Renu Arora is an energy healer, teacher, and author with over 20 years of professional teaching experience in both one-on-one and group settings. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from McGill University and completed a Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Howard University.

Renu is the creator of the Accelerated Release Technique, her own proprietary healing modality. She is also the published author of The NO NONSENSE Guide to Pendulums (2025) and The Energy Healing Bible (2019). Her Law of Attraction work is rooted in the subconscious mind — helping people dissolve the hidden blocks that prevent the Law of Attraction from working in their lives.

Renu Arora is an energy healer, teacher, and author with over 20 years of professional teaching experience in both one-on-one and group settings. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from McGill University and completed a Coordinated Program in Dietetics ... Show more

Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, brings over three decades of experience in the dental laboratory industry, with a career spanning leadership, technical innovation, and clinical collaboration. Currently serving as Director of Strategic Education at National Dentex Labs, he develops and delivers education programs that improve outcomes for dentists, technicians, and lab teams nationwide.
Throughout his career, Tramain has built and led high-performing training programs, including enterprise-wide technician education and digital workflow implementation. He has held leadership roles in guided surgery, technical training, and lab operations, providing expertise in case planning, troubleshooting, and implant placement support.
A respected educator and lecturer, Tramain specializes in implant-supported restorations and digital dentistry solutions, including Exocad workflows. His teaching style focuses on practical application, helping clinicians and technicians improve efficiency, predictability, and patient outcomes. He is passionate about developing leaders, enhancing customer experience, and solving complex clinical and technical challenges.

Tramain Watkins, BA, CDT, brings over three decades of experience in the dental laboratory industry, with a career spanning leadership, technical innovation, and clinical collaboration. Currently serving as Director of Strategic Education at National... Show more

I have a chronic illness in the from of a genetic mutation called VACTERL. Part of the disease gave me a visible disability, as well as several other invisible disabilities. I’ve had over 200 surgeries, have several of my doctors’ cell phone numbers on speed dial, and I consider myself a professional patient. My writing also includes published essays about medical PTSD, talking to doctors when you have a chronic illness, and other things about living the chronic illness life. I consider myself a disability advocate and I have very active pages on Facebook and Instagram.

I have a Bachelor’s in Journalism and a Masters in Creative Non-Fiction.

I’ve been married to my husband, who also has VACTERL, since 2011. He was works in tech.. We have 17 nieces and nephews and one cat we named Liza Meownelli. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and I was born in Southeast Missouri and we currently live in a suburb of Austin. My hobbies include crocheting (I usually have 3 projects going at once) and reading (usually have at least three books going at once).

I have a chronic illness in the from of a genetic mutation called VACTERL. Part of the disease gave me a visible disability, as well as several other invisible disabilities. I’ve had over 200 surgeries, have several of my doctors’ cell phone numbers ... Show more

Jimmy Sjølander is the Founder & CEO of Ahead XR, a Norwegian company pioneering the future of Active Gaming through immersive XR technology. With a background in UX design and extended reality development, he has built innovative experiences that combine physical movement, gaming, and social interaction.

Jimmy is the driving force behind Ahead XR Arena, a concept designed to transform traditional gaming into engaging, physical, and inclusive experiences. His work focuses on lowering the barrier to activity for young people while creating new opportunities for learning, health, and community building through technology.

He has presented Ahead XR on major stages, including Digithon 2025, where he showcased the vision for the next generation of gaming. As a finalist at Digithon and a nominee for the VRINN Awards, Jimmy is recognized as an emerging voice in the intersection of gaming, health, and immersive technology.

Through his talks, Jimmy challenges the traditional e-sports model and inspires audiences to rethink how gaming can create movement, connection, and real-world impact.

Jimmy Sjølander is the Founder & CEO of Ahead XR, a Norwegian company pioneering the future of Active Gaming through immersive XR technology. With a background in UX design and extended reality development, he has built innovative experiences that co... Show more

Built MedAssist AI platform - fully featured LLM client with support for remote MCPs. Built and open-sourced MCP servers for providing Indian context to the LLMs

Built MedAssist AI platform - fully featured LLM client with support for remote MCPs. Built and open-sourced MCP servers for providing Indian context to the LLMs Show more

Dr. Julie Ray Roberts, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, is a speech-language pathologist, autism specialist, and international trainer with over two decades of experience helping individuals with autism, intellectual disability, and complex communication needs find their voice. Based in the Houston, Texas area, Dr. Julie is the founder of AAC Studio, Inc., where Dr. Julie provides evidence-based, family-centered support in speech therapy, AAC, autism intervention, and parent coaching. Dr. Julie’s unique expertise bridges speech-language pathology, applied behavior analysis, and augmentative and alternative communication to create practical, meaningful change for individuals and families.

In addition to clinical and family work, Dr. Julie has trained professionals and families internationally and developed the SVO Power approach, an innovative communication framework designed to help autistic and minimally verbal individuals communicate more effectively through functional sentence structure. Dr. Julie is also deeply committed to advocacy and inclusion, including founding the Profound Autism Ally and Global Disability Alliance communities. Through speaking, training, and direct support, Dr. Julie’s mission is to empower communication, transform lives, and ensure that individuals with the highest support needs—and the families who care for them—are seen, supported, and understood.

Dr. Julie Ray Roberts, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D, is a speech-language pathologist, autism specialist, and international trainer with over two decades of experience helping individuals with autism, intellectual disability, and complex communication needs ... Show more

I’m a Healthcare Business Analyst at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), who focuses on regular healthcare operations by reducing the gap of the business needs, data, and technology. On a daily basis, my work revolves around healthcare benefit configuration, compliance automation, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making within a controlled environment.

My area of expertise is to convert complex healthcare needs into scalable solutions with the involvement of analytics, business analysis, and Agile project management. Through automation and AI-assisted workflows, I've involved in projects that increased accuracy and decreased turnaround times while guaranteeing compliance with legal requirements like CMS and HIPAA. I work directly with technologies like SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Jira, and Confluence, and I hold a CAPM certification.

I have a great interest in involving stakeholders, comprehending developing technology, and using contemporary frameworks to address practical healthcare issues. I also have a passion for public speaking and information sharing. I like giving talks on subjects like automation, process optimization, healthcare analytics, and the changing roles of project managers and business analysts in the industry.

My goal is to help make healthcare systems more efficient, transparent, and accessible through thoughtful use of technology and analytics.

I’m a Healthcare Business Analyst at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), who focuses on regular healthcare operations by reducing the gap of the business needs, data, and technology. On a daily basis, my work revolves around healthcare benefit co... Show more

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me!
From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the most!

Azure, Check! Power Platform, Check! Not only am I a geek on technology, helping others is what thrives me! From low-code and fusion-dev to process management and more. My background is in technology for healthcare and that is what excites me the mo... Show more

Davide is an engineer with work experience in various IT fields: he worked around the world on medical research for a few years and now holds the position of Web/AI Platform Leader in Synesthesia as part of the CTO group. He loves creating teams and working with them, communicating and listening. He also has experience as a teacher, speaker and public speaking coach. He is (of course) a coffee addict, a piano player and a theatre director.

Davide is an engineer with work experience in various IT fields: he worked around the world on medical research for a few years and now holds the position of Web/AI Platform Leader in Synesthesia as part of the CTO group. He loves creating teams and ... Show more

Yug Mallik is an AI & Digital Strategy Leader and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) who helps organizations turn data into decisions and AI into real, measurable impact. With 17+ years of industry experience, he has led AI-driven initiatives across Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and enterprise platforms, bridging the gap between emerging technologies and practical business outcomes.

His expertise spans Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG architectures, Agentic AI, Copilot frameworks, AI automation, and Responsible AI governance—enabling teams to design scalable, ethical, and production-ready AI systems.

As a speaker, trainer, and mentor, Yug blends strategic perspective with hands-on execution, helping audiences move beyond hype to focus on real-world adoption, governance, and sustainable value creation in enterprise AI.

Yug Mallik is an AI & Digital Strategy Leader and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) who helps organizations turn data into decisions and AI into real, measurable impact. With 17+ years of industry experience, he has led AI-driven initiatives across H... Show more

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior advocate for Deeplearning AI he shares a passion for community. He is a Forbes Technology Council member and a Fellow of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (Australia), with research and teaching affiliations including the University of Queensland, Oxford University, MIT, and UT Austin.

