Dr. James Frizzell is a dentist based in Canada who has owned and operated Frizzell Dental for more than 20 years. The family cosmetic dental practice serves patients in Niagara Falls, Ontario, as well as the nearby communities of Welland, St. Catharines, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Along with providing dental services, he is also involved in advocacy and education related to abuse awareness and human trafficking.

He attended the University of Toronto, where he earned a BSc in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry and later completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. During his studies, he received an NSERC scholarship in the Department of Chemistry and conducted research under the supervision of a professor. The research conducted during that period, along with colleagues' work, was published in the Journal of Organometallic Chemistry. In 1997, Dr. James studied at a college in Ajax, Ontario, earning a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies. In 2019, he completed a degree in Dental Forensics from a university in Montreal. Over the years, he has also taken many courses related to mental health and suicide skill training, digital crime scene photography, civil litigation workshops, and strangulation prevention.

At his dental practice, he and his team provide dental hygiene services, restorative dentistry, cosmetic teeth whitening, emergency dental treatment, and preventive dental care. Preventive services include periodontal therapy, sealants, tooth extraction, routine periodontal care, fluoride applications, and other treatments. Cosmetic options offered by the clinic include a Zoom in-office whitening system, bonding, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays, and dental implants. Patient reviews often highlight the care and attention they receive at the clinic.

Dr. Frizzell also served for eight years as a Military Dental Officer with the Canadian Forces Dental Corps. During that time, he helped ensure soldiers were dentally fit during the Gulf Wars and received recognition from the Base Commander at Cold Lake Air Base in Alberta for his service.

Outside dentistry, he focuses on identifying and preventing child abuse, elderly abuse, human trafficking, and intimate partner violence. In August 2025, he published the book “Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking. From a Canadian Perspective.” He also co-founded Dentists United Against Human Trafficking, which works to educate dental professionals about recognizing signs of trafficking. In January 2026, he and a colleague published the article “What’s Happening in Ontario: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting” in the Oral Health Journal. He also serves as a Human Trafficking Consultant for Crime Stoppers Niagara.

Frizzell regularly gives presentations and participates in podcasts for forensic nurses and healthcare professionals on subjects such as child abuse recognition, domestic violence, human trafficking victims, suicide forensics, identifying oral signs of abuse, and cannabis addiction. His expertise in bruising and bitemark analysis has also been used in court cases. He has been a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology for the last seven years and is also a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

He volunteers with Crime Stoppers Niagara to help raise funds and meets with grape orchard temporary workers from Mexico and Cuba every summer. He also sings hymns in nursing homes and previously operated a charity dental clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 2010 to 2011. Dr. James Frizzell was born in Toronto and lives in Niagara Falls with his wife and their three children. He enjoys musky fishing in the upper Niagara River.

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Asha Holla is a data engineer turned AI engineer at Bloom Value with experience spanning across the Azure data and AI ecosystem. She works at the intersection of data platforms, analytics, and applied AI, with a strong focus on building scalable, governed solutions in the US healthcare space. An active contributor to the local tech community, Asha has spoken at 10+ events in 2025 alone. She enjoys making AI feel less intimidating and more usable through community advocacy and practical, real-world examples.

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George Walters has worked with Databases since the 90s, and has been at Microsoft since 2006, helping customers adopt and understand data in a changing world. George currently is an all-up Cloud and AI Platform Specialist aligned to strategic healthcare and life sciences accounts. He helps customers get value out of their data, and to enable modern ways with AI to build business value.

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Benjamin is a developer at a large international pharmaceutical company, where he engineers solutions for a healthier world. He's passionate about engineering in all its forms - whether that's software architecture, 3D printing, smart-home automations, or wrenching on cars and motorcycles. An open-source enthusiast and relentless problem-solver by nature, he's happiest when tinkering with something new. Off the clock, he plays the drums, makes music, and most recently joined the local volunteer fire brigade.

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Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior advocate for Deeplearning AI he shares a passion for community. He is a Forbes Technology Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia), with research and teaching affiliations including the University of Queensland, Oxford University, MIT, and UT Austin.

