Suzanne Barakat
Keynote Speaker: Physician, Humanitarian & Global Health Leader; Executive Director, UCSF Health & Human Rights Initiative; TED Speaker
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Suzanne Barakat Biography
Dr. Suzanne Barakat is a practicing physician, humanitarian, and advocate for inclusion and social justice whose career is at the intersection of medicine, human rights, and public advocacy. Barakat earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her residency in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Her clinical practice includes hospital medicine, labor and delivery, and urgent care, with a focus on underserved communities. Barakat's research interests encompass family medicine, human rights, global health, immigration, refugees, asylum seekers, social justice, mental health, and women's health.
As a leader in refugee and asylum medicine, Barakat has established an institutional legacy at the University of California San Francisco. As executive director of the UCSF Health and Human Rights Initiative, she led efforts to standardize clinical training and documentation of human rights violations and developed the world's first clinical fellowship in asylum medicine. She contributed to a pioneering mood screener and mental health assessment for Arabic-speaking communities worldwide and has worked at makeshift polyclinics and state hospitals serving refugees along the Turkish-Syrian border. Barakat has returned to the Syrian-Turkish border and has traveled to post-regime Syria to support the country's forensic response.
Barakat's advocacy was shaped by personal tragedy when her brother Deah, her sister-in-law Yusor, and Yusor's sister Razan were murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Law enforcement and media initially labeled the crime a parking dispute, prompting Barakat to advocate for the murders to be recognized as hate crimes. This loss became the catalyst for her broader public mission. Speaking at TEDWomen, she called for an end to hate and shared how her family reclaimed their narrative and advocates for a world free from bigotry and discrimination. She also recounted the tragedy on The Moth stage in her piece "Deah, Yusor and Razan."
Barakat has delivered a TED Talk, been featured in the documentary "36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime," appeared on major news outlets, and was honored with the Uniter Award by President Biden. Her advocacy includes policy influence, engaging with U.S. officials and contributing to the White House Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate. Barakat serves as board chair of Our Three Winners Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to combating Islamophobia and promoting social justice. She is also a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. Barakat combines medical expertise and lived experience to challenge audiences to confront hate, champion human rights, and build more inclusive communities.
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Suzanne Barakat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Muslim, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Medicine, Health & Wellness, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Anti-Racism, Influential Women and Public Health.
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Suzanne Barakat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Muslim, Diversity & Inclusion and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Suzanne Barakat for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Suzanne Barakat generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Sarsour, Blair Imani and Shiza Shahid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Suzanne Barakat for an upcoming event.
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S.F. doctor whose brother was slain decries anti-Muslim hostility
Dr. Suzanne Barakat was writing a prescription for one of her patients at San Francisco General Hospital when her phone lit up with text messages from friends sending condolences ..
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2015 Chapel Hill shooting
On February 10, 2015, Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha were killed in their home in Finley Forest Condominiums on Summerwalk Circle in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States ...
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How do I book Suzanne Barakat to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Suzanne Barakat for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Suzanne Barakat, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Suzanne Barakat are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Suzanne Barakat, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Suzanne Barakat speak about?
Suzanne Barakat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Muslim, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Medicine, Health & Wellness, TED, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Anti-Racism, Influential Women and Public Health. -
Where does Suzanne Barakat travel from?
Suzanne Barakat generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Suzanne Barakat?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Suzanne Barakat 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 Suzanne Barakat 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 Suzanne Barakat 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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