Colleen Rose Young
Towson,MD
Summary
Accomplished Athlete and Public Speaker, with a proven track record in engaging storytelling, time management, and relationship management. Excelling as a keynote speaker and social media content provider, sharing impactful narratives on overcoming disability. Notably, I'm a 4 time Team USA Paralympic Team member and 4 time Paralympic Games medalist, as well as a MAAC Conference Champion, demonstrating unparalleled dedication to my sport.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Speaker
Self
01.2014 - Current
Keynote speaker, Panel participant, Social Media content provider.
I have customized speeches and conducted large audience interviews sharing my journey in swimming, growing up with a disability, and discussing advocacy for the disabled community. Events included:
- August 2024 - Paralympic.org You Tube interview
- July 2024 -Keynote speaker at Missouri Youth Leadership Forum
- June 2024 -MN elementary school
- December 2022 - Talks at Google Talk Podcast
- July 2022 - Move United Nationals speaker
- 2023 and 2021 - LEAD Summit speaker
- 2022- IPC (world HQ) Instagram Take Over
- 2022 - United Nations Human Rights campaign -albinism
Team USA (Swimmer)
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
01.2009 - Current
- National "A" Team member
- Youngest USA athlete selected to the 2012 London Paralympic Games
- 2016 - Bronze medalist - Rio Games
- 2020(21) - Silver and Bronze medalist - Tokyo Games
- 2024 - Bronze medalist - Paris Games
- Three-time Worlds Champion
- Multi-event American record holder
- 2015 - Selected Opening Ceremony representative for USA Worlds team
Student Athlete
Fairfield University
09.2016 - 05.2020
- Multi-event school record holder- Division 1
- MAAC Conference champion - multiple events
- Managed time effectively while traveling for meets, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, and administrators.
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management
Lisle, ILBachelor of Arts - Communications (also, Minor in Public Relations)
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05.2020
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Empathy Display
- Impromptu Speaking
- Multimedia Utilization
- Relationship Management
- Engaging Storytelling
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Speech Writing
- Communication Management
- Humor Integration
- Event Coordination
Timeline
Student Athlete
Fairfield University
09.2016 - 05.2020
Public Speaker
Self
01.2014 - Current
Team USA (Swimmer)
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
01.2009 - Current
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Communications (also, Minor in Public Relations)
Fairfield University
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