| Alysha Audd Speaker Introduction/Biography |
I am a wife, mother of two AWESOME children, daughter of amazing parents, friend to many, college graduate, avid fan of football watching with my family, and a motivational public speaker. When I speak, I feel that I am having a one-on-one conversation with each member of my audience. My true desire is to motivate others to action by leaving them feeling that they can rise above anything that tries to stand in their way, whether that is a personal difficulty, family conflict, or professional challenge.
In November of 2000, at the young age of 21 years old, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As soon as I was diagnosed with MS, I dedicated myself in getting as much knowledge as was possible about the disease. After all, knowledge is power. Soon after my diagnosis, I was offered an AWESOME job at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and worked as Program Coordinator for six years.
After returning to college in 2012, I graduated Cum Laude in 2015 from Utah State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Family and Human Development. I am currently a certified instructor for the Utah Department of Health for Living Well with Chronic Conditions and also for the Living Well with Chronic Pain classes. While working for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I was certified in Solution Focused Counseling among other certifications. I also had the opportunity to be a Patient Advocate/Public Speaker for a leading pharmaceutical company for six years and in this role, I attended annual public speaking training conferences in Dallas, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, I spoke on national teleconferences and also to live audiences in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Utah and Idaho and in the cities of New York City, Boston, and Dallas.
I spoke to the participating athletes that participated in the 2011 Utah Valley Marathon. In 2012, I had the honor of being a judge for the Ms. Wheelchair Utah pageant. I also volunteer my time as a Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America in Communications, Disability Awareness, Public Speaking, and Family Life. (My son is in Boy Scouts and I love this organization.)
For me, the two letters "MS" do mean multiple sclerosis but I think these letters could mean something for everyone:
My Story (because our lives are full of stories)
My Strength (we each can find strength and come out stronger through our challenges)
My Success (we each can come out on top and find success, despite any obstacles that we face)
Mind + Motivation = Power
Power + Perseverance = Strength
#TriumphThroughTrials
In November of 2000, at the young age of 21 years old, I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As soon as I was diagnosed with MS, I dedicated myself in getting as much knowledge as was possible about the disease. After all, knowledge is power. Soon after my diagnosis, I was offered an AWESOME job at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and worked as Program Coordinator for six years.
After returning to college in 2012, I graduated Cum Laude in 2015 from Utah State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Family and Human Development. I am currently a certified instructor for the Utah Department of Health for Living Well with Chronic Conditions and also for the Living Well with Chronic Pain classes. While working for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I was certified in Solution Focused Counseling among other certifications. I also had the opportunity to be a Patient Advocate/Public Speaker for a leading pharmaceutical company for six years and in this role, I attended annual public speaking training conferences in Dallas, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts. In this role, I spoke on national teleconferences and also to live audiences in the states of Alabama, Mississippi, Utah and Idaho and in the cities of New York City, Boston, and Dallas.
I spoke to the participating athletes that participated in the 2011 Utah Valley Marathon. In 2012, I had the honor of being a judge for the Ms. Wheelchair Utah pageant. I also volunteer my time as a Merit Badge Counselor for the Boy Scouts of America in Communications, Disability Awareness, Public Speaking, and Family Life. (My son is in Boy Scouts and I love this organization.)
For me, the two letters "MS" do mean multiple sclerosis but I think these letters could mean something for everyone:
My Story (because our lives are full of stories)
My Strength (we each can find strength and come out stronger through our challenges)
My Success (we each can come out on top and find success, despite any obstacles that we face)
Mind + Motivation = Power
Power + Perseverance = Strength
#TriumphThroughTrials
