My Photo Gallery
Scroll down to see my second gallery of personal photos, below.
My Photo Gallery
Scroll down to see my second gallery of personal photos, below.
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In October 2023, the Community Health Law Project (CHLP) honored me with a lifetime achievement award for advocacy of those with disabilities. . Surrounded by my family.
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After hosting a keynote on overcoming adversity, I had my first book signing! The line for my book was surprisingly longer than the line for the open bar. April 2023.
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Students watch Dr. Paul during a virtual assembly, March 2021.
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Disability Awareness and Character Education Assemblies
My K-6 programs focus on disability awareness, kindness & respect, and character education.
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Hosting an anti-bullying assembly at a NJ middle school.
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Keynoting at a virtual conference. December 2020.
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Speaking to NJ high-school seniors on leadership, perseverance, and resilience.
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Reacting to a standing ovation at a 2019 professional development conference.
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Speaking to district teachers and counselors during an in-service workshop.
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Hosting a disability keynote at Novartis Pharmaceuticals, 2017.
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New Jersey Senator Vin Gopal invites me to speak at a holiday fundraiser with outgoing senator Joseph Kyrillos.
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The closing keynote of the Power of One Speaker Series aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid.
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After an orientation program for high-school students, 2007.
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Following an orientation program at the same high school ten years later, 2017.
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Following my leadership keynote at a New Jersey high school, 2018.
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My keynote to 15K athletes, coaches, and parents at Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
That's me behind the podium!
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With students and parents after my school assemblies in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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During a Caring Kids assembly on respect and kindness.
This is the 18th year I have been invited to speak at this Morris County NJ school.
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With some students after my keynote at California State University in Sacramento.
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With Dr. Peter Mercer, President of Ramapo College, after my Disability Month keynote.
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Sharing Greek life inspiration with Rutgers University students.
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Fraternity students at the University of Delaware welcome me to their campus.
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At the University of New Haven for a keynote at their leadership retreat.
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With Loyola University (Chicago) students after my keynote on their campus.
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Walking with Dean Barbara Sirman to the Rutgers commencement ceremony.
One student each year walks with her. I was chosen in 2008.
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Mom dressing me up for a neighbor's 3rd birthday party, circa 1974.
Mom -- with her heavenly embrace -- shared her love with many and her happiness with all.
Mom surprising me on my 6th birthday! Note her hand is protecting me from the lit candles!
With my cousin Rachel Platten ("Fight Song") before her concert.
A newspaper article when my mom enters the Mrs. New Jersey Pageant. I was a teenager at the time!
Mom in the official Mrs. New Jersey Pageant. She never exercised a day in her life! She was a natural beauty.
Hurtling towards the earth at 120 mph for 60 seconds! Pushed out of the plane.
Relaxing with Amy Smart and Tom Malloy on the red carpet at our Los Angeles movie premiere.
Taking off my face mask for a big smile before touring the White House, October 2020.
With Billy Joel at the University of Delaware! Fulfilling a significant part of my bucket list.
Introducing my sister to Billy Joel and Elton John before their Face-to-Face concert in Philadelphia.
The name's Bond. James Bond. With Roger Moore at a UNICEF event.
Revealing the Greatest American Hero underneath my suit, like Superman! Before my program to high-school seniors at our State Police Academy.
Spending quality time with Mets and Yankees all-star legend Dwight "Doc" Gooden! He generously signed a baseball for my nephew.
Inspiring the NY Giants football team and their chaplain, George McGovern.
With fellow Rutgers alumnus Eric LeGrand before our school assemblies.
With an inspirational friend who is a special needs student. He is especially talented at painting and drew this for me! I gave him a signed copy of my book.
Inspiring actor Christopher Reeve before his motivational program on spinal cord research.
My best friends Alex and Ian King. We lifeguard at the beach each summer!
Relaxing before a keynote to Maryland teachers and counselors.
My pencil drawing of a 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible, its driver's door slightly ajar! Completed in art class in 9th grade.
My acryllic painting of Lassie saving a bird and her eggs during a forest fire. Completed in art class in 10th grade.