His work focuses on AI agent evaluation, multimodal systems, automatic prompt and agent optimization, and the reliability and ethics of AI in production. Vincent has delivered 100+ keynotes globally, including TEDx and SXSW, and has led AI initiatives across finance, telecom, travel, FMCG, healthcare, and government spanning from startups to global enterprises. Vincent has held prominent positions as an ex-researcher at Microsoft, ex-head of AI at Qantas Airways, and various other senior board appointments and clients including AT&T, Coke Cola, Expedia, Federal Goverment, LVMH, Macdonalds, Vodafone, Volkswagen.

He specializes in translating research-grade depth into a universal language that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences, across formats from lightning talks to full-day workshops and is open to travel.

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Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel is a distinguished family nurse practitioner, educator, and healthcare leader. With extensive experience in primary care and population health, Dr. Sibel has dedicated her career to optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, preventative screenings, and value-based care. She has worked as a family nurse practitioner, providing comprehensive care across the lifespan, and has also served at Tandigm Health, where she focused on innovative healthcare delivery models to enhance quality and efficiency in primary care.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Sibel is a faculty member at Chamberlain University, where she educates future healthcare leaders on the implementation of strategies to drive policy change and improve healthcare quality metrics such as HEDIS measures. A seasoned speaker, she has presented on a range of critical healthcare topics, including deprescribing strategies, hospital-at-home models, and the integration of pharmacologic therapy in weight management.

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Dr. Tarek Hussein, PharmD, MBA, is a pharmacist-entrepreneur advancing sustainable, equitable, and tech-enabled care. He is co-founder of Ontario's first sustainability-certified pharmacy, co-founder of Medaki, an e-commerce platform for pharmacies, and Founder and CEO of sociaLink Rx, a digital health company pioneering precision social prescribing in Canada.

He serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine and Climate Health Fellow at Harvard Medical School. Through leadership roles, especially with the Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment (CAPhE), he advocates for health equity and climate-resilient pharmacy practice. His research on social prescribing is published in peer-reviewed journals, and he regularly speaks at national and international conferences.

A Chartered Manager, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and Agile Coach, Tarek helps healthcare organizations design evidence-based systems that are faster, safer, and measurably more impactful at the intersection of pharmacy, technology, and social health.

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Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH
Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy
Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition
Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner
Fellow- Institute For Human Individuality
Certified Hypnotist
National Wellness Speaker
Award Winning Collaborative Author

DOCTOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE
I treat each one of my patients as if they were one of my family! My credo as a Traditional Natural Health Practitioner is, to do the body no harm. Wellspring will only offer solutions that have been science-driven with a heart-based focus.

Over the course of the years, I have had the opportunity to work with highly skilled medical and holistic practitioners. By being involved with these people, I have had the ability to create a pathway of successful healing for people using a mind-body connection. Using the healing arts for proper nutrition with balanced supplementation, vibrational energy medicine, hypnosis, stress management, and the use of aromatherapy, my patients have shown the better quality of life and optimized health.

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner Fellow- Institute For Huma... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead Research & Development Engineer at Agile Business Solutions Limited and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Afya and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

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Dynamic and results-oriented Lead Software Architect with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software solutions including the following disciplines:
• Architecture in cloud-native applications that leverage AI, machine learning (ML), and large language models (LLM) to address business challenges.
• Implementing design thinking principles in application architecture.
• Serving as a proven and highly motivated technical leader with a results-driven approach

Dynamic and results-oriented Lead Software Architect with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable software solutions including the following disciplines: • Architecture in cloud-native applications that leverage AI, machin... Show more

I'm Jaime Rios, a Cloud Security Architect and AWS Community Builder (Security) based in Mexico City with 10+ years of experience building HIPAA-compliant infrastructure for US healthtech companies.

I specialize in securing generative AI workloads on AWS. designing architectures with Amazon Bedrock, Connect, AppFlow, and Customer Profiles that let healthcare organizations adopt AI without compromising patient privacy. Speaker at JSConf MX 2025 ("HIPAA-Ready desde el Frontend") and AWS Community Day México 2025 (main stage). AWS Solutions Architect Associate certified.

