Speaking Engagements & Professional Training
I offer workshops and professional trainings on a variety of topics relating to perinatal emotional wellness and the transition to parenthood, including
I speak and provide trainings at myriad events and for various professional groups, including
Contact me if you would like me to speak to your organization. Upcoming eventsPathways to Healing: A discussion about APIDA mental health and intergenerational trauma and healing
Facilitated with Maria Dolorico At Narrative Bookshop in Somerville, MA on May 21, 2024 At Panethnic Pourovers in Quincy, MA on May 23, 2024 In conversation with Sahaj Kohli of Brown Girl Therapy about her book "But What Will People Say"
At Narrative Bookshop in Somerville MA May 28, 2024 Recordings of past speaking engagementsBehind the Curtain: How Mental Health Affects Our South Asian Partners
A facilitated conversation with Shivani Hiralal and Anand Patel about their postpartum mental health journey, May 29, 2024 Strength in Our Heritage, Strength in Our Healing: Perinatal Mental Health in AAPI Communities
Coloring the Conversation with the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color, May 31, 2023 Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin, September 30, 2020
"Mental Health and Its Stigma in South Asians" Perinatal Mental Health in the South Asian Community
Facebook Live for Postpartum Support International, September 16, 2020 |
"Divya speaks from the wisdom of her body -- she shares love and humor and weaves personal stories with a robust analysis of structural inequity and the promise of liberation. I’ve been captivated when she speaks in meetings -- from podiums, at the State House, and then on Zoom. Her voice is a gift to both individuals and movements for justice." “Divya was a dynamic and engaging speaker. She addressed a complex topic with ease, providing examples of simple changes in obstetric care to help address perinatal mental health and also continuing to care for the whole patient.” "Divya Kumar is a fierce advocate, dedicated to addressing perinatal mental health needs within communities of color. She is a fantastic collaborator and presenter, leaning in to complex topics, such as racial justice, health inequities and microaggressions within the clinical workspace. She has a natural ability to cultivate audience participation while creating an environment where diverse opinions can be safely heard. Her enthusiasm and sensitivity are greatly admired by her peers." |