BEYOND BOUNDARIES: EMPOWERMENT & ADVOCACY WITH REBECCA ALEXANDER

A WARRIOR IN STRENGTH & COURAGE

MEET REBECCA

An award-winning author, psychotherapist, mental health educator, keynote speaker, disability rights advocate, extreme athlete, and fitness coach, Rebecca Alexander is almost completely blind and deaf. Grateful for every sound, sight, and sense, Rebecca transforms personal adversities into a platform for advocacy and empowerment, educating and inspiring others to navigate and dismantle barriers.

Rebecca Alexander standing with her hands on her hips. She is wearing a blue Gap workout tank that has text that reads Breath in Peace, Breath out Fear. She is wearing a bun and her cochlear implant is showing.
  • Rebecca Alexander is wearing a black dress and a microphone while holding a red and white cane. She is speaking at an event.

    Keynote Speaker

    A dynamic storyteller, Rebecca is a celebrated member of The Washington Speaker’s Bureau. Her impactful approach, integrating narratives of positivity, holistic health, resilience, and the importance of inclusivity and accessibility, has established Rebecca as a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 corporations and non-profits.

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  • Rebecca Alexander is sitting in a chair on a TV set. There is a blurry screen in the foreground of the image with a small camera light and a microphone in the background behind her. Rebecca is wearing a suit.

    Mental Health Educator

    Rebecca masterfully crafted an advanced curriculum, Insight, for mental health practitioners where she deploys dynamic therapeutic strategies to deepen their skills in addressing ableism and navigating disabilities. Also tailored for corporations, this program aims to elevate inclusivity, broaden access, and foster empathy.

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  • Rebecca Alexander smiling at the camera. She is wearing a tank top and her arms are crossed.

    Psychotherapist

    Rebecca is a highly interactive, strengths-based psychotherapist with a full-time practice in Manhattan. With over 15 years of experience, Rebecca holds two Master’s degrees from Columbia University in Clinical Social Work and Public Health, and advanced training from several notable psychotherapy institutes.

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LIVE A DEEPLY MEANINGFUL LIFE

BE A PART OF
REBECCA’S JOURNEY

Experience the resilience and light of Rebecca Alexander in "Not Fade Away." This award-winning memoir, soon to be a major motion film produced by John Krasinski and Sue Naegle, is a testament to living fully despite the odds. Join Rebecca's inspiring journey and embrace life with courage.

BREATHE IN PEACE • BREATHE OUT FEAR •

BREATHE IN PEACE • BREATHE OUT FEAR •

POSITIVELY IMPACTING LIVES

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Rebecca Alexander is proud to have been honored with numerous awards for her expertise, dedication, and remarkable achievements.

► 2024 Anthem Award: Social Impact
► 2024 Catherine White Achievement Award - HeartShare
► 2021 Luminary Award - Future Vision Foundation
► 2019 Irving Berelson President’s Award

Rebecca is wearing a Lululemon sports bra while lifting a large medicine ball.

AS FEATURED IN

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AWARENESS FOR RESEARCH & A CURE

USHER SYNDROME SOCIETY

As a Board Director and volunteer for the Usher Syndrome Society, Rebecca accelerates the non-profit’s mission to raise public awareness and funds for research to find treatments and a cure for Usher syndrome, the most common genetic cause of combined and progressive deafness and blindness.

Rebecca Alexander holding a microphone and a cane while speaking at an Usher Syndrome Society event.