Speaking and Public Scholarship
Thoughtful conversations about the systems shaping human experience.
Dr. Sandy Rao is available for keynotes, workshops, panels, media commentary, and consulting on mental health systems, disability, access, participatory research, and equity.
Speaking Topics
Topics for academic, professional, and public audiences
Making Visible the Invisible Worlds
How systems and relationships shape mental health, disability, care, and human experience.
Access and Unmet Need
Why service availability alone does not make care usable, meaningful, or reachable.
Participation and Power
Building accountable and equitable participatory research relationships.
Mental Health-Related Disability
Understanding disability through systems, environments, relationships, and participation.
Learning Well-Being Systems
Connecting evidence, lived knowledge, and continuous learning.
Public Scholarship
Making research accessible without losing context, complexity, or nuance.
Formats
Flexible for different settings
- Keynotes and invited lectures
- Interactive workshops and training
- Conference panels and moderated conversations
- Policy roundtables and advisory sessions
- Media interviews and expert commentary
Media and Public Scholarship
Research-informed commentary
Dr. Rao contributes clear, evidence-informed commentary on mental health systems, disability, access, equity, and participatory research.
Send a Media InquirySpeaker Kit
Materials for organizers and media contacts
Short and Long Bios
Biographical copy for programs, websites, and media materials.
Request BiosHeadshots
High-resolution images for event promotion and publications.
Request HeadshotsSample Introduction
A concise introduction for hosts and moderators.
Request IntroductionCurriculum Vitae
Academic background, publications, and professional activities.
Request CVInquiry
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