Irwin Redlener
Keynote Speaker: Disaster Preparedness Expert, Public Health Analyst, Humanitarian Advocate
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Irwin Redlener Biography
Irwin Redlener, M.D., is the founding director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute and director of the Center’s Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative. He is also the co-founder, with singer Paul Simon, of The Children's Health Fund.
Dr. Redlener is the author of "Americans at Risk: Why We’re Not Prepared for Megadisasters and What We Can Do Now" and the Nautilus Book Prize-winning "The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for 21st Century America." He has been featured in the video "Surviving a nuclear attack - Irwin Redlener." His expertise and insights are frequently sought, and he has contributed more than 50 opinion pieces to various publications, including the Washington Post, the Daily Beast, and The Hill.
Since 2020, Dr. Redlener has served as an on-air public health analyst for NBC & MSNBC. He currently holds a position as a special advisor on emergency preparedness to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and maintains regular communication with leadership in U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services as well as Homeland Security. He has been an advisor to political figures including Vice President Joe Biden, and played a significant role as an advisor during the 2015 Ebola outbreak. Dr. Redlener also worked with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2019 to address the treatment of immigrant families and children on the SW U.S. border.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Redlener directed the development of the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM), and served as medical director of USA for Africa, overseeing the distribution of significant funds for African famine relief raised by the song "We Are the World." He has collaborated with various celebrities to support his humanitarian projects and continues to be a strong advocate for the health and well-being of children facing adversities such as extreme poverty, domestic violence, and homelessness. Dr. Redlener's extensive experience has established him as a valuable advisor to numerous Democratic presidential campaigns since 1988.
Dr. Redlener completed his undergraduate degree at Hofstra University and received his M.D. from the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. His specialty training was received at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, the University of Colorado Medical Center, and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He holds honorary degrees from Hofstra University and Hunter College of the City University of New York.
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What topics does Irwin Redlener speak about?
Irwin Redlener is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Healthcare, Authors, Medicine, Public Health, Family & Parenting and Overcoming Adversity.
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Irwin Redlener generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Irwin Redlener is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Healthcare and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Irwin Redlener for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Irwin Redlener generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marty Makary, M.D., Nick Webb and Norman Ornstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Irwin Redlener for an upcoming event.
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Creating change with celebrity partners! What it's like working with Joan Baez, Paul Simon, Harry Belafonte, Marc Anthony and many more!
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Child poverty in America: How did we get here, what we need to do going forward, what the lack of opportunity means for millions of kids means for America's future.
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What business needs to know about return to "normal”? Why things will never be the same as they were prior to January 2020.
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The "pandemic generation”: What is the impact of the pandemic on children - and what lies ahead for our kids and our society?
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When will the Covid-19 pandemic be over? What could derail progress in getting back to "normal"?
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Amid bankruptcy, Detroit has a bigger problem: Column
Irwin Redlener 6:16 p.m. EDT July 29, 2013 ... Irwin Redlener, MD, is president of the Children's Health Fund and a senior faculty member at Columbia ...
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Irwin Redlener, M.D.: The Politics of Disaster: How Leaders Can ...
Watching the president this week reminds us that transcending partisanship and solving problems are the qualities that define leadership in a way that should be ...
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Irwin Redlener, M.D.: Barack Obama and America's Children: Can a ...
Whether children are inexcusably exposed to gun violence or chronically hungry or unable to access an early childhood education center, they are not being ...
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How do I book Irwin Redlener to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Irwin Redlener 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 Irwin Redlener, 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 Irwin Redlener or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Irwin Redlener for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Irwin Redlener, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Irwin Redlener, 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 Irwin Redlener speak about?
Irwin Redlener is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Healthcare, Authors, Medicine, Public Health, Family & Parenting and Overcoming Adversity. -
Where does Irwin Redlener travel from?
Irwin Redlener generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Irwin Redlener?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Irwin Redlener 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 Irwin Redlener 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 Irwin Redlener 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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