Health & Medical

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

Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Paweł Ekk-Cierniakowski

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, detekcja fraudów i prognozowanie cen. Jego główne doświadczenie i zainteresowania dotyczą branży farmaceutycznej i ochrony zdrowia, ale brał udział w projektach z różnych obszarów, takich jak finanse, handel detaliczny, energetyka i rolnictwo. Obecnie odpowiada za projektowanie i wdrażanie rozwiązań danych, głównie z zakresu uczenia maszynowego i sztucznej inteligencji. Swoją wiedzą dzieli się jako trener data science, wykładowca i prelegent na konferencjach. Współautor prac naukowych, głównie z zakresu medycyny i statystyki, publikowanych m.in. w czasopismach z listy filadelfijskiej.

Od prawie 10 lat zawodowo zajmuje się analityką danych jako data scientist, lider zespołu i kierownik projektu. Brał udział w wielu projektach z obszaru zaawansowanej analityki danych, takich jak monitorowanie linii produkcyjnych, analiza opinii, det... Show more

Saideep Nakka

Saideep Nakka

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

Ben Dodd

Ben Dodd

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

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

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

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

Rajkumari Navis

Rajkumari Navis

Raji Navis is a practitioner of SMGI® (Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®), an integrative methodology that connects body, mind, and subconscious to complete the work that insight alone cannot reach.

With a background in engineering and a Master's degree in Climate Change Policy, Raji brings systems-thinking precision to the most complex system that exists: the human nervous system and subconscious. She serves clients globally through Bodywise Mind, helping high-functioning professionals, therapy-educated clients, and people experiencing persistent physical symptoms move from the Somatic Ceiling, where understanding hasn't yet reached embodiment, into lasting, effortless change.

Raji's approach is rooted in Eastern philosophical wisdom and Western neuroscience. She has trained extensively across 8+ modalities including strategic psychotherapy, clinical hypnosis, Brainspotting, Ayurveda, yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness practices. She trained under Gina Vance, the creator of SMGI®, and is currently engaged in a research partnership with the Health University of Applied Sciences Tyrol, Austria studying emotional regulation and attention in adults using SMGI®.

Raji Navis is a practitioner of SMGI® (Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®), an integrative methodology that connects body, mind, and subconscious to complete the work that insight alone cannot reach. With a background in engineering and a Master's de... Show more

Janice Litvin

Janice Litvin

Janice Litvin, founder of Banish Burnout Academy, is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach and author. She is on a mission to help leaders and teams prevent burnout and retain top talent. With a unique background spanning technology, banking, recruiting, and psychology, Janice brings real-world credibility to the stage. Her engaging keynote and programs blend research-based strategies, practical tools, humor and storytelling to help organizations create cultures where people thrive. Janice is a SHRM Recertification Provider and Past President of National Speakers Association of Northern California.

Janice Litvin, founder of Banish Burnout Academy, is a dynamic keynote speaker, coach and author. She is on a mission to help leaders and teams prevent burnout and retain top talent. With a unique background spanning technology, banking, recruiting, ... Show more

Ulrike Baumgärtner

Ulrike Baumgärtner

Ulrike Baumgärtner is a senior consultant for quality strategy and founder of Passion4Quality, with over 25 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. As a licensed pharmacist, she specializes in quality assurance, cleaning validation and the development of sustainable quality cultures.

During her time at Boehringer Ingelheim, she led the global Competence Center for Cleaning Validation, shaped corporate procedures, and presented cleaning validation concepts in numerous regulatory, FDA and customer inspections worldwide. Her work spanned the full lifecycle of cleaning validation – from risk assessment, sampling strategy and analytical method validation to protocol design, execution and hands-on swabbing and rinsing.

As a consultant, she has supported multiple clients in establishing robust cleaning validation concepts, including new API manufacturing facilities, solid dosage production sites and technology start-ups. She is known for bringing clarity to complex GMP environments and for bridging the gap between design assumptions and operational reality.

