Samantha Nutt

Topics

Presentations

When Women Lead: Prescription for Change in the 21st Century
There is universality to the feminine experience – of childhood, motherhood, marriage, and sex – that transcends culture and language, and that brings women together in a way that isn’t fully appreciated.

Social Responsibility: Acting Upon our Responsibilities as Citizens
We need to start controlling the things that we have control over

Taking Your Vision To Action: How to Make It Happen!

Creating a Ground Swell: How to Foster Transformative Change

Summary Profile

Dr. Samantha Nutt (Sam) is a medical doctor with more than fifteen years of experience working in war zones.  Committed to peace, human rights and social justice, she has worked in some of the world's most violent flashpoints with War Child Canada, the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Darfur, Iraq, Afghanistan, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Burundi, northern Uganda, Ethiopia and the Thai-Burmese border. 

Over the course of her professional career and as the Founder and Executive Director of War Child Canada, Nutt has spearheaded efforts to provide direct humanitarian support and long term programming to war-affected children and their families, and to promote greater awareness in Canada concerning the rights of children everywhere.   

Nutt's work on behalf of war-affected communities around the world has been widely recognized.  Nutt is a recipient of Canada's Top 40 under 40 Award (Globe and Mail).  She was designated by Time Magazine as one of "Canada's Five Leading Activists."  CBC News has profiled her as a "Canadian leader."  CTV National News has declared her a "Canadian Success Story" and Maclean's Magazine featured her in their annual Honour Roll as one of "Twelve Canadians Making a Difference."  Global TV has declared her a "National Trailblazer."  Chatelaine Magazine has named her one of "Twelve Canadian Women Who Should Run for Politics".  She has been described by Hello Magazine as one of "Canada's Top Ten Outstanding Women," and has been featured as a guest on CBC Television's "The Hour."  Nutt was chosen as Personnalité De La Semaine by La Presse and CBC Radio Canada, and as one of 200 Young Global Leaders in the world by the World Economic Forum.  The Globe and Mail has profiled her as a nominee for Nation Builder of the Year, and she has also been honoured as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Most recently, Dr. Nutt received the Order of Ontario, the highest official honour in the province of Ontario. 

Nutt has written for Maclean's Magazine covering war-related issues, is a published author and frequently appears on Canadian television and radio as an expert commentator on war and human rights issues.  She is also a highly sought after keynote speaker on the impact of war, human rights, social justice and on public engagement in global issues, inspiring others to make a difference.  She writes and is featured in online segments for Discovery Chanel (discovery.ca) and is also an on-air panelist in the 2010 CBC Radio Canada Reads.

She graduated Summa Cum Laude from McMaster University, earned an MSc with distinction from London University, and holds a Fellowship in Community Medicine (FRCPC) from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She is further certified by the College of Family Practice (CCFP) and completed a sub specialization in women's health through the University of Toronto as a Women's Health Scholar. Dr. Nutt is the recipient of several honourary doctorates from universities in Canada and the USA.

Nutt is bilingual, and is also on staff at Women's College Hospital in Toronto and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. 

She is currently writing a book that is expected to be released in the late 2010 or early 2011.

Client Testimonials

"Samantha Nutt’s presentation was fabulous. It was the highlight event of our conference! Her speech was very inspiring and touching, and it resonated tremendously with our conference participants."

Canadian Bureau for International Education

"Great, great, great presentation!!! I am so proud to be Canadian right now!!! You are an inspiration to us all!"

Trinity College School

"Samantha Nutt was absolutely incredible. Hands down the best inspirational guest speaker we've had. She is my new role model."

Grant MacEwan College