Health & Wellness
Moderators
Moderators:
Senior Vice President, Global Health & Founding Dean of the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College
Attorney Daniel E. Dawes J.D. is a nationally recognized leader in advancing health and wellness. Daniel is passionate in harnessing the power of collaboration to actualize and operationalize health opportunities for all communities.
CNN Chief National Correspondent
John King is the anchor of CNN's John King, USA, offering in-depth analysis, discussion and commentary on a blend of politics, national & world affairs, and social, cultural & media trends.
News Anchor & Cancer Survivor
Natasha Verma is the weekday co-anchor on WNYW New York. She’s a cancer survivor and founder of the Verma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to giving cap wigs to cancer patients — completely free of cost.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author & Political Analyst
Few journalists in America’s history have had the impact on history and their craft as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Carl Bernstein. Drawing parallels between the past and the events of today, Bernstein provides invaluable context for our tumultuous times.
Legendary Journalist & News Anchor
One of the most renowned reporters of our time, Emmy-winning Dan Rather has experience and perspective few can match. He offers insight into world events and the significance of journalism today.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning NYT Columnist
How good do you really have to be, to be christened the reporter’s reporter…by other reporters? You have to be Nicholas Kristof – good.
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.
Best-Selling Author on Science of High Performance
Best-selling author David Epstein has made it his mission to uncover the keys to achieving high performance in any domain. In his latest book, Range, he examines the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to artists and more.
Best-Selling Author & “America’s Historian”
History. Legacy. Character. Great leadership. Brad Meltzer draws upon the themes of his best-selling books and popular television shows, challenging audiences to look at their lives, work and mission through the lens of legacy.
Greatest Jeopardy! Player of All Time & Jeopardy! Host
Ken Jennings became the stuff of legend when he beat fellow champs “Jeopardy James” Holzhauer and Brad Rutter to win $1 million and be named the “Greatest Jeopardy! Player of All Time.”
Physician, CEO Coach, Communication & Burnout Expert, Author
An internal medicine physician who connects the dots between health and leadership performance by inspiring personal and cultural transformation across industries and healing burnout.
Former Editor-in-Chief, IndustryWeek
Corporate speaker John Brandt has spent decades studying leadership in effective, purpose-driven organizations, including IndustryWeek & Chief Executive.
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.
Anchor, Anderson Cooper 360°
As host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°, speaker Anderson Cooper presents the news in an unconventional and wide-ranging format.
Bestselling Author & Creator of the Wildly Popular Blog Wait But Why
Tim Urban is a wildly popular thinker, blogger, illustrator, and speaker beloved for his ability to make sense of our world and humanity in head-spinning, hilarious ways.
Award-Winning Actress & “Social Action Hero”
Best known for her award-winning work in more than 30 films—including the blockbusters Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, WALL-E and Rat Race—the voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill and roles on VEEP, Younger and Graves, Kathy Najimy is also a celebrated advocate on the frontline of myriad progressive social causes.
Co-Star of TLC’s Little Couple, Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor
Featured on TLC’s The Little Couple, which follows her personal and professional life, Dr. Jennifer Arnold's presentations range from healthcare simulation education to motivational talks on overcoming obstacles.
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.
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.
ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?
A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work to the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and creating, What Would You Do?, the hit show he hosts.
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.
Women's Health Expert & ABC Contributer
A women's health expert, Dr. Jennifer Ashton is a board-certified OB/GYN specializing in adolescent gynecology. She is the author of The Body Scoop for Girls, a modern guide for parents and teens ages 10-21.
Physician & Longevity Expert
Shaping the future of healthcare in her pioneering Silicon Valley medical practice, Dr. Molly Maloof is on the cutting edge of using personalized medicine, health optimization and scientific wellness to radically extend human healthspan.
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.
Emmy & Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist
Maria Hinojosa is the Pulitzer Prize-winning founder of Futuro Media based in New York City. She has written four books, won multiple awards, and is the Anchor and Executive Producer of the Peabody Award-winning show Latino US.
