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 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

Dr. Cathy Sarvis is a dynamic speaker, educator, and wellness strategist who has spent more than three decades helping individuals and organizations perform at their best—physically, mentally, and professionally. Her mission has been clear since 1988, when she began teaching aerobics while still in high school: empower people to live healthier, more energized lives and exceed the goals they once believed were out of reach.

Early in her career, Dr. Sarvis became a leader in the corporate wellness space, spending more than a decade designing and delivering instructor trainings and workplace wellness programs. She worked closely with executives and leadership teams to improve employee productivity, retention, and morale—while reducing workplace injuries, repetitive stress disorders, and rising healthcare costs. This hands-on experience shaped her ability to translate complex health and performance concepts into practical, results-driven strategies.

Dr. Sarvis graduated Summa Cum Laude and Salutatorian from Life University, earning both a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. She holds chiropractic licenses in three states and practiced for 25 years in Woodstock, Georgia. Since 2008, she has also served as Adjunct Faculty at Life University, mentoring future healthcare leaders and professionals.
A pioneer in digital education, Dr. Sarvis built a global audience after amassing more than four million views on her YouTube channel, DoctorCathy. In 2009, she launched an online platform that reached tens of thousands of women worldwide, teaching natural approaches to healthy pregnancies, empowered births, and raising thriving families. Her expertise has taken her to stages across the United States and internationally, including engagements in England, Scotland, Italy, Belgium, and Costa Rica, speaking for state organizations, schools, and professional conferences.

Committed to advancing leadership within her profession, Dr. Sarvis has served on the Board of the League of Chiropractic Women since 2013 and on the Georgia Council of Chiropractic Board since 2014. From 2020 to 2025, she hosted the weekly Georgia Chiro Connection webinar series and served as a regular host and educator for multiple national platforms, including ChiroSecure’s Empowering Women in Chiropractic, ChiroTouch, and the League of Chiropractic Women—collectively reaching thousands of professionals through virtual stages.
Her leadership and impact have been widely recognized. In 2017, Dr. Sarvis was named one of the “Top 25 Chiropractors” by Dr. Josh Axe, and in 2021 she was honored as the Georgia Council of Chiropractic Chiropractor of the Year.

Beyond the accolades, Dr. Sarvis is a trusted mentor who has trained and guided more than 150 students and doctors in her office, and she continues to coach professionals and entrepreneurs to develop winning strategies for sustainable success. Known for blending wisdom, warmth, and real-world insight, she brings both authority and authenticity to every room she enters.

A proud military wife, Dr. Cathy considers her greatest joy to be her children, Anthony and Alessia. Whether traveling, laughing, or creating unforgettable memories together, they keep her grounded, inspired, and always learning.

Dr. Cathy Sarvis is a dynamic speaker, educator, and wellness strategist who has spent more than three decades helping individuals and organizations perform at their best—physically, mentally, and professionally. Her mission has been clear since 1988... Show more

I’m a Staff Engineer and Computer Engineer with 12 years of full experience in the IT industry, with passion for learning cutting-edge technologies.

I’ve participated in more than 15 projects in cross-functional teams between 6 and 12 people, with clients like Paypal, Ancestry, Salesforce, Mercedes Benz, Bancolombia, just to name a few, so I feel comfortable being involved in industries like Software, Health, Finance, Energy. etc.

In my latest projects I met Elixir and I just fell in love with this functional programming language, and how complex problems can be solved in a fancy way, tackling situations like high availability, concurrency and distributed systems.

I was one the speakers at ElixirConf 2024 in Orlando, at Code BEAM America 2025 in SF, and ExMex 2025 in Austin!!

I really enjoy being able to support and encourage the growth of the Elixir community!

I’m a Staff Engineer and Computer Engineer with 12 years of full experience in the IT industry, with passion for learning cutting-edge technologies. I’ve participated in more than 15 projects in cross-functional teams between 6 and 12 people, with... Show more

Craig Kent, MD, has spent the last 30 years dedicated to health system leadership, with a clear emphasis on expanding patient access, delivering high-quality care, and supporting treatment for medically complex cases. His career reflects a consistent commitment to academic advancement, research development, and organizational leadership across some of the nation's most respected healthcare institutions.

Dr. Craig Kent’s leadership experience began as Division Chief in Vascular Surgery at Columbia and Cornell, where he also oversaw the Vascular Service line at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He later served as Chair of the Department of Surgery at The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His responsibilities expanded at Ohio State University, where he was appointed Dean of the College of Medicine, Vice President for Health Sciences, and Co-Leader of the Health System. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Health Affairs and CEO at the University of Virginia Health System.

In recognition of his work, Dr. Kent was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine. His national influence includes serving as President of the Society for Vascular Surgery, President of the Society of Surgical Chairs, and Chair of the American Board of Surgery. These roles highlight his contributions to clinical leadership and the education of future physicians.

