Health & Medical

Health professionals looking to deliver care, enhance well-being and address physical and mental health challenges

Ally Waring

Ally Waring

I'm a relationship marketing consultant partially informed by my experience as a sex and relationship therapist.

With fifteen years working across some of the world's major brands, including Tesco, Formula 1, PayPal and Coca-Cola, through agencies including BBH and Ogilvy, I now consult independently and teach on the Advertising Master's programme at University of the Arts London.

I am also in the final months of a COSRT-accredited diploma in psychosexual and relationship therapy.

My two disciplines have no business being this similar, yet each keeps making the other better: humanity and insight from therapy, creativity and rigour from brands. I write about the crossover between these worlds at Vulgar Thoughts on Substack.

I'm a relationship marketing consultant partially informed by my experience as a sex and relationship therapist. With fifteen years working across some of the world's major brands, including Tesco, Formula 1, PayPal and Coca-Cola, through agencies... Show more

Jordan Tyler

Jordan Tyler

Jordan Tyler is a business architect, operations strategist, and leadership speaker focused on helping founders and organizations scale without losing clarity, culture, or control. With a background in healthcare leadership, innovation, and operational design, he has helped build and optimize systems that supported more than $200M in organizational growth while leading process improvement and innovation initiatives across large teams.

Jordan speaks on topics including leadership under pressure, operational scaling, overcoming fear-driven decision making, and building businesses and lives with intentionality. His approach blends real-world business experience with honest conversations around growth, resilience, faith, and personal transformation.

Whether speaking to entrepreneurs, leadership teams, or faith-based groups, Jordan brings practical insight, authenticity, and a systems-driven perspective that challenges people to stop operating in survival mode and start building with purpose.

Jordan Tyler is a business architect, operations strategist, and leadership speaker focused on helping founders and organizations scale without losing clarity, culture, or control. With a background in healthcare leadership, innovation, and operation... Show more

Laura Merritt

Laura Merritt

Laura Merritt, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, speaker, and educator specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and psychedelic informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she bridges evidence based trauma treatment with somatic, cultural, and holistic approaches, helping clinicians navigate complex conversations around trauma healing, ethics, and emerging therapeutic practices.

Laura Merritt, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, speaker, and educator specializing in PTSD, anxiety, and psychedelic informed care. With over 20 years of experience, she bridges evidence based trauma treatment with somatic, cultural, and holistic approac... Show more

Dr. Michael Piepkorn

Dr. Michael Piepkorn

Dr. Michael Piepkorn is an esteemed clinical dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and researcher with over five decades of dedicated service to the medical field. He has held numerous academic positions and conducted groundbreaking research, particularly in melanoma skin cancer and psoriasis. His extensive expertise in dermatopathology, which is the study of skin pathology, has solidified his reputation as one of the foremost leaders in his field.

He currently practices at Dermatopathology Northwest in Seattle, Washington, where he diagnoses diseases by analyzing skin biopsies. His work at this clinic is complemented by his role at the University of Washington, where he is part of the pigmented lesion and melanoma clinic at the Roosevelt outpatient facility. His ability to combine clinical practice with research ensures he remains at the forefront of the fight against skin cancer.

With board certifications in pathology, dermatology, and dermatopathology, Piepkorn's qualifications and experience are extensive. He has held prominent academic roles at the University of Utah and the University of Washington, contributing to advancing medical knowledge and dermatology practices. In 2000, he co-founded a skin pathology lab in Bellevue, Washington, which has become a vital center for diagnosing and treating skin diseases. His work in both clinical and academic settings has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of dermatopathology.

One of Michael Piepkorn, PHD's most notable contributions to medical science was identifying the p16 or CDKN2A gene linked to familial melanoma. This discovery marked a pivotal moment in melanoma research, providing invaluable insight into the genetic components of skin cancer. Recognizing his research and clinical expertise, the American Society of Dermatopathology awarded Dr. Michael an honor in 2004, further cementing his standing in the field.

He has published more than 170 original journal articles related to medicine. A sample of Dr. Piepkorn’s prolific work includes the following:
“Pathologists' Diagnosis of Invasive Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations: Observer Accuracy and Reproducibility Study”
“Assessment of Second-Opinion Strategies for Diagnoses of Cutaneous Melanocytic Lesions”
“Concordance and Reproducibility of Melanoma Staging According to the 7th vs 8th Edition of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual”
“Malpractice Concerns, Defensive Medicine, and the Histopathology Diagnosis of Melanocytic Skin Lesions”
“Characteristics and Diagnostic Performance of Pathologists Who Enjoy Interpreting Melanocytic Lesions”
“Population-Based Analysis of Histologically Confirmed Melanocytic Proliferations Using Natural Language Processing”
“Pathologist Characteristics Associated with Accuracy and Reproducibility of Melanocytic Skin Lesion Interpretation”
“Skin Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Data-driven Screening Guidelines and a Review of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Controversy”
“Pathologists' Use of Second Opinions in Interpretation of Melanocytic Cutaneous”
“Pathologist Characteristics Associated With Rendering Higher-Grade Diagnoses for Melanocytic Lesions”
“Accuracy of Digital Pathologic Analysis vs Traditional Microscopy in the Interpretation of Melanocytic Lesions.”
“Revision of the Melanocytic Pathology Assessment Tool and Hierarchy for Diagnosis Classification Schema for Melanocytic Lesions: A Consensus Statement”
“MPATH-Dx Version 2.0 Schema for Melanocytic Lesions: A Robust Tool for Standardized Diagnostic Reporting”
“Shifts in Cutaneous Melanocytic Tumor Diagnostic Terminology: Melanocytoma, MPATH-Dx V2.0 and the WHO Skin5”

In addition to his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Piepkorn has played an integral role in educating the next generation of dermatologists and dermatopathologists. He has mentored many young physicians, helping to shape their careers and instilling in them a commitment to scientific research and patient care. His mentorship has helped ensure that the next generation of medical professionals continues pushing the boundaries of knowledge in dermatopathology and melanoma research.

He has been a vital educator at the University of Washington, training numerous clinical and dermatopathologists. His dedication to educating future physicians has had a lasting impact on the field, with his students going on to contribute to medical research and practice.

His impressive educational background laid the foundation for his successful career. He received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1973 and earned a PhD from the University of Washington in 1980. His residency in pathology and dermatology was completed at the University of Washington, where he also held a joint faculty appointment in the Department of Dermatology and Pathology during the 1990s. These academic experiences were crucial in shaping his understanding of dermatology's clinical and research aspects.

Piepkorn's undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in Minnesota provided the initial academic foundation that allowed him to pursue his medical career with distinction. His educational journey reflects his lifelong commitment to learning and his passion for advancing the medical field.

He has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to dermatology and medical education. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Clinical Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Washington’s Residency Program in 2009 and 2018. These awards highlight his exceptional abilities as both a clinician and a mentor.

The Michael Piepkorn Endowed Chair in Dermatology Research was established at the University of Washington in 2011 to honor his significant contributions to the field.

Piepkorn, MD, enjoys outdoor activities outside of his professional accomplishments. He has a passion for landscaping and gardening, and he frequently spends time in nature, participating in backpacking, mountaineering, and photography. His love for climbing has led him to scale hundreds of mountains in the United States and abroad, reinforcing his deep connection to the natural world.

Dr. Michael Piepkorn is an esteemed clinical dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and researcher with over five decades of dedicated service to the medical field. He has held numerous academic positions and conducted groundbreaking research, particular... Show more

Heather Ross, MD, MS

Heather Ross, MD, MS

Dr. Heather is a leadership strategist, physician, and founder of Solutionists International Consulting. With more than 20 years of leadership and leadership development experience, she helps high-achieving and emerging professionals build sustainable leadership journeys rooted in clarity, well-being, and impact.

Throughout her career, Dr. Heather has worked with brilliant, mission-driven leaders who care deeply about their teams and organizations—but who often face the hidden strain that leadership can bring. Her work focuses on helping leaders move beyond burnout, misalignment, and uncertainty to rediscover purpose, strengthen team cohesion, and lead with renewed energy.

As a speaker, coach, trainer, and consultant, she partners with organizations to address complex leadership challenges with practical strategies that produce lasting results. Her engaging and thoughtful approach encourages deep reflection while equipping audiences with tools they can immediately apply.

Dr. Heather’s academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Paine College (HBCU), a Master’s degree in International Health from Trident University, and a medical degree from the Latin American School of Medicine—one of the most diverse medical schools in the world. She is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member and a DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant.

She draws on a diverse background in mathematics, global health, medicine, and leadership development to bring a multidisciplinary, human-centered perspective to every engagement. Dr. Heather helps leaders reconnect with their strengths, align with their values, and lead in ways that sustain both performance and well-being.

Her sessions leave audiences with greater clarity, stronger communication, healthier leadership habits, and a renewed vision for the future.

