Beth Watson is a health care operations executive and consultant with 24+ years of experience leading multi-site, mission-driven organizations through rapid change, including large-scale integrations, accreditation, and operations across 20+ locations. She now advises nonprofits and health care organizations on operations and values-based leadership, and has developed the DEEP framework to help leaders and teams stay connected to purpose during sustained disruption.

Beth Watson is a health care operations executive and consultant with 24+ years of experience leading multi-site, mission-driven organizations through rapid change, including large-scale integrations, accreditation, and operations across 20+ location... Show more

Priyanka Hooli is a Software Development Engineer in Test with more than Eight years of experience building automation frameworks, designing test strategies, and validating complex software, embedded systems, and connected medical devices. At Medtronic, she works on quality engineering for BLE-connected sensors, wearable medical devices, mobile applications, and hardware-software integrations, with a focus on reliability, system integration, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance.

Priyanka is also exploring how generative AI can improve software testing. She has applied LLM-driven automation to accelerate test-script generation, reduce manual test-design effort, and expand test coverage. Her experience across healthcare, financial, and enterprise platforms gives her a practical perspective on why traditional deterministic testing is insufficient for AI systems. Through her work, she advocates for evaluation pipelines that measure reliability, safety, variability, and real-world performance not just whether a test passes or fails.

Priyanka Hooli is a Software Development Engineer in Test with more than Eight years of experience building automation frameworks, designing test strategies, and validating complex software, embedded systems, and connected medical devices. At Medtron... Show more

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brands by leading the development and deployment of innovative data, analytics, and technology products and solutions that solve their customers’ greatest needs and challenges.

As a founder, Ben has hands-on experience navigating challenges of early growth and scalability, building strong trust-based and commercial relationships with customers and stakeholders. As a resilient commercial leader, regularly developing and negotiating contracts worth £1m+, he built a consultancy with £6.5m/year turnover and 50+ people.

Ben is a rare leader with hands-on experience of the entire digital process, from marketing, design, coding and infrastructure to commercial sales, value prop development and mobilising energised teams-of-teams implementing transformational technologies. He is purpose driven and, as an accomplished speaker, enjoys sharing ideas for the future with the broader community.

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brand... Show more

Affaan Shaikh is an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Neuratia Labs, an AI-driven neurotechnology company. With 20+ scientific publications, four scholarly books, and a patent application, his work spans artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and healthcare technology. He has been recognized through multiple international awards and has spoken at 10+ conferences and industry events. His expertise focuses on translating AI research into real-world applications, building intelligent systems, and advancing innovation in healthcare and emerging technologies.

Affaan Shaikh is an AI researcher, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of Neuratia Labs, an AI-driven neurotechnology company. With 20+ scientific publications, four scholarly books, and a patent application, his work spans artificial intelligence, neuro... Show more

I am an entrepreneur in the technology and health sectors, with a background in physics and medical devices, wound care and strategic marketing, plus Microsoft and related technologies. I'm down to 1 active company, Novia Works Ltd., having exited Kinata Ltd and Cloud2 Ltd on my road to semi-retirement.
I am fascinated by the impacts that technology has on people, business and society. I'm frequently an early adopter but have little time for marketing fluff and manipulative bandwagons.
I am a Microsoft MVP and Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Hull. I'm also a lead author on the growing Maturity Model for M365 (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/community/index_mm4m365/?WT.mc_id=M365-MVP-5004811)
I'm interested in far too many things to keep up with them all.

My articles and editorials have been published in a variety of knowledge management, clinical benchmarking and health journals as well as PC Pro magazine. I am a co-facilitator of the M365 North User Group. Other musings appear in my blog at https://noviaworks.co.uk.
I am passionate about rather too many things, including science, music (I write and play guitar & mandola), skiing, classic cars and sustainability and technology.

I am an entrepreneur in the technology and health sectors, with a background in physics and medical devices, wound care and strategic marketing, plus Microsoft and related technologies. I'm down to 1 active company, Novia Works Ltd., having exited Ki... Show more

Keva M. Suitte, MSN, RN, is the Simulation Lab Coordinator and Faculty Instructor in the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University. With more than 25 years of nursing experience and expertise in healthcare simulation and nursing education, she is dedicated to creating innovative and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for professional practice. Ms. Suitte serves as a Co-Principal Investigator for NCCU's Reverse Mentoring Program, where she collaborates on initiatives that promote reciprocal learning, leadership development, and intergenerational engagement. Her professional interests include simulation-based education, mentorship, faculty development, and interprofessional collaboration.

Keva M. Suitte, MSN, RN, is the Simulation Lab Coordinator and Faculty Instructor in the Department of Nursing at North Carolina Central University. With more than 25 years of nursing experience and expertise in healthcare simulation and nursing educ... Show more

Bhargavi Kalicheti is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare technology, and large-scale IT systems. She specializes in developing AI-powered conversational platforms, Generative AI solutions, and agentic AI architectures that enhance healthcare service delivery and support large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Currently serving as a Lead AI/ML Engineer at UnitedHealth Group (Optum), Bhargavi leads the modernization of legacy telephony and IVR ecosystems into AI-enabled, cloud-native conversational platforms that support interactions among members, providers, and pharmacies. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems using technologies such as large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and autonomous AI agents. These solutions enable natural, context-aware interactions and help organizations improve operational efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance in healthcare environments.
Bhargavi has played a key role in designing multi-agent AI systems that plan, reason, and execute complex workflows across healthcare platforms. These systems integrate enterprise APIs, knowledge bases, and decision engines to support tasks such as prescription status checks, benefits validation, and secure data retrieval. She has also implemented guardrails, monitoring frameworks, and human-in-the-loop controls to ensure safe and responsible deployment of AI technologies in regulated environments.
Throughout her career, Bhargavi has delivered several high-impact initiatives that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs. Her AI-driven conversational platforms have increased call containment, reduced contact center volumes, and improved provider and member experiences across healthcare systems. These solutions support thousands of user interactions and generate measurable operational savings by improving automation and self-service capabilities.
Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Bhargavi worked as a Technology Analyst at Infosys Technologies, where she contributed to the development of enterprise applications, modernized legacy systems, and built scalable microservices architectures that later enabled AI and digital platform expansion.
Bhargavi holds a Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology from SSN College of Engineering, Chennai. She also maintains professional certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Google Cloud Digital Leader, Sun Certified Java Developer, and Certified SAFe DevOps Practitioner.

Bhargavi Kalicheti is a technology leader with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare technology, and large-scale IT systems. She specializes in dev... Show more

Leslie Espinola is a Fractional COO, Executive Coach, and dental business advisor with more than 35 years of experience in the dental industry. She began her career helping grow her father's three-operatory dental practice into a thriving 22 operatory organization, with a focus on team development, increasing production, and creating systems that improved efficiency and supported sustainable growth.

Today, Leslie works with dental practice owners and leadership teams to strengthen operations, improve accountability, develop high-performing teams, and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and profitability. Through her work with the DEO and High Peak Dental Advisors, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to solving the real operational challenges dental practices face every day. Her passion is helping dentists build practices that thrive without requiring the owner to personally manage every problem.

Leslie Espinola is a Fractional COO, Executive Coach, and dental business advisor with more than 35 years of experience in the dental industry. She began her career helping grow her father's three-operatory dental practice into a thriving 22 operator... Show more

Abhinav Chadha is a Distinguished Architect at Clearwave Corporation, where he focuses on designing and implementing innovative technology solutions in healthcare space. He has a strong background in the cloud computing ecosystem and artificial intelligence technologies. Based in Pennsylvania, Abhinav enjoys exploring nature trails, traveling, and spending time with his family when he isn't designing software systems.

Abhinav Chadha is a Distinguished Architect at Clearwave Corporation, where he focuses on designing and implementing innovative technology solutions in healthcare space. He has a strong background in the cloud computing ecosystem and artificial intel... Show more

Alfred Ojukwu is a well-known Technology Industry Certification Expert and a Senior Surface Specialist in Health and Life Sciences, a 14-year veteran at Microsoft. He has been in the industry since completing his undergraduate studies at Lincoln University, Missouri, and later his Master of Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mr. Ojukwu is the 2023-2024 Worldwide Global Chair of Blacks at Microsoft (affectionately known as BAM). In this role he cherishes the delivery of quality programming to a targeted audience within the Microsoft community and around the globe. Alfred is intimately involved with several community-building exercises including the (BAM) High School Summer mentorship program, National Society of Black Engineers, (NSBE), HISIG, Microsoft GIVE Events supporting the BAM College Scholarship initiative, Black History Month programming for BAM WW and Health, and Life Science Educational Series for Black Employees in Healthcare. He is also a strong ally for all Employee Resource Groups and strives to ensure Microsoft employees and BAM members can work in an inclusive environment where all individuals are accepted as their true authentic selves. He is a highly skilled influencer who can collaborate with others to inspire the growth of DE&I programming through every part of the organization. He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) focusing on AI Based Certifications.

