Seema Yasmin
Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Medical Doctor, Author
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Seema Yasmin Biography
Seema Yasmin is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, medical doctor, author, and the Director of the Stanford Health Communication Initiative. In addition to her directorial role, Yasmin is a clinical assistant professor in Stanford University’s Department of Medicine, where she focuses on teaching advanced communication skills to medical school faculty and medical journalism to students. Her extensive academic involvement also includes her position as a visiting professor at the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, where she teaches crisis management and communications.
Yasmin was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news in 2017, alongside her team from The Dallas Morning News, for her reporting on a mass shooting. Her journalistic prowess has not only earned her two awards from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting but also recognition from the United States Public Health Service for leading epidemic investigations during her tenure as an officer in the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Beyond print, Yasmin is a medical analyst for CNN and a correspondent for Conde Nast Entertainment. She is an accomplished author, with titles such as "The Impatient Dr. Lange: One Man’s Fight to End a Global HIV Epidemic", "Muslim Women Are Everything: Stereotype-Shattering Stories of Courage, Inspiration and Adventure", "If God Is a Virus: The Ebola Poems", and "What the Fact? Finding the Truth in All the Noise".
Her writings, which span a wide range of literary styles, have been recognized by the Mid Atlantic Arts Council, Hedgebrook, and the Millay Colony for the Arts, earning her awards and residencies. She has also been the recipient of the Mayborn Award for Literary Non-Fiction and the Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. After completing her medical training at the University of Cambridge, Yasmin refined her journalistic skills at the University of Toronto and subsequently worked as a staff writer at The Dallas Morning News, where she notably covered Ebola’s arrival in Texas.
Yasmin's scholarly work centers around the spread of health misinformation and disinformation, the growth of medical and news deserts, and their subsequent impact on public health. Her expertise in epidemics, science communication, and journalism have been utilized by the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, the Aspen Ideas Festival, and the Skoll World Forum. She has also been invited to speak at notable venues including the Vatican and the White House.
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Seema Yasmin Speaking Topics
- The impact of Covid-19 on the future of tech, medicine and business.
- How work, travel and leisure could change post-pandemic.
Live a life of consequence, be the person that does the most good, but know that you can be your imperfect self and still be a hero.
When Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by pro-Russian rebels in July 2014, the world wondered if a cure for HIV had fallen from the sky and disappeared among the burning debris. Seated in the plane’s business-class cabin was Joseph Lange, better known as Joep, a shrewd Dutch doctor who had revolutionized the world of HIV and AIDS and was working on a cure.
Dr. Lange graduated from medical school in 1981, right as a new plague swept across the globe. His story became intertwined with the story of HIV. At once a physician, scientist, AIDS activist, and medical diplomat, Lange studied ways to battle HIV and prevent its spread from mother to child. Fighting the injustices of poverty, Lange advocated for better access to health care for the poor and the vulnerable. He championed the drug cocktail that finally helped rein in the disease and was a vocal proponent of prophylactic treatment for those most at risk of contracting HIV. But he was far from perfect.
This talk will show leaders of organizations that as long as they get off their imperfect butts and work their imperfect skills and try their imperfect hardest, they can and will make a difference.
Humans are not good at calculating relative risk. Compound that with emotion and panic, and poor decision-making can set in quickly. So how should we calculate risk, anticipate mistakes and be willing and ready to pivot? More importantly, how can we get smart and stay calm when our brain and emotions are telling us to do otherwise?
This program is perfect for organizations in high risk situations including medical environments; C-Level, Senior Management, managers of underperforming sales groups; and teams struggling with forward momentum.
The audience will leave with:
- Leaders will understand how to accelerate actionable change and avoid knee-jerk reactions in the most challenging environments.
- Relative risk is confusing and riddled with jargon. Audience will learn how to boil issues down to facts and communicate them in layman’s terms.
- If a risk becomes reality, this session will teach you how to weather the storm, keep your organization positive and reduce negative publicity.
A good story gets repeated. Learn the science of storytelling and what neuroscience is teaching us about how stories affect our brains and our behaviors. Does your story share even mundane and ordinary topics in such a way that the listener is engaged and excited to learn more? Does your enthusiasm compel your audience to effect change and reach new heights?
This program is perfect for:
anyone who wants to learn the art of writing compelling stories. Focus is on seeking, structure, and sharing. Breakout and 1/2 day workshops will include live performance. We’ll explore the narrative structure of a story, practice active listening, examine the importance of body language and dramatic techniques, and understand the power of narrativizing your research, work, and organizational goals and objectives.
Practical, collaborative, writing-intensive advanced journalistic reporting and writing course in the specific practices and standards of health and science journalism. Learn how to identify and write engaging stories about medicine, global health, science, and related environmental issues; how to assess the quality and relevance of science news; how to cover the health and science beats effectively and efficiently; and how to build bridges between the worlds of journalism and science.