Dr. Heather is a leadership strategist, physician, and founder of Solutionists International Consulting. With more than 20 years of leadership and leadership development experience, she helps high-achieving and emerging professionals build sustainabl... Show more

Arshiya Seth

Arshiya Seth

Dr. Arshiya Seth is the Chief Medical Officer at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod, MA. A highly experienced physician leader with +10 years of extensive patient safety, risk, quality, and performance improvement experience. She completed her internal medicine residency at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) through Harvard University, where she went on to spend 16 years as a primary care provider. She was a Primary Care Innovations Fellow, Harvard University, and Linde Leadership Fellow at BIDMC. Dr. Seth also served as Performance Improvement Coach to multiple teams, leading several projects designed to improve overall quality and provider satisfaction within the CHA system of care. Dr. Seth is a Certified Professional in Health Care Quality and a Six Sigma-Lean Professional. Dr. Seth is recognized as a national speaker on provider Burnout, AI, patient safety and quality and has dedicated her career to improving patient and staff experience of care through innovation and quality improvement. 
 

Dr. Arshiya Seth is the Chief Medical Officer at the Community Health Center of Cape Cod, MA. A highly experienced physician leader with +10 years of extensive patient safety, risk, quality, and performance improvement experience. She completed her i... Show more

Christina Elenbaas

Christina Elenbaas

Christina Elenbaas is a healthcare data leader with 15+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex clinical, operational, and financial data into decision-ready insight that leaders actually use.

Across healthcare, she has seen a consistent pattern data is often technically correct but operationally disconnected leading to debates over numbers, delayed decisions, and missed opportunities for impact. Her work focuses on solving this problem at its source by aligning data to how decisions are actually made across clinical, financial, and operational teams.

Christina specializes in connecting care delivery to financial and operational performance in a way that is clear, trusted, and actionable. She has helped leaders move beyond fragmented metrics to shared, decision-ready views where changes in patient flow, access, or readmissions are directly understood in terms of their real-world impact.

Her approach goes beyond building analytics. She focuses on how data is interpreted and used in practice designing metrics, models, and narratives that reduce ambiguity, eliminate rework, and support faster, more confident decision-making in high-stakes environments.

Operating at the intersection of data, strategy, and leadership, Christina brings a practical, experience-driven perspective to healthcare analytics centered on one core idea: data is only valuable if it changes what happens next.

Christina Elenbaas is a healthcare data leader with 15+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex clinical, operational, and financial data into decision-ready insight that leaders actually use. Across healthcare, she has seen a consi... Show more

Azin Etemadi

Azin Etemadi

Azin Etemadi, MD, is the founder and CEO of Vivendur, an enterprise AI memory company building infrastructure for organizations to retain, govern, and operationalize institutional knowledge across AI systems. Her work focuses on the next layer of enterprise AI: secure memory, contextual intelligence, knowledge continuity, and governance for companies deploying AI at scale. With a background in medicine and systems-level problem solving, Azin brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to how organizations can move beyond generic AI tools toward AI systems that remember, adapt, and compound organizational intelligence over time.

Azin Etemadi, MD, is the founder and CEO of Vivendur, an enterprise AI memory company building infrastructure for organizations to retain, govern, and operationalize institutional knowledge across AI systems. Her work focuses on the next layer of ent... Show more

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional recognized for driving enterprise-level Salesforce DevOps transformations and designing robust, automated CI/CD pipelines.
At Optum Services, Rajesh currently leads high-impact DevOps initiatives that enhance deployment efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure regulatory compliance. His technical toolkit includes Salesforce DX, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CLI scripting. Rajesh has successfully implemented Git-based version control strategies, pre-deployment validation systems, and automated testing frameworks that consistently achieve over 90% code coverage and a 70% reduction in deployment failures.
Throughout his career, Rajesh has built and deployed scalable Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Visualforce, and led integrations with REST/SOAP APIs and middleware solutions. He has championed enterprise-wide migrations from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience and led data modeling efforts that support thousands of users globally.
His earlier roles at IT Resources Inc and Indus Group Inc involved major CRM migration projects, automation of business workflows, and performance tuning of Salesforce platforms, reflecting his end-to-end expertise in Salesforce SDLC and Agile project delivery.
Rajesh holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University and a Bachelor’s degree from Holy Mary Institute of Technology and Science in India. He is certified in Salesforce Administration, Advanced Administration, Platform Development, and App Building.
A regular Dreamforce attendee and active contributor to the Trailblazer and Stack Exchange communities, Rajesh also leads internal training on Salesforce LWC and CI/CD best practices. His work has been recognized through multiple Bravo awards and accolades for timely project delivery and innovation in DevOps automation.

