Nathan M. Gutierrez | The Wheel Life Speaker Keynote Speaker from Bakersfield, CA

Born with Spina Bifida, a physical disability affecting the use of his legs, Nathan views his disability as an asset rather than a liability. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Nathan was hired as the director of the League of Dreams, a sports-focused nonprofit organization for children with special needs, he oversaw the expansion of the program including the oversight of one of the first accessible baseball fields in California, in partnership with the local Recreation and Parks department. Nathan went on to work in Workforce Development as an Analyst where he led an interdepartmental team of management and staff on a special project by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to develop a program to help people who are deaf and hard of hearing secure permanent employment. The program application was one of 14 nationwide where Nathan had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. where he presented the pilot program to DOL officials at the White House. He is also a 2x TEDx speaker. Nathan received his Certified Corporate Speaker certification through the Siebold Success Network, the organization that runs what is considered the "Harvard of Professional Speaker Training" which, since 1947 has graduated some of the most well-known keynote speakers in the world. Nathan speaks on topics including overcoming adversity and leveraging challenges into opportunities. His presentations are suitable for corporations, associations, nonprofits, and high schools.