Keynote Speaker Erin Paterson is a powerful voice in rare disease advocacy, mental health awareness, and inclusive storytelling. As both a patient who tested gene positive for Huntington’s disease and a long-term caregiver to her father, Erin brings a uniquely personal and professional perspective to her work. Her deeply human keynotes are not only inspiring, they are strategically relevant for organizations aiming to foster resilient, empathetic, and psychologically safe workplace cultures.
Erin is a bestselling author, five-time published writer, and founder of Lemonade Press, a publishing company dedicated to amplifying voices from underrepresented medical communities. She has been featured on over 30 podcasts and has written more than 25 published articles. Her lived experiences with genetic illness, infertility, and depression are shared with remarkable vulnerability and clarity, giving her talks a level of authenticity that resonates across industries.
Erin helps organizations better understand the unseen challenges employees may face and offers actionable insights to support inclusion, leadership through adversity, and purpose-driven communication. Her ability to turn pain into purpose empowers teams and leaders to build cultures rooted in compassion and courage.
If you’re seeking a speaker who can bridge the gap between real-life struggle and meaningful organizational change, book Erin Paterson for your event. Her keynotes deliver more than inspiration, they leave audiences with the tools to lead with empathy and elevate every voice in the room.