Dr. Yvonne Cagle

Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, entrepreneur and consulting professor for Stanford University’s department of cardiovascular medicine and its department of electrical engineering, who was recently honor at Expo 2020 in Dubai. In addition, Dr. Cagle also has served as a certified senior aviation medical examiner for the FAA and a qualified advanced cardiac life support instructor. Dr. Cagle has served as the innovative liaison for Google, Singularity University, and other Silicon Valley tech industries. Dr. Cagle has globally established groundbreaking work in fitness, STEAM outreach, space sustainability. 

Dr. Cagle holds adjunct professorships with Stanford University, UC Davis, and UTMB, Galveston. Dr. Cagle was a Visiting Professor at and earned an honorary Ph.D. from Fordham University and while investigating mitigating neurocognitive countermeasures to optimize long duration space crew behavioral health and performance.

After earning her undergraduate degree from San Francisco State University, Dr. Cagle earned an M.D. from the University of Washington. She completed an internship at Highland General Hospital in Oakland, Calif., and a residency in family practice at Ghent Family Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA.

A retired Colonel of the US Air Force, Dr. Cagle is a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, United States Air Force Air Staff Exceptional Physician Commendation and National Technical Association Distinguished Scientist Award, Dr. Cagle began her medical career as a certified flight surgeon. She was actively involved in mission support of aircraft providing medical support and rescue in a variety of aeromedical missions.
Dr. Cagle has contributed ongoing data to the longitudinal study on astronaut health and served as a consultant for space telemedicine. She was a member of the NASA Working Group and traveled to Russia to establish international medical standards and procedures for astronauts.

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VIDEOS

SPEECH TOPICS

1. Beyond the Stars: Lessons in Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation

Drawing from Dr. Cagle’s distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, NASA, and beyond, this keynote focuses on the qualities of extraordinary leadership—courage, adaptability, and perseverance. It highlights her groundbreaking contributions to space medicine, national security, and human resilience in extreme environments, inspiring leaders to embrace challenges, break through limitations, and pioneer change in their fields.

2. Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Recognition

This keynote delves into the importance of recognizing and honoring trailblazers who have shattered barriers yet remain unseen in history. Using Dr. Yvonne Cagle’s journey as a case study, this speech explores the significance of leadership integrity, the consequences of overlooked contributions, and how we, as a society, can correct historical oversights to ensure deserving individuals receive their rightful place in history.

3. Mission Possible: Championing Excellence and Equity in Leadership

This keynote addresses the critical need for fair and equitable recognition of exceptional leaders, particularly in military and STEM fields. Using Dr. Cagle’s story as a catalyst for change, this speech advocates for institutional accountability, the power of mentorship, and how organizations can cultivate a culture where excellence is acknowledged and rewarded without delay or discrimination.

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