Amanda Boxtel

Amanda Boxtel endured a freak skiing accident on February 27th, 1992, rendering her a paraplegic. She has since been involved in community and outreach projects that aim to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in the United States. Amanda has been featured as a speaker at numerous conferences and venues around the world including TED and Singularity University’s European Summit where she presented the first hybrid 3D printed exoskeleton in the world. Amanda currently serves as the founding Executive Director for Bridging Bionics Foundation, which aims to bridge mobility with advanced bionic technology by giving the gift of mobility to individuals with neurological conditions. Amanda was honored as one of CNN Heroes Top 10 finalists for 2018. CNN Heroes honors everyday people changing the world.