PV Talk - Episode 1 - CHANGE CHOSE ME

On August 17, 2007, Merlyna Valentine was faced with a medical tragedy that has changed her life forever. She survived and lives life now as a quad amputee. In the face of tragedy and daunting obstacles, Merlyna unleashed a remarkable inner strength that enabled her to lead by example. In her presentation, Merlyna shares some valuable lessons she has learned since 2007, when her life as she knew it was forever changed and she experienced the closest call to death imaginable. Instead of focusing on what happened and what’s missing from her new life, Merlyna chooses to embrace this very different path with a positive attitude. Through her current endeavors as an international speaker and consultant, Merlyna empowers audiences to embrace their personal power and prove what’s possible.

Sponsored by Academic Affairs, Business Affairs, the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Center for Instructional Innovation and Technology Services.