“Emerson Wheeler weaves together lived and learned experiences in a way that tells a story and gives practical advice. … Emerson’s ability to share information and build inclusive environments left many staff longing to learn and do more in their personal and professional lives.”
ABOUT
Emerson M. Wheeler (he/they) is a health equity professional specializing in social justice and public health with a focus on disability, LGBTQ+ identities, and intersectionality. They are a speaker, writer, advocate, maker, and community builder.
Emerson Wheeler is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he conducted pediatric research about physical activity’s effect on executive functioning. He has also completed multiple years at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine where they developed a DEI training initiative mandatory for all medical school students to improve public health outcomes for LGBTQ+ patients and employees. Their work is influenced by their almost a decade of experiences as a coach, researcher, and medical professional.
In their professional career, Emerson Wheeler has spoken at and advised for companies such as Diversability, Albert Einstein’s School of Medicine, Community Health Centers of Burlington, and a number of public health organizations, amongst others. They were a nominee for the D30 Disability Impact List in 2023.
SPEAKING & CONSULTING
Emerson Wheeler specializes in the following topics, approaching each through an intersectional lens and a mindset for practical interventions to bias.
- Disability Justice and Accessibility
- Neurodivergence, with a focus in ADHD and Autism
- LGBTQ+ identities and Inclusion
- Public Health for historically excluded and underserved communities
- Deconstructing Bias and Systems Change
“I want to thank you for such an excellent training yesterday. I am so glad I attended. It was the most informative, thought provoking 40 minutes of my week.”