Michael Menard

Michael J. Menard is a visionary inventor, global business pioneer, acclaimed author, and passionate social advocate whose life exemplifies the alchemy of turning adversity into world-changing impact. At 75, he stands as a testament to resilience, having revolutionized industries while igniting a movement against childhood trauma—the silent epidemic he calls humanity's greatest threat.

From his groundbreaking patent for the first disposable infant diaper at age 19, to accumulating 14 patents that transformed the absorbent products industry and generated billions in global value, Michael's innovative genius shone early during his 25-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson. Rising to become the company's first Worldwide Vice President of Engineering, he led engineering for the world's largest healthcare firm before co-founding The GenSight Group in 2002. There, his AI-driven strategic software advised C-level executives at NASA, the UN, Coca-Cola, Pfizer, and Fortune 100 giants, optimizing billions in investments.

As an author, Michael's books blend personal triumph with profound insights: *A Fish in Your Ear* (2012) and *Corporate Transformation* (2017) offer business wisdom, while *The Kite That Couldn't Fly* (2024) shares his raw childhood memoir, and *Greater Than Gravity* (2026) exposes trauma as America's #1 killer, backed by irrefutable data on its role in addiction, suicide, and incarceration.

Founder of UACT (United Against Childhood Trauma), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Michael advocates for awareness, healing, and prevention—emphasizing the "sacred 60 days" post-birth. Through keynote speaking at venues like the University of Texas School of Social Work, he inspires transformation, proving scars can become stars that light paths for millions.