Julie Gerberding, MD

Julie Gerberding, MD

Keynote Speaker: President & CEO at Foundation for the National Institutes of Health; Infectious Disease Expert

Julie Gerberding, MD Biography

Dr. Julie Louise Gerberding is the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), a non-profit organization that builds large public-private-patient pre-competitive research partnerships to address important medical challenges in support of the NIH mission. She also co-chairs the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security.

Formerly, Dr. Gerberding was Executive Vice President and Chief Patient Officer at Merck & Co., Inc., where she was responsible for patient engagement, strategic communications, global public policy, population health, and corporate responsibility. She joined Merck in 2010 as President of Merck Vaccines to help increase global access to important vaccines among those who need them most.

Dr. Gerberding was Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2002-2009, where she led the agency through more than 40 emergency responses to public health crises, including SARS in 2003. She currently co-chairs the CSIS Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security and is a board trustee at Mayo Clinic and Case Western Reserve University and serves as a board director for HilleVax, Afternext Health Tech, and SummerBio.

Dr. Gerberding has received more than 50 awards and honors, including the United States Department of Health and Human Services Distinguished Service Award for her leadership in responses to anthrax bioterrorism and the September 11, 2001 attacks. In 2018, she was selected as the Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s Woman of the Year.

Dr. Gerberding received her undergraduate and MD degrees from Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Public Health at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Council on Foreign Relations, and a fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American College of Physicians. She is also a member of the adjunct faculties of the University of California, San Francisco, and Case Western Reserve University.

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Julie Gerberding, MD Speaking Topics

Women and Water

Dr. Gerberding spent more than 6 years as a global health diplomat, traveling to 32 countries to promote health, encourage prevention of disease, and motivate preparedness for new threats. These travels introduced her to remarkable women in some of the most challenging regions of the world. Their stories often begin with a description of the countless hours spent, day after day, locating water, hauling water, cooking with water, and washing in water. The never-ending quest for water, and the lack of basic sanitation, keeps these women on a treadmill of poverty and threatens their childrens survival. Nevertheless, in villages across the world, many are creating innovative solutions for themselves and hope for their children. The stories of their struggles to overcome thirst, poor hygiene, and lack of access to education not only incite outrage at their circumstances, but also inspire awe of their determination to survive and thrive. Dr. Gerberding uses these stories to inform the audience about two of the most challenging root causes of extreme poverty lack of water and the profound socio-economic suppression of women. She also inspires a hopeful view of how our nations health development investments can better support sustainable solutions. These perspectives are timely, as the United States debates smart power, and the role of development and health diplomacy in our national strategy.

Small World Health Protection: Risks and Resilience

In her 7 years as a senior leader at CDC, Dr. Gerberding was at the helm of the public health response to more than 40 domestic or international emergencies. Beginning with the terrorist and anthrax attacks in 2001, her tenure encompassed complex outbreaks and crises (including SARS, monkey pox, avian influenza, staphylococcal infections, and numerous food safety issues) as well as natural disasters (like the Asian tsunami, hurricanes, floods, power outages, and similar threats to health). Each of these events had far-reaching social, health, economic, and sometimes national security consequences. Dr. Gerberding makes a strong case that now is not the time for complacency; changing climate, global financial crises, and the expanded population of vulnerable groups predispose people everywhere to ongoing global threats. Smart organization will prioritize steps to ensure their resilience and prepare for natural disasters, global infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. Dr. Gerberding shares her assessment of current risks, the key lessons learned from previous emergency responses, and a short list of health protection priorities to help government agencies, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and families everywhere remain a resilient as possible, whatever new threat emerges.

Health System Transformation: Becoming the Healthiest Nation

Americans spend more on health care than other nation, but we are far from the healthiest. Unless we take effective action, our children will be the first generation to have shorter expected life spans than their parents. We have invested far too little on protecting our health. As a result, families, governments, and businesses are paying the high price of the epidemic of chronic illnesses that require expensive treatments and add to our economic crises. As the director of CDC, the nations frontline of health protection, Dr. Gerberding championed private-public partnerships that can help business leaders translate prevention science into best practices to improve health and productivity, lower health care costs, and contribute to sustainable health among employees, their families and communities in which they live. Dr. Gerberding shares her insights and experience with successful partnerships, the state-of-the-science for health protection and disease prevention in the private sector, and health protection successes culled from a variety of businesses. She also provides compelling arguments for why business leaders should join other stakeholders to put health, not just health care, at the center of the policy debate on health system transformation, and help America become the healthiest nation.

Julie Gerberding, MD Videos

Julie Gerberding - Digital Frontiers in Public Health
Julie Gerberding - Her Story
Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH and Michael T. Nally, Merck & Co., Inc ...

