CLAUDIA GOLD, MD

Executive DIRECTOR

Claudia M. Gold, MD, a pediatrician and writer, has practiced general and behavioral pediatrics for over 25 years, and now specializes in early childhood mental health. She offers parent-child consultations for ages 0-3 at Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires. She is the author of several books on developmental science written for both professional and general audiences. Her newest book is Getting to Know You: Lessons in Early Relational Health from Infants and Caregivers from Teachers College Press, March 2025. She is also the author of The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Intimacy, Resilience, and Trust with co-author developmental psychologist Ed Tronick,  and 3 other books on child development. She speaks frequently to a variety of audiences both in the US and internationally. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and U of C Pritzker School of Medicine.