Who is Emily Schaller?

EmPowerer. Educator. Inspirer. Comedian. Founder of the Rock CF Foundation. 

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Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 18 months old, Emily speaks to groups large and small about living and thriving with cystic fibrosis, the importance of exercise, and advancements in treatments, all to EmPower CF patient and families. Mixing equal parts wit and humor, Emily takes the crowd on a journey full of funny stories, epic breakthroughs and an inside look at living through three very different decades of CF. 

Past Events & Accolades

  • Children's Hospital Detroit

    Akron Children's Hospital

    Dartmouth Hitchcock CF Center

    All Children's Hospital Clearwater

    Stoneybrook CF Center

    Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City Chicagoland

    Children’s Mercy Hospital Wichita

    Children’s Hospital Omaha

    Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Grand Rapids

    SUNY- Syracuse

    University of Iowa

    Blank Children’s Hospital

    St Louis. Children’s

    East Tennessee

    Johns Hopkins

    Children’s Hospital Colorado

    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

    Johns Hopkins All Children’s

    Vermont

    South Dakota

    Emory University Hospital

    Kaiser Permanente

    Providence Pediatric CF Center (Spokane)

    VCU

    St. Lukes (Boise)

    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

    University of New Mexico

    Palmetto Health USC

  • North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference
    2009- 2013

    NYC Research Update
    2011

    Washington DC Breath of Life Gala 2012

    Richmond Breath of Life Gala
    2013

    Metro Detroit Chapter Engagements
    2003-2024

    Partnerships in Clinical Trials Conference
    2012, Orlando, FL

    Michigan Student Council Conference March
    2011 & 2013

    CFRI Conference
    2016

    CFF Finest Event
    2016, Nashville

    Cystic Fibrosis Canada Volunteer Recognition
    2016

  • University of Michigan
    M1’s 2013-2025

    Michigan State School of Medicine 2018-2025

    Wayne State University
    M1’s 2009-2014

    Central Michigan University PA 2010