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Melisa Holmes, M.D. (she/her)

Melisa Holmes, M.D. (she/her)

Dr. Melisa Holmes is an Ob-Gyn specializing in pediatric & adolescent gynecology. She is the Co-Founder of Girlology and the non-profit, Period Education Program. She transitioned from an academic career to the entrepreneurial fem-tech space while maintaining her passion for education - whether for patients, medical students & residents, or colleagues. She has served on the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Adolescent Healthcare Committee, is on the Advisory Board for Amaze.org, and has co-authored many peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, as well as the Girlology & Guyology series of books. She's an INFP and Enneagram 7 who loves to craft.

Dr. Melisa Holmes is an Ob-Gyn specializing in pediatric & adolescent gynecology. She is the Co-Founder of Girlology and the non-profit, Period Education Program. She transitioned from an academic career to the entrepreneurial fem-tech space while ma... Show more

Vera Sistenich

Vera Sistenich

Vera Sistenich is a board-certified, emergency medicine specialist in Australia, where her areas of interest are Aboriginal health, medical education and the development of physician training in the field of international emergency medicine. Outside Australia, she has clinical experience in China, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Vietnam and the UK. She has also worked with asylum seekers both at the Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre in the Australian Indian Ocean territories, and on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea. In 2013-2014, she was Health Policy Advisor to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland. She is HandUp Congo’s team leader for the Emergency Medicine Education Project.

Vera Sistenich is a board-certified, emergency medicine specialist in Australia, where her areas of interest are Aboriginal health, medical education and the development of physician training in the field of international emergency medicine. Outside ... Show more

Jarvis Viasil

Jarvis Viasil

Viasil male enhancement pills can treat erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation faster and safer.

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Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal is one of the best ways to get rid of body unwanted hair easily and safely.

Laser Hair Removal is one of the best ways to get rid of body unwanted hair easily and safely. Show more

John D'Amore

John D'Amore

John D’Amore, MS has nearly two decades of experience providing informatics and strategic insight to healthcare organizations. He is Founder of Diameter Health and is dedicated to improving healthcare quality and efficiency through the intelligent use of data.

Previously, John was Vice President at Eclipsys (now Allscripts) overseeing enterprise performance management solutions. Before then, John worked at the largest health system in Texas overseeing clinical informatics, decision support and business intelligence. During his tenure, Memorial Hermann won accolades for its financial performance as well as the National Quality Forum Award for exceptional clinical care.

John has published on best practices in population health and presented at national forums on how information technology can improve medical outcomes. He is a technical advisor to the National Committee for Quality Assurance and an editor of HL7’s standard for care summaries, the Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture. He holds a biochemistry degree from Harvard University and a graduate degree in clinical informatics from the University of Texas, School of Biomedical Informatics.

John D’Amore, MS has nearly two decades of experience providing informatics and strategic insight to healthcare organizations. He is Founder of Diameter Health and is dedicated to improving healthcare quality and efficiency through the intelligent us... Show more

Marek Bucki

Marek Bucki

After a few years working in aerial and train simulation, and finance, I discovered computerized medicine 15 years ago.

I've been working ever since in the field of medical devices and computer assisted medical intervention. The necessity to formally ensure the robustness and correctness of software destined to be used on patients in the operating room dawned on me since the very beginning... A method emerged from my multiple trials and errors.

Today I wish to share the results of this "quest for correctness", discuss the method with you, and see it come to life in other disciplines... Hoping that it will bring serenity and unleash creativity in other designers!

After a few years working in aerial and train simulation, and finance, I discovered computerized medicine 15 years ago. I've been working ever since in the field of medical devices and computer assisted medical intervention. The necessity to forma... Show more

Taiya Thompson

Taiya Thompson

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so people can be better informed and empowered to be their best health advocate and founded Crooked Cactus CBD to provide access to safe and high-quality products they can trust and feel good giving to their families.

Taiya feels her main job as CEO is Chief Education Officer. She speaks on stages at industry trainings, expos, and trade shows to raise awareness, increase acceptance, and promote natural healing. Previously, Taiya spent 19 years as a CFP® and RLP® working in private wealth management for two of the Top 10 firms in the world. She has always been driven to help people and to inspire them to live their lives with passion and purpose. Now she’s doing that through plant medicine and encouraging people to restore their health and well-being so they can show up and do more of what makes them happy.

After a life-changing experience managing her son’s multiple special needs with Cannabidiol (CBD), Taiya is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help others. She started CBDchicks to be a resource for education and support so peop... Show more

Daniel Turner-Lloveras, MD

Daniel Turner-Lloveras, MD

Dr. Turner-Lloveras is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harbor-UCLA and also holds a faculty appointment at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He graduated from The University of Southern California with a B.A. In Interdisciplinary Studies and received his medical degree from The University of Chicago - Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Medical Center. Shortly thereafter, he completed his commitment as a National Health Service Corp Scholar in Los Angeles where he worked as a primary care physician and hospitalist in Watts and Skid Row.

Dr. Turner-Lloveras has published several original manuscripts in cardiovascular and general medicine journals. He has driven efforts at the community level to improve the patient experience and strengthen the innovation culture at FQHCs in the LA area through collaboration with healthcare startups. He is interested in leveraging accessible technology while addressing health disparities and the digital divide to build innovative co-designed solutions that improve the underserved patient's experience and the health of their surrounding community.

Dr. Turner-Lloveras is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harbor-UCLA and also holds a faculty appointment at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He graduated from The University of Southern California with a B.A. In Interdisciplinary Stu... Show more

Garrett Wainright

Garrett Wainright

Dive into the transformative journey of Henry Hays, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for innovation was sparked by the fall of a giant. Witness how he leverages his expertise to revolutionize legacy businesses, crafting new paradigms in the corporate landscape.

From pioneering disruptive strategies to empowering organizations to embrace change, Henry's story inspires and enlightens. Explore the realm of disruptive innovation through his captivating keynote addresses and groundbreaking consulting endeavors.

Join him as he navigates the realms of healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceuticals, reshaping industries and driving unprecedented growth. Beyond the boardroom, discover the man behind the mission – a devoted family man with a penchant for both enriching discussions and a challenging round of golf.

Dive into the transformative journey of Henry Hays, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for innovation was sparked by the fall of a giant. Witness how he leverages his expertise to revolutionize legacy businesses, crafting new paradigms in the cor... Show more

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

Miche-Lee Van Schalkwyk

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY.

MENTAL HEALTH LAW. PSYCHIATRY. Show more

Mary Hames

Mary Hames

Dr. Mary C. Hames is the founder and CEO of BioLogic Pharma Solutions, a medical affairs consultancy based in Grand Haven, Michigan. With a PhD in Biochemical Genetics and an Executive MBA, she brings over a decade of experience in rare neurology, oncology, and diagnostics. Dr. Hames has led cross-functional teams and successfully launched multiple products, emphasizing agile, low-risk commercialization strategies. Her firm specializes in strategic planning, key opinion leader engagement, and trial recruitment, leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and outcomes.

Dr. Mary C. Hames is the founder and CEO of BioLogic Pharma Solutions, a medical affairs consultancy based in Grand Haven, Michigan. With a PhD in Biochemical Genetics and an Executive MBA, she brings over a decade of experience in rare neurology, on... Show more

Rabia Khan

Rabia Khan

Rabia's research explores inequities in breast cancer care and outcomes in LMIC settings using big data and federated analysis. I also serve as a Principal Epidemiologist at UKHSA where I generate evidence and insights related to high priority infectious diseases for the Advanced Analytics Division.

Rabia's research explores inequities in breast cancer care and outcomes in LMIC settings using big data and federated analysis. I also serve as a Principal Epidemiologist at UKHSA where I generate evidence and insights related to high priority infect... Show more

Kiran Veernapu

Kiran Veernapu

An innovative leader with 25 years of experience in designing and developing software solutions for complex business challenges across various industries, with a strong focus on healthcare. Passionate about leveraging AI and data science to create high-performance systems that empower business leaders to make data-driven decisions. A published author of multiple research papers on AI with its set of Machine Learning in healthcare, contributing to significant advancements. Dedicated to using innovative technologies to improve healthcare outcomes and saving lives, while achieving millions of dollars in cost savings through AI-driven process automation.

An innovative leader with 25 years of experience in designing and developing software solutions for complex business challenges across various industries, with a strong focus on healthcare. Passionate about leveraging AI and data science to create hi... Show more

Dr. Brandi Eichstedt

Dr. Brandi Eichstedt

Dr Brandi Eichstedt serves as the Behavioral Health and Wellness Manager for CII's Head Start program. She has over 20 years of experience in the field with an extensive background and both behavioral health and education. She holds a PhD in psychology with a focus on psychoneuroimmunology and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a UCLA Early Childhood Fellow, and is endorsed in Infant Family and Early Childhood Mental Health. She is also a graduate of the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation certificate program at Georgetown University. In her various roles she has served as a special education instructor, university professor, national trainer for Head Start programs, and the Director of Clinical Services for the largest provider of specialized behavioral health in the country. Although she has held many roles her true passion lies with early childhood trauma and its impact on brain development. In her spare time she's a Crazy Plant Lady.

Dr Brandi Eichstedt serves as the Behavioral Health and Wellness Manager for CII's Head Start program. She has over 20 years of experience in the field with an extensive background and both behavioral health and education. She holds a PhD in psycholo... Show more

Matthias Kernig

Matthias Kernig

Aufgewachsen in Cottbus, studiert und ausgebildet in Cottbus und Potsdam. Gelernter Heilerziehungspfleger, Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger. Masterabschluss in Berufspädagogik und seit 2019 in verschiedenen Projekten an der BTU tätig.

Aufgewachsen in Cottbus, studiert und ausgebildet in Cottbus und Potsdam. Gelernter Heilerziehungspfleger, Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger. Masterabschluss in Berufspädagogik und seit 2019 in verschiedenen Projekten an der BTU tätig. Show more

Jennifer Alvarez

Jennifer Alvarez

As the Project Manager for the Public Health Scholarship Program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, I bring extensive experience in program development, community engagement, and health equity initiatives. With over a decade of experience in community organizing and partnership-building, I have worked to increase access to preventive mind-body practices like yoga and mindfulness in underserved communities, partnering with local institutions, schools, health organizations, and senior centers.

My background includes seven years of developing sustainable programs focused on health equity, where I have presented workshops on social determinants of health, cultural competency, health disparities, and harm reduction. In the international arena, I launched a birthing project in Guatemala to support indigenous Garifuna communities with health education, clinical care, and mentorship. Additionally, I studied the Cuban healthcare model at the National School of Public Health in Havana, applying their preventative approach in my public health initiatives.

My research experience includes a fellowship with The AltaMed Institute for Health Equity, where I contributed to the Centralized Opioid Management and Behavioral Approaches to Treatment (COMBAT) initiative, developing quality assessment tools to address social determinants of health in Medication-Assisted Treatment programs. I have co-authored a qualitative study on the experiences of formerly incarcerated youth of color, which I presented at the American Public Health Association Conference and CDU’s Urban Health Institute Conference.

With a holistic public health background, expertise in project management, and in-depth knowledge of CDU’s Urban Public Health programs, I am dedicated to advancing health equity and building a diverse public health workforce through the Public Health Scholarship Program.

As the Project Manager for the Public Health Scholarship Program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, I bring extensive experience in program development, community engagement, and health equity initiatives. With over a decade of ex... Show more

Sandra Schneider Dragon

Sandra Schneider Dragon

Passionate about Data and Ai.
Put some magic into the ordinary with Autism and Adhd sprikles, having a soft spot for Heavy Metal.

Passionate about Data and Ai. Put some magic into the ordinary with Autism and Adhd sprikles, having a soft spot for Heavy Metal. Show more

Nicolas Veneri

Nicolas Veneri

Nicolás Veneri Rodríguez is a dentist and international trainer specializing in the FirstFit system, focusing on guided technology and minimally invasive techniques. Over the past four years, he has trained more than 1,200 doctors through conferences, courses, and clinical coaching sessions.

His work spans multiple countries, including EEUU, Australia, France, Spain, Israel or Dubai, where he has delivered practical training on integrating FirstFit technology and using guides for efficient and predictable dental rehabilitation. Nicolás also conducts in-clinic coaching, helping dentists implement FirstFit workflows directly into their practices.

Nicolás Veneri Rodríguez is a dentist and international trainer specializing in the FirstFit system, focusing on guided technology and minimally invasive techniques. Over the past four years, he has trained more than 1,200 doctors through conferences... Show more

Francesca Charles

Francesca Charles

Francesca is a Project Manager at CRISP DC, the designated Health Information Exchange (HIE) for the District of Columbia. With a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Anthropology and two master's degrees in educational leadership and health informatics, Francesca brings a diverse educational background to her role. As the Project Manter for the PopHealth Analytics and Image Exchange workstreams, she has significantly contributed to tracking utilization, developing analytical reports, and enhancing user engagement strategies. Her work has been instrumental in helping CRISP DC achieve its goals of improving data accuracy and fostering efficient healthcare delivery. Before joining CRISP DC, Francesca taught English as Second Language as an Adjunct Professor for several years and later transitioned to work in healthcare at DC Home Health Holdings and Anna Healthcare Case Management Agency. Francesca is a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society and volunteers at the Notre-Dame Mission Catholic Church.

Francesca is a Project Manager at CRISP DC, the designated Health Information Exchange (HIE) for the District of Columbia. With a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Anthropology and two master's degrees in educational leadership and health informatics,... Show more

Denise St Clair

Denise St Clair

Director, Health Policy & Interoperability

Director, Health Policy & Interoperability Show more

Sneha Jain

Sneha Jain

An experienced senior leader in healthcare, I am known to be at the forefront of innovation, transformation, and strategy. Also have a passion for empowering individuals to navigate career transitions and excel in high-stakes interviews.

An experienced senior leader in healthcare, I am known to be at the forefront of innovation, transformation, and strategy. Also have a passion for empowering individuals to navigate career transitions and excel in high-stakes interviews. Show more

Christopher Phelps

Christopher Phelps

Dr. Christopher Phelps is an entrepreneur, general dentist, and an amazon best-selling authorof the book, Grow Your Dental Membership Plan and The COMPLETE Book On Dental Marketing. He is a certified Kolbe Trainer and is also an expert in the science of ethical influence and persuasion having received his Cialdini Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) certification under acclaimed behavioral scientist, Dr. Robert Cialdini.

He currently practices in Charlotte NC and is the cohost of The Marketing Mindset Podcasts. He is the founder and president of Golden Goose Scheduling, The Phelps Institute, Your Marketing CEO, Dental Membership Direct and is a lead trainer at Sunrise Dental Solutions.

Golden Goose Scheduling helps practices answer and schedule more new patient calls while reactivating patients who are overdue for hygiene care. The Phelps Institute was founded to train Dentists in both the clinical and business aspects of running their practice. Your Marketing CEO advises practices to make sure they are getting a return for their marketing investment. At Dental Membership Direct, his team helps offices create, implement and grow their own in-house dental membership plan. Sunrise Dental Solutions works with practices to improve their systems, team leadership and profitability.

Dr. Christopher Phelps is an entrepreneur, general dentist, and an amazon best-selling authorof the book, Grow Your Dental Membership Plan and The COMPLETE Book On Dental Marketing. He is a certified Kolbe Trainer and is also an expert in the science... Show more

Luca Beltrame

Luca Beltrame

Luca Beltrame is a senior staff scientist working in the Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory at the IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital. He uses bioinformatics for translational research, in particular the study of early-stage ovarian cancer, and develops bioinformatics pipelines for the laboratory.

Luca Beltrame is a senior staff scientist working in the Cancer Pharmacology Laboratory at the IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital. He uses bioinformatics for translational research, in particular the study of early-stage ovarian cancer, and develops b... Show more

Brianna Koch

Brianna Koch

Brianna Koch has worked as a product designer for 8 years. She currently works as a Senior Product Designer at Artera where she is focused on improving patient health outcomes by enabling better communication between patients and their healthcare providers. She resides in San Diego, CA.

Brianna Koch has worked as a product designer for 8 years. She currently works as a Senior Product Designer at Artera where she is focused on improving patient health outcomes by enabling better communication between patients and their healthcare pro... Show more

Tucker Hickox

Tucker Hickox

Currently a M3 at the AU/UGA Partnership

Currently a M3 at the AU/UGA Partnership Show more

Erin Loggins

Erin Loggins

Certificate, Endodontics | Long Beach VA Hospital, 2015

DDS | UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2007

BS | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004

Dr. Loggins earned her Certificate in Endodontics in 2015 after practicing as a general dentist for 6 years. After 8 years of private practice in Houston, she joined the UT Health School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics. Dr. Loggins continues to practice part-time in the public sector, as well. She is a member of the American Academy of Endodontics and is a board-eligible candidate of the American Board of Endodontics

Certificate, Endodontics | Long Beach VA Hospital, 2015 DDS | UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, 2007 BS | Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 2004 Dr. Loggins earned her Certificate in Endodontics in 2015 after practicing as ... Show more

Alicia Spence

Alicia Spence

I am a general dentist and assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. My focus is on restorative dentistry and on the mental health and wellness of our students.

