Health & Medical

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

David Posner

David Posner

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure.

As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that never stops moving. He helps leaders cut through noise, make better decisions, and lead with clarity during moments that actually matter.

What sets David apart?
He brings the mindset of a professional basketball referee to the boardroom. From officiating college, high school, and professional games, including Ice Cube’s Big3 League, David knows what it means to make fast, high-stakes decisions with no replays, no excuses, and all eyes on you. That experience fuels his powerful leadership framework built on accountability, communication, consistency, and trust.

David’s energy, authenticity, and real-world approach have landed him on the TEDx stage and made him a go-to voice for conferences, podcasts, and leadership events nationwide. His talks don’t inspire for a moment, they create action, momentum, and lasting change.

If your audience wants motivation and practical takeaways they can use Monday morning, David Posner delivers, every time.

David Posner, MBA, doesn’t just talk about leadership—he’s lived it under pressure. As the Founder of 3 Point Care Consulting, David is a nationally recognized speaker in healthcare with more than 20 years on the front lines of an industry that ne... Show more

Mette B. Lorenzen

Mette B. Lorenzen

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mette is a subject matter expert in stress prevention, delivering talks and workshops for international companies. She is a certified mindfulness instructor, with "MBSR in Mind-Body Medicine" from Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, and trains weekly with Saki S... Show more

Rafael Scheidt

Rafael Scheidt

Graduação em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina focado em Gerenciamento de Projetos e Melhoria de Processo de Software. Certificado C1 - MPS.BR e Scrum Master CSM. Vasta experiência em engenharia de software e modelos de processo tais como CMMI-DEV v1.2, PMBOK, MPS-BR, Scrum. Foi Arquiteto de Software em empresas como Suntech S.A, Verint, Certimarca e Diretor de Tecnologia em Netpacs, HUBMEDI.CO e UltraVideo trabalhando em softwares de telecom e saúde com mobilidade e alta disponibilidade. Professor no curso de Sistemas de Informação da Faculdade Energia nas cadeiras de Programação Orientada a Objetos II, Programação Web, Algorítmos e Gerenciamento de Projetos. Atualmente consultor de desenvolvimento de software focado na área da saúde especialista em produtos HIS, RIS, PACS, LIS e Integrações, além de consultoria no processo da SBIS.

Graduação em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade do Vale do Itajaí. Mestrado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina focado em Gerenciamento de Projetos e Melhoria de Processo de Software. Certificado C1 - MPS.BR e Sc... Show more

Colby T. Ford

Colby T. Ford

Dr. Colby T. Ford is a computational biologist and cloud AI architect at Tuple who specializes in building cloud-based solutions for the life sciences. He's the author of "Genomics in the Azure Cloud" (O'Reilly, 2022) and "Building Agentic Solutions with Microsoft Foundry" and is a 3x Microsoft Most Valuable Professional awardee for his work relating to bioinformatics in the Azure cloud. Outside of his consulting work, he is a visiting scholar at UNC Charlotte’s CIPHER research center where he works in infectious diseases, protein modeling, AI-based drug discovery, and more.

Dr. Colby T. Ford is a computational biologist and cloud AI architect at Tuple who specializes in building cloud-based solutions for the life sciences. He's the author of "Genomics in the Azure Cloud" (O'Reilly, 2022) and "Building Agentic Solutions ... Show more

Everlyne Mwangi

Everlyne Mwangi

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interest in high-performance computing as a foundation for scientific research.

She has developed projects spanning document analysis, computer vision, and digital healthcare systems, emphasizing efficiency and real-world impact in resource-constrained environments. Through her leadership roles in the AWS Cloud Club and She Code Africa, she actively contributes to the tech community by organizing learning initiatives and mentoring peers.

