Devon Still

Devon Still is a nationally recognized speaker, resilience expert, and former NFL defensive tackle whose life and work are grounded in perseverance, leadership, and purpose. A consensus All-American at Penn State and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, Still played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans, where his career was defined by discipline, grit, and overcoming adversity.

Still’s most defining chapter came off the field when his daughter, Leah, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Choosing family over football, Still became a visible advocate during her fight, inspiring millions through the #LeahStrong movement. This experience reshaped his understanding of leadership, resilience, and what it truly means to show up under pressure, lessons he now brings to audiences around the world.

In 2015, he founded the Still Strong Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to easing the financial burden on families navigating pediatric cancer. He later transitioned into entrepreneurship as CEO and Co-Founder of Kinectin, a wellness technology company that blends science, psychology, and AI to help individuals and organizations build sustainable well-being.

Still holds a master’s degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in leadership. His work has been trusted by leading organizations across healthcare, corporate, and government sectors, including Nemours Children’s Health, Houston Methodist, Chick-fil-A, Walmart, Virgin, the FBI, and Wawa, among others.

Today, he is a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant for organizations seeking practical, human-centered approaches to resilience, leadership, mental health, and performance. Still's talks combine powerful storytelling with evidence-based insights, leaving audiences inspired and equipped to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose