Nadine Burke Harris

About the Author

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a renowned pediatrician and leading expert on the long-term impacts of childhood trauma, drawing from her extensive clinical experience and groundbreaking research to advocate for healthier futures. As California's first Surgeon General from 2019 to 2022, she spearheaded initiatives to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their profound effects on physical and mental health. Her work bridges medicine, public policy, and personal storytelling, emphasizing resilience and healing. In her acclaimed book, The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity―A Transformative Guide to Understanding Childhood Trauma and Health, she offers practical insights for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to mitigate trauma's lifelong consequences and foster well-being.