Biography
Rene Roberts-Nijinsky is an author, motivational speaker and athlete from Lakewood, California who was born with cerebral palsy. Her book, My Voice is Not Disabled, and her speaking work have inspired thousands of people with a story of triumph over long odds. She is a 16-time sprint-distance triathlete and a four-time national para dragon boat competitor, and helped build an all-abilities dragon boat racing team in Long Beach. Earlier in her career she worked in human resources at McDonnell Douglas. Rene brings a disability-inclusion and storytelling perspective to Impact Studio and our media channels.