The National Institutes of Health has continuously funded Craig Kent for over 30 years. He has chaired the NIH’s Surgery and Bioengineering study section and contributed to multiple grant review panels. His research spans molecular science and health system outcomes, with 360 peer-reviewed publications and 65 books and book chapters. His studies have appeared in leading journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association.

His editorial work includes service as editor or associate editor for the Annals of Vascular Surgery, Contemporary Surgery, and Haimovici’s Vascular Surgery. He has also held positions on editorial boards for numerous peer-reviewed journals, contributing to scholarly discourse across a broad range of surgical topics.

Craig Kent, MD, has been invited to speak at over 120 academic medical centers as a Visiting Professor or Keynote Speaker. During his time as CEO of UVA Health, the organization experienced notable growth. Annual revenue increased from $2.5 billion to $4.7 billion, and patient care delivery nearly doubled. Quality performance reached its highest levels in a decade, and staff satisfaction increased by more than 15 percent despite the broader challenges facing the healthcare industry during the pandemic and staffing shortages.

Under his leadership, UVA Health expanded statewide, acquiring three hospitals and a physician group in Northern Virginia, purchasing a large multi-specialty practice, and becoming a minority owner in a five-hospital system in Eastern Virginia. The UVA School of Medicine saw a $60 million increase in research funding, and Dr. Kent led the launch of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology, scheduled to open in 2026.

He also played a critical role in philanthropy, helping UVA Health raise over $650 million toward a $1 billion campaign and tripling overall fundraising during his tenure. At Ohio State, he oversaw 2,100 faculty members and more than 1,200 physicians. His leadership resulted in the recruitment of over 400 faculty members, significant growth in NIH funding, the implementation of a faculty compensation plan, the development of new facilities, and annual fundraising efforts that collectively reached $200 million.

At the University of Wisconsin, Craig Kent led efforts that doubled the size and surgical volume of the Department of Surgery and improved its NIH ranking from 26th to 5th in the country. Following the merger of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospitals, he unified the vascular surgery programs at Columbia and Cornell, helping to establish one of the nation’s leading academic vascular surgery programs.

Numerous honors have marked Dr. Kent’s academic and clinical career. He served as an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and held professorships at Cornell, Columbia, the University of Wisconsin, Ohio State, and the University of Virginia. His recognitions include induction into Alpha Omega Alpha at the University of California, San Francisco; the Fred and Ester Nusz Annual Achievement Award; the Harold Bengloff Award for Teaching; and the E. J. Wylie Traveling Fellowship. He has also received multiple Top Doctor and Best Doctor awards for his clinical contributions.

He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, San Francisco. His postdoctoral training includes surgical residency at UCSF, a vascular research fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an endovascular fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, and leadership development at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has held medical licenses in Massachusetts, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Virginia.

Dr. Kent is actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the American Heart Association, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Surgical Association, the Society of Surgical Chairs, the International Surgical Group, the American Board of Surgery, the Blue Ridge Academic Health Group, and the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.

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Jennifer Hyppolite is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, and speaker specializing in culturally responsive and ethically grounded care for immigrant and second-generation communities. She works in private practice, where she supports individuals navigating identity development, attachment wounds, intergenerational trauma, and the psychological impact of migration and cultural transition. Her clinical work is informed by a deep understanding of how culture, power, and systemic inequities shape mental health experiences and access to care.

Jennifer Hyppolite is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, educator, and speaker specializing in culturally responsive and ethically grounded care for immigrant and second-generation communities. She works in private practice, where she supports indiv... Show more

A wellbeing guide. Kira Buckley is an integrative medicine practitioner, writer, and ceremonial guide whose work sits at the intersection of somatics, ancestral intelligence, nervous system regulation, and cultural repair.
With a background as a former educator and over a decade of clinical and experiential work in acupuncture, herbal medicine, somatic therapy, and ritual facilitation, Kira speaks to what happens beneath behavior—where the body carries stories that language, systems, and family structures often fail to name.
Her talks explore themes such as:
The inherited costs of caretaking, productivity, and “being strong”
Rest as a physiological and cultural recalibration—not a luxury
How grief, burnout, and chronic symptoms are often signals of misalignment rather than pathology
Reclaiming authority from external validation, tradition, and transactional love
The body as a living archive of ancestral memory and future possibility
Kira is known for her grounded presence, sharp insight, and ability to translate complex somatic and spiritual concepts into language that is accessible, embodied, and actionable. She does not offer platitudes or performance healing—she invites people into honest self-contact, practical integration, and courageous choice-making.
Whether speaking to educators, healers, creatives, caregivers, or organizational leaders, Kira’s work leaves audiences with more than inspiration—it leaves them with permission and tools to live in deeper alignment with their bodies, boundaries, and truth.

