Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College
DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.
Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship
Rose Kakoza, M.D., MPH
Senior Clinical Network Director, Population Health · ChristianaCare
Dr. Rose Kakoza specializes in using primary care to improve health equity and the effectiveness of accountable care.
Primary Care Primary Care Delivery Reform Population Health High Risk Population Management
Frances Fleming-Milici, PhD
Director of Marketing Initiatives, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health · University of Connecticut
Dr. Fleming-Milici's work focuses on analyzing the impact of marketing practices on exposure and consumption of unhealthy food and beverages
Food marketing and childhood obesity Food Marketing and Policy Social Media Marketing Social Media Marketing Strategy
Sean Valles
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
I study the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health, including race and migration issues and climate change issues.
Philosophy of Population Health Race in Science Health Justice Climate Change Philosophy Population Health Ethics
Eric Layland
Assistant Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Layland bridges LGBTQ+ developmental research to community impact.
LGBTQ+ Developmental Research Health Disparities Health Equity Quantitative Research LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Bridgette M. Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN
The Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations · M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing | Villanova University
Dr. Rice is an expert in community-based practice with a focus on gun violence, youth mental health, and health equity.
Adolescent Mental Health Social Justice and Equity HIV & AIDS and Mental Health Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Gun Violence
Rob McMurray
Chief Financial Officer · ChristianaCare
Rob McMurray is the Finance leader at ChristianaCare and is a nationally recognized public speaker.
Finance Planning Envirommental, Social, and Governance Financial Strategy Financial Reporting Enterprise Risk
Dr Laura Booi
Senior Research Fellow · Leeds Beckett
Laura Booi is a social gerontologist focused on research and advocacy relating to brain health equity and dementia, globally and locally.
Brain Health Equity Dementia Social Gerontology
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Alex Mapp, MPH
Director of Research and Development · ChristianaCare
Alex Mapp, MPH, is the director of Research and Development at ChristianaCare.
Innovation Research & Analysis R&D
Staja Booker
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Staja Booker is an expert in racial disparities and health equity in pain management in Black/African American older adults.
Health Equity Black/African American with Chronic Pain Chronic Pain in Older Adults Chronic Pain Osteoarthritis
Molly Jacobs
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Molly Jacobs conducts research on health equity, health disparities and multilevel analysis of the social determinants of health.
Multilevel Analysis Health Equity Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health
Lisa Chasan-Taber
Professor and Chair, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lisa Chasan-Taber is an internationally recognized expert on physical activity during pregnancy.
Physical Activity and Pregnancy Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Physical Activity Epidemiology Health Equity
Brittney Dixon
Assistant Professor/Director · University of Florida
As a social and behavioral scientist, Brittney Dixon researches underserved populations, with an emphasis on health disparities.
Community-Engaged Research Chronic Conditions Health Equity Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health
Terrence Carolan, MSPT, MBA
Managing Director of Medical Rehabilitation and Aging Services · CARF International
Terrence Carolan has more than 20 years of experience as a provider, educator, and administrator in the medical rehabilitation field.
CARF Accreditation Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Communities Respite Care Adult Day Services
Ludmila De Faria
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Dr. Ludmila De Faria specializes in increasing access and decreasing mental health disparities among minorities and underrepresented groups.
Anxiety Disorders Women's Mental Health College Mental Health Diversity and Health Equity Gender Affirming Psychiatry
Bernadette Boden-Albala
Director of Program in Public Health and Founding Dean of proposed School of Population Health · UC Irvine
Bernadette Boden-Albala, Dr.P.H., is a renowned researcher & administrator who researches community-based stroke & heart disease prevention.
Stroke and heart disease prevention Public Health Infectious Diseases COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Erica Cochran Hameen
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Erica Cochran Hameen's architectural experience includes over 50 educational, media and broadcast, community, and transportation facilities.
Building Performance & Diagnostics Sustainability Energy Ethics Sustainable Design
Omar Ibrahim, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine · University of Connecticut
Dr. Ibrahim's clinical interests include lung cancer, pleural disease, and complex airway disease.
Lung Disease Interventional Pulmonary Pulmonary Training Lung Cancer
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