FOX News Commentator
Widely regarded as one of America’s top speakers, New York Times Best-selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst and Award-winning Columnist Juan Williams has a talent for motivating and inspiring audiences.
Editorial Director of Protocol
Emily Dreyfuss is the Editorial Director of Protocol, a new tech news publication from the publisher of Politico. Dreyfuss was named a member of The Neiman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard.
First-Ever White House Climate Advisor
The first-ever White House National Climate Advisor and former EPA Administrator under President Obama, as well as leading the White House’s newly formed Climate Policy Office under President Joe Biden for nearly two years, Gina McCarthy is one of the nation’s most respected voices on the environment and public health.
Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity, Harvard Professor and Award-Winning Author
Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.
18th U.S. Surgeon General & Healthcare Disparity Expert
A leader in fighting health disparities and developing innovative community-based health strategies and systems for low-income communities, Regina Benjamin is best known for her service as U.S. Surgeon General from 2009-2013.
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.
Acclaimed Technology Futurist & Author
Want to know what disruptive technologies lie ahead for your industry? According to renowned science and technology futurist, Rebecca Costa, there can be no greater advantage than certainty of the future.
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.
U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios
Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist and news anchor who brings an instinctively global perspective to her observations on American politics and global affairs – a result of having grown-up living and traveling all over the Middle East, as well as reporting from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. throughout her career.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist & Author
Woodward is a journalistic icon who gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein broke the news of the Watergate scandal. The author of 21 bestsellers, he delivers the inside scoop on Washington.
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine
Geoff Colvin is an award-winning thinker, author, broadcaster, and speaker on today's most significant trends in business. As Fortune's Senior Editor-at-Large, he is one of America's most respected commentators.
Correspondent, NPR Washington Desk
Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazine programs Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
Leading Health Policy Journalist
Susan Dentzer is the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, the nation's leading peer-reviewed journal focused on the intersection of health, healthcare, and health policy in the United States and internationally.
Noted Activist & Actor
Known for his role on M*A*S*H, Mike Farrell is dedicated to protecting human rights. A spokesperson for CONCERN/America, he speaks about overlooked topics as arms control, veterans’ rights, prison reform and more.
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
Martha Raddatz is ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. She has covered national security, foreign policy and politics for decades.
Actor & Activist
Appearing in Ghostbusters and The Crow, Ernie Hudson’s journey to Hollywood success was not without difficulties. He shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable problems and inspires others to persevere.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Former Chief Medical Editor, NBC News
Highly sought-after as a speaker, surgeon and veteran journalist Dr. Nancy Snyderman is one of America’s most trusted voices in healthcare.
Emmy-Winning CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent
Whether he’s covering AI, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, the latest consumer tech, a post-robot world, or preparing for climate change, David Pogue is a master communicator who brings even the most non-technical audiences up to speed.
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.
Talk Show Host & MS Activist
An Emmy-winning executive producer and talk show host, speaker Montel Williams founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation after being diagnosed with it in 1999.
Anchor of Inside Edition & Best-Selling Author
As the anchor of Inside Edition, Norville is an acclaimed television journalist, active volunteer, and author of Back On Track: How to Straighten Out Your Life When it Throws You a Curve, among other books.
Emmy-Winning Journalist & Host
From TV journalist to radio personality, producer and businesswoman, Gibbons has been a part of America's living rooms for over 20 years. She hosts What Should You Do? and won The Celebrity Apprentice Season 7.
Global Authority on Using Soft Power to Change Behavior, Forbes Columnist on Leadership Strategies & Fellow-in-Residence at the McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research, NYU
Penny Abeywardena is an award-winning public official and international columnist with a rapidly growing audience. She has learned a lot about how and why political and social progress happens — especially before and after courts and politicians get involved.
Award-Winning Business Journalist
Lisa Granatstein is an award-winning business journalist, with decades of experience covering an array of topics in sports, entertainment, media, marketing and technology.