A wellbeing guide. Kira Buckley is an integrative medicine practitioner, writer, and ceremonial guide whose work sits at the intersection of somatics, ancestral intelligence, nervous system regulation, and cultural repair. With a background as a for... Show more

Samuel Tolbert is a mindset strategist, leadership development expert, and founder of Elevated Thoughts Academy, where belief reconstruction meets real-world leadership transformation.

With a background spanning college athletics, military service in the U.S. Navy, organizational leadership, and executive coaching, Samuel brings a rare depth of lived experience to every stage he steps on. His journey—from losing a basketball scholarship, to global military service, to navigating homelessness and identity loss—became the catalyst for his life’s work: helping individuals and organizations close the gap between who they are and who they’re called to become.

Samuel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, with advanced training in leadership coaching, mentoring, and organizational change. He is also the author of Potential to Purpose: The Power of Intentional Thinking, a transformational work that explores how belief systems, identity, and internal alignment shape performance, culture, and outcomes.

Through proprietary frameworks such as the Thought Seeking Model (TSM) and the Move & SOAR (MV-SOAR) Model, Samuel equips leaders, students, and organizations to move beyond surface-level motivation into sustainable, identity-rooted growth. His work has been delivered across universities, schools, workforce programs, faith-based organizations, and corporate environments.

Samuel is known for a speaking style that is honest, structured, and disruptive—in the best way. He doesn’t inspire people to try harder; he helps them think differently so leadership, confidence, and clarity emerge naturally.

Samuel Tolbert is a mindset strategist, leadership development expert, and founder of Elevated Thoughts Academy, where belief reconstruction meets real-world leadership transformation. With a background spanning college athletics, military service... Show more

Third generation funeral director, award winning journalist

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Austin Caudle, MSc
Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies

A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology with critical industry needs to advance quality and patient outcomes. He actively shapes industry standards as Immediate Past-President of PDA Southeast Chapter, a member of the PDA Regulatory and Quality Advisory Board (RAQAB), and a Regulatory Authority Engagement Liaison for the EMA Quality Working Party. He also contributes to ISPE CaSA Chapter and is a frequent contributor to discussions on data integrity, quality maturity, and regulatory science.

His extensive career includes roles at Fortune 500 companies (Kelly Science & Clinical, IQVIA, ThermoFisher), leadership at NSF Health Sciences and Charles River, and establishing Redica Systems as a leader in Quality and Regulatory Intelligence software. At SmartSkin, he drives strategic partnerships and customer engagement to accelerate technology adoption, empowering manufacturers by focusing on damage prevention, process control, and regulatory confidence.

Austin holds a BSc and MSc in Nutrition & Food Science from Auburn University and has published research in scientific journals.

Austin Caudle, MSc Vice President, SmartSkin Technologies A seasoned pharmaceutical quality thought leader, Mr. Caudle has over two decades of experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices, specializing in bridging technology wi... Show more

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, clearer thinking, and real breakthroughs in personal and professional wellness.

Farhan is the founder and CEO of KNKO, a concierge wellness company for high-performing leaders, teams, and member communities based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Before KNKO, he spent years as a Chartered Accountant, Big 4 Internal Auditor and Head of Risk at a global investment firm. That experience means his keynotes and workshops connect wellbeing directly to performance, outcomes, and impact, helping individuals and organizations create tangible, measurable shifts instead of simply “feeling better.”

Alongside his corporate career, Farhan has trained as a clinical hypnotherapist, Master NLP practitioner, yoga teacher, massage therapist, and has worked as an auxiliary nurse in both clinical and psychiatric settings. He combines body-mind science, behavioral change, and practical tools into sessions that help people immediately regulate stress, deepen rest, and cultivate their energy in real-world conditions.

With 20+ years on stage, Farhan has spoken at organizational and industry conferences, board meetings, executive off-sites, company all-hands and private members clubs. Whether he is working with a leadership team, a full organization, or an individual, his aim is simple: to help people who carry a lot on their shoulders move through the world with more clarity, calm, sustainable power...and the capacity to perform at their best when it truly counts.

Many of us are exhausted when our nervous systems carry more than they were ever designed to hold, while the world still expects peak performance. Farhan Zahid steps into that gap and turns all of that pressure into a doorway for sustainable power, c... Show more

Jazmin Rivera is a CPR and emergency preparedness educator, instructor, and advocate dedicated to training everyday people to act decisively in life-threatening situations. With hands-on experience teaching individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and community organizations, Jazmin equips her audiences with the critical skills and confidence needed to save lives when every second counts.

Her mission is simple but vital: to ensure that no one hesitates during a cardiac emergency. Through engaging presentations, real-world scenarios, and practical demonstrations, Jazmin shows that prepared hands and quick action can mean the difference between life and death.

Jazmin’s work has empowered countless participants to become first responders in their own communities, bridging the gap between bystander uncertainty and life-saving action. Whether delivering keynotes, workshops, or interactive demonstrations, her presentations leave audiences alert, equipped, and ready to act.

