Changemaker Talent

We’re honored to welcome speaker, athlete, and resilience advocate Dean Otto () to the Changemaker Talent community.

In 2016, Dean’s life changed in an instant after a devastating bike accident left him paralyzed from the waist down—with only a 2% chance of ever walking again. Instead of accepting the odds, he committed to rebuilding his body, mindset, and purpose.

One year later, Dean joined forces with the man who hit him and the neurosurgeon who treated him to run a half marathon together—raising funds for adaptive sports and others who didn’t share his miraculous outcome. His story demonstrates the power of belief, grit, and forgiveness.

Today, Dean shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, and what’s possible when determination meets belief.

Learn more about Dean at the link in bio.