PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Ryan Straschnitzki is a former hockey player who played for the Humboldt Broncos for the 2018-2019 season , he is the founder of the Straz Strong charity organization and is in current pursuits to play in the paralympics one day. 

He attends physiotherapy regularly to achieve his dream of walking again someday. Through his commitment and determination, he is making progress at each and every session. 

Ryan’s journey has not been an easy one. He understands that each and every day will be a battle not just physically, but mentally as well.  

He enjoys public speaking where he spreads messages of positivity and motivation to those looking for ways to adapt and change their lives for the better.  

Ryan has received incredible support from around the world and through his foundation he hopes to give back to the disabled community.  His dream is to one day live in a world where people with both mental and physical disabilities can have a better quality of life through adaptive sport funding, gain access to inexpensive rehabilitation, and increase social awareness for those who have a limited understanding of how life is for someone with a disability.  

Alan is an international speaker, author and performance coach who is passionate about reaching new heights in all that we do. He has a degree in Engineering from Queen’s University, a Masters in Psychology from Adler University, and has worked all over the world as a professional engineer and project manager, giving him a well-balanced approach to the inner and outer challenges we all face.

Building experience through a lifestyle of adventure and challenge, Alan embarked on the journey of a lifetime and set a world record on Mount Everest along with three members of his immediate family. He believes in empowering people and embracing an agile mentality focused on relationships and results.