Ann Romney Keynote Speaker

Founder of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases
Former First Lady of Massachusetts
New York Times Bestselling Author

Ann Romney's Biography

Ann Romney is the two-time best-selling author of The Romney Family Table and In This Together, and her most recent book, Simple Truths for an Abundant Life: From One Generation to Another (2019), shares heartfelt lessons and values she and Mitt Romney hope to pass on to future generations. She serves as the Global Ambassador for the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Mrs. Romney also sits on the Board of Directors of CharityVision, which focuses on empowering local physicians in the developing world to bring sight to those most in need.

Mrs. Romney places primary importance on her role as a wife, a mother and a grandmother. As First Lady of Massachusetts, she worked to focus attention on the challenges facing at-risk youth and continues to be engaged in that effort.

Mrs. Romney is a strong believer that faith-based and community organizations can reach some members of our community better than government can and served as the Governor’s Liaison to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. She has been involved with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Right To Play, formerly Olympic Aid.

In 1998, Mrs. Romney was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She has volunteered much of her time to raise awareness of the disease. By raising the profile of MS, as well as raising funds for advocacy and research, she is determined to make a difference in the lives of people who suffer from the disease.

The Romneys have been married for 56 years. They have five sons, 25 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

She draws on her experience as a two-time bestselling author and public advocate to share practical lessons on family, resilience and values that resonate across generations.
As Global Ambassador for the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, she brings informed perspective on medical innovation, philanthropy and the power of research to transform lives.
Speaking candidly about her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis, she offers a deeply personal account of perseverance that inspires audiences facing adversity and change.
Her work with faith-based and community organisations, from her time as First Lady of Massachusetts to her role with CharityVision, equips leaders to think differently about service, civic responsibility and social impact.
Her talks leave audiences with a renewed sense of purpose, encouraging individuals and organisations to lead with compassion, strengthen families and invest in the wellbeing of their communities.