Speaking & Consulting
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew is a global leader in healthcare and a highly sought after speaker and educator as a medical practitioner, strategist, administrator and champion of diversity and inclusion. Her passion for advocating for women’s maternal health, health care equity and success in building programs that focus on improving outcomes for women, people of color, vulnerable patients, and marginalized communities has been a common thread throughout her highly-respected 30 year career.
Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew frequently consults, trains, speaks, leads workshops and speaks at conferences, academic and medical institutions, women’s groups, corporate and nonprofits organizations and has authored articles for local health organizations and international publications.
Presentation Topics
Journey to Transformational Equity
A systemic approach to meet the challenge of internal and external health equity gaps. Utilization of internal engaging pillars toward measurable solutions.
“Ladies, Let’s Get Naked” Women’s Empowerment through Wellness
A wellness journey exploring the physical, mental/psychological, emotional, financial, social, spiritual and sexual challenges and opportunities that promote wholeness. Enjoy frank conversations that offer clarity, self-reflection and empowerment.
Black Maternal and Infant Death: A Public Health Crisis
A historical look at the root causes, continued challenges and models to reduce preventable deaths. Best practices and next practices are explored with evidence based supportive research.
The Colors of My Heart: Embracing My Blackness with History, Family, Fear & Faith
A courageous story of Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, an African-American mother and wife, an accomplished Obstetrician and Gynecologist, professor and leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. From a life of poverty in Pennsylvania to a successful global health strategist, her discovery of self as a Black woman in America exposes the double consciousness, micro and macro-aggressions that challenges many minoritized individuals.
Art of Inclusion: Cultural Humility is key to Navigating a Speak Up and Inclusive Workforce
Cultural competency with humility results in a sustainable & inclusive cultural change, improved productivity, market share growth and improved patient outcomes.
Obstetric Racism
Explore the history, trauma and toxic journey of black and birthing women. Discuss the additional conflicts encountered during the pre-pregnancy, antepartum and postpartum periods that may result in poor outcomes. Discuss sustainable methods that result in behavior change and improved outcomes.
