Michelle Zabel, MSS

Executive Director of Innovations Institute · University of Connecticut

Michelle Zabel and her team advance research-based, culturally responsive solutions for child, youth, and family-serving public systems.

Care Coordination Crisis Response Systems Implementation Science Sustainable Financing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Justin Martello, M.D.

Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Director · ChristianaCare

Dr. Martello, Delaware's only Parkinson's and movement disorders specialist, has established a comprehensive Parkinson's disease program.

Quality Improvement Parkinson's Disease Neurology Movement Disorders

Dr. Susan Huang

Professor and Director of Epidemiology and Infection Prevention, Department of Medicine, Division of Infection Diseases · UCI Health

Dr. Huang’s is one of the nation's leading experts on clinical epidemiology of highly antibiotic-resistant organisms.

MRSA Pandemics Epidemiology and Infection Prevention Infectious Diseases Antimicrobial Resistance

Neil Jasani, M.D., MBA, FACEP

Chief Clinical Officer · ChristianaCare

Dr. Jasani provides oversight for iLEAD (Institute for Learning, Leadership and Development) and Human Resources

Human Resources Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education Learning Organizational Development

Stephen Pearlman, M.D., MSHQS

Clinical Effectiveness Officer · ChristianaCare

Dr. Stephen Pearlman a neonatologist and safety expert is the Clinical Effectiveness Officer Acute Care at ChristianaCare.

Healthcare Quality and Safety Communication and Resolution Programs Neonatal Intensive Care

Justin Cole

Director of the Center for Pharmacy Innovation · Cedarville University

Dr. Cole is an expert in pediatrics, pharmacy innovation, interprofessional care, and pharmacy practice advancement.

Neurology Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Pediatrics Pharmacy Innovation

Jason Mudd

Professional Public Speaker | Thought Leader · Axia Public Relations

Trusted adviser to America’s most admired and fastest-growing companies

Crisis Communications Executive Leadership Integrated Marketing Digital Marketing Business Srategy

John Emberger, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, CPHQ

Director of Respiratory Care · ChristianaCare

John Emberger is the respiratory therapist and the critical care coordinator for ChristianaCare’s Respiratory Department.

Respiratory Care Critical Care Mechanical Ventilation

J. Michael Henderson, MD

Chief Quality Officer · Cleveland Clinic

From this safety and quality expert, learn how a successful model of care can improve outcomes, reduce hospital-acquired infections and more

Patient Safety Quality and Safety Collaborations Implementing Systems to Manage Quality/Patient Safety Healthcare Reform (Quality Portions) Value Based Purchasing

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

Rattan Lal

Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural Resources · The Ohio State University

Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .

Soil Science Environment Natural Resources

Dr. Marty Makary

Physician, Researcher, Author, Medical Commentator · Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health

This won't hurt a bit! In fact, your audience will say "Ahh" when a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine physician and author is at the podium

Minimally-Invasive Surgery Health Services Research Cancer Therapy Health Policy Access to Healthcare

Denise Schentrup

Clinical Associate Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Denise Schentrup serves as clinical director of Archer Family Health Care, the UF College of Nursing’s nurse-led clinic.

Interprofessional Team-based Care Quality Improvement Rural Health Health Information Exchange

Isaac L. Moss, M.D., C.M., M.A.Sc., FRCSC

Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery · University of Connecticut

Dr. Moss’ clinical focus is on the treatment of all disorders of the neck and back.

Minimally Invasive Surgery Spine Surgery Scoliosis Surgery Advanced Spinal Surgery Back Disorders

Brittany Knick MS, RDN, LDN

Registered Dietitian · ChristianaCare

Brittany Knick MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at ChristianaCare.

Diabetes Education Nutrition Education Glucose Monitoring Healthy Eating

Bill Mase

Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management · Georgia Southern University

Bill Mase has conducted studies and taught courses in public health, ethics and health policy.

Food Safety Evidence-Based Public Health Health Policy Ethics Epidemiology

Gerald Kauffman

Project Director, Water Resources Center, Institute for Public Administration; Assistant Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware

Prof. Kauffman focuses on drinking water: water supply, water quality, policy, handling droughts and floods.

Public Policy Water Policy Water Supply Water Quality Watershed Planning

Edward F. Schultz

Author & Counselor to Business · Business Performance Group

Edward Schultz, Business Consultant

Business Analysis Business Development Project Management Services ISO Certifications GAP Analysis & Process Mapping

Herschel Lessin

Vice President · The Children's Medical Group PLLC

Funny, engaging speaker on children's health, medical missions, immunizations, medical economics, medical liability, & healthcare policy,

Medical Practice Management/Economics Medical Liability Immunization Policy/Economics Medical Mission Volunteer Pediatric Healthcare Topics

Shannon Phillips, MD, MPH

Quality and Patient Safety Officer · Cleveland Clinic

Healthcare audiences are eager to learn how metrics, performance improvement and outcomes can help ensure the success of an organization

Quality and Patient Safety Culture of Safety Leadership: Role of A Leader to Develop Culture Leading By Influence Performance Improvement & Safety/Quality