Ulrike Baumgärtner is a senior consultant for quality strategy and founder of Passion4Quality, with over 25 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry. As a licensed pharmacist, she specializes in quality assurance, cleaning valida... Show more

Brady Bielewicz

Brady Bielewicz

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine.

I an Assistant Professor and AG-ACNP Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing. I am also an Expert Advanced Practice Provider at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Critical Care Medicine. Show more

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA, recognized for her knowledge of lipid disorders, is a Certified Lipid Specialist (CLS) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (FNLA) associated with Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. She has more than 25 years of experience in adult health, cardiovascular prevention and lipidology. She has clinic at multiple Geisinger Health System sites, including Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Danville, Lewistown, and State College.
Her academic roles include Instructor of Lipidology, Assistant Professor at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Caroline is frequently invited to present at professional conferences focused on lipidology and reducing cardiovascular risk, such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners national meeting, Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners clinical conference, National Lipid Association, and the American Society for Preventative Cardiology.
She holds the position of Board Officer for the Northeast Lipid Association, and was also appointed as Co-Chair for TEACH-ASCVD, a national lipid trial led by the National Lipid Association. Caroline is a Mentor for the Lipid Scholars program of the National Lipid Association. She has twice received the National Lipid Association President’s Service Award in 2023 and 2024 for her leadership.
Currently, she participates in four lipid trials at Geisinger, has been published on Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and the transition from pediatric to adult lipid care. Caroline's contributions span clinical practice, education, and advocacy, earning her respect as a leader in inherited Lipid disorder management and cardiovascular risk reduction.

Caroline deRichemond, CRNP, CLS, FNLA, recognized for her knowledge of lipid disorders, is a Certified Lipid Specialist (CLS) and is a Fellow of the National Lipid Association (FNLA) associated with Geisinger Health in Pennsylvania. She has more than... Show more

Noah Levin

Noah Levin

Noah Levin spent 15 years building technology for operationally complex businesses. At Amazon and Whole Foods, he owned the $4 billion online grocery P&L, led the technology roadmap across 700 technical staff, and ran business continuity for 500 stores during COVID. He went on to lead product at Season Health (CPO) and Honor (VP Product, elder care). He's spoken to audiences of 3,500+, given talks on product management, and appeared on podcasts for business leaders. Now he runs Serious People, an AI studio and advisory that helps complex businesses use AI to do real work. Based in Austin, Texas.

Noah Levin spent 15 years building technology for operationally complex businesses. At Amazon and Whole Foods, he owned the $4 billion online grocery P&L, led the technology roadmap across 700 technical staff, and ran business continuity for 500 stor... Show more

Anthony Li

Anthony Li

My research interests and industry expertise include time-series forecasting, optimization, machine learning models, and their business applications across the healthcare and finance industries. He
is also a member of the American Statistical Association

My research interests and industry expertise include time-series forecasting, optimization, machine learning models, and their business applications across the healthcare and finance industries. He is also a member of the American Statistical Associ... Show more

Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla

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

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

Khader Ahmed Mohammed

Khader Ahmed Mohammed

Khader Ahmed Mohammed is a seasoned IT professional with nearly two decades of experience designing and delivering enterprise applications and business process management solutions for global organizations. His expertise spans PEGA PRPC, Java/J2EE, Adobe CQ5, and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on enterprise integration and automation across healthcare, finance, and insurance domains.
Throughout his career, Khader has contributed to complex transformation programs for top Fortune 500 clients across the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Bahrain. His work has consistently focused on optimizing workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving digital transformation through scalable, high-performance systems. At Centene Corporation, he led the design and development of enterprise workflow platforms that streamlined appeals, grievances, and call-center operations, integrating AI-driven automation and secure cloud architectures to improve compliance and business agility.
Before joining Centene, Khader held senior consulting and development roles with organizations such as AmeriCloud Solutions, Virtusa, Accenture, Polaris Software Lab, and Atos Origin. His projects have ranged from healthcare workflow systems and insurance claim automation to global trade settlement platforms and content-driven enterprise portals. Across these engagements, he has been recognized for his leadership in architecture design, system migration to AWS environments, and the seamless integration of complex applications across diverse technology ecosystems.
Khader’s educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Information Systems from Andhra University and a Bachelor of Computer Applications from Acharya Nagarjuna University. He also holds professional certifications as a PEGA Certified System Architect and PEGA Certified Senior System Architect, underscoring his technical depth and commitment to excellence.
Widely respected for his adaptability, analytical mindset, and problem-solving capabilities, Khader continues to apply his cross-domain expertise to deliver innovative technology solutions. His international exposure and deep technical proficiency make him a trusted leader in aligning business objectives with intelligent, sustainable technology strategies.

