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
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
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
Jason Mudd
Professional Public Speaker | Thought Leader · Public Relations
Trusted adviser to America’s most admired and fastest-growing companies
Crisis Communications Executive Leadership Integrated Marketing Digital Marketing Business Srategy
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
Barbara Mink, Ed.D.
Program Director, Education Programs · Fielding Graduate University
Expert in managing large scale organization and community change
Adult Learning Design Team Development and Effectiveness Managing Large Scale Organization and Community Change Action Research Consultation and Interventions Networked Organizations
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
Catherine S. Fernald, DNP, RN, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FACHE
Acute Care Chief Nursing Officer-Newark Campus · ChristianaCare
Catherine Shull Fernald is the chief nursing officer of Acute Care at ChristianaCare.
Nursing Administration Leadership Development Quality Improvement Multi-Disciplinary Team Building Innovation for Workplace Workflows
Sheri Carey
RN-BSN Program Director and Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Sheri Carey is an expert in health care, nursing, hospitals, paediatrics, and clinical research.
Quality Improvement Evidence Based Practice Quality of Life Clinical Research Hospitals
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