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Dr. Renee Sunday, M.D., is an anesthesiologist with more than 26 years of experience managing high-risk, high-pressure environments where precision, decision clarity, and sustained performance are critical. She is also an AI integration strategist, Certified Scrum Master, and workforce performance consultant who helps organizations improve productivity while reducing burnout and cognitive overload.

Dr. Sunday works with corporate teams and technical leaders to design sustainable performance systems that support innovation without exhausting talent. Her work focuses on the intersection of behavioral science, emerging technology adoption, and leadership strategy. She has delivered training on AI implementation, workforce sustainability, and performance optimization for professional organizations, government groups, and leadership teams.

Dr. Sunday brings a unique cross-industry perspective that connects healthcare decision science with software engineering performance and modern workplace demands.

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Oluwafemi (Femi) is a Specialist Data Engineer, open-source contributor, and Airflow Summit 2025 speaker. He builds scalable data platforms in regulated environments (healthcare, education) and creates local-first AI tools designed for human agency and digital wellness, including empathySync (an anti-addiction AI assistant) and IntentKeeper (a content filter for manipulative feeds). His work sits at the intersection of platform reliability, AI ethics, and compassionate technology.

Oluwafemi (Femi) is a Specialist Data Engineer, open-source contributor, and Airflow Summit 2025 speaker. He builds scalable data platforms in regulated environments (healthcare, education) and creates local-first AI tools designed for human agency a... Show more

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a national healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealth of expertise to his role in protecting cutting-edge technology.
Throughout his career, Keith has held numerous key leadership positions and has consistently developed and implemented comprehensive security strategies across various industries.
Keith serves on the advisory council for Information Systems & Analytics at Florida Gulf Coast University. He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including CISSP, CDPSE, CISM, and CRISC. Keith specializes in risk management, compliance frameworks (including PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC2), and implementing effective security awareness programs.

Keith Smith is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Compliance leader with over a decade of experience in the field. Currently serving as the Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance for a national healthcare organization, Keith brings a wealt... Show more

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignty, and digital health, Jeremy brings a unique mix of technical, startup, and enterprise experience.

Jeremy's a Serial Entrepreneur, led teams across AI and IoT, and delivered real-time cloud migrations for Fortune 500 firms, modernizing legacy systems like IBM DB2 and Oracle Mainframes to Azure and AWS. With deep expertise in cloud, data sovereignt... Show more

I am CTO of Dokilink, iVentMaster, and PHS Consult, and Senior IT Manager at ZODML. As a founding member of Drupal Nigeria, I’ve led Drupal projects across healthcare, education, and government, including Dokilink, ZODML library integrated with Koha LMS, LASAMBUS, HEFAMAA, and currently HotelPaddie, a Drupal 11 + React OTA. I am passionate about open-source innovation and expanding Drupal across Nigeria and Africa.

I am CTO of Dokilink, iVentMaster, and PHS Consult, and Senior IT Manager at ZODML. As a founding member of Drupal Nigeria, I’ve led Drupal projects across healthcare, education, and government, including Dokilink, ZODML library integrated with Koha ... Show more

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, delivering talks and workshops for international companies.

She is a certified mindfulness instructor, with "MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine" from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki Santorelli, EdD, co-founder of mindfulness. This deep and ongoing practice shapes her grounded and profound approach to balancing and enriching The Good (Work)Life.

With a background as a cognitive psychotherapist, a Diploma in Psychology, and a Diploma in Vocational and Career Guidance, Mette brings deep insight and practical tools to her talks.

Her work is recognised by companies such as Vestas, IDEXX, and Umbraco – see website for all 25+ reviews.

She is the author of an illustrated book on stress prevention and a book on stress factors in our personal lives.

Known for making complex topics accessible, she also shares her expertise through free mindfulness tools and meditations on Spotify - see link - and deeper meditations on Insight Timer in English, German, Danish, and French.

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Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Master in Science at Rhodes University in Information Security with a specialisation in the forensic analysis of malware. She is currently doing her PhD in cybersecurity at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her PhD is about designing robust logs for medical devices. She prides herself on keeping patients safe, as this is something close to her heart (quite literally). She is also a cyborg, sporting an embedded medical device herself. She is also a DEF CON goon, and she is the founder of DC2751, and the OWASP Kristiansand project. She has a love for all things ransomware and understands the low level details forensically.

