Wellness Advocate & Mechanical Engineer; Founder & Executive Director of Lupus Research Foundation; Author of "The Little Manual of Joint-Safe Exercise"
Regan Birr Biography
Regan Birr is a lupus patient, mechanical engineer, author, motivational speaker, and nonprofit founder whose personal health journey has shaped her career in advocacy, wellness, and public speaking. Birr began her professional path as a mechanical engineer for a contracting company, but soon after starting her job, she was diagnosed with systemic lupus, a condition that affected her kidneys. The demands of her engineering role led her to change careers; she studied for the patent bar exam and worked as a patent agent for several years. Birr applied her engineering mindset to address the challenges of living with chronic illness.
Birr is the founder and executive director of the Lupus Research Foundation in Minnesota. The foundation's mission is to advance lupus research and raise awareness about the disease. She has served on the board of the Lupus Foundation of Colorado and collaborated with the Lupus Foundation of Northern California. The flagship event of the Lupus Research Foundation is "The Lupus Spiel," recognized as the largest professional-amateur curling tournament globally. Birr is a former competitive Canadian curler and has leveraged the sport for fundraising and community engagement.
In addition to her advocacy work, Birr authored "The Little Manual of Joint-Safe Exercise" and developed the low-torque exercise program "Regan MOVES," designed to increase energy and decrease pain for individuals with chronic conditions such as lupus and arthritis. The program, created in response to her experiences with systemic lupus, osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia, offers a joint-safe, low-impact exercise system. Birr is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America.
Birr shares her experiences with lupus and her journey from requiring a cane to participating in curling events for a cause. She has presented at organizations including NASA, Medical University of South Carolina/Duke University, and HealthPartners. Her speaking topics include "You Have the Power," which focuses on wellness and productivity; "Humble Confidence: Let Your Light Shine;" and "Growth: Stories and Learnings While Working Through Major Life Changes." As an entrepreneur and leader in the lupus community, Birr has built organizations, mobilized funding, and led teams to create impact. Her approach combines resilience with practical, engineering-driven wellness strategies, providing guidance for audiences facing adversity.
Regan Birr Speaking Topics
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You Have the Power
Simple ways to improve wellness and increase productivity. Sometimes, done is better than perfect, and Regan shares ways to implement that strategy.
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Humble Confidence
Let your light shine. Regan discusses ways she has gained confidence, by listening to those around her, mirroring people she admires, and asking for help.
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