Spencer West
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Toronto, Ontario
Motivational Speaker & Disability Advocate | Inclusion, Accessibility & Resilience Expert
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- Expertise
- Podcasts
- Media Interviews
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Spencer West Expertise
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Gender Equality
- Generational Differences
- Leadership
- Mental Health
- Peak Performance
- Personal Growth
- Public Relations & Media Training
- Resilience & Adversity
*These themes reflect the primary subjects the speaker can address. Please review the topic descriptions and speaker topic ideas below the bio to guide your planning.
SPENCER WEST BIOGRAPHY
Spencer West is an American motivational speaker, disability advocate, and LGBTQ advocate recognized for his work on resilience, accessibility, and inclusive leadership. His career is defined by translating lived experience into practical insight for organizations navigating change and human centered culture.
Born with sacral agenesis, Spencer West underwent the amputation of both legs in early childhood and learned to navigate the world using his hands and a wheelchair. These early experiences shaped his understanding of systems, bias, and adaptability from a young age.
Spencer West was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and grew up navigating both physical barriers and social exclusion. His experiences with bullying and difference informed his later advocacy and public education work.
He graduated from Rock Springs High School and earned a communications degree from Westminster College. His academic background strengthened his ability to communicate complex personal and social issues with clarity and structure.
Before becoming a full time speaker, Spencer West held leadership and operational roles and volunteered within media environments. These experiences contributed to his professional discipline and understanding of organizational culture.
A defining moment in Spencer West’s public journey occurred in 2012, when he climbed and summited Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and a wheelchair. The expedition raised more than five hundred thousand dollars to fund clean water access for communities in East Africa.
The climb positioned Spencer West as a global voice on redefining possibility and collective responsibility. His story gained international attention for its focus on teamwork, systems support, and sustained effort rather than individual heroism.
Spencer West’s journey is documented in the feature documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. His memoir, Standing Tall: My Journey, further explores identity, disability, and self determination.
As a speaker, Spencer West delivers presentations for corporations, governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and global associations. His work focuses on resilience, inclusive leadership, disability awareness, and meaningful cultural change.
He served as an opening speaker on Demi Lovato’s world tour across North America, addressing tens of thousands of attendees. These large scale engagements expanded his reach to diverse and multigenerational audiences.
Spencer West has shared stages with global leaders and cultural figures including Al Gore, Martin Luther King III, Jennifer Hudson, Mia Farrow, and Natalie Portman. His work is grounded in collaboration rather than celebrity.
He has been featured extensively in international media across television, print, and digital platforms. His visibility has positioned him as a trusted voice on disability justice and LGBTQ representation.
Spencer West is also active across digital platforms, where he reaches millions through content focused on accessibility, identity, and lived experience. His online presence supports education and awareness beyond live events.
Based in Toronto, Spencer West continues to engage audiences globally through speaking, writing, and advocacy. His work supports organizations seeking practical understanding of inclusion, adaptability, and human centered leadership.
Spencer West Topic Presentations
Spencer West Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
Redefine Possible: Lessons for Tackling Mountains in Your Personal and Professional World
Leveraging Talent With Disabilities Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (idea)
Diversability: Leveraging Disabled & Lgbtq+ Talent Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (idea)
No Can’t, No Won’t, Only How! Overcoming Obstacles to Make A Difference
Spencer West Speaking Testimonials
Spencer West Speaker Topic Ideas
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