Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician recognized for her pioneering work in linking adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress to long-term health effects. She served as the first Surgeon General of California from 2019 to 2022, where she focused on public health initiatives addressing childhood trauma. As the founder and former CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco, she has dedicated her career to improving the health of children affected by toxic stress.
Burke Harris is the author of 'The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity,' which explores the impact of childhood adversity on health. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to pediatric health, including a Heinz Award in 2016. Her TED talk, 'I Was Thinking Too Small,' has garnered over 2.4 million views, further amplifying her message about the importance of addressing childhood trauma.
