Dr. Leana Wen
Keynote Speaker: Physician, Healthcare Executive & Leading Public Health Speaker; Washington Post Columnist, CNN Medical Analyst & Author; Cervical Cancer Survivor
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Categories:Cancer, Non-Fiction Authors, Women's Health, TED, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Leadership, Obesity Awareness Month, Public Health, Virtual, Female Leadership, Women, Author, Family & Parenting, Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Addiction & Recovery, Cancer Survivors
Dr. Leana Wen Biography
Dr. Leana Wen is a practicing physician, healthcare executive, and one of America’s leading public health experts. She is a columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a twice- weekly column on medicine and public health and anchors the Post newsletter, The Checkup with Dr. Wen. She is also a clinical associate professor at George Washington University, where she is a distinguished fellow of the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity; a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; the host of HLTH’s The Beat Executive Video Series; and a frequently featured on-air commentator, including as a medical analyst for CNN and guest contributor for NPR, PBS and BBC.
Previously, she served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner, where she led the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department in the U.S. to fight the opioid epidemic, address disparities and mental health access, and improve maternal and child health. She is author of two critically-acclaimed books, "When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests" and "Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health." Dr. Wen obtained her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and studied health policy at the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. She completed her residency training in emergency medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People.
Dr. Wen lives with her husband and their two young children in Baltimore. In her free time, she loves cycling, trail running, and open water swimming.
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Dr. Leana Wen Speaking Topics
One of the foremost experts on public health and health policy, Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen, can speak on major policy issues in today’s ever-changing landscape. From prescription drug reform to the promises of new technology such as artificial intelligence to the threats to vaccine access and renewed focus on mental health, population health, and integrated care, Dr. Wen presents a compelling picture of the current landscape. She then guides the audience to consider opportunities for how to proceed in light of these trends.
Hear the perspective of a practicing physician and Washington Post columnist who is an expert on the digital transformation of healthcare. Dr. Leana Wen will delve into the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in medicine, going through use cases of predictive and generative AI to explain how AI can improve diagnosis, personalize treatment and reduce inefficiencies. She will also present pitfalls, the need for regulatory guardrails, and why digital fluency is so crucial for the healthcare sector. Depending on interest, she can also into other aspects of tech and health, such as applications of telemedicine and digital health strategies that have enabled remote patient monitoring and at-home diagnostics and “hospital at home” treatment.
Dr. Leana Wen brings audiences insights from her work as a practicing physician and expert in addressing mental health and addiction policy. She shares personal experiences, strategies to combat isolation and reestablish connection, and best practices for employee health from around the world. She describes the often-hidden epidemic of addiction, including to alcohol and opioids, and the growing need for education and regulation of marijuana and psychedelic usage. Finally, she talks about the future of work, and outlines for audiences a framework for incorporating mental and physical wellness and resiliency practices into the office, home and everyday life.
Dr. Leana Wen is a leading national expert on population health. During the COVID-19 crisis, she was asked to testify four times to the U.S. House of Representatives on the unequal impact of the pandemic on communities of color. While she served as Baltimore's health commissioner, she reconfigured the agency to specifically focus on population health and health equity. In this keynote, Dr. Wen draws upon these experiences, outlined in her book "Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health,"and gives specific examples of successful innovations that reduce disparities and improve health.
Women, and women leaders, face distinctive challenges in the workplace. Trained in trauma/ER medicine and having been one of many “firsts” as a woman of color, Dr. Leana Wen speaks from firsthand experience and from her professional research about the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. These include advice for women about the “double bind” and “glass cliff,” such as owning one’s authentic identity and negotiating societal expectations. Dr. Wen also gives talks in crisis leadership and overcoming adversity. These include lessons from innovative leadership locally and nationally, drawing upon her background convening unlikely stakeholders around shared goals; leading collective impact, public-private collaborations in public health; and getting to points of agreement in turbulent and polarizing environments.
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What topics does Dr. Leana Wen speak about?
Dr. Leana Wen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cancer, Non-Fiction Authors, Women's Health, TED, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Leadership, Obesity Awareness Month, Public Health, Virtual, Female Leadership, Women, Author, Family & Parenting, Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Addiction & Recovery and Cancer Survivors.
Where does Dr. Leana Wen travel from?
Dr. Leana Wen generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Leana Wen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Leana Wen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Leana Wen for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Leana Wen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Dr. Leana Wen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Cancer, Non-Fiction Authors and Women's Health. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Dr. Leana Wen generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Patrice A. Harris, Dr. Joel Selanikio and Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Leana Wen for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Leana Wen Speaking Topics
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Navigating the Health Policy Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
One of the foremost experts on public health and health policy, Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen, can speak on major policy issues in today’s ever-changing landscape. From prescription drug reform to the promises of new technology such as artificial intelligence to the threats to vaccine access and renewed focus on mental health, population health, and integrated care, Dr. Wen presents a compelling picture of the current landscape. She then guides the audience to consider opportunities for how to proceed in light of these trends.
