Cornelia E. Davis, MD
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Global Health Pioneer
Inspires Bold Leadership

Cornelia E. Davis, MD

Lead boldly, inspire change, ignite passion.

Cornelia E. Davis, MD

Lead boldly, inspire change, ignite passion.

Global HealthWomen EmpowermentEmpower Women Of Color
2022 UCSF Humanitarian Service Award
Eradicated Smallpox in India
Trained 24K+ professionals worldwide
Author of 3 memoirs on global health

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.

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Captivating Global Stories

I bring real-life stories from 34 countries that hook listeners and boost episode engagement.

Actionable Leadership Lessons

I deliver practical insights on resilience and purpose-driven leadership your audience can apply immediately.

Rare Crisis Expertise

I offer firsthand experience from war zones and epidemics, adding depth and authority to your show.

Inspiration with Impact

I motivate listeners to lead boldly, helping your show leave a lasting impression.

Episode Angles & Topics

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Inside Smallpox Eradication

Uncover untold stories from the only human disease eradication effort, led by a pioneering Black woman doctor.

WHO mission in India Caste and gender barriers Memoir insights
Empowering Women of Color

Explore how women can lead without apology, using lived experience as a leadership compass.

Overcoming self-doubt Authentic leadership tools Legacy building
Leadership in Crisis Zones

Lessons from war zones, refugee camps, and epidemics that redefine what courageous leadership looks like.

Ethiopia civil war Child rescue story Emergency response tactics
Memoirs from the Frontlines

How storytelling can shape public health narratives and inspire new generations of changemakers.

Writing from memory Global health journeys Legacy through books
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways

Inspiration to lead boldly, real-world examples of crisis leadership, and practical tools to overcome fear with purpose.

Hot Topics
Firsthand crisis response stories from 34 countries
Empowering women of color to lead unapologetically
Behind-the-scenes of eradicating smallpox
Why Trust Me
UCSF Alumni Humanitarian Service Award
Only Black American woman in WHO smallpox team in India
Briefed global leaders including the Dalai Lama
The Ideal Show

Leadership, Global Health, Women Empowerment, Crisis Response, Inspirational Storytelling

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Key Achievements

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Helped eradicate smallpox in India with WHO
Raised Senegal vaccination rates from 40% to 79%
Evacuated WHO staff during Ethiopian civil war
Organized first HIV/AIDS training for Tibetan health officials
Published three memoirs on global health leadership

Professional Experience

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Trainer, Motivational Speaker
Self-employed
May 2020 - Present

Delivers keynotes and workshops empowering women to lead with courage and clarity.

Author
Konjit Publications
August 2013 - Present

Published memoirs sharing global health missions and leadership insights from crisis zones.

Director of Health
USAID, DRC
2011 - 2013

Led national health programs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

UNAIDS Resident Country Advisor
World Health Organization
1996 - 1998

Directed HIV/AIDS initiatives and training programs in India and Nepal.

Chief, Emergency Preparedness & Response
WHO Pan African EPR Center
1990 - 1993

Developed epidemic surveillance systems and led emergency responses in East Africa.

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What Cornelia E. Davis, MD Can Speak About:
Global health leadership Smallpox eradication expert Women in public health African American women leaders Epidemic preparedness HIV/AIDS prevention

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