Cornelia E. Davis, MD
Lead boldly, inspire change, ignite passion.
Cornelia E. Davis, MD
Lead boldly, inspire change, ignite passion.
About Cornelia E. Davis, MD
Lead boldly, inspire change, ignite passion.
I believe in the transformative power of women leading boldly. With nearly four decades of experience in global health, I've witnessed the strength and resilience of women of color firsthand, particularly in some of the world's most challenging environments.
Why Book Cornelia E. Davis, MD as Your Podcast Guest
Captivating Global Stories
I bring real stories from the frontlines of epidemics and humanitarian crises that deeply engage your listeners.
Inspiring Leadership Lessons
I share empowering strategies that help your audience lead with clarity, empathy, and purpose.
Credible Public Health Insights
I deliver expert-backed perspectives shaped by decades in top global health institutions.
Actionable Takeaways
I equip your audience with practical tools for resilience, advocacy, and leadership transformation.
Episode Angles & Topics
Inside Global Health Missions
Firsthand stories from eradicating smallpox to fighting HIV in Africa and Asia.
Empowering Women of Color
How to lead boldly and break barriers in male-dominated sectors.
Lessons from Epidemics
What past pandemics teach us about leadership, systems, and equity.
Redefining Leadership in Public Health
How empathy and urgency drive transformational leadership.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners gain real-world insights into global health challenges, actionable leadership tools, and inspiration to lead with purpose-especially women navigating barriers in leadership.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Leadership, Global Health, Women Empowerment, Social Impact, Diversity & Inclusion
Recent Podcast Appearances
Key Achievements
Helped eradicate smallpox in India
Raised vaccination rates from 40% to 80% in Senegal
Directed HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns reaching 60M+ youth in India
Increased USAID TB funding from $1M to $9.3M
Professional Experience
Health Office Team Leader; Senior Health Advisor
USAID DRC - Kinshasa
Led strategic planning and donor coordination for health programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Senior Technical Advisor, Infectious Diseases
USAID East Africa - Nairobi
Advised on TB, malaria, and HIV programs across East and Central Africa.
Malaria Advisor, Bureau for Africa
USAID AFR/SD/HRD - Washington, D.C.
Directed emerging disease policies and increased TB funding tenfold.
UNAIDS Country Resident Advisor
UNAIDS India
Directed HIV/AIDS prevention programs and secured major media partnerships.
Director, AIDSCAP Program
Family Health International - Senegal
Led HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns reaching over 60% of the population.
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Actionable, story-rich insights on Global health leadership, Women of color empowerment, Public health strategy. Studio-quality video & audio. Available Tuesday, Thursday. Happy to share with my audience.
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