Keynote speaker
Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L.Distinguished Humanitarian and Expert in Tropical Nursing
- Based in
- UK
- Fee tier
- Risingup to £5k indicative · subject to negotiation
- Languages
- English
About Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L.
Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. is a globally respected humanitarian professional whose courage during the 1984 Ethiopian famine served as the catalyst for the historic Live Aid and Comic Relief movements. While working as a field nurse in Mekele, her first-hand accounts of the crisis shared with news crews brought the scale of the tragedy to international attention. Her extensive career in high-pressure environments spans numerous conflict and disaster zones, including Lebanon, Afghanistan, Sudan, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
A highly decorated professional, Dame Claire has been awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal and the Human Rights and Nursing Award. She was named Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2010 for her lifelong commitment to nursing and international aid. Beyond her field experience, she serves as the head of tropical nursing at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and is the author of the moving autobiography, Moving Mountains.
Dame Claire is sought after for her unique perspective on resilience and social responsibility, offering audiences a profound look at ethical decision-making and the power of individual action in the face of global challenges.
On stage, Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. is best known for talks on Science, Resilience, ESG and Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room.
Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Healthcare and Social Impact & Advocacy, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy.
Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A.
Based in UK, Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. travels internationally for engagements.
To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. would approach your audience.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I book Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L.?
- Send a booking enquiry using the form on this page. We'll confirm Dr's availability and reply with fees and next steps.
- How much does Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. cost to book?
- Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. sits in our Rising fee tier (up to £5k indicative). Fees are tier ranges and are subject to negotiation depending on event date, location, format and audience size — we help negotiate the final fee as part of the booking. Send an enquiry and we'll come back with a firm quote.
- What topics does Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. speak on?
- Dr speaks on Science, Resilience, ESG, Social Responsibility.
- What languages does Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. present in?
- Dr presents in English.
- Where is Dr Dame Claire Bertschinger D.B.E. D.L. based?
- Dr is based in UK and travels internationally for speaking engagements.
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