His work focuses on AI agent evaluation, multimodal systems, automatic prompt and agent optimization, and the reliability and ethics of AI in production. Vincent has delivered 100+ keynotes globally, including TEDx and SXSW, and has led AI initiatives across finance, telecom, travel, FMCG, healthcare, and government spanning from startups to global enterprises. Vincent has held prominent positions as an ex-researcher at Microsoft, ex-head of AI at Qantas Airways, and various other senior board appointments and clients including AT&T, Coke Cola, Expedia, Federal Goverment, LVMH, Macdonalds, Vodafone, Volkswagen.

He specializes in translating research-grade depth into a universal language that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences, across formats from lightning talks to full-day workshops and is open to travel.

Vincent Koc is a distinguished and lead AI Research Engineer at Comet, working on open-source evaluation, optimization, and agentic AI systems used by teams across industry. Founding team of Build Club the words fastest growing AI community and prior... Show more

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH
Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine
Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy
Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition
Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner
Fellow- Institute For Human Individuality
Certified Hypnotist
National Wellness Speaker
Award Winning Collaborative Author

DOCTOR OF NATURAL MEDICINE
I treat each one of my patients as if they were one of my family! My credo as a Traditional Natural Health Practitioner is, to do the body no harm. Wellspring will only offer solutions that have been science-driven with a heart-based focus.

Over the course of the years, I have had the opportunity to work with highly skilled medical and holistic practitioners. By being involved with these people, I have had the ability to create a pathway of successful healing for people using a mind-body connection. Using the healing arts for proper nutrition with balanced supplementation, vibrational energy medicine, hypnosis, stress management, and the use of aromatherapy, my patients have shown the better quality of life and optimized health.

Elle Provencher DTN, RDN-BC, BHN, FiFHI, RM, CH Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine Board Certified Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy Bachelor of Science -Holistic Nutrition Advanced Energy Medicine Practitioner Fellow- Institute For Huma... Show more

Anurag Nedunuri is an enterprise workflow architect and independent researcher with nearly 13 years of experience building automation platforms for healthcare, financial services, and insurance organizations. He designs systems that put AI to work in regulated environments, where a wrong answer or a data leak has real consequences.

His recent work includes a production LLM-assisted submission triage system for insurance that cut processing time, and security architecture for healthcare prior authorization platforms that handle protected health information.

He is the author of the OWASP React Security Cheat Sheet, merged into the OWASP Cheat Sheet Series, and the creator of FieldShield, an open-source React library that reduces exposure of sensitive form input to session-recording and analytics scripts. He has spoken at SINCONF 2026, Raptors Conference 2026, and the IEEE Rochester Section Workshop on AI-Native Networking, Resilience and Forensics at RIT. He serves on technical program committees and peer reviews for international conferences.

He is a certified Pega Lead System Architect. He speaks about governing unreliable AI, protecting patient data in web applications, and designing workflow systems that hold up under regulation.

Anurag Nedunuri is an enterprise workflow architect and independent researcher with nearly 13 years of experience building automation platforms for healthcare, financial services, and insurance organizations. He designs systems that put AI to work in... Show more

Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is a Developer Community Manager with a background in web development and public education. She created the Tube Feed Tracker PWA for a niche part of the medical community to help thousands of families around the world. Roxy is a Cuban American mother of 3 living in Houston, Texas. She enjoys working out, listening to tech podcasts, and meeting new people.

Roxy Rodriguez-Becker is a Developer Community Manager with a background in web development and public education. She created the Tube Feed Tracker PWA for a niche part of the medical community to help thousands of families around the world. Roxy is ... Show more

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a strong focus on the development of people and teams.

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a s... Show more

Ich bin von Natur aus ein fröhlicher Mensch und glaube daran, dass eine positive, lösungsorientierte Haltung gerade dann einen Unterschied macht, wenn es kompliziert wird. Ich arbeite an der Schnittstelle von Projekt- und Prozessmanagement, Kommunikation und Veränderung. Seit mehreren Jahren spreche ich auf Bühnen über Themen aus den Bereichen Mental Health, Frauen in der IT, Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit. Als Projekt- und Prozessmanagerin, Speakerin und angehende Prädikantin der EKHN verbinde ich berufliche Erfahrung mit persönlichen Perspektiven. Ich möchte komplexe Themen verständlich machen, zum Perspektivwechsel anregen und zeigen, dass Professionalität, Menschlichkeit und Humor wunderbar zusammenpassen.

