Martha Paynter

Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within

Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health

Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management

Richard Zitrin

Lecturer · UC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: zitrinr@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8802 / Office 212-198

Legal Ethics Trial Practice Alternate Dispute Resolution

Wujie Zhang, Ph.D.

Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering

Dr. Wujie Zhang is an expert in biomaterials, tissue engineering, stem cell-based medicine, micro/nanotechnology, and drug delivery.

Biomaterials Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Micro/Nano-technology Drug Delivery Stem Cell Research

Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Chair on Truth and Reconciliation · Lakehead University

Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.

Community Development Government Community Outreach Leadership Teaching

Richard Kelley, M.D.

Physician, Author, Speaker & Transformation Coach · Richard Kelley Fitness Ventures

Physician, Author, Speaker, Transformation Coach at Richard Kelley Fitness Ventures

Laura Acosta

Senior Lecturer · University of Florida

Laura Acosta specializes in clinical nutrition care, diagnosing malnutrition and the integration of fitness and nutrition.

Clinical Nutrition Dietetics Fitness Green Tea Malnutrition

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Associate Research Professor · University of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Child Welfare Juvenile Justice and Behavioral Health Systems Family Reunification in Child Welfare Implementation Science Intervention Design and Evidence Based Practices

Laila Muhammad

Lecturer of Journalism · Loyola Marymount University

Interviewing Communication Journalism Public Speaking

Lindsay Distefano, Ph.D

Professor, Department of Kinesiology, and Associate Vice President for Research Development · University of Connecticut

Lindsay DiStefano works to promote safe physical activity in children through physical literacy development and sport-injury prevention.

ACL Youth Athletes Injury Prevention Motor Development Physical Literacy

Cynthia Griffin, BSN, MS, RN

Chief Nursing Officer, Community Care · ChristianaCare

Cynthia Griffin is the chief nursing officer of Community Care at ChristianaCare.

Healthcare Management Nursing

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food Pantries School Food SNAP School Food Options Nutrition

Anoushka Concepcion

Aquaculture Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut

Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.

Sugar Kelp Shellfish Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Marine Aquaculture

Charmaine Smith Wright, M.D., MSHP

Director of the Center for Special Health Care Needs · ChristianaCare

Dr. Charmaine Smith Wright is director of ChristianaCare's Center for Special Health Care Needs.

Disabilities and Health Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics

Debbie Gore

Professional SPeaker · Recipe for Life

Recipe for Life

Health and Wellness Career Transition Personal Development Work Life Balance Empowerment

Natalie Reisman

Vice President - Legal · The Rose Corporation

Business minded in-house counsel and busy mother of three young children

Real Estate Development Affordable Housing Female Lawyers Women on Boards Healthy Cooking

Ann Painter, MSN, RN

President of ChristianaCare HomeHealth · ChristianaCare

Ann Painter is an expert in the home health, hospice care, adult day services, and wellness programs.

Wellness Programs Hospice Care Home Health Community Services Adult Day Services

Martha Belury

Professor, Human Sciences | College of Education and Human Ecology · The Ohio State University

Professor Belury conducts biological and nutritional research into how diet and lifestyle alter obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders

Nutrition Nutrition & Disease Prevention Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes Nutrition & Wellness Nutrition (Eating Emotionally)

Kamela Smith, M.Ed.

Director of Community Education and Engagement · ChristianaCare

Kamela Smith, M.Ed., is manager of Community Education and Engagement at ChristianaCare.

Mental Wellness Pathway/Pipeline Programming Program Development Leadership Development

Janet Austin

Chief Executive Officer · YWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Non-Profit Leadership Social Housing Transition Housing Homeless Shelters Group Homes

Laurel Butler

Lecturer of Studio Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Lecturer of Studio Arts

Creative Youth Development Arts Education Social Justice