Everlyne Njeri Mwangi is an aspiring computational researcher pursuing a Bachelor of Business and Information Technology at Mount Kenya University. Her work focuses on building scalable AI systems and data processing pipelines, with a growing interes... Show more

Selvamurugan Ramamoorthy

Selvamurugan Ramamoorthy

With over 20 years of experience in IT, I specialize in designing and leading data engineering and database platform solutions for regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. I build secure, scalable, and GxP-compliant data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS and Azure), leveraging technologies such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Azure Synapse.

My work focuses on data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance, implementing advanced controls aligned with GxP, HIPAA, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. I combine governance-first design with modern data engineering practices to enable organizations to transform complex data ecosystems into trusted, AI-ready platforms.

I am passionate about bridging compliance and innovation—helping teams design data platforms that not only meet regulatory standards but also power advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.

With over 20 years of experience in IT, I specialize in designing and leading data engineering and database platform solutions for regulated industries, including healthcare and life sciences. I build secure, scalable, and GxP-compliant data platform... Show more

Dr. James Frizzell

Dr. James Frizzell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. James Frizzell is a dentist based in Canada who has owned and operated Frizzell Dental for more than 20 years. The family cosmetic dental practice serves patients in Niagara Falls, Ontario, as well as the nearby communities of Welland, St. Cathar... Show more

Montaine Marteau

Montaine Marteau

✨ 20+ years of Product experience in MedTech
💎 Former CPTO and Executive Committee member at Medexprim
🚀 Currently VP Product Management at BC Platforms
🎓 PhD in Signal and Image Processing
👩‍🏫 Product Management Professor at University

What sets me apart:
✔ A unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision
✔ Proven track record in developing user-centric products
✔ Experience in building collaborative environments that foster innovation
✔ Ability to navigate complex international environments
✔ Impact-driven pragmatic approach

✨ 20+ years of Product experience in MedTech 💎 Former CPTO and Executive Committee member at Medexprim 🚀 Currently VP Product Management at BC Platforms 🎓 PhD in Signal and Image Processing 👩‍🏫 Product Management Professor at University W... Show more

Devika Rajhamundry

Devika Rajhamundry

Devika Rajhamundry is an accomplished data warehousing and business intelligence professional with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions across healthcare and financial services environments. She has built a reputation for leading complex data integration initiatives, developing scalable data warehouse architectures, and enabling organizations to transform large volumes of operational data into actionable insights. Her expertise spans data modeling, ETL architecture, database administration, and enterprise reporting solutions built on Microsoft Business Intelligence technologies.
In her current leadership role at Keck Medicine of USC, Devika manages business intelligence and data warehouse initiatives that support strategic decision-making across the organization. She works closely with senior leadership, technical teams, and operational stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust analytics solutions. Her work focuses on building reliable ETL pipelines, integrating data from multiple enterprise systems, and delivering analytical tools that support revenue cycle operations, financial reporting, and operational performance monitoring. Devika also guides development teams, establishes best practices for ETL design and deployment, and ensures data accuracy and system reliability through strong governance and change management processes.
Throughout her career, Devika has contributed to large-scale enterprise systems that integrate diverse data sources and support mission-critical reporting and analytics. She has led the design and implementation of data extraction and transformation frameworks, developed complex SQL logic and stored procedures for performance-optimized data processing, and implemented automated monitoring and validation processes to maintain data integrity. Her projects have supported healthcare analytics platforms, provider data integration systems, building business intelligence applications, and regulatory reporting systems within major financial institutions.
Devika combines strong technical expertise with collaborative leadership, enabling teams to deliver high-quality analytics solutions that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. Her multidisciplinary background in computer science and healthcare administration further strengthens her ability to bridge technology and healthcare operations, allowing organizations to leverage data as a strategic asset for continuous improvement and innovation.

Devika Rajhamundry is an accomplished data warehousing and business intelligence professional with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise data solutions across healthcare and financial services environments. She has built a reputa... Show more

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and vascular conditions through interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. As a structural heart disease specialist, he performs complex coronary interventions, structural heart valve treatments, and endovascular therapies. His clinical approach focuses on accurate diagnosis, efficient care, and treatment plans designed around each patient’s cardiovascular needs.

Along with his clinical practice, Konstantinos remains active in academic medicine. He serves as a Collaborative Associate Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He also holds an academic role as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Division of Internal Medicine, at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. These roles allow him to participate in educational activities and collaborate with physicians and researchers involved in cardiovascular care and research.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis has developed professional collaborations with academic institutions and cardiovascular specialists in both the United States and Europe. Through these professional relationships, he participates in academic discussions and research initiatives aimed at advancing cardiovascular medicine. His involvement in international collaboration supports the exchange of medical knowledge and clinical experience among physicians working in interventional cardiology.

Patients at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates receive a wide range of cardiovascular services. These services include diagnostic imaging, advanced intravascular imaging techniques such as IVUS and OCT, and specialized clinics for heart failure and lipid disorders. The practice also provides interventional cardiology procedures, including complex PCI, and structural heart therapies, including TAVR, MitraClip, ASD/PFO closure, and Watchman procedures. Additional care includes pacemaker and rhythm management, treatment of peripheral arterial disease, vein care, cardio-oncology services, and cardiac clearance before surgical procedures.

Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, MD, has also contributed to cardiovascular research through academic publications and collaborations with other medical specialists. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications related to cardiovascular and interventional cardiology. His research interests include coronary calcium modification, structural heart intervention techniques, catheter-based therapies, and long-term outcomes following complex PCI procedures.

Marmagkiolis completed medical school at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki in Greece. He later earned an MBA from the Open University of Cyprus and completed the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Born in Kavala, Greece, he is married with four children and speaks Greek, English, and French, and holds both U.S. and Greek citizenship.

Dr. Konstantinos Marmagkiolis is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Disease specialist who practices at Tampa Heart & Vascular Associates in Florida. His work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with heart and va... Show more

Johnny Graber

Johnny Graber

Johnny Graber uses his skills at the Swiss Medical Association to reduce the administrative burdens for doctors in Switzerland. As a member of a small team he wears many hats that range from full stack developer to project manager. His work gives him many chances to understand that the biggest challenges in software development aren’t the technical ones.

Johnny Graber uses his skills at the Swiss Medical Association to reduce the administrative burdens for doctors in Switzerland. As a member of a small team he wears many hats that range from full stack developer to project manager. His work gives him... Show more

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale.
He coaches Microsoft employees and top global partners on data, AI, and Copilot at L200 through L400 in collaboration with lab providers including Technofocus, Skillable, and Spektra Labs. He has presented at the Microsoft AI Tour, the North America MCT Summit in Redmond, and community events across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
He is also the founder of GDO Health GmbH, a Swiss health tech startup using privacy-preserving generative AI to expand mental health access for Spanish-speaking populations — built with clinical partners, Swiss data residency, and zero tolerance for shortcuts.
His current obsession: helping organizations move from AI experimentation to agent-first operating models that hold up under scrutiny. He serves on the AI Certs Advisory Board and spends a lot of time thinking about who is liable when the agent gets it wrong.

Alejandro Araujo Rajzner is a Telecommunications Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Azure AI Architect who has spent the last several years doing one thing: making AI actually work in the real world — securely, responsibly, and at scale. He ... Show more

Rajesh Shanam

Rajesh Shanam

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

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

Kingsley Madikaegbu

Kingsley Madikaegbu

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

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

David Harris

David Harris

Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in.
David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tracking down the people who steal from them.
As CEO of Prosperident, the world’s largest firm devoted exclusively to investigating embezzlement in dental practices, David and his team have helped countless dentists uncover and recover from financial betrayal. His mission is simple: to ensure dentists stay focused on patient care, not on internal theft.
A Licensed Private Investigator, Forensic Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner, David brings rare expertise and a deep understanding of how dental practices operate — and how to keep them safe.
He’s also the author of the definitive guide, Healers versus Stealers: How to Outsmart the Thief in Your Dental Practice, and his insights have been featured in virtually every major dental publication.
Dentists across North America have learned from David through his lively and informative presentations. His mix of real-world experience, sharp wit, and genuine care for the profession make him an audience favorite at dental conferences worldwide.
In recognition of his long service to dentistry, David is one of only a few non-clinicians to receive a Fellowship in the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics.
When David speaks, dentists walk away smarter, safer, and far better prepared to protect their practices.

Every dentist worries about it — the trusted employee who isn’t quite as trustworthy as they seem. That’s where David Harris comes in. David may have the coolest job in dentistry — he helps dentists protect what they’ve worked so hard to build by tr... Show more

Shanthi Sivakumar

Shanthi Sivakumar

Shanthi S. is a digital health innovator, AI ethics advocate, and founder of FairFrame AI, a nonprofit initiative focused on mitigating algorithmic bias in healthcare, education, and career technologies. With over a decade of experience in healthcare IT and consulting for Fortune 500 companies, Shanthi brings a rare blend of clinical insight, technical strategy, and ethical foresight to the development of responsible AI systems.
Her recent work spans designing emotionally intelligent career transition tools for displaced healthcare workers, developing micro-AI agents to automate complex revenue cycle workflows, and advising hospital systems on real-time location systems (RTLS) and AI-driven decision support tools. A transformation strategist, Shanthi champions inclusive innovation—ensuring AI solutions are not only powerful but equitable.

She speaks on topics such as:

Human-centered AI design in healthcare
Real-world consequences of algorithmic bias
AI in clinical operations and workforce transformation
Ethical guardrails for enterprise AI adoption
Shanthi is a compelling voice at the intersection of empathy and intelligence—advocating for AI that uplifts, not overlooks.

Shanthi S. is a digital health innovator, AI ethics advocate, and founder of FairFrame AI, a nonprofit initiative focused on mitigating algorithmic bias in healthcare, education, and career technologies. With over a decade of experience in healthcare... Show more

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address the health and productivity crisis created by attention-hijacking technologies. A Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner and MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Riz helps organizations and families build digital wellness that strengthens focus, performance, and connection in an AI-driven world. He lives in the Seattle area with his wife and son, who inspires his work.

Riz Vazir wants you to never lose focus, time, or health to doomscrolling and digital distractions. With over 20 years in organizational change and transformation including leadership roles at Microsoft and Aon he founded Scroll By Choice to address ... Show more

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure.

I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve learned that high performance is not only a set of tools but a way of being that we bring to everything we do. Yet, in several high performing industries, we’re behind in taking action on mental health—and in some ways I get it because how we’ve talked about mental health in these spaces doesn’t consider important nuances of high performance.

Fortunately, the message I share is informed by two decades of experience within several demanding industries that also have high mental health stigma including healthcare, higher education, and collegiate and professional sport (including collision sports, such as football and ice hockey). I’m also from a family of rural farmers, so my message is designed to reach even the most skeptical audience members! You can simply trust that what I have to say will reach the high performers on your team.

I’m a passionate and enthusiastic speaker (who might talk too fast at times) and am skilled at translating important concepts into practical strategies that you can immediately use. (You can thank my herding rescue dogs for helping me streamline my communication strategies!)

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC), and am a Licensed Psychologist, specializing in high performing populations. I am the Founder and CEO of Haugen Performance Consulting, a firm that provides education, training, and performance psychology solutions for sport organizations, corporations, and professionals. I've held a variety of positions including the Director of Mental Health and Performance Psychology at a Division I NCAA member institution and former Board member (2017-2019) and Past-President (2018-2019) of the North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners (NDSBPE).

Throughout my career, I have actively involved in training the next generation of healthcare leaders. I am an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of North Dakota and former faculty member at the Altru Family Medicine Residency (2016-2020). I continue providing mental health and performance psychology training to sports medicine fellows in physical therapy, athletic training students, and graduate students in clinical and counseling psychology. In 2023, I was also awarded the prestigious Jack Weakley Award of Distinction from the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) for lifetime contributions to athletics, athletic training, and sports medicine, and I am the first mental health professional to receive this award.

