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, Sustainability 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.