CEO of the National Institute for Play Advancing the Power of Play

Boulder, CO, USA
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Mia Sundstrom Biography

Mia Sundstrom is the Chief Executive Officer at the National Institute for Play, an organization founded by her grandfather, Dr. Stuart Brown, to champion the science of play across the lifespan. She also serves as a consultant for character education in the Chancellor’s Office at the University of Denver, where she’s helping shape how values and play intersect to build stronger, more resilient learners.

Sundstrom’s work is rooted in lived experience. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado, attending alternative, play-based schools that reflected her grandfather’s research. She credits that upbringing and her grandfather’s pioneering work with helping her build a meaningful, joyful, and purpose-driven life. Movement is her play style. It has been a consistent thread in her life, from her childhood adventures to her success as a student-athlete and beyond.

Sundstrom was an NCAA Division I gymnast and team captain at the University of Denver (DU), where she helped lead the program to a historic fourth-place national finish while earning her bachelor’s degree in Business Information & Analytics magna cum laude and her master’s in Public Policy. She returned as an assistant coach for DU’s top-10 ranked gymnastics team, and is now a competitive mountain bike racer, completing the legendary Leadville Trail 100. Her experiences and subsequent research have inspired her to share the message with the world to enliven her grandfather’s legacy.

A dynamic speaker and facilitator, Sundstrom has appeared on podcasts, delivered keynotes, led workshops, and consulted with organizations to explore how play and character can serve as powerful drivers of well-being, leadership, and competitive advantage.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2026.

Mia Sundstrom Speaking Topics

  • The Science of Play: Unlocking Human Potential

    Play is hard-wired in our brains. It’s not a waste of time; it’s essential to cognitive, emotional, social, and physical health at all ages. Learn what play is, what happens in the brain when we play, and how to integrate play into daily life.

  • Play for Innovation

    Play ignites creativity and forges resilience. Discover how to leverage the unique play personality strengths within your team and add playfulness into your workflow to combat burnout and fuel engagement and innovation.

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Mia Sundstrom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Science of Play: Unlocking Human Potential, Play for Innovation, Play + Character = Leadership, Additional Speaking Topics and Workshops. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mia Sundstrom for your event is available upon request. Mia Sundstrom generally travels from Boulder, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Leah Marone, Kris Boesch, Mike Veny, Amanda Gore and Megan Bendtzen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mia Sundstrom for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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