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
Women in the World Emerging Leaders award
Honored in New York by The New York Times
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
The She-Age award
Received from HT City & Grandthum in achievement of her empowering work
Shining Silver Star award
Presented by NAC Jewellers & Stylori Silver, acknowledging her contributions
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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 a disability rights activist, PhD in social work and international speaker who survived a bomb blast as a teenager. engage4more lists her for corporate keynotes on resilience, inclusion and growth mindset.
Her name is usually written Dr Malvika Iyer, though many people search Malavika Iyer or Dr. Malvika Iyer. engage4more lists her under one profile, and every booking enquiry reaches the same engage4more team.
Yes, at 13 Malvika Iyer lost both hands and suffered severe injuries in a grenade explosion in Bikaner. She went on to earn a PhD and become a global speaker. engage4more books her to share this journey.
Dr Malvika Iyer received the Nari Shakti Puraskar from the President of India for her work on disability rights and inclusion. engage4more books her to share the resilience and advocacy behind this recognition.
Dr Malvika Iyer has spoken at the United Nations headquarters in New York and taken part in World Economic Forum events. engage4more books her for corporate keynotes, DEI summits and international conferences.
Dr Malvika Iyer studied economics at St. Stephen's College, earned a master's in social work from the Delhi School of Social Work and completed a PhD in social work. engage4more books her for research-informed inclusion talks.
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Through engage4more, Dr Malvika Iyer speaks on resilience, growth mindset, disability inclusion, accessibility and adaptive leadership. Her sessions, in English, Hindi or Tamil, suit DEI programmes, leadership offsites and Women's Day events.
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