Ich bin von Natur aus ein fröhlicher Mensch und glaube daran, dass eine positive, lösungsorientierte Haltung gerade dann einen Unterschied macht, wenn es kompliziert wird. Ich arbeite an der Schnittstelle von Projekt- und Prozessmanagement, Kommunika... Show more

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he has built a strong reputation for modernizing legacy systems, implementing scalable data architectures, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly controlled environments. His expertise spans Python, AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, and enterprise ETL frameworks, enabling him to develop efficient, reliable, and auditable data pipelines that support critical business operations.
Throughout his career, Rambabu has demonstrated deep proficiency in building and optimizing data platforms that process high volumes of complex data. At LPL Financial, he played a key role in developing a Commission Transformation Platform, where he designed scalable ETL pipelines, implemented intricate business logic for compensation systems, and ensured compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations. He has consistently focused on improving data quality, automating validation processes, and enhancing transparency through robust monitoring and governance frameworks. His work reflects a strong ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational efficiency.
Prior to this, Rambabu contributed to healthcare and banking projects at organizations such as Sharecare, Santander Bank, and Citibank. He developed HIPAA-compliant data pipelines, supported FDIC regulatory initiatives, and built large-scale data integration systems for enterprise reporting. His experience includes working with diverse datasets such as biometric health data, depositor records, and financial transactions, where accuracy, compliance, and performance are critical. He is also experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and business stakeholders, to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.
Rambabu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering and brings a strong foundation in data engineering principles, combined with hands-on expertise in modern cloud technologies. He is recognized for his analytical approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building high-quality, production-ready data systems.

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Conne... Show more

I am a software engineer and the co-founder and CTO of Code, Growth Alive, a startup that supports the digital transformation of organizations in eastern DR Congo. A Master's student in Software Engineering at the Catholic University of Bukavu, he focuses on Flutter, on-device AI and digital health, an area in which he built DIA-SMART, a mobile application for monitoring diabetic patients. A former GDSC Lead at UCB, in 2026 he served as a mentor and jury member for the FlutterFire Summer Camp and spoke at Google I/O Extended UCB and Kivu.

I am a software engineer and the co-founder and CTO of Code, Growth Alive, a startup that supports the digital transformation of organizations in eastern DR Congo. A Master's student in Software Engineering at the Catholic University of Bukavu, he fo... Show more

I am an EVV Reporting Analyst at Tempus Unlimited, where I develop healthcare analytics and compliance reporting solutions that transform complex operational data into actionable business insights. I specialize in SQL, Power BI, data modeling, ETL processes, and healthcare reporting, with a focus on improving transparency, compliance monitoring, and decision-making within Medicaid and healthcare programs.

I hold a Master of Professional Studies in Analytics from Northeastern University and have experience designing scalable reporting frameworks, interactive dashboards, and data-driven solutions across healthcare and operational domains. My work focuses on bridging the gap between raw data and business outcomes through modern analytics platforms and visualization techniques.

I am passionate about sharing practical, real-world approaches to analytics, data engineering, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, helping organizations leverage data more effectively to solve business challenges.

I am an EVV Reporting Analyst at Tempus Unlimited, where I develop healthcare analytics and compliance reporting solutions that transform complex operational data into actionable business insights. I specialize in SQL, Power BI, data modeling, ETL pr... Show more