I am passionate about fostering mental health that helps teams perform under pressure. I am driven to help people use performance psychology principles to improve their lives! After nearly 20 years as a sport and performance psychologist, I’ve lea... Show more

Christoph Kofler ⛰️

Christoph Kofler ⛰️

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization:

🔹 No “more discipline” slogans

🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time

I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly why they fail at habits:
because stress eats behavior.

I combine behavioral science principles (how behavior is formed and why it breaks), clear structure, and pragmatic execution:

🔹 small interventions you can actually stick to in real life
🔹 focus on everyday problems: overwhelm, sleep, digital stress, distractibility, and the feeling of constantly falling behind
🔹 nature as your supporter

Right now I’m turning FutureHabits into a book, building on my online course, community, and coaching experience.

🔗 Book: https://book.futurehabits.guide
🔗 Community & Online Course: https://community.futurehabits.guide

Topics
🔹 Habits & intentional behavior change
🔹 Stress & performance (without hustle)
🔹 Focus & energy management
🔹 Resilience
🔹 Self-leadership
🔹 Sustainable energy
🔹 Closeness to nature

Audience
🔹 Professionals
🔹 Leaders / executives
🔹 Tech leads
🔹 People in high-pressure roles

Not for: people who only want inspiration but don’t want to change anything

FutureHabits is my counter-design to the usual self-optimization: 🔹 No “more discipline” slogans 🔹 No 10-step morning routine for people with 2 hours of free time I work with people who carry a lot of responsibility and that’s exactly wh... Show more

Josh Harr

Josh Harr

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk shaped by geopolitics, operational reality, and real‑world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care. He translates technical risk into executive decision‑making and embeds security into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity‑building as a senior advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Cyber Defense Center, where he helps design incident response frameworks, organizational models, workforce pipelines, large‑scale cyber exercises, and governance aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh is also an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi‑domain environments.

Across government, military, and private‑sector roles, Josh designs executive‑level exercises and crisis simulations focused on risk‑based decision‑making under uncertainty. His work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and leadership—helping organizations understand not just what could happen, but why it matters and how to act.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His ... Show more

Athiq Ahmed

Athiq Ahmed

Athiq Ahmed is a Senior AI/ML leader at UnitedHealth Group (Optum), where he builds scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions that transform healthcare outcomes globally. His work focuses on leveraging data, advanced machine learning, and cloud platforms to improve lives while reducing costs across the healthcare ecosystem.

With over a decade of experience across consulting and industry, Athiq has led large-scale AI initiatives spanning healthcare, retail, and financial services. He has successfully designed and deployed solutions in areas such as predictive modeling, generative AI, customer analytics, and operational optimization, consistently driving measurable business impact.

Previously, as a Senior Manager at Tredence, he led a team of 50+ data scientists, delivering end-to-end AI/ML solutions for complex business challenges including demand forecasting, promotion optimization, and customer lifetime value modeling. At Infosys Consulting AI Labs, he played a key role in advancing AI adoption through rapid prototyping, solution design, and innovation-driven initiatives across global markets.

His core expertise includes:

AI/ML strategy and large-scale system design
Productionizing machine learning models
Multi-agent systems and intelligent automation
Cloud-native AI architectures on Azure
Building high-performing, innovation-driven teams

At Microsoft’s Agents League, Athiq is presenting a multi-agent reasoning system built using the Microsoft Agent Framework, demonstrating how orchestrated AI agents can deliver personalized, adaptive learning experiences at scale.