Alfred Ojukwu is a well-known Technology Industry Certification Expert and a Senior Surface Specialist in Health and Life Sciences, a 14-year veteran at Microsoft. He has been in the industry since completing his undergraduate studies at Lincoln Univ... Show more

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and capacity optimization, with a strong track record of enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings.
Currently at Abbott Laboratories, Madhav leads supply chain strategy and planning for a large-scale manufacturing portfolio, managing hundreds of SKUs and raw materials while aligning cross-functional teams across commercial, finance, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and logistics. He is known for building advanced analytics solutions, including executive dashboards and scenario modeling frameworks that provide visibility into capacity, inventory health, and financial impact. His work has directly contributed to over $1 million in cost savings through improved inventory and risk management.
Madhav has played a critical leadership role in high-pressure environments, including the 2022 infant formula supply crisis and the large-scale production ramp-up of COVID-19 test kits. His ability to manage uncertainty, coordinate with global suppliers, and maintain service levels under constraints highlights his strength in crisis response and supply continuity planning.
With a foundation in industrial engineering and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt and Black Belt certified), he combines analytical rigor with practical execution. He has led continuous improvement initiatives, optimized manufacturing systems, and mentored cross-functional teams to enhance performance and scalability.
Madhav holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gujarat Technological University. His expertise spans capacity planning, inventory optimization, financial impact analysis, and executive stakeholder management, making him a trusted advisor in strategic supply chain transformation.

Madhav Pandya is a results-driven Senior Supply Chain Manager with over nine years of experience leading end-to-end planning and operational excellence across complex global manufacturing networks. He specializes in Integrated Business Planning (IBP)... Show more

With 20 years of experience from creating solutions, I have seen a lot. The last 6 years I have worked primarily in healthcare and Fin-Tech. Both domains have similarities and are both seen as complex. By using the right mindset, technology and just being polite, I try to reduce complexity and make things happen. And sometimes great things do happen.

With 20 years of experience from creating solutions, I have seen a lot. The last 6 years I have worked primarily in healthcare and Fin-Tech. Both domains have similarities and are both seen as complex. By using the right mindset, technology and just ... Show more

I'm Navneeth, a Senior Data Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, where I build machine learning models and analytics-ready datasets that support commercial decision-making in healthcare. My work there includes four production models deployed on Databricks and Snowflake, a reusable dbt feature store with 50+ engineered features, and an LLM-powered analytics solution using Snowflake Cortex that cut recurring analytics turnaround from days to minutes. Before Vertex, I worked across healthcare, finance, and nonprofit organizations — engineering a contract management application in Palantir Foundry at CVS, leading an Azure-to-GCP migration, building GCP pipelines processing 50GB daily at Changing the Present, and modernizing product analytics at Fidelity Investments. I began my career in Hyderabad optimizing investment portfolios with clustering and predictive models at Upwisery. I hold a Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering from Northeastern University and am a Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.

I'm Navneeth, a Senior Data Scientist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals in Boston, where I build machine learning models and analytics-ready datasets that support commercial decision-making in healthcare. My work there includes four production models deploye... Show more

Natalie Delgado is a senior Biology major on the pre-medical track at Baylor University with a growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, medical research, and patient care. Her research interests focus on how AI can transform the medical field while preparing future healthcare professionals to thoughtfully and effectively integrate emerging technologies into clinical practice.

Natalie is particularly interested in the application of AI in medical imaging and radiology, as well as its potential to improve medical education, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. She is also interested in exploring how AI can better serve underserved and Spanish-speaking populations, including the role of language and culturally responsive technologies in reducing barriers to care. Through her research and experiences in healthcare, she hopes to better understand how AI can be developed and implemented in ways that support both clinicians and the diverse patient populations they serve.

As an aspiring physician, Natalie hopes to contribute to a future of medicine in which technological innovation is paired with equitable, patient-centered care.

Natalie Delgado is a senior Biology major on the pre-medical track at Baylor University with a growing interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence, medical research, and patient care. Her research interests focus on how AI can transform t... Show more

Lochan Deshmukh, MS, is a healthcare market-development and scientific communications strategist with 16+ years of experience advancing adoption of complex healthcare services and innovations. She helped build and scale two major fertility networks in India, while strengthening physician referral ecosystems, patient awareness, trust, and access to fertility care. She brings that perspective to U.S. healthcare technology, exploring how education, communication, workflow design, and technology influence healthcare adoption and real-world value.

Lochan Deshmukh, MS, is a healthcare market-development and scientific communications strategist with 16+ years of experience advancing adoption of complex healthcare services and innovations. She helped build and scale two major fertility networks i... Show more

Dr. David Klingman is a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School and has completed additional postgraduate training in hospital-based dentistry and oral medicine, outpatient comprehensive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, and instructional design and clinical and didactic teaching. He has held academic appointments at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, West Virginia School of Dentistry, and Pacific Northwest University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. David Klingman is a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School and has completed additional postgraduate training in hospital-based dentistry and oral medicine, outpatient comprehensive dentistry, oral and maxillofacial pathology, and instruction... Show more

Formada em Gestão da Informação, somo 10 anos de experiência no mercado de Saúde e Odonto, construindo uma trajetória marcada por uma visão 360° do negócio. Acumulo passagens estratégicas como Coordenadora de Implantação e Consultora em Estratégia Comercial e Corporativa, o que me trouxe grande domínio do setor. Destaco-me pela habilidade de transitar entre a visão consultiva e a execução, sempre com foco no relacionamento com clientes e corretores e na geração de resultados sustentáveis.
Encarando agora o desafio à frente do VMO liderando a implantação de um desdobramento estratégico ágil, focado na mensuração contínua do valor entregue.

Formada em Gestão da Informação, somo 10 anos de experiência no mercado de Saúde e Odonto, construindo uma trajetória marcada por uma visão 360° do negócio. Acumulo passagens estratégicas como Coordenadora de Implantação e Consultora em Estratégia Co... Show more

Basilia is a registered nurse and tech-savvy young professional who has greatly benefited from advancements in technology. A strong passion for continuous learning and personal development has been developed through her experiences with technology.

Through her experiences and knowledge, more people are hoped to be encouraged to embrace technology, develop relevant digital skills, and use technological tools to create opportunities, solve problems, and improve their lives and careers.

Basilia is a registered nurse and tech-savvy young professional who has greatly benefited from advancements in technology. A strong passion for continuous learning and personal development has been developed through her experiences with technology. ... Show more

Reginald Hislop III is a visionary healthcare executive and consultant, renowned for transforming organizations through innovative strategies. With expertise in M&A, product development, and chronic disease management, he’s founded multiple health programs and businesses. His internationally acclaimed blog on reimbursement and policy cements his influence as a global thought leader and change agent in healthcare.

Reginald Hislop III is a visionary healthcare executive and consultant, renowned for transforming organizations through innovative strategies. With expertise in M&A, product development, and chronic disease management, he’s founded multiple health pr... Show more

Jaymin Sutarwala is a Salesforce and CRM professional with 19+ years of experience in the Retail and Pharma-Life Sciences industries, specializing in digital transformation, CRM implementation and management, Veeva CRM, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud. He has extensive experience designing technology-based solutions that enable business teams to achieve their goals, managing multiple business systems, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to solve complex business problems.
He currently serves as Associate CRM Strategy and Operations Director at United Therapeutics Corporation, where he spearheads the administration, development, and operations of Salesforce and Veeva CRM platforms for Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, and Patient Support teams. His work includes leading large-scale Patient CRM modernization initiatives, Health Cloud upgrades, Veeva CRM optimization, automated referral processing, third-party data integrations, and CRM solutions that improve data accessibility, productivity, reporting accuracy, and patient support operations.
Previously, Jaymin served as Commercial Systems Manager at Mayne Pharma and Senior Salesforce Consultant / Instance Lead at Patheon, part of ThermoFisher Scientific. In these roles, he led Veeva and Salesforce CRM implementations, commercial systems management, automation initiatives, CRM consolidations, and integrations with tools such as Pardot, Veeva Open Data, Clicktools, Conga, DocuSign, and Medallia. Earlier in his career, he held Technology Lead, Technology Analyst, and Systems Engineer roles at Infosys Limited, managing enterprise application projects and leading teams across India, China, and the United States.
Jaymin holds a STEM MBA from North Carolina State University, Poole College of Management, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University. He is certified as a Salesforce Certified Administrator, Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer I, Data Cloud Consultant, and Data Architect. His technical skills include Salesforce CRM, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Health Cloud, Data Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, Approved Email, Veeva Engage, Apex, VisualForce, JavaScript, Tableau, DocuSign, ServiceNow, Conga, Python, COBOL, CICS, DB2, and Easytrieve.