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specialized expertise in clinical data integration, pharmacovigilance automation, HEDIS reporting, regulatory compliance, and cloud-based data architectures.
Currently serving as a Project Delivery Senior Analyst at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Akash has led the development of large-scale clinical data integration solutions for Elevance Health. He architected ETL pipelines using Apache Spark and AWS to process over 50 million daily transactions from multiple EMR systems, supporting more than 2.5 million members with high reliability and low latency. He also automated HEDIS quality measure calculations, implemented FHIR-based interoperability platforms, and developed predictive analytics models that improved care coordination and operational efficiency while maintaining HIPAA and NCQA compliance standards.
Before Deloitte, Akash worked at Accenture across several healthcare and pharmaceutical initiatives. As a Senior Data Engineer on the INTIENT Pharmacovigilance Platform, he developed AI-powered NLP models using Python, TensorFlow, and spaCy to extract structured information from adverse event reports with high accuracy. He implemented automated MedDRA coding systems, architected serverless GCP data pipelines, and designed workflow orchestration frameworks that ensured timely FDA regulatory reporting and compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards. His work significantly reduced operational costs while improving patient safety outcomes through faster adverse event identification.
In his earlier role on the INTIENT Clinical Platform, Akash designed ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple clinical systems to support global clinical trials. He developed automated CDISC SDTM and ADaM dataset generation frameworks, built enterprise-scale data warehouses on BigQuery and Snowflake, and implemented real-time data quality systems that improved compliance and reduced validation timelines. He also created predictive analytics solutions for patient recruitment optimization and risk-based monitoring, helping accelerate study startups and improve clinical operations.
Earlier in his career, Akash contributed to enterprise data warehousing and analytics modernization initiatives at Accenture, where he designed large-scale Snowflake and Amazon Redshift environments, developed ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter, and led cloud migration initiatives to AWS and GCP. He also built self-service business intelligence platforms and predictive analytics models for forecasting and demand planning while establishing strong data governance and CI/CD practices for global operations.
Akash earned a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence with a Data Science specialization from Long Island University, Brooklyn, graduating with a GPA of 3.82, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore, India. He has been recognized with the Accenture Delivery Excellence Award and for his contributions to the adoption of the INTIENT platform by leading pharmaceutical companies.

Akash Kamble is a Data Engineer and Data Scientist with over nine years of experience delivering advanced analytics, machine learning solutions, and scalable data engineering platforms within the healthcare and life sciences industries. He has specia... Show more

Saideep Nakka is a systems-oriented medical device engineer with over a decade of experience leading the end-to-end development of complex robotic and navigation-assisted surgical systems. Currently serving as a Principal Systems Engineer at Medtronic, he has played a key role in driving full product lifecycle development from early-stage concept and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to commercialization, ensuring safety, usability, and regulatory compliance across global markets.
Throughout his tenure at Medtronic, Saideep has led cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and software domains to deliver high-complexity medical devices. His work includes system-of-systems integration, design optimization of surgical instruments and high-speed motors, and execution of validation strategies using advanced statistical methods. He has also contributed to FDA submissions and international regulatory approvals through rigorous testing, animal studies, and technical documentation.
Saideep’s earlier experience includes roles at Becton, Dickinson and Company, where he focused on test engineering, feasibility studies, and translating clinician needs into design requirements, and at IBM, where he supported mechanical design, quality engineering, and supplier management for enterprise systems.
An innovator with a strong research background, Saideep has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and filed 16 patents related to surgical systems and robotic-assisted procedures. His contributions have been recognized with several awards, including Medtronic’s Technical Contributor of the Year (2024) and multiple Long-Term Incentive Awards for Technical Excellence.
In addition to his technical work, Saideep is an active contributor to the engineering community. He serves on the Medtronic Technical Forum Council, mentors students and early-career engineers, and regularly presents at scientific and engineering conferences. He holds a master’s degree in Engineering Technology from the University of North Texas and has completed advanced studies in Architecture and Systems Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Saideep Nakka is a systems-oriented medical device engineer with over a decade of experience leading the end-to-end development of complex robotic and navigation-assisted surgical systems. Currently serving as a Principal Systems Engineer at Medtroni... Show more

Dr. Nicole Perrotte, MD, MSCP, NBC-HWC

Dr. Nicole Perrotte is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and TEDx speaker with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of ThriveWellMD, a physician-led women's health practice specializing in menopause, hormone health, and metabolic wellness.

She completed her medical training at MCP Hahnemann, now Drexel University College of Medicine. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings, ranging from rural to inner city. She has held many positions in leaderships and quality measures.

Drawing on her extensive clinical background and expertise in behavior change, Dr. Perrotte is passionate about addressing the often-overlooked intersection of midlife women's health, workplace well-being, and professional performance.

As a TEDx speaker, physician educator, and women's health advocate, she translates complex medical information into engaging, accessible conversations that empower individuals and organizations to better understand the challenges women face during midlife.