My favorite painting! Oil on canvas of a guards-red Porsche 930 Turbo. Canvas is 6 feet long! Completed in art class in 12th grade.
My oil painting in the previous photo is based on this original Porsche advertisement in Car & Driver Magazine.
Taking the wheel of the first Ferrari 430 Scuderia imported in the U.S.
Dr. Paul and a cool Fisker Karma with solar panels on the roof.
Jump inside! Here's a beautiful Maserati GranTurismo.
Some of my students beaming as I take the wheel of a Dodge Viper!
Visiting my friend Keith who is the manager at this Porsche dealership.
With former NJ governor Tom Kean on the Rutgers campus, March 1993.
Meeting NJ governor Jon Corzine on campus one hour after my Ph.D defense.
My role model Alan Moskin, who served under General Patton in World War II.
Beaming with my friend Jacob Rudolph before our assemblies at a NJ school.
Sharing a breakfast with Scott Chesney and his kids! Scott and I both spoke at the United Nations.
With my friend and role model Derrick Watkins at a NJ school. Derrick is a well-known hypnotist and engaging speaker.
With Gregory Harrison on the red carpet at our Los Angeles movie premiere.
A thumbs-up as I walk off the Rutgers stage with my Ph.D degree.
A photo of the front page of the New York Times! That's me looking at a historical map of NJ.
My magazine article autographed by Elton John and Billy Joel.
Competing with the stand-up routines of the funniest students from 22 NJ colleges.
Mom dressing me up for a neighbor's 3rd birthday party, circa 1974.
With my cousin Rachel Platten ("Fight Song") before her concert.
Among my favorite pictures with my sister, her friend Cara, and Cara's son.
Laughing with my nephew during a hilarious moment on Mothers Day!
With my nephew, Landon, at his Maryland home.
A newspaper article when my mom enters the Mrs. New Jersey Pageant. I was a teenager at the time!
Hurtling towards the earth at 120 mph for 60 seconds! Pushed out of the plane.
Relaxing with Amy Smart and Tom Malloy after our Los Angeles movie premiere.
With Billy Joel! This photo is framed and in his NYC apartment (with my autograph)!
Introducing my sister to Billy Joel and Elton John before their concert.
The name's Bond. James Bond. With Roger Moore at a UNICEF event.
With actor Christopher Reeve before his motivational program.
With former NJ governor Tom Kean on the Rutgers campus, March 1993.
With fellow Rutgers alumnus Eric LeGrand before our school assemblies.
My best friends Alex and Ian King. We lifeguard at the beach each summer!
With a Porsche 930 Turbo. Visiting my friend Keith who is the dealership manager.
Taking the wheel of the first Ferrari 430 Scuderia imported in the U.S.
Dr. Paul and an electric Fisker Karma with solar panels on the roof.
Jump inside! Here's a beautiful Maserati GranTurismo.
Some of my students beaming as I take the wheel of a Dodge Viper!
Meeting NJ governor Jon Corzine on campus one hour after my Ph.D defense.
My role model Alan Moskin, who served under General Patton in World War II.
Beaming with my friend Jacob Rudolph before our assemblies at a NJ school.
Sharing a breakfast with Scott Chesney and his kids! Scott and I both spoke at the United Nations.
With my friend and role model Derrick Watkins at a NJ school. Derrick is a well-known hypnotist and engaging speaker.
Relaxing before a keynote to teachers and counselors.
With Gregory Harrison on the red carpet at our Los Angeles movie premiere.
A thumbs-up as I walk off the Rutgers stage with my Ph.D degree.
Inspiring the NY Giants football team after their Super Bowl win.
A color newspaper photo of the New York Times cover story on my Ph.D research!
My unique Honda Accord getting all polished up. It's 15 years old!
Chaffeuring the newleyweds (Alex and Deirdre) in my unique car at their wedding.
Installed these cool LED door lights on my Honda when the doors are opened!
Leather car mats! Now when I drive, my friends want to remove their shoes/socks and let their feet caress the leather.
My magazine article autographed by Elton John and Billy Joel.
Competing with the stand-up routines of the funniest students from 22 NJ colleges.
