Adrianne Haslet-Davis

Artist, Business leader, Idea generator, Performer

Adrianne Haslet-Davis has survived the unimaginable bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon where she lost her left leg below the knee. She is quickly rising to meet her daily challenges head on with a unique perspective. Being a ballroom dancer and former Fortune 500 corporate manager, at the peak of her career, she has had to learn an entirely new meaning to the word patience. In the wake of the marathon, she has become an inspiration through her positive attitude and infectious smile. She has recently returned to the dance floor and ready to take on the challenge of re learning head on. Appearing on CNN, Dancing With The Stars, The View and many other media outlets, Adrianne’s hopes her emotional honesty will serve as an example to others looking to overcome adversity in their own lives. She has inspired John Hancock corporate runners in the 2014 Boston Marathon, Merrill Linch corporate meeting and many others. Accepted a 2013 Med Star Gala Victory Award in Washington DC and was honored with her first responders at the 2013 Schwartz Center Gala in Boston. She has recently been named one of Cosmo’s Most Powerful Women of 2013. She is a born story teller and enjoys teaching others that they too, have an inner strength that is larger than life itself.

Boston Marathon Amputee, Professional Ballroom Dancer, public speaker