Joshua Felder
Joshua Felder was born in Tampa, FL. In 2017, he completed a 2-year Career Exploration Program at the University of South Florida and now works as an Office Assistant with the International Law Firm of Holland and Knight. He is also a Global Ambassador and International Board of Directors member for Best Buddies International.
During his time with Best Buddies International, Joshua has personally given endorsement speeches at Best Buddies events throughout the United States, co-hosted Friendship Walks, and danced on stage with celebrities - all while furthering the mission of inclusion. In 2020, Joshua received the Best Buddies Spirit of Courage Award. He was also awarded the inaugural Excellence in Leadership Award at the 5th Annual Best Buddies' Mother's Day Brunch Presented by Live Nation.
Joshua is also the first person with a disability to be a dancer in the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show with The Weeknd and the first to be featured in a Showtime Original with The Weeknd, which outlined the making of the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show. Joshua's performance in the Super Bowl LV Halftime Show resulted in him receiving commendations from the City of Tampa Mayor and City Council. Additionally, Joshua was featured on Bay News 9 and CBS This Morning with Gayle King.