Khader Ahmed Mohammed is a seasoned IT professional with nearly two decades of experience designing and delivering enterprise applications and business process management solutions for global organizations. His expertise spans PEGA PRPC, Java/J2EE, A... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Farhan Farooq

Farhan Farooq

Farhan Farooq is a highly accomplished IT Technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud computing, network architecture, firewalls, enterprise servers, and cybersecurity. He holds multiple prestigious certifications, including Cloud Certified, Cisco Certified, Huawei Certified, CompTIA Certified, LinkedIn Learning Certifications, and UK CPD Certifications, demonstrating his commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence.

Currently with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Farhan specializes in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructures. He has helped numerous organizations across industries strengthen their cybersecurity posture, optimize network performance, and deploy high-availability server architectures.

Farhan’s areas of expertise include:

Cloud Architecture & Secure Cloud Adoption
Network Design & Next-Generation Firewalls
Enterprise Server Infrastructure & High Availability Systems
Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Detection & Intelligence

A sought-after speaker at technology and cybersecurity conferences, Farhan is known for combining deep technical insights with strategic vision, helping audiences—from IT professionals to business leaders—navigate the complex digital landscape, protect critical assets, and leverage technology for innovation and growth.

Farhan Farooq is a highly accomplished IT Technology leader and Senior Solutions Architect with extensive experience in cloud computing, network architecture, firewalls, enterprise servers, and cybersecurity. He holds multiple prestigious certificati... Show more

Martin Abbott

Martin Abbott

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia.

He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solutions for IoT and Digital Twins.

More recently, he has been involved in many projects in artificial intelligence and healthcare.

He is the organiser of the Perth Azure User Group, and a global administrator for both Global Azure as well as being a Microsoft MVP.

In his spare time, he likes to exercise and read, and wrangle his 3 kids.

Martin is a Principal Architect and CTO for a number of not-for-profit organisations in Perth, Western Australia. He has many years of experience in integration, particularly across the Microsoft Azure stack, as well as experience developing solut... Show more

Jess Bonasso

Jess Bonasso

Jess Bonasso, also known as The Self Rescue Goddess, is a self-rescue empowerment coach, author & keynote speaker on a mission to teach high-capacity women everywhere how to energize & elevate the way they live, lead & work so they can expend less & thrive more.

A leading expert who’s been teaching women of impact, influence & success how to save themselves from self-abandonment since 2007, Jess is the founder & CEO of Brave Life Consulting, a women-led company committed to the evolution of all women.

She is also the creator of the Brave-Hearted Way, a personalized self-rescue road map that teaches high-capacity women how to unravel the self-abandonment trap that keeps many women trapped in burnout and reclaim their wholeness!

As an accredited practitioner of The Journey Method®, she can also empower you to unravel the root cause of any sabotage standing in the way of your happiness, health, wealth or wholeness.

Jess speaks at women’s organizations, conferences & on podcasts regularly, is a published co-author of two self-help books, an author of her own book Radical Wholeness, has over 20 years’ worth of expertise with the Enneagram personality system & is an embodiment of all that she teaches.

To jumpstart your own self-rescue & learn how to become your very own hero TODAY, simply visit her website at: https://jessbonasso.com.

