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About

Dr. Natalie Stavas serves as the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego. She specializes in work with vulnerable children, victims of abuse, and decreasing youth violence.

Described as a healer, educator, and Boston community leader she received the 2012 Change Maker award from The Boston Foundation.

On April 15, 2013, Dr. Stavas approached the finish line of her fifth Boston marathon. Just blocks away, she heard explosions and ran towards them. Arriving at the scene she went to work administering CPR, applying tourniquets, and triaging the wounded.

Following this event, President Barack Obama, Katie Couric, and Anderson Cooper honored her for her actions. Improper Bostonian magazine named Dr. Stavas one of “Boston’s Best” and The Boston Globe awarded her with “2013 Bostonian of the Year” – an honor bestowed upon those that shape the biggest story of the year in a remarkable way.

After the bombings, Dr. Stavas increased her efforts in preventing childhood violence. She became a weekly medical contributor for Boston’s Fox 25- discussing issues affecting children and young adults, a mentor for Sole Train- a non-profit guiding inner-city youth on a path towards their full potential through running. In early 2014 she helped partner Prescription for the Outdoors with Boston Medical Center’s pediatric team.

This advocacy goes beyond borders- traveling to Haiti throughout the year Dr. Stavas provided medical care to children and helped strengthen their fragile medical infrastructure. A documentary featuring this work as a medical pioneer premiered at the 2014 South by Southwest film festival.

Dr. Stavas is currently a leader in education and research. She serves as the Program Director for Child Protection Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego. In this role she mentors medical students, residents, and fellows towards a path of fulfillment in medicine. Her research on caring for vulnerable children has won awards and been highlighted on multiple media outlets. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Stavas has focused her research on how COVID-19 is affecting children’s health as well as physical wellbeing.

Dr. Stavas has been featured in Runner’s World, The New York Times, LA Times, The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Time, and People magazine.

Topics

Running Toward Chaos

Natalie Stavas was born on a farm in Nebraska. She was once told that people from Nebraska don’t do well in places like Boston. She proved them wrong.

Natalie was the first person from Nebraska to be accepted into the Harvard Pediatric Training program at Boston Children’s Hospital. One year after moving to Boston she received the Boston Foundation’s Change Maker award and in 2013 she received the Bostonian Of The Year Award. This award is given to Bostonians who impact their community in a remarkable way.

An avid runner, Natalie’s philosophy for success is…. “You Run Toward.” This philosophy was never more apparent than on April 15th 2013. She had just run 26 miles and was about to finish the Boston marathon when the bombs detonated at the finish line. Instead of turning around and running away with the crowd, she ran towards the chaos and saved 4 lives that day.

Natalie has been honored by President Obama, as well as featured on CNN, BBC, CBC, and Fox news. She has also appeared on the cover of Runner’s World Magazine and Sports Illustrated.
Natalie Stavas attacks every obstacle with the same attitude: “You run towards that which you fear, that which challenges you, that which is oppositional.” Natalie speaks to audiences about her experience as a first responder and what ultimately led her to make that fateful decision to run into a terrorist attack.

This presentation will:

  1. Begin by showing a challenging situation and posing a question.
  2. Ask the audience to reflect on chaos in their own life and how they respond.
  3. Incorporate Natalie’s humorous upbringing on a farm in Nebraska to demonstrate challenges we face.
  4. Talk about real-life chaos both internal and external.
  5. Discuss the ultimate decision of literally “running into chaos” and how to deal with the consequences.
  6. Explore why we should all consider ourselves people who “run towards”.
  7. Discuss how we find meaning in our chaotic lives.

And audiences will learn:

  1. That, although counterintuitive, running towards chaos actually makes chaos more manageable.
  2. Why humans are genetically predisposed to be selfless and how to incorporate that into everyday life.
  3. How internal chaos can paralyze us from achieving our full potential.
  4. How we find meaning in the chaotic world that surrounds us.

Videos

  • Dr. Natalie Stavas | Virtual Keynote Trailer with Captions

  • Dr. Natalie Stavas: Doctor. Speaker. American Hero

  • Dr. Natalie Stavas | Splash Video

  • CNN: Doctor: Instincts kicked in after blast

Articles

  • Dr Natalie Stavas Article Daily Mail Heroic doctor who had just finished Boston Marathon SPRINTED to help victims

    Daily Mail: Heroic doctor who had just finished Boston Marathon SPRINTED to help victims

  • Dr Natalie Stavas Article LA Times For Boston pediatrician trauma waited at the end of her race

    LA Times: For Boston pediatrician, trauma waited at the end of her race

Testimonials

  • “Dr. Stavas recently spoke to the attendees of the National Emergency Number Association’s Annual Conference and Expo. Dr. Stavas’ presentation was simply excellent and right on point for the audience. Her very well prepared presentation was highlighted by remarkable video segments that perfectly augment her comments. The standing ovation she received indicated that the powerful message and presentation was very well received by the attendees. She was a powerful contributor to the success of the conference.” Brian Fontes CEO, National Emergency Number Association
  • “Thank you for agreeing to be with us at CASE IV. Your presentation was the most celebrated of the keynotes we had. I had more positive comments about your content, style, and delivery than I did for any of the other well-known keynoters involved. You made us think, you challenged us, you made us laugh and cry, and you left us reflecting and inspired to be our better selves. I feel honored to know you. I wish you continued success and happiness.” Karl Miller Executive Director of Development, The University of Texas at Austin
  • “Dr. Stavas is an inspirational speaker and has the ability to make connections with her audience. She aligns her presentation with the goals of the hiring organization and displays enthusiasm and energy during the live Q & A session.” Lisa U. Southern New Hampshire University
  • “Everything went very well with Natalie, almost better than we could have expected. You never know the quality of a PowerPoint/video until you see it, but hers were powerful and to the point. People loved her energy and down-to-earth way of talking to people. We are already thinking about having her come to a future event!” Libby R. Senior Director of Special Events, Connecticut and Rhode Island, American Red Cross
  • Dr. Stavas delivers an uplifting, entertaining and powerful message. She demonstrates how chaos and fear can be harnessed to overcome any obstacle in horrific situations. She is a role model for all, and her personal journey and story is a great example how through extraordinary human spirit and hard work anyone can achieve their goals. Her inspirational message is something that we all will benefit from for years to come. She would be a huge asset to ANY group who is looking for an amazing speaker. Brad Emick Regional Director, EFM Events