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Julie Gerberding, MD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Women, Finance, Science, World Affairs, Nutrition, Healthcare, Women's Empowerment, Leadership, Female Leadership, Medicine, Executive Leadership and Public Health.

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Julie Gerberding, MD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Women and Finance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Julie Gerberding, MD for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Julie Gerberding, MD generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jessica Malaty Rivera, Dr. Syra Madad and Dr. Leana Wen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Julie Gerberding, MD for an upcoming event.

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Julie Gerberding, MD Speaking Topics

  • Women and Water

    Dr. Gerberding spent more than 6 years as a global health diplomat, traveling to 32 countries to promote health, encourage prevention of disease, and motivate preparedness for new threats. These travels introduced her to remarkable women in some of the most challenging regions of the world. Their stories often begin with a description of the countless hours spent, day after day, locating water, hauling water, cooking with water, and washing in water. The never-ending quest for water, and the lack of basic sanitation, keeps these women on a treadmill of poverty and threatens their childrens survival. Nevertheless, in villages across the world, many are creating innovative solutions for themselves and hope for their children. The stories of their struggles to overcome thirst, poor hygiene, and lack of access to education not only incite outrage at their circumstances, but also inspire awe of their determination to survive and thrive. Dr. Gerberding uses these stories to inform the audience about two of the most challenging root causes of extreme poverty lack of water and the profound socio-economic suppression of women. She also inspires a hopeful view of how our nations health development investments can better support sustainable solutions. These perspectives are timely, as the United States debates smart power, and the role of development and health diplomacy in our national strategy.

  • Small World Health Protection: Risks and Resilience

    In her 7 years as a senior leader at CDC, Dr. Gerberding was at the helm of the public health response to more than 40 domestic or international emergencies. Beginning with the terrorist and anthrax attacks in 2001, her tenure encompassed complex outbreaks and crises (including SARS, monkey pox, avian influenza, staphylococcal infections, and numerous food safety issues) as well as natural disasters (like the Asian tsunami, hurricanes, floods, power outages, and similar threats to health). Each of these events had far-reaching social, health, economic, and sometimes national security consequences. Dr. Gerberding makes a strong case that now is not the time for complacency; changing climate, global financial crises, and the expanded population of vulnerable groups predispose people everywhere to ongoing global threats. Smart organization will prioritize steps to ensure their resilience and prepare for natural disasters, global infectious disease outbreaks, and other emergencies. Dr. Gerberding shares her assessment of current risks, the key lessons learned from previous emergency responses, and a short list of health protection priorities to help government agencies, business leaders, non-profit organizations, and families everywhere remain a resilient as possible, whatever new threat emerges.

  • Health System Transformation: Becoming the Healthiest Nation

    Americans spend more on health care than other nation, but we are far from the healthiest. Unless we take effective action, our children will be the first generation to have shorter expected life spans than their parents. We have invested far too little on protecting our health. As a result, families, governments, and businesses are paying the high price of the epidemic of chronic illnesses that require expensive treatments and add to our economic crises. As the director of CDC, the nations frontline of health protection, Dr. Gerberding championed private-public partnerships that can help business leaders translate prevention science into best practices to improve health and productivity, lower health care costs, and contribute to sustainable health among employees, their families and communities in which they live. Dr. Gerberding shares her insights and experience with successful partnerships, the state-of-the-science for health protection and disease prevention in the private sector, and health protection successes culled from a variety of businesses. She also provides compelling arguments for why business leaders should join other stakeholders to put health, not just health care, at the center of the policy debate on health system transformation, and help America become the healthiest nation.

Julie Gerberding, MD Videos

Julie Gerberding - Digital Frontiers in Public Health
Julie Gerberding - Her Story
Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH and Michael T. Nally, Merck & Co., Inc ...
Listen First, Treat Later: Dr. Julie Gerberding on the HIV Epidemic ...
083 - Former CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding on the US's COVID ...

Julie Gerberding, MD News

  • How do I book Julie Gerberding, MD to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Julie Gerberding, MD 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 Julie Gerberding, MD, 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 Julie Gerberding, MD or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Julie Gerberding, MD for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Julie Gerberding, MD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Julie Gerberding, MD are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Julie Gerberding, MD, 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 Julie Gerberding, MD speak about?

    Julie Gerberding, MD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Women, Finance, Science, World Affairs, Nutrition, Healthcare, Women's Empowerment, Leadership, Female Leadership, Medicine, Executive Leadership and Public Health.
  • Where does Julie Gerberding, MD travel from?

    Julie Gerberding, MD generally travels from Pennsylvania, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Julie Gerberding, MD?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julie Gerberding, MD 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 Julie Gerberding, MD 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 Julie Gerberding, MD 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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