Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal
Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal
Prescribing Inspiration
Make your WHY greater than your circumstances!
Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal
Dentist | Motivational Speaker | Entrepreneur | Author
An often sought-after speaker who combines inspiration with comical inserts, Dr. Rosenthal’s life experience has given her material to reach broad audiences from a toddler to the most seasoned individual. A wife, mother of three, doctor, business owner, non-profit founder, and author, she has practical application of juggling entrepreneurship and family and gives personal insight on how she has been able to balance those roles. Her humble start at life serves as a conduit for inspiration for all ages as she details her journey from being a first-generation college graduate, dentist, and ultimately a Harvard University graduate. Her story motivates audiences with its reoccurring incidents of resilience and demonstrations of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.
Speaking topics include
but are not limited to:
Motivation | Inspiration | Resilience | Life Balance | Mentorship | Health Equity | Entrepreneurship | Leadership | Parenting
Ideal for:
Keynote Addresses
Commencements
Special Programs
Organizations
Businesses
Youth Groups
Church Groups
Study Groups
Webinars
Lectures
Any Group Needing Inspiration
Education
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Tennessee
College of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Projects & Engagements
This section spotlights speaking highlights and/or projects and changes frequently.
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WREG Remarkable Women Finalist
Dr. Rosenthal was named as one of four finalists for the WREG Channel 3 Remarkable Women contest. Click on the link to watch/read why she was considered for this honor.
Good Morning America
Dr. Quodarrius Toney, a former participant of Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) decided to give back to the organization in a MAJOR way! Waterpik decided to give a surprise to the organization too. Check it out!
2022 SmileCon Host
Dr. Christina Rosenthal served as host for the 2022 American Dental Association's SmileCon conference, a meeting that attracts dentists from across the United States and around the world. The event took place October 13-15, 2022 in Houston, TX and was a joint meeting with the Texas Dental Association and the Greater Houston Dental Society. “It was such an honor to represent my colleagues in the profession of dentistry on the big stage.” In her role, she served as host for the opening and closing sessions and interviewed Dr. Brené Brown. Brené is the author of six #1 New York Times best sellers, the host of two award-winning Spotify podcasts, Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead, and her TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability is one of the top five most-viewed TED talks in the world with over 50 million views.
2022 ADEA Men of Color in the Health Professions Summit
Dr. Rosenthal's non-profit program, Determined to be a Doctor Someday, (D.D.S.), was highlighted on the second day of the summit with Dr. Rosenthal sharing the program's structure and impact with attendees.
You Can Become a Doctor Too
A product of the inner-city, Dr. Christina Rosenthal defied all odds and ultimately became a dentist. In addition to being a wife, mommy of three, and general dentist, she makes time to encourage young people to pursue careers in healthcare through her Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) initiatives.
Writing "You Can Become a Doctor Too" was a way to extend the reach of her inspiring messages. After all, children need inspiration too! Click the picture to be directed to the book's website where you can make a purchase.
Atlantic Fellows Documentary
Dr. Rosenthal is an Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity, US + Global (based at the Fitzhugh Mullan Workforce Institute at George Washington University), and her work with the Determined to be a Doctor Someday (D.D.S.) initiative was highlighted in this documentary. D.D.S. is a pipeline program created to assist young people in their pursuits to careers in healthcare.
For more information about Determined to be a Doctor Someday, visit: www.determinedtobeadoctor.org
For more information about Atlantic Fellows, go to: www.atlanticfellows.org
2021 Beyond Flexner Alliance Conference
Dr. Rosenthal served as a keynote speaker for the 2021 Beyond Flexner Alliance Virtual Conference. Beyond Flexner is an interprofessional event which "offers a unique opportunity to learn more about transforming health systems and how to integrate social mission into profession and practice."
Source: www.beyondflexner.org
S.O. What! Success Stories with Summer Owens
Dr. Rosenthal sits down for a casual conversation with her good friend, Summer Owens, for her S.O. What Success series. This series highlights how others have overcome adversity to achieve success. Take a listen!
The Prospective Doctor Podcast
In this episode of “The Prospective Doctor” Podcast, Dr. Rosenthal talks to future doctors about dental school, overcoming life's challenges, mentorship, and work-life balance. She is also the first guest to represent the field of dentistry on the show. Take a listen!
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