Jaymin Sutarwala is a Salesforce and CRM professional with 19+ years of experience in the Retail and Pharma-Life Sciences industries, specializing in digital transformation, CRM implementation and management, Veeva CRM, Marketing Cloud, and Data Clou... Show more

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she specializes in workplace violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment, de-escalation strategies, and employee wellness.

Kelsey helps organizations identify concerning behaviors before they escalate into violence, develop practical prevention strategies, and create safer environments for employees, customers, and stakeholders. Her presentations combine real-world experience, behavioral science, and actionable de-escalation tools that audiences can immediately apply in the workplace.

She has delivered training to construction, corporate, educational, and community audiences on topics including workplace violence prevention, behavioral indicators of risk, conflict de-escalation, and resilience through mindfulness practices.

Kelsey Ratcliffe is the Founder of KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis and a commercial security consultant with over 15 years of law enforcement experience. A former Lieutenant, child abuse investigator, hostage negotiator, and incident commander, she ... Show more

Navdeep Malik is an accomplished Enterprise and IT Solution Architect with 18+ years of experience delivering large-scale technology transformation programs across the pharmaceutical supply chain, serialization, logistics, and SAP ecosystems. He specializes in SAP Serialization, SAP ATTP/ICH, SAP S/4HANA, SAP EWM, SAP TM, SAP SRM, enterprise integration, and global Track & Trace compliance.
Navdeep has led complex serialization and supply chain modernization initiatives for major pharmaceutical organizations, including Gilead Sciences, Pfizer, Purdue Pharma, McKesson, and Novartis. His work spans end-to-end solution architecture, system design, business process transformation, integration strategy, regulatory compliance, testing, validation, cutover, and post-go-live stabilization. He has deep expertise in DSCSA, EU FMD, GS1/EPCIS standards, GxP IT validation, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 requirements.
At Gilead Sciences, Navdeep has played a key role in enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, 3PL EDI integration, and serialization programs. He has architected scalable solutions for Oracle EBS to SAP S/4HANA migrations, Axway to SAP ATTP modernization, L1–L4 aggregation capabilities, and standardized 3PL EDI integrations across North America and Europe. His programs have delivered measurable business impact, including improved warehouse throughput, enhanced inventory accuracy, reduced manual processing, and sustained regulatory reporting continuity. Navdeep was involved in these projects from 2017 onward. Navdeep led high-volume serialization migrations and SAP ATTP implementations for Pfizer, Purdue Pharma, and McKesson, supporting billions of serialized units, global manufacturing networks, and DSCSA-aligned supply chain traceability. He has also contributed to SAP SRM implementations, SAP upgrades, ABAP development, and enterprise application support initiatives.
Navdeep is SAP certified in Extended Warehouse Management, Transportation Management, and Supplier Relationship Management. He is also a GS1 member and DSCSA standards panelist, contributing to implementation guidance for pharmaceutical serialization, EPCIS data exchange, interoperable traceability, and global supply chain standards. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Panjab University.

Navdeep Malik is an accomplished Enterprise and IT Solution Architect with 18+ years of experience delivering large-scale technology transformation programs across the pharmaceutical supply chain, serialization, logistics, and SAP ecosystems. He spec... Show more

Product and AI leader in Healthcare and Education Technology

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Itendra Kumar Singh is a Software Engineer and Technical Leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software systems, automation engineering, system validation, cloud technologies, and data interoperability solutions. He currently serves as a Software Validation Engineer IV at LEIDOS Biomedical Research, supporting the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research under the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Mr. Singh has expertise in automation frameworks, enterprise system validation, cloud and distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, and data management technologies. His technical background includes Selenium, UFT, TestNG, REST Assured, Jenkins, Java, SQL, Oracle, AWS, OpenStack, and enterprise automation solutions.
At NIH-affiliated cancer research programs, he has contributed to the development and validation of biomedical software systems, automation frameworks, and enterprise-level applications supporting research operations. His responsibilities include system validation, automation engineering, CI/CD implementation, database validation, and collaboration across cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Before joining LEIDOS, Mr. Singh worked with Cyquent, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Accenture, and Dell Perot Systems, contributing to enterprise software projects for organizations including JP Morgan, UBS, AT&T, CISCO, and State Farm. His work involved automation engineering, compliance systems, cloud platform validation, system integration, data migration, and enterprise application support.
Throughout his career, he has received several professional recognitions, including the Accenture Celebrates Excellence Award, Star Performer Award, Youngest Knowledge Champion Award, and RESPECT Recognition Award. He is also a Sun Certified Java Programmer and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics, Communications, and Technology.

Itendra Kumar Singh is a Software Engineer and Technical Leader with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software systems, automation engineering, system validation, cloud technologies, and data interoperability solutions. He currently serves a... Show more

Dr. Leung received her DDS degree at the University of Toronto. She completed a GPR at the Boston Medical Center and a Prosthodontics Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. During that time, she also earned a MPH degree. Following these programs, she became a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. She has been in private practice for more than 20 years. Currently she serves as a part time Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto involved in the undergraduate prosthodontic education. She has been named an Honorary Class Member for three years and a recipient of the 2019-2020 Dr. Bruce Hord Master Teacher Award.

Dr. Leung received her DDS degree at the University of Toronto. She completed a GPR at the Boston Medical Center and a Prosthodontics Residency at the University of Pittsburgh. During that time, she also earned a MPH degree. Following these progra... Show more

Kristie Kapp, RDH, is the CEO and Co-Founder of EBITDent, an analytics-driven consulting firm that helps dentist-owned practices improve profitability, performance, and team culture while reducing operational stress. With over 30 years in dentistry, Kristie has worked in nearly every role—from dental assistant and hygienist to practice owner, consultant, and CEO of a multi-location group practice. She has coached practices in 48 states, specializing in KPIs, financial clarity, systems, and practical A.I. adoption. Known for her practical, systems-based approach, Kristie helps practices replace chaos with structure, improve operational efficiency, and build healthier, more sustainable businesses.

Kristie Kapp, RDH, is the CEO and Co-Founder of EBITDent, an analytics-driven consulting firm that helps dentist-owned practices improve profitability, performance, and team culture while reducing operational stress. With over 30 years in dentistry, ... Show more

Michael Turner is a social entrepreneur, trauma-informed systems builder, and open-access health advocate operating between Austin, Texas and Mexico City, Mexico. He is the founder of the Phoenix Ranch Foundation and the creator of Ibogaine Wiki — two distinct initiatives unified by a single operating thesis: that unprocessed trauma is the root cause underlying juvenile incarceration, veteran PTSD, chronic homelessness, and addiction, and that building the right environments and expanding access to the right tools can interrupt those cycles at their source.

The Founding Story

Turner's entry into systems reform is not academic. At fourteen, he was incarcerated in the juvenile justice system — spending the years that should have been his high school inside a facility designed for punishment rather than rehabilitation. That experience produced approximately 30,000 hours of subsequent research across four decades, and it produced the Phoenix Ranch Foundation.

The Foundation's thesis is straightforward: ranch-based, trauma-informed environments work. Animal husbandry, sustainable farming, trade skill development, and Montessori-style education — methods with a documented global track record of reducing recidivism — outperform conventional incarceration and treatment programs across every meaningful outcome metric. Turner's goal is to build 1,000-plus-acre recovery ranches in all fifty states, replacing youth prisons and failed treatment infrastructure with environments where healing can actually compound over time.

The Foundation serves four overlapping populations: off-course youth, combat veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those in recovery from addiction. Turner identified these populations as sharing a common underlying condition — not a shared demographic or a shared life circumstance, but a shared neurological and psychological wound. Build the right container for that wound, he concluded, and the outcomes follow.

Ibogaine Wiki

Turner's second major initiative operates in a different but adjacent space. As the creator of Ibogaine Wiki, he has built the most comprehensive open-access platform on ibogaine therapy currently available — with a deliberately narrow user focus. The platform is built for combat veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD, professional athletes managing the neurological aftermath of repeated concussive trauma, and individuals living with traumatic brain injuries who have exhausted conventional treatment options.

