Kris Burbank

A passionate disability advocate, certified leadership coach, and proud mother of three adult children (including one with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy), Kris has spent more than 25 years helping individuals and organizations build resilience and create more joy-filled lives. She is a sought-after podcast guest and community thought-leader who regularly advocates at the state and federal level in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. Kris co-founded a nonprofit that provides free vocational training to young adults with disabilities after high school, along with two municipal commissions to improve access and inclusion in Connecticut.