Jess Bonasso, also known as The Self Rescue Goddess, is a self-rescue empowerment coach, author & keynote speaker on a mission to teach high-capacity women everywhere how to energize & elevate the way they live, lead & work so they can expend less & ... Show more

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan

Subash Lekshmi Velayudhan

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

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

Daniel VanVorst

Daniel VanVorst

As Chief Operating Officer at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, I oversee multi-site imaging operations focused on disciplined growth and enterprise performance.My path through healthcare has been unconventional. I started in this field as a technologist. I am also a healthcare attorney, have significant experience as human resources leader, and now serve as an executive operator. That breadth gives me a systems-level view of how care is delivered, regulated, staffed, and scaled.I believe strong organizations integrate clinical credibility, compliance integrity, workforce alignment, and financial discipline. Not, however, as opposing forces, but rather as parts of a coordinated strategy. I lead with clarity, accountability, and a long-term view of value creation.

As Chief Operating Officer at Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, I oversee multi-site imaging operations focused on disciplined growth and enterprise performance.My path through healthcare has been unconventional. I started in this field as a technologist. I ... Show more

Amber Valimont

Amber Valimont

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her initial clinical practice was in primary care/internal medicine from 2019-2022. She currently practices in advanced heart failure at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, PA since 2022. She is a member of AANP, HFSA (Heart Failure Society of America), and PCNP. She has been a per diem clinical adjunct with NP and DNP students at Duquesne University.

Amber Valimont is certified as a family nurse practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has a Master of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Her bachelor’s degree is from Duquesne University in Pit... Show more

Luis Neves

Luis Neves

Biomedical engineer with more than 15 years of expertise.

Biomedical engineer with more than 15 years of expertise. Show more

Alfred Ojukwu

Alfred Ojukwu

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

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

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

Ashley Bryant

Ashley Bryant

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and marketing automation platform built exclusively for mental health professionals.

Dr. Ashley's work sits at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and business. She is the creator of the P.U.L.S.E. Framework®, which she applies to leadership, communication, and organizational culture. She has been featured on TLC, PBS, and FOX and in US Weekly and Daily Mail.

She speaks on workplace mental health, burnout, and human-centered leadership, drawing from nearly two decades in the therapy room and the lived experience of building businesses while doing the work. Her clients and audiences walk away with a clearer understanding of how mental health directly impacts productivity, retention, and leadership effectiveness. Her audiences leave with more than insight. They leave antsy to do something about it.

Dr. Ashley holds a PhD in Workforce and Adult Education and a Master of Science from Langston University.

Dr. Ashley Bryant is a licensed professional counselor with 18 years of clinical experience and the founder of Legacy Family Services, a group private practice based in Oklahoma City. She is also the founder of LeadDash, a HIPAA-compliant EHR and mar... Show more

Chioma Woko

Chioma Woko

Dr. Woko is a senior user researcher at Meta whose career sits at the intersection of public health, communication, and product monetization. Through her career she's built a unique skillset that connects a subject matter expertise on communication technology (i.e., social media and GenAI) to population health and consumer experiences.

As a user researcher at Meta she conducts research that helps connect businesses to the right customers through personalized and engaging content. She also serves as an panelist on Mathematica's external expert panel, where she provides technical assistance on Mathematica's health equity research and policy portfolio. Dr. Woko also sits on the advisory board of the University of Pennsylvania's Augmented and Extended Reality lab where she mentors doctoral students working to drive social impact through AI and AR/VR innovation.

Dr. Woko received her PhD in Health Communication from the University of Pennsylvania where she specialized in the spread of health misinformation online and its impact on marginalized populations. She has published research on topics including COVID-19, vaccine uptake, tobacco use, nutrition and physical activity, and sexual and reproductive health.

