Kelsey‍ ‍Tainsh

Kelsey Tainsh, CSP, is an international motivational speaker, adaptive athlete, and two-time pediatric brain tumor and stroke survivor. Through humor, storytelling, and authenticity, she inspires audiences to reframe challenges, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and embrace new possibilities.

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Kelsey Tainsh, CSP, is an international motivational speaker, adaptive athlete, and two-time pediatric brain tumor and stroke survivor. With more than a decade of experience, she speaks to audiences around the world, delivering a powerful message grounded in resilience, perspective, and the human side of the patient experience.

At just 24 years old, Kelsey was featured on the cover of Speaker Magazine, launching a national speaking career that has since taken her to stages around the world. At age 34, she became one of the youngest individuals to earn the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation.

Kelsey has delivered keynote presentations for organizations including the Oncology Nursing Society, Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Society of Pediatric Nurses, American Occupational Therapy Association, Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.

A graduate of the University of Florida, Kelsey began her career at The Coca-Cola Company in change management and strategic events before building a full-time professional speaking business.

Today, Kelsey is also an adaptive athlete and para snowboarder who continues to push limits both on and off the stage. Through her engaging storytelling, humor, and authenticity, she empowers audiences to reframe challenges, strengthen relationships, and approach their work and lives with renewed purpose.

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Testimonials

  • Oncology Clinical Specialist Oncology Nursing Society

    We so enjoyed listening to Kelsey and hearing her story. She inspired more than 3,500 people at ONS Congress, and we hope to see her back in the future

  • Missouri Assistive Technology 

    Kelsey was fantastic. She was the best speaker that we've ever had. She customized her program to us and she had us laughing, some almost crying. It was just fantastic. We loved it so much. Thank you, Kelsey.

  • Director -Missouri Assistive Technology

    If you are interested in having Kelsey come speak to your group, she is fabulous. She got a standing ovation. We've had positive comment after positive comment and she's incredibly funny, easy to get along with and will make anybody feel good about their day.

  • COO & Data Specialist, RingLead, Inc.

    If you’re looking for an amazing speaker who’ll open the hearts and minds of your audience and get them thinking and acting differently, Kelsey should make the top of your list.

  • Former Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

    Kelsey Tainsh delivers an uplifting and powerful message on how personal strength and perseverance can overcome incredible physical obstacles. She is a role model for all, and her personal journey and story is a great example how through extraordinary human spirit and hard work anyone can achieve their goals. Her inspirational message is something that we all will benefit from for years to come.

  • CSP, CPAE

    I think Kelsey embodies the best that each of us could be: determined, hopeful, positive in the face of physical challenges, and truly desirous of making a difference in the world. These are her strengths, both on and off the platform. When people hear her story and see what she has overcome, they feel like saying, ’Well, I’m done complaining. She is charming and unafraid. Her self deprecating humor makes us comfortable with her, and her magnetism makes us love her

KEYNOTE TOPICS

  • A two-time pediatric brain tumor and stroke survivor, the story of Kelsey’s journey back and her relationship with her nurses, doctors and healthcare providers along the way, is both remarkable and inspiring. Kelsey gives an amazing patient account, while offering a unique and actionable message on gratitude and perspective. Her story is an important reminder of the difference nurses, doctors and healthcare providers make in the lives of their patients everyday. Armed with her quirky sense of humor, engaging stories and relevant message, Kelsey equips healthcare teams with the tools to foster empathy, strengthen relationships, and approach their work with renewed gratitude and a revitalized sense of purpose.

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