Tina Guenette
CEO, Founder, President

Tina Guenette isn’t just a motivational speaker, she’s a living testament to the power of perseverance. After surviving four battles with cancer, multiple strokes, and heart attacks, Tina faced her greatest challenge in 2014, a spinal stroke during routine surgery left her paralyzed from the waist down. But for Tina, adversity isn’t a roadblock, it’s fuel. 

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Refusing to let her wheelchair define her limits, Tina channeled her journey into action. In 2019, she founded RAMP (Real Access Motivates Progress), a national non-profit organization dedicated to smashing barriers for people with disabilities. As its President and CEO, she fights tirelessly to transform inaccessible spaces and mindsets, proving that true progress begins with inclusion. 

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Tina’s advocacy radiates far beyond podiums and meetings. Her firsthand experience navigating a world not built for her ignited a fire to educate, empower, and create systemic change. Whether sharing her story on stage, advising policymakers, or mentoring others, she turns struggle into strategy and inspires audiences to see ability where others see limitation. 

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Her impact has earned nationwide acclaim. Appointed by President Biden to the U.S. Access Board (2023), Tina shapes policies that redefine accessibility for millions. Honors like the 2023 Rhode Island Community Choice Person of the Year and the Girls Scout of America’s 2024 Woman of Distinction celebrate her trailblazing spirit. She shattered ceilings again as the first physically disabled winner of a USA Ambassador Pageant, proving that representation matters. 

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By 2025, Tina’s leadership reached new heights, graduating from the Elected Officials to Protect America’s Global Leadership Core Program. Yet for Tina, every accolade is a stepping stone toward her real mission: building a world where no one is sidelined by stigma or lack of access. 

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Raw, relatable, and relentlessly optimistic, Tina Guenette doesn’t just motivate, she moves mountains. Her story isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving with purpose, one ramp at a time.