Rajesh Shanam is an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with over nine years of experience specializing in Salesforce development and DevOps strategy, particularly within the healthcare technology sector. He is a certified Salesforce professional r... Show more

Kingsley Madikaegbu

Kingsley Madikaegbu

Kingsley Madikaegbu is CEO/CTO of HealID Inc., addressing the $6B+ healthcare interoperability challenge. He brings 10+ years leading enterprise technology at Google Cloud and Accenture for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. At Google, he led API management at scale and modernization delivering $10M+ in value. Experience includes HIPAA-compliant systems, Healthcare.gov, and SEC.gov (5M+ users, 99.9% uptime). Speaker at Open Source Summit North America 2024.

Kingsley Madikaegbu is CEO/CTO of HealID Inc., addressing the $6B+ healthcare interoperability challenge. He brings 10+ years leading enterprise technology at Google Cloud and Accenture for Fortune 500 clients and government agencies. At Google, he l... Show more

Sheila Hall

Sheila Hall

Sheila Hall is a functional medicine health coach, reflexologist, and speaker specializing in nervous system regulation in midlife women. Her work bridges somatic therapy and clinical observation to support emotional, physical, and cognitive balance.

Sheila Hall is a functional medicine health coach, reflexologist, and speaker specializing in nervous system regulation in midlife women. Her work bridges somatic therapy and clinical observation to support emotional, physical, and cognitive balance. Show more

Stephanie Lee Hayes

Stephanie Lee Hayes

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shapes attention, perception, and emotional responses, and why physiological safety is the foundation for learning and meaningful change.

She is the founder of Roots & Rituals Somatic Education, where she develops educational guides and resources that translate nervous system science into clear, practical frameworks. Her teaching helps individuals recognize protective nervous system patterns and understand how safety supports engagement, clarity, and connection.

Her work is informed by both scientific research and her own lived and embodied experience navigating nervous system dysregulation, which deepens her ability to translate complex concepts into practical, accessible education.

Stephanie Lee Hayes is a somatic educator and writer specializing in nervous system education and the biological foundations of emotional safety, learning, and human behavior. Her work focuses on helping people understand how the nervous system shape... Show more

Sinchan Banerjee

Sinchan Banerjee

Sinchan Banerjee is currently a Director of Enterprise Architecture at UST who architects and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry. With over 15 years of hands-on experience, he has architected, implemented, and delivered data engineering solutions for both batch and streaming workloads with terabytes of data in cloud and on-premises environments.He develops data strategy of next generation products, leads research on how Generative AI can augment data engineering and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry.His research interests include Agentic AI, data engineering automation, and intelligent data applications.

An expert in scalable data architectures, AWS and Azure stack, service-oriented architectures, and various big data and streaming tools. For his decade long expertise in building data engineering solution, Packt invited him to author their flagship book on data engineering - “Scalable Data Architecture with Java”. He is also lead author of a patent on Predictive analytics and has published several research papers.

Sinchan Banerjee is currently a Director of Enterprise Architecture at UST who architects and drives delivery of enterprise-grade data platforms, large-scale data migrations, and digital transformations for the US healthcare industry. With over 15 y... Show more

Izabela Gimenes

Izabela Gimenes

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ).

Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2023) e o 5º Prêmio Conexão Inova (2025), além de ter trabalhos reconhecidos na 4ª Edição do encontro France-Brasil de Produtos Naturais (2024).

Gestora de Projetos na Coordenação-Geral de Inovação Aberta da Diretoria de Inovação - Gnova/Enap.
Atuou durante 23 anos como servidora na Fiocruz, com trajetória no Laboratório de Inovação na Gestão Pública, Pólen da ENSP/Fiocruz, como coordenadora do eixo de inovação aberta e comunidades, e no Instituto Ncional de Controle de Qualidade em saúde - INCQS/Fiocruz. Como pesquisadora, dedica-se ao desenvolvimento de metodologias inovadoras e atua como revisora de periódicos científicos.

Possui formação complementar em intraempreendedorismo (DF Inovador/Softex; FAPDF), BioStartups (SEBRAE) e Mulheres na Ciência e Inovação (Museu do Amanhã e British Council). É mentora e avaliadora de projetos e prêmios de inovação. É Head de Inovação da InovaHall.

Doutora em Ciências e Biotecnologia (UFF), Bióloga (UFRJ), Mestra em Vigilância Sanitária e Especialista em Saúde Pública (INCQS/FIOCRUZ). Destaca-se na área de inovação científica, onde coordena projetos premiados, como o 4º Prêmio Conexão Inova ... Show more

Todd Shatkin

Todd Shatkin

Over the past 20 years, Todd E. Shatkin, DDS, has placed more than 20,000 mini dental implants.
He has utilized mini dental implants for denture stabilizations, single and multiple tooth replacements and for full arch reconstructions, with a success rate of 95%.
Dr. Shatkin’s seminal article “Mini Dental Implants for Long Term Fixed and Removable Prosthetics” was published in the Journal Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry February, 2007 issue pp 92-100 and has been well received.
His follow up article “Mini Dental Implants: A Retrospective Analysis of 5640 Implants Placed Over a 12-Year Period” was published in the Journal Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry September, 2012, Volume 33, Special Issue 3.
Because of positive experiences with mini dental implants, Dr. Shatkin developed the patented F.I.R.S.T® Technique (Fabricated Implant Restoration and Surgical Technique). This technique features a mini dental implant(s) with a lab fabricated, finished single tooth replacement in one visit, usually accomplished in less than thirty minutes, and to create the same results in less than an hour for three to five units, and less than two hours for a full arch restoration. With Dr. Shatkin’s technique and mini dental implants, patients enjoy not having to wait three to nine months for the healing and restoring of the implants. This happens with minimal or no patient discomfort, restorations at very affordable patient fees and the opportunity for the dentist to significantly build the practice’s earning with minimal startup costs.

“Increased demands for the functional and esthetic replacement of missing teeth have pushed mini dental implants to the forefront of our profession. Today, more than ever, the exciting treatment concept of mini dental implants has become an integral part of the general dental practice.” – Todd E. Shatkin, D.D.S.

Dr. Shatkin is a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. He is the President Emeritus of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants and the owner of Shatkin F.I.R.S.T., LLC, a mini dental implant specialty laboratory. Dr. Shatkin has extensively lectured internationally on mini dental implants and is well respected as a world leader on mini dental implants. He practices full time in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo, New York.

Over the past 20 years, Todd E. Shatkin, DDS, has placed more than 20,000 mini dental implants. He has utilized mini dental implants for denture stabilizations, single and multiple tooth replacements and for full arch reconstructions, with a success... Show more

Dr. Walter Copeland II

Dr. Walter Copeland II

Dr. Walter E. Copeland II is an AI strategist, professor, and public health leader who holds a Doctor of Medical Science and specializes in AI applications in business and health sciences. He helps organizations translate emerging technologies into practical strategies that improve decision-making, performance, and real-world outcomes.

With a multidisciplinary perspective spanning AI, leadership, healthcare, and business, he is known for connecting innovation to execution. As founder of Health is Wealth Coaching Group, he speaks on AI, leadership, and innovation, helping organizations turn emerging ideas into practical action.

Dr. Walter E. Copeland II is an AI strategist, professor, and public health leader who holds a Doctor of Medical Science and specializes in AI applications in business and health sciences. He helps organizations translate emerging technologies into p... Show more

Renee Anorue

Renee Anorue

Renee Anorue, LCSW/LCSW-C
Founder, Core Therapy & Healing

Renee Anorue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaker, certified herbalist, consultant, and the founder of Core Therapy & Healing, a private practice providing culturally informed mental health treatment to individuals ages 14–40. With over 10 years of experience, she delivers culturally informed mental health talks and workshops that translate therapy concepts into relatable, actionable strategies; empowering diverse audiences to feel seen, better understand their mental health, prioritize their wellbeing, and leave with tools they can use right away.

Renee combines her clinical expertise with her own lived experience to address topics such as anxiety, self-care for entrepreneurs and leaders, herbalism’s impact on mental health and sustainable wellness practices, among other topics, ensuring every person leaves with more than they came with.

As a Caribbean-American woman, she brings a deep understanding of the impact of culture, identity, and community on the healing journey. No matter the presentation format, Renee delivers psychoeducation with passion and cultural awareness, ensuring audiences feel supported and inspired to take care of their mental health beyond the presentation.

Renee integrates holistic wellness into her work as a certified herbalist, offering 100% natural herbal products designed to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, Renee offers mental health focused, guided journals, such as "Centered at the CORE", to support her presentations.

Renee is passionate about helping people move beyond survival mode and into lives that feel balanced, intentional, and fulfilling. Whether through therapy, workshops, speaking engagements, consultation, or holistic wellness products, her mission is to make mental wellness more accessible, relatable, and actionable.

