Smita Malhotra
MD
CA, USThrough sharing my unconventional career path, I inspire audiences to bring the depth and vastness of their entire being into all the areas where they live, work and play.
I am a Chief Medical Director, TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Medical consultant and a Spokesperson for American Academy of Pediatrics.
As Chief Medical Director for the second largest school district in the United States, I lead all the medical services of the District. I provided leadership for health emergency preparedness and response through the COVID-19 pandemic. While supervising the COVID testing and vaccination program for 500,000 students and 75,000 employees, I helped to lead the efforts to reopen schools and keep over 1700 schools safe and open throughout the pandemic. In addition, I led the efforts to bring Narcan (Naloxone) to all K-12 schools in response to the Fentanyl crisis.
Prior to joining the school district, I have had over a decade of experience in pediatrics including being the director of a newborn nursery and being the co-founder of a program to build resilience in children experiencing trauma for Los Angeles County. In 2014, I started a private practice where I helped heal the whole child and family by combining traditional medicine with alternative therapies such as mindfulness, meditation, acupuncture and yoga. I brought these same principles into my work with children throughout Los Angeles county-helping them build resilience and heal from childhood traumas.
Many people are often surprised to hear that I have also been a wedding photographer, photographing weddings throughout the US and around the world.
My career journey has been unconventional, non-linear and brought me to exactly where I am supposed to be today.
I have contributed to the Washington Post, HuffPost, LA Times and have been interviewed on CNN, NPR and several other media outlets.
My first book, "The Newborn Handbook" was published in August 2020. This book gently guides new parents and caregivers through the first three months with a newborn.
I am a dynamic speaker and am able to speak about:
* Lessons I have learned while following my non-linear career path
*How we can follow our own inner knowings to truly live a passionate life
*Mental health for both parent child
*Leading the second largest school district through a global pandemic
My TEDx Talk has over a half million views and was the second highest most watched TEDx Talk in the world in November 2023!
I am a Chief Medical Director, TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Medical consultant and a Spokesperson for American Academy of Pediatrics.
As Chief Medical Director for the second largest school district in the United States, I lead all the medical services of the District. I provided leadership for health emergency preparedness and response through the COVID-19 pandemic. While supervising the COVID testing and vaccination program for 500,000 students and 75,000 employees, I helped to lead the efforts to reopen schools and keep over 1700 schools safe and open throughout the pandemic. In addition, I led the efforts to bring Narcan (Naloxone) to all K-12 schools in response to the Fentanyl crisis.
Prior to joining the school district, I have had over a decade of experience in pediatrics including being the director of a newborn nursery and being the co-founder of a program to build resilience in children experiencing trauma for Los Angeles County. In 2014, I started a private practice where I helped heal the whole child and family by combining traditional medicine with alternative therapies such as mindfulness, meditation, acupuncture and yoga. I brought these same principles into my work with children throughout Los Angeles county-helping them build resilience and heal from childhood traumas.
Many people are often surprised to hear that I have also been a wedding photographer, photographing weddings throughout the US and around the world.
My career journey has been unconventional, non-linear and brought me to exactly where I am supposed to be today.
I have contributed to the Washington Post, HuffPost, LA Times and have been interviewed on CNN, NPR and several other media outlets.
My first book, "The Newborn Handbook" was published in August 2020. This book gently guides new parents and caregivers through the first three months with a newborn.
I am a dynamic speaker and am able to speak about:
* Lessons I have learned while following my non-linear career path
*How we can follow our own inner knowings to truly live a passionate life
*Mental health for both parent child
*Leading the second largest school district through a global pandemic
My TEDx Talk has over a half million views and was the second highest most watched TEDx Talk in the world in November 2023!
Building confidence and embracing uncertainty to take a leap of faith to propel you to your highest potential
Format: Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Motivating employees to reach their highest potential
- Students who are trying to find their path
The audience will leave with:
- The listener will be able to identify how to change the way they view risk and security to build the confidence to take bold steps in their career
- The listener will be able...
