Transforming Anxiety into Power with Dr. Luana Marques – June 17, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 @ 7PM
Transforming Anxiety into Power – An evening with Dr. Luana Marques
Mary Francis Bachmann School – 1834 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Please welcome the first guest in CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health Mental Health Speaker Series: Dr. Luana Marques.
Radiating an energetic blend of personal charisma and scholarly depth, Dr. Luana has emerged as a powerful force in the global speaking circuit. She is known for her captivating presence and dynamic storytelling that weaves together the threads of her personal journey and professional expertise to inspire transformation in her audiences.
Dr. Luana’s personal story of overcoming adversity, trauma, and poverty while growing up in Brazil provides authenticity and depth to her message.
Today, as an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Past President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and best- seller author, Dr. Luana is a paragon of resilience, determination, and boldness. Through decades of work as a researcher, clinician, author, and speaker, Dr. Luana has been relentless in her goal of equipping everyone, everywhere with skills to thrive. True to her mission, Dr. Luana is devoted to igniting action. Everyone who attends her events leave with a personalized plan to overcome challenges and make the next bold move toward what matters most. Dr. Luana’s hidden superpower comes through during Q&A’s, where she meets people where they are and provides them with tools to get unstuck in real time. This commitment to actionable insight sets her apart, leaving her audiences not only inspired but also armed with science-backed tools for change.
Her latest critically acclaimed book, Bold Move, A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power, is a testament to her ability to translate complex scientific insights into actionable strategies. Whether she’s addressing a roomful of CEOs, community leaders, or corporate teams, she empowers them with science- backed tools that they can implement immediately to catalyze change. Dr. Luana’s influential work has found recognition in numerous high-profile platforms, including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, BIG THINK, Forbes, The New York Times, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation. She is also often featured in the top podcasts such as 10% Happier and The Mel Robbins Podcast.

