inspiration, unique perspectives, and insights, frequently addressing corporate leaders, sports teams, and faith-based organizations. Her speaking topics are varied and impactful, focusing on leadership, diversity and inclusion, mindset, resiliency, growth, and turning pain into power. She skillfully connects her story of overcoming adversity to broader themes of personal and professional growth, which resonates with a diverse audience.

Further amplifying her influence, Long offers virtual keynotes that concentrate on resilience, and she actively participates in speaking engagements on women’s leadership, disability in the workplace, and personal growth. Through her speeches, she continues to inspire a wide range of audiences, sharing messages of hope and the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion.