speaking Experts

Maria Brown, MSN, RN, PCCN

Nursing Excellence ManagerChristianaCare

Maria Brown, MSN, RN, PCCN, CNL, is a Nursing Excellence Manager at ChristianaCare.

Stephanie Kelly, CLS (ASCP), MBA

Manager of Laboratory OutreachChristianaCare

Stephanie Kelly CLS (ASCP), MBA, is a Director of Operations for Christianacare Laboratories.

Marlo Vernon, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Public HealthAugusta University

Skilled in Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Program Development, Public Health Research and Data Analysis.

Jennifer Sullivan, PhD

Dean of The Graduate SchoolAugusta University

Jennifer Sullivan, PhD, is an internationally recognized expert of sex differences in cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology.

David C. Hess, MD

Interim Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation and Dean of the Medical College of GeorgiaAugusta University

Dr. David C. Hess, a stroke specialist, educator, and entrepreneur, is dean of the Medical College of Georgia.

Jeffrey Morris, PhD

Assistant Professor, School of Computer and Cyber SciencesAugusta University

Dale Peeples, MD

Pediatric Psychiatrist / Associate Professor of PsychiatryAugusta University

Peeples is a highly-regarded psychiatrist providing tips to maintain mental wellbeing throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Garrett Green, EdD

Associate Vice President for Access, Success and BelongingAugusta University

Garrett Green is a devoted people and culture professional with over 7 years of expertise in access, success and belonging.

Greg O'Neill, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Patient & Family Health Education DirectorChristianaCare

Greg O'Neill, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, is the director of Patient & Family Health Education.

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD

Associate Dean of Research, School of Public Health; Director, Institute of Public and Preventive HealthAugusta University

J. Aaron Johnson, PhD's research focuses on evidence-based practices, primarily in substance use prevention.