Jazmin Rivera is a CPR and emergency preparedness educator, instructor, and advocate dedicated to training everyday people to act decisively in life-threatening situations. With hands-on experience teaching individuals, families, schools, workplaces,... Show more

Dr. Monica “mOe” Anderson, DDS, DBA is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcast host who has been inspiring audiences for more than three decades. Known for her top-ranked TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias, she blends humor, heart, and hard data to ignite conversations about communication, leadership, and health equity.

She has delivered high-impact keynotes and workshops to organizations such as Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Aetna, National Network for Oral Health Access, American Academy of Dental Group Practice, the University of Minnesota, the American Association of Dental Consultants, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Association of Purchasing Management, LSU, TCU, Girl Scouts, OKC Urban League, Healthcare Businesswomen's Association, Americredit Corporation, U.S. Department of Justice, American Association of Dental Consultants and Rotary International.

A licensed dentist and Senior Dental Consultant for a global Fortune 500 financial services organization, Dr. mOe brings lived experience and rare insight into how systems, stories, and social determinants intersect in healthcare. Her career spans private practice, corporate leadership, and community advocacy, including founding the nonprofit Drop the Drugs, Inc., which promotes safe medication disposal.

The bestselling author of eight books and host of the globally ranked podcast Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson, she has been featured in national magazines and media outlets, testified on access to care before legislative bodies, and given workshops on global stages. Whether delivering a keynote on inclusive leadership and cross generational communication or moderating a panel on resilience and life balance, Dr. mOe’s mix of expertise and authenticity transforms audiences long after the applause.

Available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and SME interviews. Reach out to book or collaborate.

Dr. Monica “mOe” Anderson, DDS, DBA is a dentist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning podcast host who has been inspiring audiences for more than three decades. Known for her top-ranked TEDx Talk on Unconscious Bias, she blends humor, heart, and hard dat... Show more

Trellis Usher is a powerhouse speaker, cancer survivor, and tech founder who's spent over two decades leading talent, culture, and transformation at global companies. Now, as Founder & CEO of Nova Health Labs, she’s pioneering AI-powered solutions to improve cancer care delivery. A sought-after voice on leadership, resilience, and the future of work, Trellis blends business acumen with deep humanity — sharing insights from the C-suite to the infusion center. She speaks candidly about what it means to lead as a Black woman, thrive after adversity, and build inclusive systems in technology, healthcare and beyond. Whether addressing executives, innovators, or emerging leaders, Trellis delivers truth with warmth, strategy with soul, and transformation with purpose.

Trellis Usher is a powerhouse speaker, cancer survivor, and tech founder who's spent over two decades leading talent, culture, and transformation at global companies. Now, as Founder & CEO of Nova Health Labs, she’s pioneering AI-powered solutions to... Show more

Dr. Ritu Agarwal is one of the best IVF doctors in Jaipur, with over 10 years of experience in fertility treatment. Known for her compassionate care and high success rates, she has helped hundreds of couples achieve their dream of parenthood through personalized IVF and advanced reproductive techniques.

Dr. Ritu Agarwal is one of the best IVF doctors in Jaipur, with over 10 years of experience in fertility treatment. Known for her compassionate care and high success rates, she has helped hundreds of couples achieve their dream of parenthood through ... Show more

French in Norway, I’m a software architect at Laerdal Medical specializing in cross-platform .NET development. I work on Bluetooth, UI, image processing, and all things between humans and devices. I care about clean architecture, great developer experience, and making complex tech feel simple — with a touch of fun.

French in Norway, I’m a software architect at Laerdal Medical specializing in cross-platform .NET development. I work on Bluetooth, UI, image processing, and all things between humans and devices. I care about clean architecture, great developer expe... Show more

Joselyn’s work bridges clinical practice, creative expression, and research, with a focus on serving inner-city communities in Boston, Cambridge, and Brockton. She has facilitated expressive arts programs in hospitals, museums, schools, and nonprofits—using storytelling, visual arts, and poetry to foster connection, voice, and emotional healing. As a national and international speaker, Joselyn has presented on mental health, expressive therapies, and community-based healing across conferences and institutions. She is the author of a published thesis and a debut poetry book, A Voice Written Through Graffiti, which explores narrative as a form of resistance, reflection, and restoration.

In parallel, she leads The Wellness Portfolio, a mental health and consultation space offering expressive arts resources, seasonal toolkits, workshops, and culturally responsive programming for individuals, communities, and organizations. Her work is grounded in the belief that healing happens through voice, visibility, and the stories we choose to tell.

Signature Topics:
Storytelling as a Healing Practice
Creative Arts for Community Wellness
Culturally Responsive Mental Health
Trauma-Informed Expressive Therapy
Empowering Youth through Art & Voice

Joselyn’s work bridges clinical practice, creative expression, and research, with a focus on serving inner-city communities in Boston, Cambridge, and Brockton. She has facilitated expressive arts programs in hospitals, museums, schools, and nonprofit... Show more

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery of message design to her work as a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Drawing on nearly a decade of clinical experience, she helps professionals, executives, and organizations master the mechanics and mindset of effective communication. This includes everything from vocal power and body language to emotional regulation and audience connection. Sydney’s approach blends science, psychology, and strategy to make communication not just a skill, but a competitive advantage.

Whether speaking on stage or consulting behind the scenes, Sydney empowers every audience to find their authentic voice and use it with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Sydney Parriott, MA, CCC-SLP, MBA, is a well-recognized communication expert and founder of Speak Like a Professional. A former Kansas State Champion and Top-12 National Finalist in Informative Speaking, Sydney now brings the same energy and mastery ... Show more

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e impacto social. Foi CMO e COO da Bibancos Odontologia, onde implementou protocolos de atendimento com NPS de 95, e Vice-Presidente da ONG Turma do Bem, ampliando a rede de dentistas voluntários em mais de 3.600%. Atualmente lidera sua própria consultoria e é palestrante em temas como branding, experiência do paciente e inteligência artificial aplicada à comunicação. Defende uma nova visão de comunicação pública — mais humana, contínua e participativa — como ferramenta de engajamento e transformação social.

Leonardo Ganzarolli é dentista com MBA em Marketing de Serviços e MBA em Neuromarketing e Jornada do Consumidor. Atua como consultor em inovação, criatividade e comunicação na saúde, com mais de 20 anos de experiência unindo estratégia, propósito e i... Show more

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work includes trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), he specializes in working with first responders and other professionals in high-stress environments, combining lived field experience with evidence-based psychological care. His doctoral dissertation in progress examines the role of interpersonal relationships in mitigating burnout among paramedics.

Samuel is also an experienced educator with a strong background in both psychology and health sciences. At Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, he teaches courses that blend psychology with health-science perspectives, emphasizing critical thinking and real-world application. Prior to his counseling career, he was nationally certified as an EMS educator and taught extensively at the Conemaugh School of EMS under the direction of the late Dr. John Karduck, MD. His educational work included training paramedic students, designing integrated out-of-hospital scenarios, leading continuing education programs, and presenting to providers at the local, regional, and national levels.

Samuel’s educational journey reflects both breadth and depth. He began his career in emergency medical services at just 16 years old, completing EMT training at the Conemaugh School of EMS. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from West Virginia University in 2010, before returning to Conemaugh to complete paramedic training in 2011. His passion for mental health and education led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Messiah University, which he completed in 2021, and he is currently pursuing his PsyD in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University, with anticipated completion in 2028.

As a speaker, Samuel brings a rare dual perspective shaped by over 16 years in emergency medical services and years of clinical counseling practice. He has delivered engaging presentations across a wide range of topics—wellness, trauma, burnout, mental health treatment, resilience, and educational pedagogy—at both regional and national events, including the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Conference. His style is research-informed yet accessible, drawing on professional expertise, teaching experience, and frontline credibility to connect with diverse audiences.

With a professional journey that bridges emergency medicine, education, and psychology, Samuel is passionate about building systems of care that promote resilience, reduce burnout, and improve well-being for both providers and the communities they serve. His work reflects a commitment to insight, empowerment, and the belief that growth happens at the intersection of education and lived experience.

Samuel Fuge is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. He provides counseling at Dr. Mary Berge and Associates in Johnstown, PA, where his clinical work inclu... Show more

Faisal Qidwai has established a distinguished career in the medical field, boasting over 15 years of experience across various specializations, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, pediatrics, men's health, antenatal care, and chronic disease management. He holds the prestigious position of Director of MyHealth Rhodes Pty Ltd (non-clinical) in Rhodes, New South Wales, Australia.

Committed to integrating modern technology with healthcare, he actively participates in conferences and workshops on this dynamic interface. His dedication to continuous learning drives him to regularly engage with extensive literature in medicine, engineering, science, and technology, ensuring he remains at the forefront of medical knowledge, despite no longer being in practice. He is a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting charitable organizations and health initiatives that cater to diverse communities.

His academic path was initially shaped at the University of New South Wales, where he completed a Bachelor of Engineering, driven by a deep interest in problem-solving and design. This engineering background laid a solid foundation for his initial career, where he managed significant projects for publicly listed companies, excelling in project management, construction, and innovation.

Despite early success in engineering, his career aspirations evolved, leading him to explore the field of law at the University of New South Wales in 2004. However, his burgeoning interest in medicine soon redirected his path, culminating in his enrollment at Bond University. He obtained a Bachelor of Medicine in 2010, specializing in surgery. Throughout his medical studies, he was renowned for his academic prowess and dedication to community service, primarily through volunteering at clinics serving underprivileged communities.

