Monica Quimby, 27, from Turner, Maine got in a skiing accident in 2006 and sustained a spinal cord injury. She has been an adjunct science professor for 4 years at Southern Maine Community College and she served as Ms. Wheelchair Maine 2011. She was involved as a board member with Maine's only independent living center Alpha One, received the Forty Under 40 award, and acted as an ambassador for the Boston Abilities Expo. She has continued her passion throughout her national and international travels to mentor individuals, and advocate for all people with disabilities.