Sheri Prentiss, CSP®
Certified Speaking Professional
Chicago, IL, United States
CSP since 2019
Expertise
Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Management, Inspiration & Motivation, Leadership & Achievement, Moderator/Facilitator, Wellness and Work-Life Balance, Women in Leadership
About
Dr. Sheri Prentiss, CSP® is the speaker you call when you don’t just want inspiration—you want transformation that lasts.
A distinguished physician executive, best-selling author, and Chief Medical Officer and Public Health Lead at CIEN+, Dr. Sheri partners with Fortune 100 and 500 organizations to navigate complex challenges, strengthen brand resonance, and align strategy with the cultural realities of the people they serve. She is known for translating insight into action and strategy into measurable impact.
With nearly 1,000 keynotes, workshops, and trainings delivered worldwide, Dr. Sheri captivates audiences with powerful storytelling, executive presence, and practical takeaways that drive real change. She equips leaders and teams to elevate performance, embrace change, and lead with purpose in high-stakes environments.
A board-certified occupational and environmental medicine physician, public health expert, and breast cancer survivor, she brings unmatched credibility and authenticity. Her journey from physician to patient—captured in her best-selling memoir When Everything Changed—along with three additional books, has established her as a leading voice on resilience, reinvention, and personal empowerment.
Dr. Sheri has served as National Spokesperson and Health Equity Ambassador for Susan G. Komen and has been featured in The New England Journal of Medicine, Essence, and The Chicago Tribune.
She is also the Founder of the LIVE Today Foundation, supporting underserved cancer survivors, and the creator of transformational programs including The Empowered Life Masterclass. She embodies her philosophy to L.I.V.E.: Love yourself and others, Inspire those around you, Voice your dreams and ambitions, and Enjoy life fully.
If you want a speaker, trainer, or moderator who will challenge, inspire, and activate your audience—Dr. Sheri delivers an unforgettable experience.
Listed in the Global CSP® Directory, checked against NSA records October 2026. Back to the directory