CVxEXPO25 Inspirational Keynote

Sal Gonzalez, Wounded Warrior Project

Born and raised in East Los Angeles,  Sal Gonzalez was inspired by the events of 9/11 to enlist in the U.S. Marines infantry out of high school. While serving as a machine gunner in Iraq in 2004, Gonzalez’s truck was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast left him with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD and ultimately cost him his left leg below the knee. Once he was released from the hospital, Gonzalez immersed himself in WPP, which he says gave him new perspective and purpose. He will share his story of courage, perseverance, recovery and growth, including how WWP has aided his recovery and transition back to civilian life.