Health & Wellness
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders:
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.
Best-Selling Author, Creator and Host of Podcasts “Terrible Thanks for Asking” & “It’s Going To Be OK”
How are you? Nora McInerny wants to know the truth. As the creator and host of the podcasts “Terrible, Thanks For Asking” & “It’s Going To Be OK,” and the 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.
Recovering Addict & Subject of Beautiful Boy
Nic Sheff’s heartbreaking and inspiring struggle with substance abuse disorder is the story of Beautiful Boy, a major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet as Nic and Steve Carrell as his father, David.
1st African American Female Coach in NFL History
Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.
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.
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.
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.