Her work highlights how menopause-related symptoms, including cognitive changes, sleep disruption, and fatigue, can influence women's confidence and workplace experiences. Through education and advocacy, she champions evidence-based approaches and supportive workplace cultures that allow women to thrive personally and professionally.

Dr. Nicole Perrotte, MD, MSCP, NBC-HWC Dr. Nicole Perrotte is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and TEDx speaker with more than 20 years of ... Show more

Hello! I'm Nellie and I spend my time talking to people about autism. I left my job at one of the UK's leading autism charities in 2023 to pursue a career in tech, and along the way discovered that not everyone knows a whole lot about autism in the sector I was entering into. In early 2024 I started working as a sole trader, delivering training and consultancy around autism, and have so far worked with multiple tech organisations as well as delivered training to numerous health and social care staff. Talk to me about guinea pigs and you'll bring my neurospicy heart much joy. For more info, feel free to check out www.nellieallsop.com

Hello! I'm Nellie and I spend my time talking to people about autism. I left my job at one of the UK's leading autism charities in 2023 to pursue a career in tech, and along the way discovered that not everyone knows a whole lot about autism in the s... Show more

Dr. Rahul Gupta is Senior Director and Head of Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, Noida. He has over 20 years of experience in brain and spine surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive neurosurgery, skull-base surgery, neurovascular conditions, brain tumours, paediatric neurosurgery, and brain and spine trauma. He trained at Government Medical College, Rohtak, and PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Dr. Rahul Gupta is Senior Director and Head of Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, Noida. He has over 20 years of experience in brain and spine surgery. His clinical interests include minimally invasive neurosurgery, skull-base surgery, neurovascular co... Show more

More than 8,000 babies have come into the world in the care of Dr. Sharon Breit, a Wichita, Kansas, obstetrician-gynecologist whose career now spans 34 years. Sharon Breit has spent those years looking after women through each season of life, and she's recognized for combining deep clinical knowledge with genuine compassion. She holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).

Dr. Breit's practice covers the full scope of her specialty: obstetrics, the care of high-risk pregnancies, gynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Over more than three decades devoted to comprehensive care for women, she has walked thousands of families through pregnancy and birth, giving particularly close attention to those whose pregnancies carried higher risk. Each of those deliveries placed her at the center of a moment her patients will hold onto.

In the operating room, she's a skilled and accomplished gynecologic surgeon who performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures. Her training extends to robotic surgery, with robotic hysterectomy among the procedures she's prepared to perform. No two patients get an identical plan from her. She shapes treatment around the individual and makes sure each woman understands the choices in front of her so she can make an informed decision with confidence.

Two areas hold particular interest for her. One is recognizing which women carry a higher hereditary risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The other is guiding patients through perimenopause and menopause. Her menopause care is personal by design, built around each woman's symptoms, health history, and goals, and it includes hormone replacement therapy in cases where it's the right fit.

Today, Sharon Breit practices as a locum tenens physician, offering her experience to hospitals and practices in need of a capable OB-GYN.

Being a caring, compassionate physician sits at the top of the list when Dr. Breit reflects on what she's proudest of. She listens closely, explains things clearly, and respects what each patient needs. The bonds she forms with her patients matter deeply to her, and she aims to offer thoughtful care across the whole arc of a woman's life, beginning with pregnancy and childbirth and continuing into the menopause years.

Long before she became a physician, Dr. Breit was a nurse. She graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's degree in nursing and, drawn by her love of obstetrics, took a position in labor and delivery at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She went on to work in labor and delivery at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas, while finishing her premedical coursework at the University of Kansas. Even after starting medical school, she stayed on as a part-time nurse.

That time at the bedside taught her just how hard labor and delivery nursing is. She understands what a long shift beside a woman in labor demands, and she knows a strong care team is essential to a safe delivery. The lessons still inform how she practices, and among her proudest accomplishments are the enduring connections she shares with labor and delivery nurses.

She received her medical degree in 1988 from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, then finished her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Washington University in St. Louis in 1992. Having trained as both a nurse and a physician, she sees the delivery room from two vantage points and carries that dual perspective into the care of every patient. Learning has remained a constant for her, and she keeps picking up new obstetric and gynecologic skills as the specialty advances.

Sharon Breit's philanthropy mirrors the values at the heart of her medical work: healthy mothers and babies, progress against women's cancers and care for those with the greatest need. Many of the causes she champions center on women and families.

At the national level, she supports the American Heart Association, March of Dimes, Every Mother Counts, the Foundation for Women's Cancer and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

In Wichita, her support goes to Victory in the Valley, an organization offering cancer support that includes help for women facing breast and gynecologic cancers; The Tree House, which connects mothers and babies with essential supplies, education and referrals; and Guadalupe Clinic, which delivers health care to patients who are uninsured or underserved. She also gives to the Sweet Emergency Fund, which helps Kansans living with HIV/AIDS pay for their care, along with her church, Wichita Children's Home, Klothes Kloset and Goodwill Industries. For a number of years, she has donated wheelchairs, clinic items and medical supplies to a nonprofit medical loan closet in Wichita, putting that equipment in the hands of people who need it.

Away from medicine, Dr. Breit makes time for reading, gardening and travel. The curiosity that drives her to keep learning as a physician carries into those pursuits, too, whether that means a good book, time in the garden or a trip somewhere she hasn't been before.

Her journey began on the labor and delivery floor at Wesley Medical Center and has continued through 34 years as a physician. All along, Dr. Sharon Breit has held on to the purpose that first brought her to medicine: giving women thoughtful, compassionate care in every stage of life.

More than 8,000 babies have come into the world in the care of Dr. Sharon Breit, a Wichita, Kansas, obstetrician-gynecologist whose career now spans 34 years. Sharon Breit has spent those years looking after women through each season of life, and she... Show more

10 plus years of experience in Clinical Research

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Kendra Flowers, RDH, MSDH, CDIPC, is a dental hygienist turned strategist and co-founder of Merkaba Strategy & Health Advisors, a consultancy specializing in dental tech and product commercialization, clinical implementation, and go-to-market strategy. Her career spans clinical practice, dental hygiene education, and clinical and compliance leadership roles at Elite Dental Partners, Walmart Health, and Smile America Partners, giving her a working view of how clinical evidence becomes everyday workflow. A 2026 ADHA Standout Seven Award winner in the Administrator category and Women in DSO Clinical Leadership Award finalist, Kendra speaks on clinical implementation, strengths-based leadership, and bringing dental innovation to market. She has spoken at the Merkaba Dental Summit, DeW Life Learning Crew, Women in DSO Empower and Grow Conference, and Becker’s Dental Conference, has been a guest on numerous industry podcasts, and will deliver a DeW Talk at the 2026 DeW Life 10th Anniversary Retreat.

Kendra Flowers, RDH, MSDH, CDIPC, is a dental hygienist turned strategist and co-founder of Merkaba Strategy & Health Advisors, a consultancy specializing in dental tech and product commercialization, clinical implementation, and go-to-market strateg... Show more

I am a Cloud Architect with 20+ years of engineering experience, specializing in serverless, data‑intensive, and GenAI platforms on AWS. I build secure, scalable architectures for regulated environments such as Healthcare and Life Sciences.
I’m also a 3× AWS DMV Community Day speaker and an AWS Community Builder (Serverless).

I am a Cloud Architect with 20+ years of engineering experience, specializing in serverless, data‑intensive, and GenAI platforms on AWS. I build secure, scalable architectures for regulated environments such as Healthcare and Life Sciences. I’m also... Show more

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

Niko Hems is a longevity and preventive medicine expert, speaker, and Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS, a physician-led preventive healthcare company in Berlin. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Nova SBE, studied at UC Berkeley, and is pursuing an MSc in Longevity Science at the Geneva College of Longevity Science. He has also completed training at the National University of Singapore’s Healthy Longevity Talent Incubator.

As co-host of the Return on Health podcast and a recognized voice in longevity, Niko focuses on translating scientific evidence into practical strategies for healthier, longer lives, with a particular interest in preventive healthcare, human performance, and the future of medicine.

Niko Hems is a longevity and preventive medicine expert, speaker, and Head of Strategy & Medical Communications at YEARS, a physician-led preventive healthcare company in Berlin. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Nova SBE, studied at UC B... Show more