Eli Newberger

Dr. Eli Newberger, a pediatrician affiliated with Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital in Boston, is recognized for his expertise in child protection and family development. He founded the Child Protection Team and the Family Development Program at the hospital, focusing on addressing the environmental circumstances that contribute to child maltreatment and promoting a deeper understanding of family violence. Newberger has dedicated his career to the study of the dynamics within parent-child relationships, employing a compassionate and understanding approach to his work.

In his educational endeavors, Newberger teaches at Harvard Medical School and speaks on a range of topics including men’s health, emphasizing the importance of early symptom recognition to prevent health crises. His lectures and workshops target a diverse audience comprising parents, students, teachers, and other professionals, stressing the nurturing of character development. Through compelling narratives, he addresses how children and adolescents navigate ethical challenges, discussing these themes extensively in his book "The Men They Will Become: The Nature and Nurture of Male Character."

Apart from his medical and teaching career, Newberger is also a classically trained musician who studied at Juilliard and Yale. A virtuoso jazz tuba and keyboard performer, he has recorded over 40 albums with the New Black Eagle Jazz Band among other groups. Together with banjo player and singer Jimmy Mazzy, Newberger offers musically illustrated lectures that intertwine his insights on character building with his musical talents, captivating and educating his audiences simultaneously. Newberger has been honored with several awards, including the annual award from the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Humanitarian Award from the Massachusetts Psychological Association, recognizing his contributions to the welfare of children and his humanitarian efforts.