Josh McConkey
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Josh McConkey

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Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a Pulitzer Prize–nominated, award-winning, and best-selling author, as well as a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years of front-line clinical experience. A former Duke University professor, he brings deep expertise to his work in medicine, leadership, and service. He served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, commanding the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, where he led Airmen with distinction and resilience. His media work has been recognized with a Telly Award, and his writing has earned the Mom’s Choice Award, reflecting his impact across both adult and children’s audiences. Dr. McConkey is the founder of The Weight Behind the Spear Foundation, a nonprofit supporting individuals and families in need across North Carolina. Above all, he is a devoted husband and father of three, raising future leaders with his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina. His Cuban and Irish heritage shapes his belief that leadership begins at home—with family, compassion, and service to others.
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