Speaking

As a confident and talented speaker Quave has delighted audiences all over the globe.

Are you looking for a speaker to inspire your audience about the incredible wonders of the natural world? How about perseverance over the limitations of physical disability?

Dr. Quave makes the stories behind scientific and medical breakthroughs accessible to her audiences. Her talks have been among the top-rated invited lectures at major conferences because she interweaves science and inspirational personal narratives along with a taste of humor and adventure into every presentation. To discuss bookings for speaking events get in touch with her speaking agent. 

Dr. Quave is a natural speaker who brings the world of medical discovery alive through her relatable intertwining of people and plants around the globe with her own personal triumphs in research and working with a physical disability.

Dr. Maria Fadiman

National Geographic Explorer

Expertise and topics

Women in science

Pharmacology

Well-being

Personal Growth

Skin care 

Medicinal Plants

Drug Discovery

Health Advocacy

Alternative Therapies

Traditional Medicine

Natural Products

Microbiology

Resilience

Motherhood

Disability

Adversity

Antibiotic Resistance

Ethnobotany

Dermatology

Herbalism

Biodiversity

Watch one of Dr Quave’s talks

To see her speaking style, please take a look at this video from her State of the Art Lecture at the 2019 Society for Investigative Dermatology meeting. Access her press kit here.

What people are saying

  • Dr. Quave is truly exceptional. She makes a lasting impact on hundreds of undergraduates through her teaching and research mentorship, on the Atlanta community through outreach, and on a wider community through her book, YouTube channel, and podcast. – Danielle C.

    Danielle C.

  • Cassy is that rare speaker who holds a position as a top expert in her field, yet still manages to connect easily and effectively as a real person. This combines with her personal story of resilience and grit to make for an experience that inspires her audience to not only be interested in science - but to live their own lives with courage and conviction."

    Dr. Chris Martine,

  • "Dr. Quave is not only an exceptional professor and researcher, but she is also an inspiration for students to follow their dreams and accomplish almost anything."

    Robert A.

  • Dr. Quave is a natural speaker who brings the world of medical discovery alive through her relatable intertwining of people and plants around the globe with her own personal triumphs in research and working with a physical disability."

    Dr. Maria Fadiman

    National Geographic Explorer

Have an event or Media appearance Dr Quave is perfect for?

Events

Available for Keynotes, Commencement Speeches, Retreats, Conferences, Panels, Book Clubs, Garden Club Meetings, and Workshops. Contact Quave’s speaking agent. for rates for in person and virtual appearances.

Media Appearances

Comfortable with a wide range of media formats, Cassandra has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, NPR, National Geographic, ABC News, and PBS to name a few. Take a look at her press page or get in touch with her media agent for information.