Renee Anorue, LCSW/LCSW-C Founder, Core Therapy & Healing Renee Anorue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, speaker, certified herbalist, consultant, and the founder of Core Therapy & Healing, a private practice providing culturally informed me... Show more

Danielle Connolly

Danielle Connolly

Danielle Connolly is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpose. She shares her perspective through Daniellevates - a platform dedicated to elevating conversations about disability, rare disease, and chronic illness with a mix of humor, storytelling, education, and real-life adventures.

Danielle Connolly is a disability advocate, content creator, speaker, and business and marketing professional. Born with a rare, still-undiagnosed muscle disease, Danielle has navigated unique life experiences that have shaped her passions and purpos... Show more

Yen Kha

Yen Kha

I am the Founder of GammaLex AI Inc. and Co-Founder of Justice for All (J4All.org), both launched at Stanford Law School. At GammaLex, I develop vertical AI solutions for high-stakes domains, where AI can meaningfully influence human outcomes, community systems, and long-term sustainability across health, legal technology, and AI infrastructure. Through Justice for All, we collaborate with Google Research to advance access to justice and deliver tangible humanitarian impact.

I am the Founder of GammaLex AI Inc. and Co-Founder of Justice for All (J4All.org), both launched at Stanford Law School. At GammaLex, I develop vertical AI solutions for high-stakes domains, where AI can meaningfully influence human outcomes, commun... Show more

Steven Langer

Steven Langer

As a trusted international keynote speaker and author, Steven is known for cutting through the noise and shifting the mindset on wellness. He combines compelling stories, thought-provoking data, and practical insight to inspire real change.

Steven leaves audiences with more than inspiration. He equips them with tools to move forward in ways that feel clear, authentic, and achievable. Whether he is speaking to executives, frontline workers, or leadership teams, people consistently say the same thing: they feel seen, understood, and ready to lead, live, and connect with intention.

His keynotes address the real pressures people face every day and offer actionable ways to build a coherent life and healthier workplaces. Steven creates the space for audiences to think differently, ask better questions, and reconnect with what matters most.

If you are looking for a speaker who will bring clarity to your teams and move the conversation forward in a meaningful way, Steven Langer is the voice you want in the room.

As a trusted international keynote speaker and author, Steven is known for cutting through the noise and shifting the mindset on wellness. He combines compelling stories, thought-provoking data, and practical insight to inspire real change. Steven... Show more

Jimmy Clare

Jimmy Clare

Jimmy Clare is an autistic keynote speaker, podcaster, and founder of CrazyFitnessGuy®, a wellness platform that makes neurodiversity, mental health, and sustainable habits practical for everyday life. Growing up autistic with a non‑verbal learning disorder, Jimmy was bullied in school, faced multiple surgeries and health challenges, and was often told what he would never be able to do. Instead of letting those experiences define him, he learned to turn adversity into fuel and now helps audiences do the same.

Through his keynotes and the CrazyFitnessGuy® Show, Jimmy blends lived experience, humor, and clear frameworks to help people build realistic habits, rethink what “healthy” can look like, and support neurodivergent colleagues, students, and family members more effectively. His sessions translate big ideas about inclusion, resilience, and wellness into small, concrete actions that busy people can actually use.

Jimmy likes to joke that he is “the poor Matt Damon of the speaking world”—no Hollywood budget, no stunt doubles, just a real guy who shows up, tells the truth, and helps people laugh while they rethink what they are capable of. Event organizers value his no‑fluff style, professionalism, and flexibility. He collaborates on goals and audience needs, adapts to different room setups and formats, and delivers engaging content that works for both students and professionals. Jimmy is a strong fit for events focused on autism and neurodiversity, mental health and wellness, bullying and resilience, and inclusive workplace culture.

Jimmy Clare is an autistic keynote speaker, podcaster, and founder of CrazyFitnessGuy®, a wellness platform that makes neurodiversity, mental health, and sustainable habits practical for everyday life. Growing up autistic with a non‑verbal learning d... Show more

Travis Campbell

Travis Campbell

Dr. Campbell is a practicing dentist in Prosper, Texas, a community just north of Dallas. Like so many dentists across the U.S., he and his team found the process of managing dental claims to be filled with confusion and frustration, not to mention at times loss of income. And there was no one “source” to go to obtain accurate information.

