Sharla Smith, PhD
Keynote Speaker: Maternal & Infant Health Researcher; Associate Professor at University of Kansas School of Medicine; Founder of Kansas Birth Equity Network
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Sharla Smith, PhD Biography
Dr. Sharla Smith is a health services researcher and public health advocate focused on eliminating racial disparities in maternal and infant health. Smith serves as an associate professor in the Department of Population Health and director of Birth Equity in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Kansas School of Medical Center-Kansas City. Smith holds an undergraduate degree in biology from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a Master of Public Health in health policy and management, and a Doctor of Philosophy in health services and systems research from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Smith has worked in public health since 2006, combining academic research with community engagement.
Smith's research addresses maternal and infant health disparities, women's cancer disparities, and community engagement. Her clinical research emphasizes preeclampsia, a significant and unevenly distributed condition in pregnancy. Smith's work aims to increase the adoption of evidence-based treatments to prevent preeclampsia and reduce disparities in maternal mortality among Black women. Her studies analyze electronic medical records, provider screening and treatment practices, and women's awareness of clinical guidelines and risk factors. Chronic hypertension, a major risk factor for preeclampsia, is estimated to be 60 percent more prevalent in Black women, who face a three- to four-fold greater risk of dying from the condition compared to white women.
Smith is the founder and director of Kansas Birth Equity Network, a community-centered network focused on improving Black maternal, paternal, and infant health in Kansas. Supported by the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award, the network builds on the foundation of Sisters and Brothers for Healthy Infants and brings together parents, community members, doulas, midwives, and physicians to address the Black maternal health crisis and develop solutions for Kansas families. The network includes stakeholders from across Kansas and the Kansas City Metro.
Smith is also the co-founder of Kansas Sisters and Brothers for Healthy Infants, a partnership between University of Kansas School of Medicine and members of Black Greek Letter Organizations to increase awareness and education on Black infant mortality. She has developed a birth equity implicit bias and anti-racism training that highlights the experiences of Black mothers and fathers and raises awareness of racial disparities in medicine and the community. Smith has created a nine-module curriculum on birth equity and contributed to establishing two Kansas rooms in Believe Her, a maternal support app for Black women.
Smith's work advocates for shifting accountability for poor health outcomes from Black women to system-level factors, a principle she defines as birth equity. In Kansas, Black infants have died at two to three times the rate of white infants for more than 30 years, and while the overall infant mortality rate has decreased, disparities persist. Black women continue to die of pregnancy-related causes at a rate two to three times that of white women. Through research, community-building, and advocacy, Smith contributes to the national conversation on birth equity and Black maternal health.
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Sharla Smith, PhD Speaking Topics
- Maternal and Child Health
- Birth Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Care Systems
- Implicit Bias
- Anti-Racism
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Sharla Smith, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Health & Wellness and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sharla Smith, PhD for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Sharla Smith, PhD generally travels from Kansas City, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joia Crear-Perry, Dayna Bowen Matthew and Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sharla Smith, PhD for an upcoming event.
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Sharla Smith, PhD Speaking Topics
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- Maternal and Child Health
- Birth Equity
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Care Systems
- Implicit Bias
- Anti-Racism
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What topics does Sharla Smith, PhD speak about?
Sharla Smith, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Health & Wellness, Women, Women's Health, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Anti-Racism, Healthcare, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Family & Parenting and Research & Exploration. -
Where does Sharla Smith, PhD travel from?
Sharla Smith, PhD generally travels from Kansas City, KS, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sharla Smith, PhD?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sharla Smith, PhD 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sharla Smith, PhD 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 Sharla Smith, PhD 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. -
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