SPEAKER
For over a decade, Ruston has been a sought-after speaker, weaving together compelling stories with cutting-edge science, inspiring audiences to rethink their assumptions.
PARENT AND SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS//
At SCREENAGERS events, Delaney shares surprising science and humorous stories, often from her own parenting struggles, that illustrate key solutions for better tech balance. She shares effective tools derived from her 20 years of experience as a physician focused on behavior change.
Topics Include:
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The Secrets of Parenting Successful Screenagers
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The Surprising Science of Screen Time and Children’s Development
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Enhancing the Mental Health of Digital Natives
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How Schools and Businesses can Promote Tech Balance
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Workshops for Youth and Teens -- Harnessing Their Solutions For Finding Balance in a Tech Revolution
MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTATIONS//
For her films UNLISTED and HIDDEN PICTURES, and the campaigns she created surrounding them, Delaney speaks and advocates internationally about mental health issues.
Topics Include:
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Global Mental Health - Lessons that Cross All Borders
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Where Mental Health Care Stands Today—insights from a daughter, doctor, and advocate
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Why Sharing Our Stories Stops Toxic Shame
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Why Mental Illness Doesn’t Tear Families Apart, Lack of Care Does
"Insightful, entertaining and uncannily honest, Delaney’s talk and Q & A made all the difference for our parent education event."
- Stephanie Landau
Co-Chair, Parent Ed Committee, Dwight-Englewood School
"Dr. Ruston’s keynote was fabulous. I received great feedback!"
- Debra Webb
Executive Director,
Key Clubhouse of
South Florida
"Delaney Ruston's opening keynote electrified and focused our annual conference of educators."
- Thomas Rochon
President, Educational Records Bureau
PAST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS//
Companies and Organizations
Google, Facebook, The United Nations, The Gates Foundation, Pixar, TEDx Seattle, The CDC, Grant Halliburton Foundation, Genentech, Beyond School Hours Texas, Educational Records Bureau, Young Entrepreneur's Organization Hong Kong, Sellen Construction, ...
Schools and Universities
LA Unified School District, NYU Medical School, Royal College of London, Harvard University, Newburyport School District, University of Washington, Hinsdale School District, Duke University, University of Kentucky, University School of Milwaukee/REDgen...
Health and Mental Health Organizations
The World Health Organization (WHO), The American Psychiatric Association's Annual Conference, American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Conference, National Alliance on Mental Illness's Convention, Asia-Pacific Conference on Addiction...
RECENT AND UPCOMING ENGAGEMENTS//
Jul 01, 2020
National School Nurses Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Mar 05, 2020
NW Council for Computer Education Conference
Seattle, WA
Mar 05, 2020
Hinsdale Township School District
Hinsdale, IL
Feb 04, 2020
The Wellington School
Columbus, OH
Jan 13, 2020
School of the Holy Child
Rye, NY
Nov 20, 2019
Hopkins School
New Haven, CT
Nov 12, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 24, 2019
Pacific Crest School
Seattle, WA
Oct 23, 2019
Raising Resilience
Bainbridge Island, WA
Oct 21, 2019
Highland Park School District
Dallas, TX
Oct 17, 2019
Pixar
Emeryville, CA
Oct 16, 2019
King Middle School
Berkeley, CA
Oct 10, 2019
Glenbard School District
Chicago, IL
Oct 07, 2019
Parent Map at Eckstein Middle School
Seattle, WA
Sep 17, 2019
Designing Hope: NBBJ Conference
Seattle, WA
May 18, 2019
All Tech is Human
Seattle, WA
Apr 29, 2019
Park Tudor School
Indianapolis, IN
Apr 17, 2019
Humble ISD Education Foundation
Humble, TX
Mar 20, 2019
Baker Botts Law Firm
Houston, TX
Feb 08, 2019
Indiana University Southeast
New Albany, IN