Biography

Dr. Nancy Snyderman is an accomplished Head and Neck surgeon, health care systems expert, and corporate director.
Dr.Snyderman currently serves on the boards of Alkermes (NASDAQ: ALKS), Axonics Modulation Technologies (NASDAQ: AXNX), and Lyra Therapeutics (NASDAQ: LYRA). Dr. Snyderman is a Kellogg Fellow and Fellow in the American College of Surgeons.

Her career includes fifteen years working on innovative medical programs and products for General Electric and Johnson & Johnson. She began her corporate career in 2003 at Johnson & Johnson, where she created online medical curricula that J&J marketed to the public. For ten years, Dr. Snyderman served on the board of General Electric’s Healthymagination, which applied technology solutions to the world’s biggest health challenges.

For more than thirty years Dr. Snyderman was an award winning Senior Medical Editor at ABC and NBC News. Her skills uniquely span the fields of medicine, science, communication, and global media. Dr. Snyderman spent thirty years as a board-certified, practicing Otolaryngologist -Head and Neck Surgeon at UC San Francisco and the University of Pennsylvania.

With deep expertise on the intersection of medicine, big data and the media, Dr. Snyderman recently served as a Consulting

Professor at the Stanford University Center for Innovation in Global Health and is co-founder of the Stanford University-NBC News Global Media Fellowship. Dr. Snyderman is a New York Times bestselling author and has traveled the globe extensively, lecturing and reporting from some of the world’s most troubled areas. Her reporting has garnered her the industry’s most distinguished honors including Emmy, DuPont, Edward R Murrow, and Gracie awards.

Dr. Snyderman lives in Big Timber, MT. She is an avid hiker and equestrian.

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Healthcare: A Physician's View

Dr. Nancy Snyderman's unique experience and perspectives as both a physician and respected medical journalist provide audiences with valuable insights to the issues that surround today's latest healthcare debates and concerns.

Necessary Journeys: Letting Ourselves Learn from Life

How can we cope with the setbacks that we face throughout the course of our lives, without letting them hold us back? In this autobiographical address, Dr. Snyderman relates episodes from her past, including her rape at knifepoint while still in college and the husband who spent all of her money while leading a double life. She discusses how she has come to term with these traumas, and how she has been able to move forward.

The Healthy Woman: Taking Charge of Your Body and Mind

A look at women's health issues and health-care options. This topic also inspired a weekly segment on Good Morning America.

Women, Politics, and Health

A passionate and stark discussion of the increasing problem of women's health information being politicized.

Booksby Dr. Nancy Snyderman, MD

Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat: And the 101 Truths That Will Help You Shed the Pounds Permanently

Dr. Nancy Snyderman's Guide to Good Health

Blog Posts

The Transformative Power of Improv That Will Unleash Your Creative Edge

What can you expect from an improv session? Learn how it helps boost creativity and inspire leadership with insights from Tony-award winning group freestyle+.

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Start Risk-Taking Like a Poker Pro Now with Caspar Berry

Risk-taking isn't gambling: learn how bold decisions on the poker table translates into innovative leadership, with insights from keynote speaker Caspar Berry.

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Heart Health Mastery: Transforming Workplace Wellness from the Inside Out

Prioritize heart health with actionable strategies for stress management and workplace wellness this American Heart Month. ❤️

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The Roots of Authentic Leadership Start with Self-Discovery

Transform your approach to leadership and ignite lasting change within your organization with insights from keynote speaker Amy Eliza Wong.

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Unlock the Power of Friendship for a Healthier Life with Shasta Nelson

A resilient commitment to friendship is the foundation for thriving at work and a healthier life. Embrace these strategies from keynote speaker Shasta Nelson.

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Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

Transform chaos into strategic success with a confident mindset—insights from mindset keynote speaker Andrew Busch.

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The Transformative Power of Improv That Will Unleash Your Creative Edge

Have you ever wondered if the secret to true creativity lies in embracing discomfort? What...

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Heart Health Mastery: Transforming Workplace Wellness from the Inside Out

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The Roots of Authentic Leadership Start with Self-Discovery

https://youtu.be/NV6B5rkyLc8 Have you ever wondered why many companies struggle to cultivate true leadership among their...

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Unlock the Power of Friendship for a Healthier Life with Shasta Nelson

Have you ever wondered why true friendship remains the cornerstone of both personal well-being and...

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Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

In today’s volatile environment, how can leaders transform chaos into a strategic advantage? The answer...

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