His extensive medical training included residencies at Nepean Public Hospital and a Pediatric Advanced Life Support course. He pursued further specialization in surgical techniques, particularly skin excision. He strengthened his pediatric expertise with a diploma in child health from Westmead Children’s Hospital in 2014, followed by a fellowship from the Royal Australian College of General Practice in 2015.

Since assuming leadership at MyHealth Medical Centre in 2015, he has guided the organization’s growth in a non-clinical capacity, transforming it into a super clinic renowned for its superior patient care and innovative facilities. His approach to healthcare is holistic and patient-centered, focused on providing comprehensive care through strong organizational leadership and strategic collaboration.

Dr. Faisal Qidwai’s lifelong dedication to community service is evident in his philanthropic work, which supports initiatives that enhance healthcare access and education for diverse populations. His career exemplifies his commitment to knowledge, compassion, and making a positive impact on society.

Learn more:

https://techbullion.com/justice-served-dr-faisal-qidwai-cleared-amid-media-missteps-and-calls-for-fair-reporting

https://deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/08/14/legal-review-exonerates-dr-faisal-qidwai-as-baseless-allegations-are-dismissed

https://theamericanreporter.com/from-allegation-to-acquittal-dr-qidwai-vindicated-as-media-ethics-come-under-scrutiny

https://ibtimes.com/dr-faisal-qidwai-fully-exonerated-court-highlights-media-missteps-premature-judgments-3785488

https://newsexaminer.net/dr-faisal-qidwai-cleared-of-all-charges-a-cautionary-tale-about-media-accountability

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Faisal Qidwai has established a distinguished career in the medical field, boasting over 15 years of experience across various specializations, including surgical and non-surgical treatments, pediatrics, men's health, antenatal care, and chronic dise... Show more

With more than thirty years in healthcare, Dr. Adaka has held leadership roles across clinical, administrative, and educational domains. Currently, he is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Correctional Health Services of Miami-Dade County. He has been an Attending Physician in Emergency Medicine both in England and America. His capabilities encompass a deep understanding of IT systems management, fueled by formal training and prior experience as an IT Systems Engineer in London.

With more than thirty years in healthcare, Dr. Adaka has held leadership roles across clinical, administrative, and educational domains. Currently, he is the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Correctional Health Services of Miami-Dade County. He h... Show more

Dr. Tyler Rathburn (or Dr. Tyler as he is known around the office) grew up in Sandy Springs, GA with his parents, Drs. Michael Stewart and Melisa Rathburn (his personal orthodontist) and his sister Alexis. He attended Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School from kindergarten through graduation in 2005. He then attended the University of Virginia (Go HOOS!) and graduated with a BA in Religious Studies in 2009. Tyler earned his DMD degree in dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia in 2013 and, his orthodontics certificate from MCG in 2015. While in dental school he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society and served as a student member of the Admissions Committee and fundraising chair of the Give-A-Smile foundation.  Since graduation, he has served professionally as Director and Vice-President of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists.  He has also served on the Alumni Board of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.

He married his wife Stephanie, a fellow UVA grad and now practicing attorney, in October 2015. They have settled in to their new life in Atlanta living in Sandy Springs. Outside the office, Dr. “Tyler” and his wife Stephanie enjoy traveling, cooking, cheering on UVA sports, and new experiences with friends and family. He and his wife are new parents with their daughter, Charlotte, and son, Lincoln.

Dr. Tyler Rathburn is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Tyler Rathburn is also a faculty member and lecturer with both CDOCS (CEREC Doctors) and SPEAR Education where he teaches an orthodontic course for other dental practitioners. He has traveled across the country lecturing on Suresmile and the other technologies utilized at AOS!

Dr. Tyler Rathburn (or Dr. Tyler as he is known around the office) grew up in Sandy Springs, GA with his parents, Drs. Michael Stewart and Melisa Rathburn (his personal orthodontist) and his sister Alexis. He attended Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School... Show more

Esta Richard Etim also known as Esta Richards, is a Global Wellness & Performance Consultant, Mental Health Educator, and Tech Ecosystem Speaker with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals build sustainable success without burning out. She bridges the gap between high performance and holistic wellbeing by combining neuroscience, lifestyle design, mental resilience, and body-mind practices.

She has trained and coached founders, product teams, and community leaders across Africa, the UK, and the US, and has been featured in international platforms such as Violet Simon UK Magazine’s “34 Disruptors to Watch.” As a certified Life Coach, Arts-in-Health Practitioner, and Wellness Ambassador, Esta is known for transforming complex health and performance concepts into practical, relatable frameworks that drive real results.

Passionate about the future of tech in Africa, she advocates for mentally healthy work cultures, sustainable innovation, and people-centered leadership. When she’s not speaking on global stages or consulting for organizations, she empowers communities through programs that integrate movement, mental health, and personal development.

