Two-time bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder and CEO of fearLESS with MS, Dr. Patti Bevilacqua, is a formidable MS advocate. Her battle with MS began over 20 years ago, and she wields her story to ignite hope and drive transformation in others.

Dr. Patti once dreamed of a long career in education, beginning in September 1989 as a high school physical education teacher. Tragically, a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1990 cut her tenure short, leaving the job in only 10 years.

For the next 15 years, she felt lost, realizing that her unwavering focus on this single dream was holding her back. Embracing the loss of her only career, she seized new opportunities, transforming into a dynamic speaker, exceptional workshop facilitator, and captivating storyteller.

Armed with a PhD, Patti is the creator of the Facebook group "MS stands for Mindset Shift" and the Substack newsletter "fearLESS with MS." Her journey has been shared in over 20 podcast interviews, including The Hero Within, Chronically Living, and disSOLVING fear.

Patti's story exemplifies perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination, establishing her as a credible leader in disability advocacy.