Health & Wellness
Health Equity, Disparities & Social Determinants of Health:
Former EPA Administrator
Gina McCarthy has dedicated her 35-year career in public service to protecting public health and the critical natural resources we all depend on. Her leadership and perseverance has led to federal, state, and local actions on critical environmental issues.
Attorney & Health Policy Expert
Attorney Daniel E. Dawes J.D. is a nationally recognized leader in the health equity movement and has led numerous efforts to address health policy issues impacting vulnerable and underserved populations.
17th Surgeon General & CEO, Canyon Ranch Health
Having gone from high school dropout to serving as our nation’s top doctor, Carmona instills in audiences that anything is possible through commitment and determination.
18th Surgeon General
The first female African-American AMA board member, Dr. Benjamin is a healthcare disparity expert who continues to advocate for the health and wellness of all families.
Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society
Dr. Otis W. Brawley, the chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society, is responsible for promoting the goals of cancer prevention, early detection, and quality treatment through cancer research and education.
Author & Chief HR Officer, Globoforce
Pemberton’s story is about defying the odds—overcoming abuse and neglect as an orphan in foster care to become a corporate executive, enlightened diversity leader, visionary youth advocate and acclaimed speaker.
President & CEO of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Dr. Richard Besser is ABC News' chief health and medical editor, providing analysis and commentary for all ABC News broadcasts, including World News Tonight with David Muir, Good Morning America, and Nightline.
HIV/Infectious Diseases Specialist
Dr. Celine Gounder is a practicing HIV/infectious diseases specialist and internist, epidemiologist (aka disease detective), journalist, filmmaker and storyteller. Dr. Gounder is the host and producer of "In Sickness and in Health," a new podcast.