Speaking & Advisory
For leaders who know the hardest work is the work within
Dr. Song speaks and advises across sectors, from Fortune 500 companies and philanthropic foundations to government agencies and global health organizations. A pediatric and adult psychiatrist, her humanitarian and policy work centers on the wellbeing of children and families in crisis. Her clients have included Google, Harvard, Stanford, and the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security.
Speaking Topics
"The knowledge and experience Dr. Song brings is invaluable. She is uniquely gifted at making complex concepts accessible and clear."- JuanCarlos Lagares, Northern Virginia Family Services
Keynotes & talks for leaders navigating complexity
Why We Suffer and How We Heal
Three core capacities, narrative, ritual, and purpose, that support healing and resilience beyond optimism or self-improvement.
Leading Through Instability
How prolonged uncertainty affects judgment, trust, and decision-making and what helps leaders stay grounded.
Sustaining Resilience in Mission-Driven Work
The quieter strains of burnout, moral injury, and erosion of purpose and how to remain effective without becoming depleted.
Building Regulation at Work
How stress shapes everyday behavior and performance with practical ways to support steadier functioning.
Previous audiences include
Advisory Services
Strategic guidance for high-impact leaders
Whether you lead a global foundation, a government initiative, or an organization navigating institutional change - Dr. Song brings clinical depth, cultural fluency, and strategic rigor to the work that matters most.
Keynote Speaking
On navigating instability, resilience under pressure, and what it means to lead through disruption
Foundations & Philanthropy
Portfolio and strategy advising for foundations working on children and family wellbeing, mental health, migration, and child protection
Humanitarian & Global Health
MHPSS program design and systems advising for children, families, and conflict-affected and displaced populations
Executive & Organizational
Working with leadership teams on the human dimensions of performance, culture, and change
Government & Public Sector
Trauma-informed training and policy guidance for federal agencies and public institutions
Clinical Services
Individual and organizational clinical care rooted in cultural fluency and psychiatric depth
Organizations served
Speaking & Advisory Inquiry
For conferences, foundations, government agencies, humanitarian organizations, and leadership teams navigating complex human challenges.
For keynote and conference speaking, Dr. Song is represented by the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau.