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Keynotes

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Elaine Poggi, founder and president of the Foundation, is available to give keynote presentations that focus on her story, her mother's story, and the inspiration of placing nature photos in health care facilities.  Elaine also discusses trends and relevant research of art in hospitals.

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Speaking Engagements

Some of Elaine's past keynote presentations include the Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, MO; the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School Freshman Orientation (read lecture); the Grand Round of the Neurosurgery Department of the Universiity of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center; the AIOM Italian National Oncology Convention in Rome, Italy (read presentation); the GOIRC (Italian Oncological Clinical Research Group) Conference in Florence, Italy; and the District Rotary Convention in Southern Illinois.

For further information about availability and scheduling, please contact us.


“It was wonderful meeting you on Wednesday. You and your work became the topic of conversation at dinner with my family. I was so impressed with your skills as an artist, speaker and philanthropist.”

Steven B. Miller, MD

Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

St. Louis, MO

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“Since our meeting Wednesday evening, I have had so many Auxiliarians and Volunteers comment on your wonderful presentation, what a great "cause" the Foundation is and what a wonderful speaker you were. They could see and feel the passion you have for the Foundation. Thank you so much for being the speaker - I am not sure how we will top or even stay at the same level of a speaker for our spring meeting.”

Peggy Henson, Volunteer Services
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

“I wish to convey to you how wonderful it was to see you in Chicago. Your lecture was at the same time practical and moving. The audience feedback was extremely positive and all were touched and impressed by the message you delivered.”

Fady T. Charbel, MD, Professor & Head
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Illinois
College of Medicine

Chicago, IL

“Thank you once again for the two beautiful photographs… We at Cedar Valley Hospice appreciate your support! You have such a gift with your photos and the Foundation you have created. What a gift to bring so much joy to others!”
Rhonda Hein, Volunteer Coordinator
Cedar Valley Hospice
Grundy Center, IA

“Al termine del V Congresso Nazionale di Oncologia Medica, sento il dovere di ringraziarti per la preziosa collaborazione e sopratutto per il valido contributo scientifico apportato. Sono convinto infatti che la Tua presenza ed il Tuo personale contributo di esperienza siano stati fondamentali per la buona riuscita dell’iniziativa, che si e’ rivelata gratificante sia dal punto di vista culturale che umano.”

Prof. Francesco Cognetti

Presidente AIOM

Associazione Italiana di Oncologia Medica Rome, Italy