Athiq Ahmed is a Senior AI/ML leader at UnitedHealth Group (Optum), where he builds scalable, enterprise-grade AI solutions that transform healthcare outcomes globally. His work focuses on leveraging data, advanced machine learning, and cloud platfor... Show more

Dr. Jatin Patel

Dr. Jatin Patel

Dr. Jatin Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is the founder of Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C., in Georgia. He has provided care to patients in Canton, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Roswell/Alpharetta, Suwanee/Johns Creek, and Woodstock for 13 years. He serves patients at the Roswell/Alpharetta and Cumming offices, focusing on the comprehensive management of rheumatic diseases.

Dr. Patel specializes in Osteoarthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, and Platelet-Rich Plasma therapies. His commitment has helped establish a wide range of advanced rheumatology services available for those who need specialized care.

He works to deliver high-quality healthcare for complex conditions while always paying attention to each individual’s needs. He stays informed about the latest advances in medicine and uses this knowledge to provide effective, evidence-based treatment for his patients.

Patel values early diagnosis and timely intervention as key parts of his approach. He strives to minimize discomfort and maintain function for those he serves, and his dedication guides the care provided throughout the practice.

He has developed expertise in healthcare delivery, patient management, and rheumatology. His experience contributes to the mission of providing thorough and dependable care for everyone at the center.

Jatin Patel, MD, and his team diagnose and treat a wide variety of rheumatic diseases. The center addresses conditions including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Gout, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Myositis, Metabolic Myopathy, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Sjogren’s Disease, Soft Tissue Disorders, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and Vasculitis.

He has led the center’s development into a comprehensive outpatient facility. The practice offers infusion therapy, a CLIA-certified laboratory, X-rays, MRI, clinical trials, and an in-house dispensary. This approach allows patients to access a full range of rheumatology services in one place.

Patel has received recognition, including Alpharetta’s Best Doctor in Rheumatology 2017 and Castle Connolly Best Doctor 2023. He won the grand prize in the American College of Rheumatology Image Competition in 2012, an honor for significant clinical images that contribute to the ACR Image Library.

Dr. Jatin Patel has published research in national and international journals and has presented at American College of Physicians national meetings and American College of Rheumatology workshops.

Patel is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American College of Physicians, the National Arthritis Foundation, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Dr. Patel graduated from C.U. Shah Medical College in western India and completed his internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Hospital in New Jersey. He then completed his Rheumatology fellowship at Drexel University/Hahnemann Hospital, where he gained experience in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and achieved Certification in Registered Musculoskeletal Sonography.

He has supported research and patient advocacy by donating $150,000 to Boston Children’s Hospital for clinical research in 2015 and 2016 and $5,000 to the National Psoriasis Foundation in 2025.

His parents, both physicians, inspired him to pursue medicine. Early experiences accompanying his father on patient visits helped shape his approach to compassionate care.

Jatin Patel, MD, enjoys spending time with his family, who moved with him to Georgia and became part of the community. He likes running, traveling, watching soccer, and trying new foods.

Dr. Jatin Patel is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is the founder of Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, P.C., in Georgia. He has provided care to patients in Canton, Cumming, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Roswell/Alpharetta, Suwane... Show more

Jeremy Murray

Jeremy Murray

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

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

Adelegan Oluseyi Abiodun

Adelegan Oluseyi Abiodun

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

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

Francesco Esposito

Francesco Esposito

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

Alejandro S. D'Alessandro

Alejandro S. D'Alessandro

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

Médico Cardiólogo Asistencial. Docente Universitario IT (ITBA). Emprendedor @ EPA Bienestar IA la Startup FemTech de Salud Cardiovascular de la Mujer en las distintas etapas de la vida. Ofrecemos Bienestar con Datos potenciados con IA, bajo estándare... Show more

Sonya Natanzon

Sonya Natanzon

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

Sonya is a seasoned engineering leader and software architect, working at the intersection of social and technical aspects of software engineering. She experiments with various methodologies such as Domain-Driven Design, Team Topologies, Architectur... Show more

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist on Long Island. He serves as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he will complete 25 years in 2027. He also serves as Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bethpage. He has spent much of his career treating complex neurological conditions and is recognized for his expertise within his practice and across the country.