The strategic logic mirrors the Foundation's: identify the populations most underserved by existing systems, build infrastructure that addresses the gap, and make access as frictionless as possible. In this case, that means open-access information, credible sourcing, and active advocacy for safe and legal ibogaine treatment — particularly through clinics operating in Mexico, where Turner maintains a base of operations and where ibogaine therapy is legally permitted.
Operator Profile
Turner is a practitioner-founder with four decades of domain depth and a track record of building mission-critical infrastructure in underserved spaces. His work sits at the convergence of criminal justice reform, veteran services, behavioral health, and psychedelic medicine policy — sectors where the opportunity for systems-level impact is significant and where founder-led, community-rooted organizations consistently outperform top-down institutional approaches.

He is based between Austin, Texas and Mexico City, Mexico, and is actively engaged in expanding the Phoenix Ranch Foundation's operational footprint and the reach of Ibogaine Wiki across North America.

Web: phoenixranches.org | ibogaine.wiki

Michael Turner is a social entrepreneur, trauma-informed systems builder, and open-access health advocate operating between Austin, Texas and Mexico City, Mexico. He is the founder of the Phoenix Ranch Foundation and the creator of Ibogaine Wiki — tw... Show more

Paulo Gonzalez is the Co-Founder of Wellnite, a social wellness platform helping people build stronger connections, healthier habits, and more productive lives through technology.

Paulo Gonzalez is the Co-Founder of Wellnite, a social wellness platform helping people build stronger connections, healthier habits, and more productive lives through technology. Show more

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan is a Software Development Director with over 22 years of experience in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PG Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin. As a recognized thought leader in healthcare technology transformation, Subash specializes in implementing AI-driven solutions that optimize payor operations across claims processing, fraud detection, and member engagement.
At NTT DATA, Subash has successfully led multiple high-impact implementations of healthcare payor systems, including HealthRules Payor and Amisys Advance, resulting in significant operational efficiencies for regional health plans. He has established innovative approaches to Test Data Management and Data Governance with a strong focus on compliance and privacy in healthcare systems.
A certified ScrumMaster® since 2014, Subash has driven organizational transformation from traditional waterfall methodologies to agile and DevOps models across multiple healthcare enterprises. His expertise spans the full spectrum of healthcare payer operations including enrollment, premium billing, claims processing, provider management, and EDI transactions across Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and Exchange lines of business.
Subash excels at establishing Testing Excellence Centers (TEC) that map testing processes to application dataflow and end-to-end business functions, dramatically improving quality while reducing implementation timelines. His technical expertise encompasses healthcare insurance products, SDLC tools, automation frameworks, and cloud technologies including ADLS, ADF, Snowflake, and Delphix Compliance Engines.
As an early adopter of AI in healthcare operations, Subash brings a unique perspective on the practical implementation challenges and strategic opportunities for healthcare organizations seeking to leverage artificial intelligence for competitive advantage.

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan is a Software Development Director with over 22 years of experience in Information Technology, currently pursuing a PG Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning at The McCombs School of Business at The University... Show more

Soujanya Vummannagari is an accomplished Senior Product/Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, retail, finance, and insurance industries. Currently serving as Senior Development Consultant at Evernorth/Express Scripts through Endava Solutions, she leads a comprehensive product portfolio encompassing 50+ Spring Boot services and 400+ DataPower/Mainframe services while managing a 30+ member global team.
Her expertise spans the full technology spectrum, from legacy mainframe systems (PLI, CICS, COBOL) to modern cloud-native architectures using Java, Spring Boot,Openshift and AWS. Soujanya has demonstrated exceptional leadership in large-scale system modernization, successfully migrating monolithic systems to microservices architectures, achieving 1300+ MIPS savings and delivering $2.5M in license cost reductions through strategic technology transitions.
Notable achievements include developing innovative certification frameworks that contributed to $1.75M in cost savings, building analytics platforms that drove incremental revenue growth, and leading FHIR API migrations that enhanced healthcare data interoperability across multiple organizations. Her technical proficiency extends to DevOps practices, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Git, and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, while maintaining robust monitoring and security standards through Grafana, Splunk, newrelic , and Dynatrace.
Prior to her current role, Soujanya held key positions at Clopay Doors, PNC Healthcare, State Farm Insurance, and Citigroup, where she consistently delivered scalable solutions and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives. Her experience includes extensive work with HIPAA compliance, EDI transaction processing, and claims management systems.
Soujanya holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and maintains Project Management Professional (PMP) certification alongside OBIEE Foundation Suite 11G certification, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in technology leadership.

Soujanya Vummannagari is an accomplished Senior Product/Delivery Manager with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, retail, finance, and insurance industries. Currently serving as Senior Development Consultant ... Show more