Dr. Beena Kamath-Rayne

Dr. Beena Kamath-Rayne is a Neonatologist and Senior Vice President of Global Health and Clinical Skills at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Chicago, United States. Her professional work focuses on improving newborn and child health through global health programs, clinical education, skills training, and health-system strengthening. Her work has included efforts to expand evidence-based newborn care and resuscitation training in resource-limited settings.

She has been closely involved with the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and global newborn-health initiatives. Earlier AAP/NRP materials identify her as part of the NRP leadership team, while her work in global health has included programs such as Helping Babies Breathe, which aims to strengthen the ability of healthcare providers to respond to newborns who require resuscitation.

Her professional activities also include international health education and advocacy. She has participated in global health initiatives addressing essential newborn care, early childhood development, adolescent mental health, and health-system strengthening, including work with programs and partners across multiple countries.

At the AHA MENA Healthcare Forum 2026, Dr. Kamath-Rayne was a Lead Faculty member and speaker. The official forum program lists her in the session covering the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC, including pediatric and neonatal resuscitation topics. She also presented updates concerning the Neonatal Life Support Guidelines and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.