Public Speaking

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Amy Kircher is an experienced and engaging speaker who brings clarity to complexity and connects big ideas to real-world decision-making. Drawing on more than two decades of leadership across public health, national security, higher education, and large-scale research initiatives, Amy speaks to audiences navigating uncertainty, change, and high-stakes environments

Her speaking blends systems thinking, leadership insight, and practical application—grounded in experience briefing senior government leaders, military commanders, university executives, and global partners. Amy is known for translating complex topics into accessible, actionable insights that resonate across disciplines and sectors.

Amy has delivered keynotes, invited talks, and featured presentations nationally and internationally on topics including leadership under pressure, navigating complexity, data-informed decision-making, systems thinking, public health preparedness, supply chains, and translating research into impact. She has spoken at global conferences, academic institutions, government forums, and industry gatherings across the U.S. and abroad

Common speaking themes include:

• Leadership and decision-making in complex environments

• Navigating uncertainty, risk, and change

• Systems thinking and interconnected challenges

• Translating data and research into action

• Collaboration across disciplines and sectors

• Strategic thinking for mission-driven organizations

Whether delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or leading an interactive session, Amy brings a thoughtful, grounded presence that meets audiences where they are—while challenging them to think differently about how they lead, decide, and move forward.

Speaking engagements can be tailored for conferences, leadership retreats, academic audiences, government or nonprofit organizations, and mission-driven teams.