Her particular research interests include research into security vulnerabilities in medical devices forming part of the Internet of Things, and how these could be exploited by malicious attackers, as well as what types of forensic artefacts could be identified from any attacks. She believes that incident response should be something that is continuously done and improved on. She is extremely passionate about protecting people whose lives depend on these medical devices, and her passion led her to become a researcher within an MDM. She is also developing a digital forensics and incident response approach dealing specifically with implanted medical devices and medical devices installed within a healthcare setting. At her core, Veronica is a forensicator and hacker, in love with every bit, byte, and nibble of knowledge she has obtained. She has a strong belief that the o in logs stand for observability. Knowing what is a problem is half the battle won she believes.

Veronica started her forensic career in 2008. Veronica is also the Interim Programme Lead for Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Noroff University in Norway, where she replaced a warm climate with a more adventurous one. Veronica holds a Mast... Show more

Edy Hourany is a senior software engineer at Doctolib with a PhD in software engineering 🎓, but don’t let that fool you. He's a dog psychologist 🐕 and a paramedic 🚑 on the side! When he’s not writing code or helping dogs work through their issues, you’ll probably find him zipping through the sky as an FPV drone pilot 🛸.

Edy has had the chance to work with diverse, multidisciplinary teams from all over the world 🌍, and he loves bringing people together to solve tough problems. Whether it’s debugging software or calming a reactive pup 🐶, he’s always ready for the next challenge (preferably one that involves both!).

Edy Hourany is a senior software engineer at Doctolib with a PhD in software engineering 🎓, but don’t let that fool you. He's a dog psychologist 🐕 and a paramedic 🚑 on the side! When he’s not writing code or helping dogs work through their issues,... Show more

Médico Cardiólogo Asistencial. Docente Universitario IT (ITBA). Emprendedor @ EPA Bienestar IA la Startup FemTech de Salud Cardiovascular de la Mujer en las distintas etapas de la vida. Ofrecemos Bienestar con Datos potenciados con IA, bajo estándares en Salud Digital global. Dedicado a la Promoción de la Salud y Bienestar Cardiovascular.

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Suzanne Rath: High-Performance Strategist, Endurance Athlete, Founder

Suzanne Rath is a keynote speaker and high-performance strategist who helps founders and leaders sustain peak performance without breaking. Her authority is forged through a rare combination of research, clinical expertise and lived experience.

For more than nine years she has led an award-winning multi-site Allied Health business, building resilient teams and pioneering innovative approaches to workplace wellbeing. As a physiotherapist with twenty years of experience across three continents, she brings a deep understanding of human performance, recovery and longevity.

Suzanne is also an endurance athlete of eighteen years, having completed marathons, ultras, and multi-day cycling expeditions across continents. After surviving a life-changing accident in Sydney, she rebuilt her health and career from the ground up- an experience that informs her work with leaders navigating pressure, uncertainty and burnout. This journey became the foundation of her signature framework, ENDURES, a system for sustainable high performance.

From the boardroom to the marathon trail, Suzanne understands what it takes to recover, reset and rise stronger, again and again.

How Suzanne Helps
Keynote Speaking

Beyond the Peak: Unlocking Sustainable High Performance
Suzanne blends endurance stories, leadership insight and evidence-based strategies to show audiences how to move from collapsing performance to sustained momentum. Participants gain:

the courage to set bold goals

the capacity to navigate challenge with clarity

practical tools to recover, reset and elevate to greater summits

Workshops & Extended Programs

Suzanne’s workshops transform insight into capability. Designed for real-world application, they help teams:

- reclaim energy and focus

- clarify priorities

- build daily rhythms and systems that drive consistent high performance

Coaching for Leaders & Founders

Suzanne works privately with leaders to apply the ENDURES framework to their own lives and organisations. Her coaching strengthens resilience, adaptability and sustainable performance — ensuring high achievers maintain their edge without burning out.
The ENDURES Membership Program launches in February 2026.

