Speaking Engagements

I am available for speaking engagements. Just send me an email!

I have delivered presentations and workshops on topics such as:

I am well known for translating complex scientific concepts into practical strategies for practitioners and policymakers.

Select Speaking Engagements
Year Presentation Info Role
2023 The IDEAS Impact Framework Toolkit, Center on the Developing Child Webinar Presenter
2022 How Early Experience Shapes Development, Early Childhood Fellows Convening, National Conference of State Legislatures Invited Presentation
2016–2021 Innovation in Action Trainings, Center on the Developing Child Plenary Speaker, Workshop Facilitator
2019 Toxic Stress and Child Homelessness: What Does Science Tell Us?, Forum on Family Homelessness, Administration for Children and Families Invited Presentation
2018 Using Science to Fight Childhood Poverty, Uniting Against Poverty, Harvard Kennedy School Panelist
2018 How Early Experiences Shape the Developing Brain, National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Conference Keynote and Panelist
2018 The Latest in Trauma Research and Practice, By All Means, Harvard Graduate School of Education Invited Presentation
2017 Viewpoints and Actions on the Complexity of Vulnerable Children, Community Social Pediatrics Symposium, Fondation Dr. Julien Canada Invited Presentation
2017 Beyond Best Practices: How Can Science Fuel Innovation in Early Childhood?, Force for the Future Luncheon, The Family Place Keynote
2017 The IDEAS Impact Framework, IDEAS Framework Video Series, Center on the Developing Child Presenter
2016 Building a Foundation for Achievement: How Early Experiences Shape Brain Architecture, Early Learning Conference, Oregon Dept. of Education & COSA Keynote
2014 Interventions for High-Risk Children: The Bridge from Science to Action, Brain Story Symposium, Alberta Family Wellness Initiative Invited Presentation