E11: Unveiling the Invisible Pandemic with Diane Shader Smith

Dr Laura Ciel - The Podcast

Diane Shader Smith is a communications professional, publicist, and advocate with over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing, and crisis communications.
Inspired by her late daughter Mallory’s battle with a superbug, Diane advocates for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and phage therapy, speaking at venues like The White House and NATO. She’s raised over $6 million for cystic fibrosis and AMR research, using her skills to organize events and secure media coverage.
Diane also promotes products, services, and celebrities, crafting strategic narratives. She shares insights on resilience, storytelling, advocacy, and AMR at conferences. Mallory’s memoir, Salt in My Soul, and its documentary have amplified her advocacy. Diane is also Chief Communications Officer for The Gottlieb Native Garden, focusing on biodiversity and environmental health.

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In this captivating and emotional episode, communications expert Diane Shader Smith shares her deeply personal journey and her mission to raise awareness about the critical global health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Inspired by her daughter Mallory’s battle with cystic fibrosis and a superbug, Diane is committed to educating the world about AMR to ensure her daughter’s legacy lives on.

Mallory’s extraordinary life was tragically cut short by a resistant infection at 25. Diane published Salt in My Soul, Mallory’s journals, to raise awareness and give voice to those battling chronic illness and AMR.

Diane uncovers the invisible yet dangerous reality of AMR, a global threat that affects everyone. Diane’s advocacy has taken her to The White House, NATO, and global health organizations.

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Key Takeaways:

• The urgent need to combat AMR through better antibiotic stewardship and new treatments.
• Mallory’s story as a symbol of hope and resilience.
• Diane’s mission to amplify patient stories through the Global AMR Diary, inspiring action worldwide.

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Links & Resources:
FREE PDF: Going Deeper
https://saltinmysoulbook.com/
https://diaryofadyinggirl.com/
https://www.globalamrdiary.org/

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