Collins Tuohy is the adopted sister of NFL Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher. The Tuohy family’s life, as chronicled in Michael Lewis’ New York Times number one 2006 bestseller The Blind Side, went on to become the record-breaking 2009 Hollywood blockbuster that earned more than $260 million at the box office and became the number one opening weekend for a sports film in history.

Her keynote address will recount the story of The Blind Side and inspire students to approach the world – and one another – with an open mind.  Collins takes audiences through her journey with Michael from fellow student to close friend, confidante, and ultimately, adopted sister. Her message motivates students to challenge assumptions; to identify each other’s value to the community; and to remember that regardless of origins, backgrounds, faiths or traditions, we are all the same. Collins Tuohy currently served on the board of the Making it Happen Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing children’s lives through hope, love and opportunity.