I am a general dentist and assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. My focus is on restorative dentistry and on the mental health and wellness of our students. Show more

Patricia Fogelman

Patricia Fogelman

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural health system in northern Pennsylvania where key accomplishments under her leadership included: tripling of consult volume/improved reach of palliative care services across inpatient and outpatient domains, reduced length of stay, near-100% rates of advanced directive/goals of care discussion. She was the clinician leader who authored then implemented the system's COVID-19 Crisis Standards of Care Policy, Scarce Resource Algorithm and she was a frontline COVID response partner with ED and ICU teams. In addition, she recruited the clinical research protocol EXIT COVID-19 clinical trial to the organization.

Dr. Fogelman spent 12 years at Geisinger Health System, in the divisions of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine as well as Palliative Medicine and eight years before that at Columbia University Medical Center's Dept of Cardiothoracic Transplant.
At Geisinger, she launched the nation’s first Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic for advanced lung disease management and helped established a system wide Task Force for advanced illness planning. Her Pulmonary-Palliative Clinic model is now utilized at several academic advanced lung failure programs.

Dr. Fogelman is a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) national roundtable for Supporting and Sustaining the workforce to care for people with serious illness. She is an avid national educator and advocate for Palliative medicine and advanced lung disease, authoring numerous publications for the Oxford University Press’ Palliative Care series, co-author of the joint society taskforce for the American Thoracic Society Policy Statement - “Palliative Care Early in the Care Continuum among Patients with Respiratory Disease,” (formalized as a national ATS policy Sept 2022), Vice-chair/Society for Critical Care Medicine Clinical Policy Task Force on Guidelines for End of Life Care in ICU. She is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and host of “Pulmonary-Palliative Care for Advanced Lung Disease,” a podcast with the American Thoracic Society. Most recently, she joined the Board of Directors for Pennsylvania Pink Zone, the breast cancer philanthropy of the Penn State Lady Lions Basketball team.

Dr. Fogelman received her BA at SUNY Geneseo, her BSN and MSN at Pace University/Pleasantville NY campus and her Doctorate at Columbia University. Her clinical interests include the intersection of Palliative and Pulmonary Medicine for advanced lung failure, dementia, & cancer related symptom management. She has been an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Columbia University for nearly 20 years and she is core faculty for the Palliative Care post graduate program. She is the winner of the 2023 Nightingale Society's DNP of The Year.

Dr. Patricia Maani Fogelman is the Medical Director of the Department of Palliative Medicine for Mount Nittany Health/Mount Nittany Medical Center. Prior to MNMC she was System Medical Director of Palliative Care for an integrated, 5-hospital rural h... Show more

Mike Venturelli

Mike Venturelli

Incident Response & Threat Hunting Engineer with experience in large and small health systems. My background also includes Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and a love for hacking and breaking things. Enjoy going to jam band concerts all over the globe!

Incident Response & Threat Hunting Engineer with experience in large and small health systems. My background also includes Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, and a love for hacking and breaking things. Enjoy going to jam band concerts al... Show more

Rebecca Block

Rebecca Block

Rebecca’s passion for mindful leadership blossomed in Fall 2019 while working on wellness initiatives and learning about mindful leadership practices at the Office of School Health in NYC. That Fall, she attended the Mindful Leader Summit and began researching mindful leadership in depth to inform her work and career path. She wrote her master’s thesis on using mindful leadership to create mindful healthcare workplaces, enhancing the well-being of healthcare professionals and improving patient care.

At the University of Rochester, she practices mindful leadership in her efforts to support student mental well-being through innovative health education. In this role, she directs the Mindful University Project, promoting a mindful campus culture. She directs the Mindful Professor Training Program, works to develop contemplative spaces at each school, teaches meditation workshops, silent retreats, as well as leads workshops on mindfulness, self-compassion, and yoga.

Rebecca’s passion for mindful leadership blossomed in Fall 2019 while working on wellness initiatives and learning about mindful leadership practices at the Office of School Health in NYC. That Fall, she attended the Mindful Leader Summit and began r... Show more

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