Therefore, during the last 10 years, he has made it his mission to study, learn and improve all aspects of handling dental insurance within his practice. His studies initially culminated in a comprehensive guidebook called Understanding Dental Insurance: A Guide for Dentists and Their Teams published in 2020. This best seller raised significant awareness in the dental community, and as a result, Dr. Campbell frequently speaks across the country about the topic, with a particular emphasis on the many myths and misinformation that have arisen over the years and unnecessarily made the process even more difficult.

More recently, to better respond to the volume of questions/requests he receives and help as many offices and dentists as possible (while continuing to serve the local dental practice he loves) he envisioned and created this site. The goal of the Dental Insurance Guy site is to provide the most comprehensive platform for dental insurance education, reference material and information available.

Dr. Campbell is active in many online Dental Forums and writes for multiple dental publications. He has become the number one dentist educator on dental insurance in the country.

Dr. Campbell is a practicing dentist in Prosper, Texas, a community just north of Dallas. Like so many dentists across the U.S., he and his team found the process of managing dental claims to be filled with confusion and frustration, not to mention a... Show more

Charlene Holmes

Charlene Holmes

Charlene “Char” Holmes is a TEDx speaker, psychology-informed leadership strategist, and professional development coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond stress-driven performance into sustainable growth.

Drawing from trauma-informed principles, psychology research, and lived experience, Char teaches leaders how the brain’s survival systems influence decision-making, leadership style, workplace culture, and long-term performance.

Her work focuses on helping professionals recognize when they are operating from “survival mode” and equipping them with practical strategies to shift into what she calls SurThrival Mode — a leadership framework centered on awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, and sustainable impact.

Char’s work has resonated across leadership, wellness, and transformation spaces, where she speaks on topics including trauma-informed leadership, mindset transformation, resilience under pressure, and creating psychologically safe environments that allow people and organizations to thrive.

Through her speaking, coaching, and media platform, Char continues to lead transformative conversations that reshape leadership from the inside out.

Charlene “Char” Holmes is a TEDx speaker, psychology-informed leadership strategist, and professional development coach who helps individuals and organizations move beyond stress-driven performance into sustainable growth. Drawing from trauma-info... Show more

David Hardy

David Hardy

Dr. David Hardy is a chiropractor and functional neurologist who offers a holistic perspective on wellness, integrating brain health, chiropractic care, and lifestyle strategies. He believes in addressing the root causes of health issues, not just managing symptoms.
Dr. Hardy's presentations are engaging and informative, covering topics such as concussion recovery, migraine relief, stress management, and neurological rehabilitation. He empowers audiences with practical tools and insights to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He practices at Hope Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic and is the founder of The Hardy Brain, a platform dedicated to educating the public about brain health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (ACFN) and a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (ACNB). Connect with Dr. Hardy to bring his expertise to your next event.

Dr. David Hardy is a chiropractor and functional neurologist who offers a holistic perspective on wellness, integrating brain health, chiropractic care, and lifestyle strategies. He believes in addressing the root causes of health issues, not just ma... Show more

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platform, Databricks, Microsoft Azure, and Neo4j. His current focus is query resolution systems that combine knowledge graphs with vector search to translate natural language into governed, auditable SQL. Bennie is the author of two O'Reilly books: "Delta Lake: Up and Running: Modern Data Lakehouse Architectures" and "AI, ML and Generative AI in the Data Lakehouse," covering modern approaches to data engineering and machine learning. He holds three patents and is based in the Denver, Colorado area.

Bennie Haelen is a Data and AI architect at Insight where he builds enterprise AI solutions for healthcare, finance, and other sectors. He develops MCP servers, agentic enterprise workflows, and multi-agent AI architectures using Google Cloud Platfor... Show more

Alberto Gonzalez

Alberto Gonzalez

Alberto González is the CTO of WebRTC.ventures, where he leads the development of real-time video, voice, and AI applications for clients across the globe. A Telecom Engineer with a background as a founding software engineer and deep experience in WebRTC, cloud infrastructure, and AI integration, Alberto has helped launch production-grade systems for healthcare, education, enterprise, and CPaaS platforms. He’s an expert in system architecture and low-latency media pipelines. Alberto has spoken at conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia, sharing insights from the front lines of building streaming and conversational products.

Alberto González is the CTO of WebRTC.ventures, where he leads the development of real-time video, voice, and AI applications for clients across the globe. A Telecom Engineer with a background as a founding software engineer and deep experience in We... Show more

Jennifer McIntyre

Jennifer McIntyre

Jennifer McIntyre is a leadership coach, speaker, and People & Culture strategist with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders unlock their most authentic and effective selves. With a career rooted in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostics industries, Jennifer has partnered with leaders at every level to navigate complexity, build trust, and shape thriving cultures.