Esta Richard Etim also known as Esta Richards, is a Global Wellness & Performance Consultant, Mental Health Educator, and Tech Ecosystem Speaker with over a decade of experience helping entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals build sustainable su... Show more

Sumanth Muthineni is a data platform engineer at Zelis Healthcare, specializing in automated data governance, high-availability architecture, and AI-driven reliability. Since March 2019, he has designed and directed the data platform architecture for Zelis's core payment processing pipelines, which manage high-volume claims data for national health insurers, including Cigna and Aetna. He built ETL processes for claims data across 35 payers and led the migration of nine critical enterprise data marts from legacy SSIS, Oracle, and SQL Server environments to DBT Cloud and Snowflake, cutting processing time by more than 80% (from 8–9 hours to 1 hour 40 minutes). He also architected a Python data-ingestion framework that became the enterprise-wide blueprint for onboarding multi-source data into Snowflake.
Sumanth has led cross-functional teams of 4 to 6 engineers, analysts, and security specialists on automated governance frameworks, cross-cloud disaster recovery architectures, and NIST SP 800-34 compliance implementations, and he mentors engineering teams on data reliability best practices. Earlier in his career, he held data architecture roles at the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and Esri.
He is the recipient of the ICDPN Fusion Award 2026 for AI Innovator of the Year and serves as a peer reviewer for international IEEE conferences, including IEEE SISCON LATAM 2026, IEEE ISPA 2026 & IIPEM 2026 and IEEE ICETICS 2027, evaluating system architectures and data reliability frameworks. He holds an M.S. in Computer Information Systems from New England College, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Kakatiya University.

Sumanth Muthineni is a data platform engineer at Zelis Healthcare, specializing in automated data governance, high-availability architecture, and AI-driven reliability. Since March 2019, he has designed and directed the data platform architecture for... Show more

Sandeep Dirishala is a Senior Software Engineer and Lead UI Engineer at Genuine Parts Company (GPC). He has more than 10 years of experience in frontend architecture, full-stack application development and leading distributed engineering teams. His work focuses on the architectural problems that appear when large web platforms are split into independently built and deployed applications: keeping the experience consistent, keeping shared state correct, and keeping the server and browser renders in agreement.
At GPC, Sandeep designed and deployed a scalable React Micro Frontend (MFE) ecosystem using Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Module Federation. It is the core shell architecture for the company’s enterprise web properties. He led cross-functional teams to launch the Product Detail Page (PDP) remote app, set design system standards, and guided engineers on state management in a federated environment. He also built a central, reusable NPM package that handles internationalization (i18n) and globalization (g11n) across the core application suite. To make applications more resilient and faster, he added defensive UI design patterns, custom React error boundaries and efficient dynamic asset loading. He received the Emerging Technology Solution Award at the Fusion Awards 2026.
Before GPC, Sandeep spent five years at Optum Services. There he led frontend engineering for major healthcare platforms that let insured members manage coverage in real time, track claims and view benefit statements. He also led the move from monolithic systems to React, Redux and Material UI, which made pages render faster and the code easier to maintain. At UnitedHealth Group, he built student healthcare marketplace portals for enrollment and payment, set up secure authentication with OAuth Implicit Grant flows and oidc-client session handling, and integrated third-party payment gateways. This work across healthcare and enterprise commerce gives him hands-on experience with platforms where identity, session integrity and user trust are critical.
As a speaker, Sandeep covers shared-state governance in federated front-end architectures and the accountability, consent and session-boundary challenges of delegated-access systems. He shares practical lessons from production systems, showing how early technical decisions shape a platform’s consistency and its ethics. He mentors interns and junior engineers through code reviews and production deployment best practices. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Central Missouri and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from K L University.

Sandeep Dirishala is a Senior Software Engineer and Lead UI Engineer at Genuine Parts Company (GPC). He has more than 10 years of experience in frontend architecture, full-stack application development and leading distributed engineering teams. His w... Show more

We spend a lot of time talking about leadership, success, and performance, but not always enough time talking about what it takes to sustain them. That’s something I’ve come to appreciate through my own experiences in leadership and life, and it’s a big part of why I started Havenwild Wellness.

I am the Senior Vice President of Care Team & EMS Partnerships at RightSite Health, hold a master’s degree in healthcare administration, and am the founder of Havenwild Wellness. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building relationships, supporting others, and helping people and teams succeed.

As a healthcare executive and single mom, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to balance competing priorities, show up for others, and still make time for yourself. I’ve learned that being a good leader isn’t just about pushing through challenges or getting things done. It’s also about recognizing when we need to slow down, reset, and find ways to take care of ourselves along the way.

That perspective is what inspired me to build Havenwild Wellness, a business focused on resilience, burnout prevention, positive psychology, and well-being. I’m continuing to build my knowledge in these areas, with a focus on bringing research and practical strategies into workshops and experiences that help people navigate stress, build resilience, and prioritize their well-being.

My message is simple: Reset. Reconnect. Return. Sometimes we need to step back from the demands of work and life, take a breath, and reconnect with what matters most. From there, we can move forward with more clarity, intention, and confidence.