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Abraham Gogulamudi is a Senior Engineering Manager at GE HealthCare with 19+ years of experience in Embedded Linux, Yocto, and cybersecurity for regulated medical devices. He leads the PCS medOS platform, driving secure‑by‑design architectures, SBOM/CVE automation, and lifecycle security for connected IoMT systems.

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Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with global organizations to deliver technology-driven transformation through modern architectures, cloud-native applications, and innovative digital platforms. His expertise lies in creating secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that enable businesses to operate with agility and resilience.
With a strong foundation in Microsoft technologies and Azure, Phanindra has successfully architected and delivered solutions across industries including manufacturing, insurance, investment, and healthcare. He has played pivotal roles in guiding enterprises through complex digital transformations, leading teams in building microservices architectures, integrating advanced cloud capabilities, and modernizing legacy systems. His work demonstrates a deep commitment to aligning technology solutions with organizational goals while ensuring reliability, performance, and cost efficiency.
Phanindra’s accomplishments include architecting cloud-native integrations, designing zero-trust frameworks, and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation. He has also streamlined production support by embedding monitoring tools and integrating third-party systems to enhance efficiency and customer experience. His leadership is marked by a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and applying best practices that empower teams to deliver sustainable results.
Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in enabling organizations to adopt cutting-edge technologies such as Azure Kubernetes Services, serverless solutions, and advanced API management frameworks. His ability to blend technical depth with business understanding has resulted in successful deployments that improve user experience, automate processes, and create measurable value for stakeholders.
Phanindra’s professional journey reflects not only technical mastery but also a forward-looking approach to technology adoption. He thrives in dynamic environments where innovation, security, and reliability are essential. His dedication to continuous learning and adapting to evolving trends positions him as a trusted leader in enterprise architecture and cloud transformation.

Phanindra Gangina is an accomplished Full Stack Azure and Enterprise Solutions Architect with extensive experience in software development, cloud engineering, and enterprise solutions design. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with globa... Show more

Sonya is a seasoned engineering leader and software architect, working at the intersection of social and technical aspects of software engineering. She experiments with various methodologies such as Domain-Driven Design, Team Topologies, Architecture Advice Process and others to improve building and operating software in the healthcare sector. She speaks about the outcomes at international software conferences and meetups.

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Nir Shtein is the VP of R&D at Guardoc Health and the author of Microservices with Go. With deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, AI and LLMs, he brings a practical and forward-thinking approach to engineering leadership.

Nir Shtein is the VP of R&D at Guardoc Health and the author of Microservices with Go. With deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, AI and LLMs, he brings a practical and forward-thinking approach to engineering leadership. Show more

Dr. Andrew Young Choi is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pace University, where he teaches and supervises in the Clinical Health Psychology Program.

His award-winning scholarship employs queer of color critique to illuminate the complexities of intersectionality, racism-related stress, and identity among Asian Americans. Leveraging psychoanalytic concepts, his interdisciplinary research explores the evolving nature of anti-Asian racialization and its theoretical and clinical implications. He brings advanced methodological expertise, including critical analysis, multivariate statistics, psychometrics, structural equation modeling, and qualitative content analysis. He has authored over 20 publications and received more than 30 awards, honors, and fellowships for his intellectual contributions.

Dr. Choi is board-certified in Counseling Psychology and specializes in culturally responsive psychodynamic psychotherapy for high-performing professionals from diverse backgrounds. He creatively integrates insight-oriented, goal-focused, and decolonial principles to support a broad range of mental health goals. He has provided effective care across diverse settings—including college counseling centers, community mental health clinics, and inpatient and outpatient hospitals—with extensive public sector experience serving clients from global majority and LGBTQ+ populations.

He earned his PhD in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology at the Counseling and Student Development Center of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School. He is an alumnus APA Minority Fellow, Pacific Athletic Conference (PAC-12) Postgraduate Scholar, and University of California Regents Special Fellow.

