We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Motown Experience: Birth & Breastfeeding Conference, taking place September 24–26 in Detroit, Michigan.
About Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom
Dr. Wisdom is a nationally recognized leader in health innovation, maternal & child health, and public wellness. She made history as the first state-level Surgeon General in the United States and currently serves as SVP of Community Health & Education and Chief Wellness Officer at Henry Ford Health.
She is also the founder of the WIN Network: Detroit, a groundbreaking initiative focused on improving women’s access to healthcare and reducing infant mortality.
Career Highlights:
- 30+ years as a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and academic leader
- Chair of the Gail and Lois Warden Endowment on Multicultural Health
- Appointed by President Barack Obama (2012) to the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative & Public Health
- Faculty roles at University of Michigan Medical School and Michigan State University
- Expert in maternal & child health, chronic disease prevention, and trauma-informed care
- Co-PI of the $4.8 million grant, Triple Crown: Babies Win. Families Thrive. Communities Transformed! funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH)
Why you need to be under the sound of her voice
When Dr. Wisdom speaks, she sets the rhythm for transformation. Her groundbreaking work has saved lives, opened doors to care, and inspired a generation of leaders in maternal and infant health. At The Motown Experience, her keynote will strike the first powerful note! Energizing us to support breastfeeding, strengthen maternal health, and build healthier futures together. This is the voice that will move the movement forward.
Conference Details
- Dates: September 24–26, 2025
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
Join us in celebrating this trailblazing leader and don’t miss your chance to experience her keynote in person.