Through speaking engagements and interactive workshops, I want to create opportunities for people to have honest conversations about burnout, stress, resilience, boundaries, and what it means to lead in a more sustainable way. My goal is to share practical ideas that people can take with them and put into action, not just leave inspired for the day.

I’m also developing guided outdoor experiences for organizations that bring these ideas to life in a different way. There’s something valuable about stepping away from our usual surroundings, getting outside, and having the space to think, connect, and see things from a fresh perspective. Whether in a workshop or out on a trail, I want to help people slow down, reconnect with themselves and one another, and return to their daily lives with a renewed sense of purpose.

Through Havenwild Wellness, I hope to help people recognize that they can pursue meaningful goals, grow as leaders, and care for others without continually putting their own well-being last. Sometimes, moving forward starts with giving ourselves permission to pause.

Reset. Reconnect. Return.

We spend a lot of time talking about leadership, success, and performance, but not always enough time talking about what it takes to sustain them. That’s something I’ve come to appreciate through my own experiences in leadership and life, and it’s a ... Show more

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordinator for Life Lion EMS and Co-Chair of the Education Council for Life Lion Critical Care. Jonathan also supports national education initiatives as Education Manager for Every Coast Helicopter Operations and provides EMS consulting through The Kyle Group, helping deliver education and training across West Virginia’s Region 1.
Previously, he served as an Education Specialist with the Emergency Health Services Federation, where he led rural EMS education efforts and developed the Rural Mobile Education project, bringing high-fidelity simulation training to underserved agencies through a custom-built simulation ambulance.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care administration and has recently completed his Master's of Science Degree in Emergency Disaster Health Services with a concentration in education from UMBC.

Jonathan P. Carolla, MS, NRP, FPC, NCEE, is a nationally certified paramedic, flight paramedic, and EMS educator with extensive experience in prehospital care, critical care transport, and EMS education leadership. He serves as the Education Coordina... Show more

Ashwini Reddy is a Product Management leader with more than nine years of experience across healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and clinical workflow solutions. As Team Lead, Product Management at eClinicalWorks in Boston, she oversees product strategy and execution across a portfolio of AI-powered healthcare solutions used by providers, healthcare organizations, and enterprise customers nationwide.
She is best known for designing, launching, and scaling Sunoh.ai, eClinicalWorks' ambient AI platform, taking it from an early-stage concept to one of the company's fastest-growing AI solutions. Her work has also driven meaningful growth in speech-to-text adoption across the customer base over the past several years.
Ashwini leads a team of 10 product managers and analysts responsible for AI, speech recognition, and workflow automation, working closely with engineering, implementation, sales, marketing, compliance, and executive leadership to shape product vision and execute long-term strategy. Along the way, she has led integrations and partnerships with Nuance Dragon, m*Modal, Fluency Direct, Google Voice, and Microsoft Azure Speech Services.
She began her career at eClinicalWorks in New York as a Software Specialist in Implementation, where she was named Rookie of the Year in 2018. She holds an MS in Management Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology and a BE in Electronics and Communication from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Ashwini Reddy is a Product Management leader with more than nine years of experience across healthcare technology, artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and clinical workflow solutions. As Team Lead, Product Management at eClinicalWorks in B... Show more

Naveen Parameshwarappa is a technology professional with nearly 14 years of experience in web and cloud technologies, currently working as an Architect and Project Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLC in Dallas, Texas. His expertise focuses on Salesforce, Java, and J2EE technologies, with particular experience in government and healthcare projects.
At Deloitte, Naveen has worked on major government modernization initiatives including projects for the New York State Department of Health's Medicaid Eligibility Modernization system serving more than 8 million individuals, the Illinois Department of Public Health's Long-Term Licensing & Certification System, and the CDC's Vaccine Administration Management System supporting 13 million vaccine administrations across multiple jurisdictions. His work on the Illinois licensing system helped reduce application completion time by 35% through improved OmniScript flows and automation.
Prior to Deloitte, Naveen spent several years at Tata Consultancy Services working on banking and financial services projects for Bank of America. His contributions included developing mobile payment solutions for over 4 million digital wallet customers, enhancing security frameworks that achieved a 45% reduction in fraudulent activities, and building mobile remote check deposit capabilities serving 4 million active mobile users.
Naveen is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Engineering Management at Cornell University. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Science from Siddaganga Institute of Technology and completed executive education in Product Management at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. His professional certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), multiple Salesforce certifications including Sales Cloud and App Builder, AWS Certified Developer Associate, and SAFe 4 Certified Practitioner. He has also published research on digital image watermarking using empirical mode decomposition.

Naveen Parameshwarappa is a technology professional with nearly 14 years of experience in web and cloud technologies, currently working as an Architect and Project Manager at Deloitte Consulting LLC in Dallas, Texas. His expertise focuses on Salesfor... Show more