Dr. Laura Jana is a renowned pediatrician, educator, health communicator, and award-winning author. With a keen focus on social impact, she connects various disciplines and transforms big ideas into practical applications.

Currently working as an Associate Research Professor at Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, Dr. Jana previously served as the Director of Innovation in Public Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is deeply committed to improving life outcomes for all children and works as a strategic consultant to government, nonprofit, and corporate clients.

Dr. Jana excels in bridging the gaps between academia, medicine, education, publishing, and commerce. An internationally acclaimed speaker, she presents at prestigious conferences and events, including the TED stage and the annual meeting of The World Bank.

Dr. Jana's mission is to unite these diverse worlds in order to revolutionize public discourse and understanding about the skills and support necessary for children to thrive in the 21st century. Her groundbreaking books, The Toddler Brain: Nurture the Skills Today That Will Shape Your Child’s Tomorrow and Jumping Into Kindergarten, introduce the concept of QI Skills and emphasize the vital role of parents and educators in nurturing children's healthy development during their foundational first five years.

Dr. Jana's educational background includes a BS Degree in Cellular-Molecular Biology, an MD from Case Western Reserve University, and a pediatric residency at UCSF and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. After practicing pediatrics privately, she co-founded The Dr.

Spock Company and later established her own company, Practical Parenting Consulting. Dr. Jana is widely recognized for her contribution to promoting healthy lifestyles and offering practical parenting advice, making numerous appearances on major media platforms, including The Today Show, CNN, and Good Morning America.

She is also a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics and actively participates in national committees focused on early education and child care. Dr. Jana's dedication extends to serving the needs of underprivileged children locally, nationally, and globally.

She is passionate about collective impact, technology-driven innovations, social impact finance, and fostering cross-collaborations to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities. In addition, Dr. Jana is an accomplished entrepreneur and the former owner/operator of Primrose School of Legacy, a highly regarded educational child care center.

With her expertise and valuable insights, Dr. Jana has received extensive media coverage and has been quoted in publications such as Time, WebMD, and The New York Times. For educational purposes only, she shares her wealth of knowledge on her website and is available for interviews and speaking engagements.

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