Health & Wellness
Human Centered Care & Patient Engagement
Human Centered Care & Patient Engagement:
Actor, Author & Patient Advocate
As an actor and author, Taylor has captivated audiences with her unique blend of talent, humor, authenticity and inspiring personal story of survival and resilience.
Nationally Known Digital Health, Innovation & Person-Focused Healthcare Expert
Laura Adams, Senior Advisor at the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), provides strategic leadership for the Science and Technology portfolio of the Leadership Consortium.
STEM Education Advocate, Medical Analyst, TV Host & Practicing Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Owais Durrani is a STEM education advocate, medical analyst, TV Host, speaker and practicing board-certified emergency medicine physician in Houston.
Chief Technology Officer of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (2015-2017)
Susannah Fox is a health and technology strategist whose life’s work has been to explore and map the terrain created by patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Robs10kFriends, Human Connection Expert
In 2015, Rob Lawless set out to meet 10,000 people, spending one hour with each person to truly understand their stories. His project, Robs10kFriends, is all documented on his Instagram.
Co-Founder and President of Every Cure
David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, is Co-Founder and President of Every Cure and a physician-scientist at the University of Pennsylvania where he is one of the youngest faculty members to receive tenure at Penn Medicine.
Former F-18 Navy Fighter Pilot, Top Gun Speaker on Leadership, Teamwork & High-Performance Execution
Captain Jack Becker is a highly decorated, combat proven U.S. Navy fighter pilot and the leading speaker on teamwork, leadership, and process improvement.
International Human Connection Keynote Speaker & Author
Riaz Meghji is an international human connection keynote speaker and author of the book Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships.
Inspiring Innovator & Transformational Thought Leader
CNN Health’s top story of 2019, Doug Lindsay is a standing ovation TEDx speaker who shows audiences how to take on seemingly impossible challenges.
178th President of the American Medical Association
Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld was the 178th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). Upon his inauguration in 2023, he made AMA history as the first openly gay president of the organization.
The 20th Surgeon General of the United States & Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue
After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Jerome Adams went on to lead the 6,000 person U.S. Public Health Service as “America’s Doctor” during a worldwide pandemic.
Seasoned Physician Executive & National Thought Leader
As a seasoned physician executive and national thought leader, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront of healthcare innovation.
Award-Winning Reporter, Former Physician & Author
Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal is the editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News and the author of An American Sickness , a shocking investigation into America's healthcare system.
Co-Founder & CEO, Penny's Flight Foundation
Kate Doerge is an authentic, personable, and dynamic speaker who inspires others to reach for joy, turn pain into purpose, and shine a light in powerful ways.
Author, Miracles from Heaven
Christy Beam is the author of Miracles from Heaven, a NYT bestseller that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah.
Patient Rights Activist, Artist & Author
After losing her husband to a 17-year battle with cancer, Regina Holliday became a passionate advocate for improving the patient experience. Her custom presentations often include her breathtaking artwork.
President, The Beryl Institute
As President of The Beryl Institute, Jason has created the leading global community on improving the patient experience, engaging 45,000+ members in 50+ countries and establishing the framework for the emerging profession of patient experience.
Digital Health & Patient Engagement Expert
At the vanguard of digital health and consumer engagement for over 15 years, Lygeia Ricciardi energizes audiences with her passion for using digital health to help individuals live healthier and happier lives.
Founding Member for TIME’S UP Healthcare
A physician and popular health and science communicator, Esther Choo is known as a bold and innovative voice on gender and racial equity in healthcare and an advocate for new frameworks for building positive and productive workplaces.
Dean of Yale School of Public Health and C.-E. A. Winslow Professor of Public Health (Health Policy)
Dr. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. Her research focuses on digital health interventions to prevent violence, health disparities and COVID-related risk reduction.
Former President of Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Klasko is a transformative leader for a revolution in our systems of healthcare and higher education. The former CEO of Jefferson Health, he is now pursuing his vision of creative reconstruction of healthcare and addressing health inequities.
Healthcare Administration Leader
As Chairman and CEO of the Virginia Mason Health System, Gary S. Kaplan applied the Toyota Production System to healthcare management – reducing high costs while improving quality, safety and efficiency.
Bestselling Author, Cancer Survivor, Host of the PBS Series Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Called “the voice of a generation” by O Magazine, Kelly Corrigan is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and host of the PBS primetime interview show Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan and the weekly podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders.
Authority on Patient Safety & Attorney
John J. Nance, a native Texan, licensed attorney, and decorated Air Force pilot veteran, is the author of five non-fiction books, 13 fiction books, and the major healthcare book, Why Hospitals Should Fly.
Biotech Entrepreneur & Subject of Extraordinary Measures
When his children were diagnosed with a rare and fatal disorder, John Crowley embarked on a journey to find a cure. His story was told in the film Extraordinary Measures.
Author & Journalist
After ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff was wounded in Iraq, he and his wife, speaker Lee Woodruff, penned the best-selling In an Instant to help others cope with crisis.
Emmy Winning TV Host & Breast Cancer Survivor
Best known as the co-host of Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight and host of Game Show Network's wordplay game show, Tug Of Words, Emmy-winner Samantha Harris is also an author, certified health coach & cancer survivor.
Chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners
Steve Harden is chairman & CEO of LifeWings Partners LLC, a team of physicians, astronauts, nurses and pilots that help healthcare organizations implement the best safety practices in high-reliability industries.
Former Chief Medical Officer, American Cancer Society
Dr. Otis W. Brawley, the former 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.
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.
CNN Senior Medical Correspondent & Author
Elizabeth Cohen is senior medical correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical and Wellness unit, covering breaking medical news and health consumer reporting on CNN and CNN.com.
Founder of Turntable Health & YouTube Sensation
Zubin Damania, M.D. is the founder of Turntable Health and the director of healthcare development for Downtown Project Las Vegas. His work promotes wellness at both the individual and community level.
"e-Patient Dave"
After being diagnosed with Stage IV kidney cancer, speaker Dave deBronkart turned to the e-patient movement and used the internet to beat this unbeatable disease.
Expert in Clinical Improvement & Patient Safety
Brent James is known internationally for his work in clinical quality improvement, patient safety, and the infrastructure that underlies successful improvement efforts, such as culture change, data systems, payment methods, and management roles.
Iconic Storyteller for Leaders & Changemakers — Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager
Hailed as “life-changing,” “extraordinary,” and “bold” by audiences worldwide, Allison Massari’s motivational and artistic message of courage, compassion and perseverance inspires participants.
First Nurse to Climb Seven Summits of the World
Patrick Hickey became the first nurse to climb the 7 summits of the world to call attention to the nation's nurse shortage. He parallels his story with goal setting, dedication, and facing adversity.
Professor of Health Policy
David Nash, a Board Certified Internist, is the newly appointed Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health on the campus of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Author, Founder and Owner, Sloan & Gerard Consulting
An expert in improving organizational performance, speaker Roger Gerard argues that the healthcare industry needs to adopt the principles of lean thinking to be more effective.
Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer & Cancer Survivor
Diagnosed with brain cancer at 21, concert pianist and recovering advertising agency veteran, Zachary is the Founder and CEO at Stupid Cancer, the largest charity comprehensively addressing young adult cancer.
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & Author of Here All Along
Drafting some of the most memorable speeches of the past decade, Sarah Hurwitz shares experiences from her time as Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter and reveals the secrets of powerful, persuasive storytelling.
Senior Executive Team at the Studer Group
Craig Deao leads the Education, Speaking and Publishing teams for Studer Group. He is also a sought-after national speaker on topics related to leadership, accountability, patient experience and safety.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
2X Olympic Judo Gold Medalist & MMA Fighter
Kayla Harrison made history as the first American to win two gold medals in Judo. A survivor herself, she founded the Fearless Foundation to help survivors of child sexual abuse through education and sport.
Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News & Cardiologist
Dr. Tara Narula is a board certified cardiologist, associate director of the Cardiac Care Unit at Lenox Hill Hospital and assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine.
Patient-Centered Care Advocate
As president of the nonprofit Planetree, speaker Susan Frampton works with hospitals and health centers to implement patient-centered models of care.
Former Senior Writer for Newsweek & Author
Susannah Meadow’s book, The Other Side of Impossible, details her young son's arthritis and her family's efforts to help him get better using a variety of therapies, including changing his diet.
Founder of CarePlanners
Alan Blaustein's journey to improve the healthcare system began with his 2005 thymic cancer diagnosis; he went on to found CarePlanners to help patients make better healthcare decisions.
Creator of Noonoouri
Joerg Zuber combined love for fashion, beauty, and self-expression led him to create Noonoouri, one of the most successful virtual influencers on Instagram.
Founders of I AM ALS, Health Care Activists & Movement-Builders
In 2017, Brian was given a terminal diagnosis, ALS. Having met on the Obama campaign in 2008 and worked in the White House, they responded by building the most powerful patient and caregiver-led movement since the fight against HIV.
Author, Nurse Leader & Health Culture Expert
One of the top 20 people changing healthcare in America, Kathleen Bartholomew is an expert on creating healthy work environments.
Trauma Survivor & Internationally Recognized Trauma Informed Care Expert
Tonier works tirelessly to raise the awareness about trauma informed care around the world. Tonier is an advocate and educator, speaking all over the world on trauma, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health.
Healthcare Speaker, Author & Compassion Consultant
Marcus Engel speaks from experience. Blending personal narratives with evidence based research, Marcus helps put an unforgettable name and face to the patient experience movement.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Mental Health Advocate
Rebekah Gregory’s life was forever changed due to the bombings at the Boston Marathon on April 15th, 2013. This act of terrorism may have claimed her leg, but it could not claim her spirit.
Writer & Host of the Award-Winning Colin McEnroe Show
Host of the award-winning Colin McEnroe Show, McEnroe watched his mother struggle with Alzheimer’s for years. Sharing personal stories with his signature warmth and wit, he offers tips on how to ensure we get the care we want.
Best-Selling Author, Creator and Host of Podcasts Thanks for Asking & It’s Going To Be OK
How are you? Nora McInerny wants to know the truth. TED speaker known for her viral talk; Nora specializes in making space for emotional honesty and difficult conversations.
Leading Mental Health Speaker & Teamwork Facilitator
Mike Veny loves working with leaders who are tired of bringing the same old textbook presentations on mental health or Diversity & Inclusion to their events.