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The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Hear the perspective of a practicing physician and Washington Post columnist who is an expert on the digital transformation of healthcare. Dr. Leana Wen will delve into the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in medicine, going through use cases of predictive and generative AI to explain how AI can improve diagnosis, personalize treatment and reduce inefficiencies. She will also present pitfalls, the need for regulatory guardrails, and why digital fluency is so crucial for the healthcare sector. Depending on interest, she can also into other aspects of tech and health, such as applications of telemedicine and digital health strategies that have enabled remote patient monitoring and at-home diagnostics and “hospital at home” treatment.
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Mental Health and Well-Being
Dr. Leana Wen brings audiences insights from her work as a practicing physician and expert in addressing mental health and addiction policy. She shares personal experiences, strategies to combat isolation and reestablish connection, and best practices for employee health from around the world. She describes the often-hidden epidemic of addiction, including to alcohol and opioids, and the growing need for education and regulation of marijuana and psychedelic usage. Finally, she talks about the future of work, and outlines for audiences a framework for incorporating mental and physical wellness and resiliency practices into the office, home and everyday life.
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A Practical Playbook to Focus on Population Health
Dr. Leana Wen is a leading national expert on population health. During the COVID-19 crisis, she was asked to testify four times to the U.S. House of Representatives on the unequal impact of the pandemic on communities of color. While she served as Baltimore's health commissioner, she reconfigured the agency to specifically focus on population health and health equity. In this keynote, Dr. Wen draws upon these experiences, outlined in her book "Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health,"and gives specific examples of successful innovations that reduce disparities and improve health.
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Women in Leadership
Women, and women leaders, face distinctive challenges in the workplace. Trained in trauma/ER medicine and having been one of many “firsts” as a woman of color, Dr. Leana Wen speaks from firsthand experience and from her professional research about the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. These include advice for women about the “double bind” and “glass cliff,” such as owning one’s authentic identity and negotiating societal expectations. Dr. Wen also gives talks in crisis leadership and overcoming adversity. These include lessons from innovative leadership locally and nationally, drawing upon her background convening unlikely stakeholders around shared goals; leading collective impact, public-private collaborations in public health; and getting to points of agreement in turbulent and polarizing environments.
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Dr. Leana Wen Reviews
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Oklahoma State Department of Health - May 19 2022
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Dr. Wen is a powerful and charismatic speaker who seems to naturally connect to her audience with a warm, relaxed, informative and enjoyable style of speech. My students were enlightened and entertained. Dr. Wen is a smart, conversational treat for the senses.
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As a pre-medical student, I have often been told that my desire to make a difference in my community and help change the system to better patient care and outcomes is naive thinking and that I will change once I finish medical school. Dr. Wen is the first physician to tell me that I can make a different if I strive to do so and maintain my goals and ideologies. Not only is she a true inspiration for pre-medical students, but a model of how a physician should treat and interact with their patients. Her ability to speak and explain her various viewpoints is outstanding and left a deep impression on me. She not only dispelled a great deal of healthcare issue myths, but provided incite on the true issues pertaining to healthcare and ways to make a difference in the healthcare community, as a physician and as a patient.
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Dr. Wen is a very captivating speaker. Her stories are really interesting and make her message more relatable. Overall, I really enjoyed listening to her talk about the importance of patient care and feel motivated to be a better advocate for the patients in the future as a physician.
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Our Rotary Club really enjoyed meeting and talking with Dr. Wen. As we discussed “When Doctors Don’t Listen” we had some really interesting discussions about our interactions with Doctors and how we can make our time with them more of a partnership (Doctors getting better information from us, us feeling better about how we are being treated). As our organization is active in the Everett community, we also discussed how different backgrounds and language barriers can further complicate interactions between patients and doctors. It was beneficial for our group to meet Dr. Wen, discuss her book and put some more thought into how we can better get doctors to “listen” to us as patients going forward (for us and our loved ones).
Unknown - Sep 19 2014
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Dr. Leana Wen News
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Physician Leana Wen Is a Public-Health Pragmatist
A Rhodes scholar and ER veteran works to address the root causes of medical problems before they become emergencies
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Dr. Leana Wen's Weekly Column - The Washington Post
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CNN's Leana Wen: "Public health is under attack in a way that is has not been before"
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Leana Wen Discusses Patients' Different Priorities, Bad COVID Policies
Now's the time to address health disparities in the U.S., says Wen in her new book.
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How do I book Dr. Leana Wen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Leana Wen for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Leana Wen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Leana Wen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Leana Wen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Leana Wen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Leana Wen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dr. Leana Wen speak about?
Dr. Leana Wen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Cancer, Non-Fiction Authors, Women's Health, TED, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Non-Profit, Leadership, Obesity Awareness Month, Public Health, Virtual, Female Leadership, Women, Author, Family & Parenting, Nutrition, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Addiction & Recovery and Cancer Survivors. -
Where does Dr. Leana Wen travel from?
Dr. Leana Wen generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Leana Wen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Leana Wen for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Leana Wen for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Leana Wen or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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