Dr Malvika Iyer
Dr Malvika - Bomb-blast survivor turned global disability‐rights advocate and motivational speaker.
Shares inspiring stories of overcoming disability with optimism and courage.
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Pharma SectorWatch Dr Malvika Iyer Deliver Impactful Motivational Sessions
usa
english, hindi
10+ years
resilience, grit, diversity & inclusion, empathy and communication, breaking barriers
About Dr Malvika
Dr. Malvika Iyer is a remarkable advocate, educator, and motivational speaker whose life story has become a powerful force for change. At age 13 she suffered catastrophic injuries when a grenade exploded in her hands, and she lost both her hands and sustained severe leg injuries. Rather than letting that define her, Malvika rebuilt her life with determination, going on to earn a master’s and a doctorate in social work.
Today she uses her personal journey as the foundation for her work on disability rights, inclusion, and leadership. A recognized voice internationally, she has addressed global forums including the United Nations, where she called on institutions and individuals to challenge perceptions of ability and design for accessibility.
Malvika’s talks centre on themes of resilience, mindset, empowerment and leadership, particularly for those who face systemic barriers or personal setbacks. She speaks with authenticity about how to transform adversity into agency, how to lead inclusively, and how to create environments that respect every individual’s potential. Her advocacy also spans accessible fashion, inclusive design and the rights of persons with disabilities.
Hire Malvika Iyer to bring your event a message that blends human courage with actionable insight, encouraging participants to rethink what’s possible, embrace diversity, and lead with compassion and strength.
Dr. Malvika Iyer is a remarkable advocate, educator, and motivational speaker whose life story has become a powerful force for change. At age 13 she suffered catastrophic injuries when a grenade exploded in her hands, and she lost both her hands and sustained severe leg injuries. Rather than letting that define her, Malvika rebuilt her life with determination, going on to earn a master’s and a doctorate in social work.
Today she uses her personal journey as the foundation for her work on disability rights, inclusion, and leadership. A recognized voice internationally, she has addressed global forums including the United Nations, where she called on institutions and individuals to challenge perceptions of ability and design for accessibility.
Malvika’s talks centre on themes of resilience, mindset, empowerment and leadership, particularly for those who face systemic barriers or personal setbacks. She speaks with authenticity about how to transform adversity into agency, how to lead inclusively, and how to create environments that respect every individual’s potential. Her advocacy also spans accessible fashion, inclusive design and the rights of persons with disabilities.
Hire Malvika Iyer to bring your event a message that blends human courage with actionable insight, encouraging participants to rethink what’s possible, embrace diversity, and lead with compassion and strength.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Dr Malvika Iyer
Disability Rights Activist & Social Worker
Advocate for disability rights, focusing on empowerment and inclusion
International Motivational Speaker
Delivers motivational talks globally, inspiring audiences with her resilience
Corporate Trainer & TEDx Speaker
Conducts training sessions & speaks at TEDx events
Model for Accessible Fashion
Advocates for inclusive fashion, serving as a model for accessible clothing designs
Global Shaper at World Economic Forum
Participates in initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges
Nari Shakti Puraskar
Received India's highest achievement honor for women from President Ram Nath Kovind
Young Achiever award by NAPSWI
Awarded by the National Association of Professional Social Workers in India
100 Change Agents and Newsmakers of the Decade
Recognized by Deccan Chronicle for her impact and contributions over the decade
The Conquistador award
Honored with "The Conquistador" at Crimson Women Champions of Change Awards
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Dr Malvika Iyer
Dr Malvika - Bomb-blast survivor turned global disability‐rights advocate and motivational speaker.
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Dr. Malvika Iyer is an award-winning disability rights activist, social work Ph.D., and international speaker. She speaks on radical resilience, growth mindset, corporate DEI, universal accessibility, and adaptive leadership.
You can book Dr. Malvika Iyer through engage4more, India's leading speaker platform, which manages event scheduling, session alignment, and end-to-end logistics.
She was awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian honor for women in India, by the President of India.
She delivered an acclaimed address receiving a standing ovation at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and co-chaired the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit.
Her keynotes align with STRIVE by hooking audiences with her survival narrative (Startle), reframing tragedy into empowerment (Twist), connecting deeply on emotional vulnerability (Resonance), and offering concrete growth mindset practices (Execute).
She holds an Economics (Hons) degree from St. Stephen's College, an MSW from Delhi School of Social Work, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from Madras School of Social Work.
She advocates for adaptive clothing and universal design, walking as a showstopper in inclusive fashion shows to highlight functional design for people with disabilities.
Dr. Malvika Iyer fluently delivers keynotes, fireside chats, and panel interactions in English, Hindi, and Tamil.
She offers standalone keynotes, moderated fireside chats, C-suite panel discussions, corporate retreats, and interactive DEI sensitization workshops.
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