Dr. Salvatore is known for a patient-first approach that combines advanced surgical techniques with personalized care plans. He carefully evaluates each patient’s condition to determine effective and less invasive treatment options. His goal is not only to relieve pain but also to restore function, mobility, and overall quality of life. He has helped thousands of patients with conditions involving the spine, neck, brain, and peripheral nerves. His surgical work includes intracranial procedures, complex spinal surgeries, and spinal reconstruction for both degenerative and traumatic disorders.

Salvatore Palumbo, MD, has extensive experience treating intracranial tumors and other neurological conditions. His procedures range from minimally invasive microdiscectomies to multi-level spinal stabilization surgeries. He diagnoses and treats conditions such as back and leg pain, arm and neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, degenerative disc diseases, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal and brain tumors, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Salvatore has received several recognitions, including being named a Top Doctor in America and on Long Island. While practicing in Pennsylvania, he also received the Outstanding Physicians Award. Patients often share meaningful feedback, with some referring to him as a “hero” and others highlighting the care he provided during recovery and long-term treatment.

He was one of the founding members of Long Island Brain and Spine and the Interventional Pain Management Group, which provides coordinated, multidisciplinary care. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the North American Spine Society and New York State and County Medical Societies. He completed his undergraduate degree at Duquesne University, earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Rochester-Strong Memorial Hospital. He also donates to Catholic Health Long Island and Make-A-Wish. Dr. Salvatore Palumbo remains dedicated to patient care and community support.

Dr. Salvatore Palumbo, MD, FACS, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and spine specialist on Long Island. He serves as Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurotrauma at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where... Show more

Andrew Young Choi

Andrew Young Choi

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

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

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

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

Dr. Andrew Young Choi is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Pace University, where he teaches and supervises in the Clinical Health Psychology Program. His award-winning scholarship employs queer of color critique to illuminate the complexit... Show more

Samantha Goldberg, MSW

Samantha Goldberg, MSW

What happens when a clinically trained social worker builds a multi-seven-figure business from the ground up, and then watches her entire team walk out the door? If you're Samantha Goldberg, you don't retreat. You rebuild. And then you take everything you learned about shame, failure, and what real leadership actually requires, and you bring it to every stage you can find.

Samantha Goldberg, MSW, is a clinically trained social worker, entrepreneur, executive coach, and keynote speaker who works at the intersection of shame resilience, leadership, and self-worth. Named a Woman of Steel by PNC Bank and the Pittsburgh Steelers, she's on a mission to help people show up boldly and lead intentionally--without shame, imposter syndrome, or fear of failure calling the shots.

Samantha is the Founder & CEO of a group mental health therapy practice and multidisciplinary wellness hub in Pittsburgh established in 2018, built around a staffing model centered on business mentorship and entrepreneurial support. She built her practice into a large multimillion dollar operation, navigated a significant organizational crisis, and rebuilt it with radical transparency--an experience that grounds every framework she teaches in real operational leadership, not just research. Through her executive coaching and speaking platform, Unleashed Impact, she helps leaders and high achievers break free from shame, imposter syndrome, and the confidence barriers holding them back. She also serves as a private practice business consultant, providing business coaching to group practice owners across the country.

With 15+ years in the field, Samantha brings rare clinical depth to the leadership conversation--delivering keynotes that are equal parts research-backed and disarmingly honest, turning complex psychological frameworks into tools that actually change how people lead. Samantha is known for her sharp wit, radical honesty, and an uncanny ability to make a room full of high-achievers feel deeply seen--and ready to move.

Off stage, she lives in Pittsburgh with her first responder partner, two dogs, and a cat who has never once struggled with self-worth.

What happens when a clinically trained social worker builds a multi-seven-figure business from the ground up, and then watches her entire team walk out the door? If you're Samantha Goldberg, you don't retreat. You rebuild. And then you take everythin... Show more

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