Dr. Woko is a senior user researcher at Meta whose career sits at the intersection of public health, communication, and product monetization. Through her career she's built a unique skillset that connects a subject matter expertise on communication t... Show more

Fredrik Bekkevold

Fredrik Bekkevold

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

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

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD) and as Managing Partner at Seven Shams (7S). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models for family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and Private Equity in the context of financing rounds, M&A and due diligence reviews. 7S oversees GCC/UAE market entries in the regulated environments of life sciences, biotech, AI, and digital platforms.

Before AIAD, Rudi served as COO at the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi and as CEO at !mmunetrue, a company that analyzes immunological patterns across diseases and treatments.

Rudi Schmidt also spent 15 years at Asklepios Hospitals, the 2nd largest hospital chain in Europe, the last 7 years as EVP Precision Medicine, and as CEO of several Asklepios affiliates, including a metagenome company and a provider of Real-World Data in precision medicine for commercial R&D.

In previous leadership positions, Rudi was responsible for Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Europe's largest listed IT system house (Bechtle AG) and at debitel AG, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler, Metro and EP, which was later acquired by Swisscom AG.

Rudi Schmidt serves as CEO at the Amanahyat Institute in Abu Dhabi (AIAD) and as Managing Partner at Seven Shams (7S). AIAD evaluates biomedical organizations and companies, their assets and business models for family offices, sovereign wealth funds,... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Simone Jennings

Simone Jennings

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project lead for the development of the Hands on Food resource and she participated in the provincial working group that developed the Teach Food First toolkit. Simone holds a Bachelor of Sciences in Nutrition and Dietetics with the University of British Columbia and has a graduate certificate in Educational Neuroscience from the University of Calgary. She is grateful to live and work on the traditional, unceded territories of the Secwepemc peoples.

Simone is a Public Health Dietitian with the Healthy Communities team at Interior Health. She has 18 years of experience supporting food literacy education in schools and using evidence-informed approaches for teaching nutrition. Simone was a project... Show more

Carmen M. Thompson

Carmen M. Thompson

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreading awareness about various disabled person issues. I want to share my experiences with others, to educate and inform the community what it means to be labeled "disabled". I am a living testimony of faith, walking in love, and advocate of many people in the community.

Gratitude is The Attitude!. I am a Uterine and Cervical Cancer survivor. I have experienced many places throughout my 26 years of disability. As a mom, student, and small business owner/entrepreneur, I am a fountain of knowledge. In 2026 I am spreadi... Show more

Martina D'Antoni

Martina D'Antoni

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Since 2021, I have been working as a Software Engineer in the healthcare sector, where I combine my clinical background with strong technical expertise.

Over the years, I have gained solid experience in designing and developing web applications using ASP.NET, performing advanced data analysis, and integrating Artificial Intelligence solutions into clinical workflows. My work focuses on building reliable, scalable, and impactful digital tools that enhance healthcare processes and support data-driven decision-making.

I am passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient care, optimize clinical operations, and bridge the gap between engineering and medicine.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Since 2021, I have been working as a Software Engineer in the healthcare sector, where I combine my clinical background with strong technical expertis... Show more

Sierra Domb

Sierra Domb

Sierra Domb is a globally recognized speaker, health communicator, medical advocate, and research collaborator who has helped advance education, physician-patient communication, and care for under-recognized neurological and chronic conditions, including Visual Snow Syndrome, Erythromelalgia, autoimmune disorders, and overlooked topics in women’s health and neuroscience. She has created research collaborations, global educational resources, and patient-centered humanitarian programs that promote health literacy, resilience through adversity, and healthcare reform. Drawing on her personal experience living with complex medical conditions, Sierra has transformed challenges into actionable efforts that educate, inspire, and bridge gaps between patients, doctors, and researchers. Her presentations combine personal, professional, and academic expertise with compassion and science, making complex ideas accessible, highlighting the connection between physical and mental health, and providing practical, evidence-based strategies to help audiences better understand and navigate healthcare.

Sierra Domb is a globally recognized speaker, health communicator, medical advocate, and research collaborator who has helped advance education, physician-patient communication, and care for under-recognized neurological and chronic conditions, inclu... Show more

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