Health & Wellness
Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health (SDOH):
Physician & Healthcare Executive
Dr. Leana Wen is a practicing physician, healthcare executive, and one of America’s leading public health experts. She is a columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a twice-weekly column on medicine and public health.
Nationally Recognized Health Leader, Senior Advisor, Milken Institute
Kody H. Kinsley is a nationally recognized health leader, executive, and presidential appointee. Serving as North Carolina’s 18th Secretary of Health and Human Services under Governor Roy Cooper, he was unanimously confirmed by the North Carolina Senate.
12th U.S. Secretary of Education
Dr. Miguel A. Cardona is an American leader and educator. He served as the 12th United States Secretary of Education, a position he was nominated for by President Joe Biden.
Dynamic Physician Leader & Social Change Agent
Dr. Chris T. Pernell is a dynamic physician leader and social change agent. In her practice, she focuses on health justice, community-based advocacy, and population-wide health promotion and disease prevention.
Pioneering Psychologist & Best-Selling Author
As the curator of the Urban Trauma® framework, Dr. Akbar has dedicated her career to understanding the lasting effects of social and cultural barriers on vulnerable communities.
Big Data Expert, Professor, Host of Nova Wonders
A popular TED speaker and passionate STEM education advocate, Dr. Williams deploys data in unusual and insightful ways, viewing subjects ranging from health to diversity in a new light.
Neuroscientist & Mental Health Advocate
Dr. Addy is a sought-after speaker on college and university campuses, a popular conference keynote speaker, and a frequent guest on podcasts and community panels where he discusses topics of neuroscience, mental health, faith, and diversity.
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.