Amelia Burke-Garcia

Dr. Burke-Garcia is a seasoned health communications professional with 20 years of experience in health communication program planning, implementation, and evaluation. At NORC, she leads the organization's Health Communication Science Program Area, where she designs and implements strategies that leverage the power of communication science to influence behavior. She has been overseeing the award-winning How Right Now/Que Hacer Ahora campaign since 2020, which aims to increase people's ability to cope and be resilient. She is the author of the books, Influencing Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Social media Influencers, and Communicating Through a Pandemic: A Chronicle of Experiences, Lessons Learned, and a Vision for the Future. She has been highlighted by the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, for her work in honor of Women's History Month and has been named to VeryWellHealth.com's list of 10 Modern Female Innovators Shaking Up Health Care.