Seema Yasmin Videos
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin, 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 Seema Yasmin or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Seema Yasmin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Seema Yasmin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Seema Yasmin are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Seema Yasmin, 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 Seema Yasmin speak about?
Seema Yasmin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Healthcare, World Affairs, Journalism, Professors, News & Media, Medicine, Broadcasting, Leadership, Women's Health, Authors, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health, Science, Education, STEM Education and STEM.
Where does Seema Yasmin travel from?
Seema Yasmin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Seema Yasmin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin 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.
Seema Yasmin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Healthcare and World Affairs. The estimated speaking fee range to book Seema Yasmin for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Seema Yasmin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Kluger, Emily Silverman, MD and Adaora Okoli. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Seema Yasmin for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Seema Yasmin Speaking Topics
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The Future of Business
- The impact of Covid-19 on the future of tech, medicine and business.
- How work, travel and leisure could change post-pandemic.
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Imperfect Leaders: You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Make a Difference
Live a life of consequence, be the person that does the most good, but know that you can be your imperfect self and still be a hero.
When Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by pro-Russian rebels in July 2014, the world wondered if a cure for HIV had fallen from the sky and disappeared among the burning debris. Seated in the plane’s business-class cabin was Joseph Lange, better known as Joep, a shrewd Dutch doctor who had revolutionized the world of HIV and AIDS and was working on a cure.
Dr. Lange graduated from medical school in 1981, right as a new plague swept across the globe. His story became intertwined with the story of HIV. At once a physician, scientist, AIDS activist, and medical diplomat, Lange studied ways to battle HIV and prevent its spread from mother to child. Fighting the injustices of poverty, Lange advocated for better access to health care for the poor and the vulnerable. He championed the drug cocktail that finally helped rein in the disease and was a vocal proponent of prophylactic treatment for those most at risk of contracting HIV. But he was far from perfect.
This talk will show leaders of organizations that as long as they get off their imperfect butts and work their imperfect skills and try their imperfect hardest, they can and will make a difference.
-
Advance Your Leadership Skills: Get Smart, Stay Calm
Humans are not good at calculating relative risk. Compound that with emotion and panic, and poor decision-making can set in quickly. So how should we calculate risk, anticipate mistakes and be willing and ready to pivot? More importantly, how can we get smart and stay calm when our brain and emotions are telling us to do otherwise?
This program is perfect for organizations in high risk situations including medical environments; C-Level, Senior Management, managers of underperforming sales groups; and teams struggling with forward momentum.
The audience will leave with:
- Leaders will understand how to accelerate actionable change and avoid knee-jerk reactions in the most challenging environments.
- Relative risk is confusing and riddled with jargon. Audience will learn how to boil issues down to facts and communicate them in layman’s terms.
- If a risk becomes reality, this session will teach you how to weather the storm, keep your organization positive and reduce negative publicity.
-
Tell Me a Bedtime... Fact? Compel to Propel: Create Captivating Communication Through Storytelling
A good story gets repeated. Learn the science of storytelling and what neuroscience is teaching us about how stories affect our brains and our behaviors. Does your story share even mundane and ordinary topics in such a way that the listener is engaged and excited to learn more? Does your enthusiasm compel your audience to effect change and reach new heights?
This program is perfect for:
anyone who wants to learn the art of writing compelling stories. Focus is on seeking, structure, and sharing. Breakout and 1/2 day workshops will include live performance. We’ll explore the narrative structure of a story, practice active listening, examine the importance of body language and dramatic techniques, and understand the power of narrativizing your research, work, and organizational goals and objectives.
-
Advanced Journalistic Reporting and Writing for Health and Science Journalism
Practical, collaborative, writing-intensive advanced journalistic reporting and writing course in the specific practices and standards of health and science journalism. Learn how to identify and write engaging stories about medicine, global health, science, and related environmental issues; how to assess the quality and relevance of science news; how to cover the health and science beats effectively and efficiently; and how to build bridges between the worlds of journalism and science.
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Seema Yasmin Videos
BOOKS
NEWS
Seema Yasmin News
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Dr. Seema Yasmin Talks Intersectionality of Fight for Abortion Access and LGBTQ Equity in Debut YA Novel “Unbecoming”
Dr. Seema Yasmin–a queer Emmy Award-winning journalist, medical doctor, professor, and author–debuts her YA novel Unbecoming tomorrow!
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How do I book Seema Yasmin to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin, 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 Seema Yasmin or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Seema Yasmin for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Seema Yasmin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Seema Yasmin are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Seema Yasmin, 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 Seema Yasmin speak about?
Seema Yasmin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Healthcare, World Affairs, Journalism, Professors, News & Media, Medicine, Broadcasting, Leadership, Women's Health, Authors, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Public Health, Science, Education, STEM Education and STEM. -
Where does Seema Yasmin travel from?
Seema Yasmin generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Seema Yasmin?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin 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 Seema Yasmin 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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