Speakers
Here is the speaker lineup from 2025. Stay tuned for 2026!
Meet the empowering voices behind the Abilities Expo! Our expert workshop speakers and event presenters bring their passion and real-world experience to the stage for you. Thought leaders with active roles in the disability community, they’re here to educate, engage and spark meaningful conversations.
There’s so much to see and do at Abilities Expo! Check out our exhibitor list and exciting line-up.
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Andre Sam
Disability & Special Needs Project
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Andy Zimmer
Spinal Cord Injury Outreach, Help Hope Live
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Brianna Paauwe
Executive Director for Wheel With Me
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Justin Graham, NASM-CPT, FNS
Certified Personal Trainer and Founder, WOW Wheelchair Fitness
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Kristin Hartness
Executive Director, CDK
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Marine Fitsch-Mouras
CEO of 101 Mobility of Greater Houston
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Rachel Krishnan, AIA
Project Manager – Architecture, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
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Shawna Yeoman
Co-Creator/Channel Administrator of Roll With It
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Sonny Mullen
Director of Outreach, Help Hope Live
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Trey Fleming
Founder of iSPAI
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Vanessa Goodson, MBA
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Texas ABLE Program
The dates, times, topics, and speakers for these events are subject to change without notice. The opinions presented at the events are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Abilities Expo. Event content should not be considered as a replacement or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, or legal matters. We encourage you to seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information presented in these events.