Known for her grounded, human-centered approach, Jennifer blends real-world experience with deep reflection to help leaders reconnect with who they are and how they want to lead. She has coached senior leaders through transformation, guided teams through change, and designed leadership programs that ignite clarity, confidence, and intention.

Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in Leadership from Northeastern University and is a certified Everything DiSC®, 5 Behaviors®, and CliftonStrengths® coach. Her work empowers leaders to show up with courage, lead with purpose, and create environments where people, and organizations, can truly thrive.

Jennifer McIntyre is a leadership coach, speaker, and People & Culture strategist with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders unlock their most authentic and effective selves. With a career rooted in the life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and ... Show more

Dian Wessels

Dian Wessels

I am an experienced design leader, with a special focus on narrative, visual and product design. Currently I am the Director of Design at myTomorrows, a healthtech platform that connects people with unmet medical needs to emerging therapies worldwide.

I am an experienced design leader, with a special focus on narrative, visual and product design. Currently I am the Director of Design at myTomorrows, a healthtech platform that connects people with unmet medical needs to emerging therapies worldwide... Show more

Melina Kibbe, MD

Melina Kibbe, MD

Melina Kibbe, MD became president of UTHealth Houston and assumed the Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair in September 2025. Before this role, she served as a medical school dean and chief health affairs officer at a public academic institution. She is recognized nationally for her work in vascular surgery and previously served as chair of a department of surgery at a major university. Earlier in her career, she held senior research leadership roles within academic surgery and a multidisciplinary biomedical research institute. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago. She completed her internship, residency, and research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at Northwestern University. Her clinical practice includes open and endovascular procedures, and she is board-certified in general and vascular surgery with RVT and RPVI certifications.

Her research focuses on developing drug-eluting therapies for patients with vascular disease and examining how these treatments affect blood vessels. She has served as a principal investigator on research funded by several federal and national organizations. In addition, she has contributed as a co-investigator, consultant, or mentor on many other supported studies. She has held leadership roles in gene- and cell-based clinical trials for patients with critical limb ischemia and has guided trials in peripheral artery disease. Her work has resulted in more than ten patents or provisional patents. In 2009, her research contributions were recognized with a national early-career award for scientists and engineers.

She has held many leadership positions at the national level within academic surgery. She serves as editor-in-chief of a leading surgical journal and has previously been president of several professional surgical societies. She has also served in officer and committee leadership roles within major national organizations and remains actively involved in numerous professional groups. Her career accomplishments led to election into respected medical honor societies, including one of the nation’s highest advisory bodies in medicine.

She has also been a strong advocate for sex inclusion in biomedical research. Her publications examining sex bias in surgical research received national and international attention and led to interviews with major media outlets. This work contributed to policy discussions with federal agencies and supported legislative efforts to improve inclusive research practices across biomedical fields.

Her scholarly record includes more than 300 peer-reviewed publications and over 240 abstracts presented nationally and internationally. She has received numerous awards for leadership, service, equity, and education, including more than twenty honors for teaching excellence. Melina Kibbe, MD also co-founded a biomedical company focused on developing vascular devices and served as its chief medical officer. Born and raised in Southern California, she later completed executive leadership and management training to support her work in academic medicine.

Melina Kibbe, MD became president of UTHealth Houston and assumed the Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair in September 2025. Before this role, she served as a medical school dean and chief health affairs officer at a public academic institution. She i... Show more

Swathi Sambasivam

Swathi Sambasivam

Swathi Sambasivam is a NYC-based game designer, developer, and educator working at the intersection of games and mental health. She is the Lead Game Developer & Strategist at Arcade Therapeutics, where she leads the design and development of StarStarter, a cognitive-science-informed mobile game focused on emotional regulation, habit-building, and accessibility.

Swathi holds an MFA in Game Design from NYU Tisch Game Center, where she was awarded the NYU Game Center Incubator Grant (2023–2024) for her experimental game project Normal Bad Sex. Her work combines systems design, Unity development, analytics-driven iteration, and narrative play, with a focus on how games can meaningfully support mental health without sacrificing joy or playfulness.

Swathi Sambasivam is a NYC-based game designer, developer, and educator working at the intersection of games and mental health. She is the Lead Game Developer & Strategist at Arcade Therapeutics, where she leads the design and development of StarStar... Show more

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