McKenna Reitz

McKenna Reitz is a TEDx speaker, an award-winning high school AP Psychology teacher, and an advocate for alopecia awareness. She empowers others to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.

After developing alopecia and experiencing complete hair loss, Reitz has utilized her personal journey to support others in transforming their perspective on loss. By reframing setbacks as opportunities, she instills confidence and purpose in those she addresses. Her presentations draw from her experience as an educator to enhance the impact of her messages on themes such as embracing loss and failure, developing leadership brands, and finding one's purpose.

Reitz is recognized for her capacity to inspire her audiences by demonstrating how personal challenges can be converted into triumphs. She has presented at events such as the 2023 Women in Leadership Retreat, focusing on reframing personal narratives. Additionally, her session for OEA-Retired and Actives aimed to empower educators to rediscover their passion and assert their own empowerment. Her keynotes resonate with her uplifting tone and are enriched with messages of compassion, truth, hope, and love. Throughout her engagements, she is noted for maintaining a professional demeanor and conveying contagious enthusiasm, making her a vivid example of resilience and perseverance both on and off the stage.

Reitz continues to be featured in high-profile publications such as Forbes, Woman’s Day, and USA Today, and has made appearances on "Good Morning America" and "The Jennifer Hudson Show". Her ability to connect and engage with diverse audiences has established her as a respected figure in fields of education, leadership, and personal development.