Speakers

Stacie Broek is a Motivational Speaker, Patient and Public Advocate, Author and Digital Course Creator. An ex-marketing professional turned author, Stacie had to teach herself to write again after a stroke at age 46.

An advocate for passion-based therapy, Stacie believes in transforming stroke recovery into a journey of meaningful action. Her work includes writing, public speaking, and influencing public health policy globally. Notable contributions include serving on the Advisory Board: Clinical Rehabilitation, participating in the World Stroke Campaign Committee, filming a pilot for the AI media company “In the Room” and publishing her first book (al)ONE: Thriving a Stroke and a course for families of stroke survivors The Caregiver’s Guide to Stroke Recovery.

Stacie supports stroke survivors worldwide through her dedicated mailing list and comprehensive resources. She collaborates with fellow survivors, healthcare professionals and academics to promote a brighter post-stroke life, working to ensure that survivors have the tools and support they need to thrive.

Her mission is to foster positive change within the system, empowering stroke survivors with independence and opportunity so they can live the life they envision.

Stacie currently resides in Zürich with her husband, Johan, and their three children, Lulu, Friso, and Cleo (the Squidge).