Global Diabetes Advocate

Speaker. Storyteller. Educator. Advocate. Global Impact.

Dr. Phyllisa Deroze combines PhD-level academic research, multi-continental lived experience, and published children's literature to humanize chronic illness management for worldwide audiences.

Our Reach

Advocacy by the Numbers

20+

Countries Engaged

3

Continents Served

2

Co-Authored Books

15+

Years in Advocacy

How I Serve

Engage Your Audience

Bringing expertise and empathy to every engagement, Dr. Deroze offers dynamic sessions tailored for healthcare leaders and patient communities worldwide.

Keynote Addresses

Interactive Workshops

Panel Moderation

Inspiring talks on health equity, patient-centered care, and diabetes management, delivered with academic rigor and lived experience.

Engaging sessions designed to foster dialogue, build skills, and empower participants in advocacy and health education.

Expertly guiding high-level discussions, ensuring insightful conversations and impactful takeaways for diverse audiences.

Accessible Storytelling

Humanizing Health Narratives

Co-author of children's books that make complex health topics understandable and relatable for young readers, fostering empathy and early education.

Bridging the gap between medical science and everyday life through engaging stories that resonate across cultures and communities.

My Core Belief

Empathy Drives Outcomes. Equity Shapes Futures.

Advocacy isn't just sharing a diagnosis—it is reshaping how global healthcare systems listen to human stories and address health disparities across continents.