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Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education and Psychology Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dissertation, Healing the Root Cause: Classic Psychedelics as Prevention Interventions for Alcohol Use Disorder, addressed a previously unexamined gap in the prevention science literature by offering the first formal exploration of psychedelic-assisted prevention for Alcohol Use Disorder. She also holds graduate and undergraduate degrees in human services and behavioral science. With nearly two decades of experience across the behavioral health continuum of care, public health, and education, Dr. Lill integrates research, teaching, and advocacy to advance health equity, harm reduction, and innovative prevention strategies. As a licensed educator and Co-Owner of TE Recovery Homes, she works to bridge science and compassion in addressing the root causes of suffering while strengthening protective factors and expanding ethical, evidence-informed pathways to care across education, treatment, and community systems.

Dr. Anna Lill, DSocSci, is a Prevention Scientist, High School Health Education and Psychology Teacher, and Fellow with the Center for Psychedelic Public Health. She earned her doctorate in Prevention Science from Wilmington University, where her dis... Show more

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo Health in Dallas, Texas, Naveen leads cross-functional teams in designing and implementing data pipelines that have contributed to tens of millions in revenue.
With deep expertise in the Hadoop and Spark ecosystems, Naveen specializes in creating robust cloud-native solutions using AWS services including Redshift, S3, EMR, and Glue. His technical proficiency spans Python, Java, REST APIs, Kubernetes, and both SQL and NoSQL databases. He is particularly passionate about machine learning, generative AI, and deep learning applications in data engineering.
Naveen's career highlights include leading a team of engineers to develop temporal workflows for data materialization at Komodo Health, transforming SAS models to PySpark at JP Morgan Chase (achieving 90% performance improvements and saving millions), and optimizing clinical data processing pipelines at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His innovative approach to data quality frameworks and performance optimization has consistently delivered measurable business impact.
Academically, Naveen holds an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (3.7 GPA) and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad (8.6/10 GPA). During his MBA, he served as a teaching assistant for Python courses with over 300 students.
Beyond his technical achievements, Naveen has received numerous recognition awards throughout his career, including 15+ Cisco Star Awards for exceptional performance. He combines technical excellence with strong leadership skills, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives across organizations. His commitment to innovation and collaborative problem-solving makes him a valuable asset in today's data-driven technology landscape.

Naveen Srikanth Pasupuleti is a seasoned data platform engineer with over 15 years of experience building high-performance data solutions across healthcare, financial services, and technology sectors. Currently serving as a senior engineer at Komodo ... Show more

Hi I’m Chris, the Principal Technologist at Transform Labs (formerly AWH) and the CTO of IncludeHealth, a healthcare start-up changing the face of Virtual Physical Therapy.

When I speak about technology, I like to keep it accurate and relatable. I share stories and insights that matter to tech enthusiasts and anyone interested in how technology intersects with our daily lives and work. It’s about making sense of tech and making it understandable.

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Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen
About Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen
Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen is a dedicated and innovative professional with extensive experience in the field of medical coding and quality assurance. As the Coding QA and Compliance Manager at Align ENT & Allergy, Kim plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of coding processes, contributing significantly to the company's continued success.
Professional Background
Kim holds several prestigious certifications, including CPC, CEMC, CPMA and CPCO from AAPC, as well as the COPM certification from ASCENT. Kim is honored to be a member of the inaugural class of AAPC's Emerging Leader Program. These certifications underscore her exceptional expertise in medical coding, auditing, and practice management. Throughout her career, Kim has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, consistently delivering outstanding results and earning a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail and thorough understanding of complex coding guidelines.
Achievements and Contributions
Under Kim's leadership, Align ENT & Allergy has achieved remarkable milestones in coding accuracy and compliance. Her strategic vision and innovative approach have been instrumental in streamlining coding processes, reducing errors, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. Kim's dedication to continuous improvement and her ability to adapt to evolving industry standards have cemented her status as a key figure in the company's growth and success.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional life, Kim is passionate about spending time with her family, reading, camping, and hiking, which reflects her creativity and drive. Kim and her family organize an annual charity haunted house in Boyertown, PA.
Contact Information
Kim can be reached at kims@alignenta.com or through https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-steffenhagen-cpc-cemc-cpma-copm-3a6b2378/ where she welcomes connections and opportunities to collaborate.

Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen About Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen Kimberly “Kim” Steffenhagen is a dedicated and innovative professional with extensive experience in the field of medical coding and quality assurance. As the Coding QA and Compliance Man... Show more