Leslie Pitt Schneider

"Use that which could limit you to make life limitless" Leslie Pitt Schneider has lived with limb loss since the age of six when she was involved in a traumatic accident which resulted in the amputation of her left leg, above the knee. Challenged, tempered, and inspired by her own limb loss, Leslie has nurtured her focus on healthcare accessibility and become a passionate advocate for the betterment of people of all cultures and backgrounds. As Co-founder of Amputees Getting into Life Energetically, Amputee Coalition Board of Directors Member, and Government Affairs Committee Chairman, Leslie has contributed much to the life quality and healthcare access of those coping with limb loss and diverse healthcare challenges. Further making her unique, Leslie has 20-plus years of professional experience including direct patient care, clinical laboratory tasks, clinical research administration and oversight, regulatory and legal management. She holds a Juris Doctor degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, and certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator and a Histotechnologist. She is the Manager for Clinical and Regulatory Affairs for Otto Bock Healthcare and works within the General Counsel’s office. In her spare time, Leslie enjoys traveling the world, fashion and personal styling, fitness including kettle bell and Pilates, living without limits, and being uber-fabulous! She is a passionate advocate for people living with limb loss with a particular interest in helping women and girls retain a positive self image despite their limb differences. For more of Leslie's life adventures follow her blog: www.onelifeonelimb.com