Industry influencers and healthcare thought leaders
From improving patient compliance to enhancing the provider and patient experience, our healthcare influencers share real-life solutions to effect key healthcare issues.
Our guest speakers represent a diverse spectrum of expertise, bringing their unique experiences to your event. They have participated in live presentations, workshops, panels, webinars, podcasts and more across the globe.
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ELIZABETH ABADIOTAKIS
OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Liz Abadiotakis, OTD, OTR/L, is a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in pediatrics. Liz has over 18 years of experience creating and presenting custom content for diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, parent associations, and business administrators. Her background in occupational therapy, coupled with her data-driven thinking and passion for action offers a strong base from which to target the goals of any organization.
GARY BRANNING
Pharmaceutical Leader and Keynote Speaker; Assistant Professor, Rutgers Business School, Graduate Program; President, Managed Market Resources
Gary is a Professor at Rutgers Graduate School of Business in Pharmaceutical Management and President of MMR, a health care consulting company, in Mount Olive, New Jersey offering various healthcare stakeholders’ innovative solutions for navigating the complex U.S. market.
LINDA ROSZAK BURTON
Founder and Managing Partner, DRW, Inc.
Linda Roszak Burton – Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author of Gratitude Heals®. Linda brings the latest research in positive psychology, gratitude, and neuroscience to support positive and healthy cultures, positive leaders, and engaged employees.
DIDI DEITCHER
LCSW, BCBA
Part-time lecturer, School of Social Work, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Didi is a part-time lecturer at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, in the School of Social Work, where she teaches Social Work. Ms. Deitcher has more than 22 years’ experience working directly with children and their families to support and streamline their educational experience.
PATRICIA DIESEL
Keynote Speaker,
Author, Coach
Patricia will share with you her personal journey back to health and teach you how to become your own health detective and advocate with her holistic approach. With her proven tips and strategies, Patricia can show you how to take immediate action toward productive change. You will be MOTIVATED and ENERGIZED beyond what you ever thought possible.
JAY FISCHER
Managing Partner,
Calibre Consulting Group
As an executive, management consultant, and entrepreneur, Jay Fischer has earned a reputation for achieving business growth in challenging consumer and business markets in diverse industries. As Managing Partner at Calibre Consulting Group, Jay helps companies get product and service innovation adopted and used by more customers.
ALEX GUERRERO
MD, MSC, FACS
Surgeon-in-Chief and President,
Intertrauma Consulting
Alex Guerrero is a trauma surgeon in New York City. He is the founder of InterTrauma Consulting, a virtual department of surgery providing clinical and consultative services to Trauma Centers and Burn Units in the US. As an experienced clinician and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he is also the principal investigator on several large, population-based injury research projects in Africa.
DR. RICHARD E. HARRIS II
Physician, Pharmacist, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker
Dr. Richard E. Harris II is a board-certified internal medicine physician and pharmacist. Dr. Harris attended the University of Texas at Austin for pharmacy school then pursued medical education at the McGovern School of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Harris has a client-centric view focusing on building relationships and trust through a comprehensive lifestyle medicine system combined with genetic and micronutrient testing.
STEPHEN LAZORITZ
MD, CPE
Chief Medical Officer,
GoMo Health
Stephen Lazoritz, MD, CPE is the GoMo Health Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Maternal Child Health and Development Global Network. Steve’s focus continues to be on advancing the integrated physical and emotional care of women and their babies.
Linda Mayo
Senior Associate, SRS Strategic Associates, LLC
Linda Mayo is an executive leader expert in business planning and execution; and facilitating diverse collaborations among national, state, and local health, research and academic organizations. As a consultant, she has a proven track record procuring $MM+ in awards and contracts. She is an excellent facilitator and presenter and holds a MSW from Rutgers University and a MS in management from New York University. In 2019, she obtained a certificate in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.
J. GREG MERRITT PhD
Founder/Owner,
Patient is Partner, LLC
Greg has spent the past several years studying, speaking and writing on the topic of authentic patient partnerships in research and clinical settings. His partnerships have included Michigan Medicine, PCORI funded projects (clinical trials), Ascension-Michigan, Ensign, Savvy Coop, WeGo Health and CTTI.
ROGER SAADEH
Registered
Pharmacist (RPH)
Roger Saadeh is an accomplished, experienced professional. He has more than 20 years of experience impacting all facets of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector — including the pharmaceutical supply chain, marketing, reimbursement, and commercialization. He has successfully aligned business strategy and operational goals.
SHELLEY SAMUELS
Principal and Owner, SRS Strategic Associates, LLC
Shelley Samuels is the principal/owner of SRS Strategic Associates, LLC a consulting firm that assists organizations to become and remain sustainable. Samuels has 30+ years of leadership experience in human services and healthcare. Ms. Samuels has made presentations on funding, developing new services, EHR best practices, disability rights, behavioral health homes and access to employment at multiple conferences and webinars.
SHELLEY SCHOENFELD
Behavioral Technologist and
Population Health/Lifestyle Communications Expert
As GoMo Health’s Population Health Lifestyle Communications Expert, Shelley provides a 5-star concierge perspective to the patient journey throughout the continuum of care, with an eye on elevating the complete experience for patients, caregivers, and clinical care providers.
CURT STEINHORST
Founder,
Focuswise Inc.
Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to help today’s workforce win the battle against digital distractions. After studying the impact of tech on human behavior, he now equips professionals across the world to work smarter and stronger in this connected age. Curt is a leading voice on strategic communications in the age of distraction and a certified speaker at the Center for Generational Kinetics.
ROGER THUROW
Author and Senior Fellow, Global Food and Agriculture The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Roger Saadeh is an accomplished, experienced professional. He has more than 20 years of experience impacting all facets of the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector—including the pharmaceutical supply chain, marketing, reimbursement, and commercialization. He has successfully aligned business strategy and operational goals.
DR. MICHELLE TOLLEFSON
Physician, Ob-Gyn, Breast Cancer Survivor, ACLM Executive Board Member, Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness Coaching Expert, Consultant, Keynote Speaker, Professor & University Program Developer
Dr. Tollefson is an Ob-Gyn, lifestyle medicine (LM), & wellness coaching expert who created the first bachelor’s LM Major in the U.S. She is on the Executive Board of the American College of LM, a breast cancer survivor, a consultant, & speaker.
Deena Cohen, MPA, CADC, CTTS, WTS
Business Development and Subject Matter Expert Maternal Child Health, Substance Use Disorders, GoMo Health
Deena is an expert presenter in the field of maternal child health in relation to substance use disorders. She is a well spoken and energetic speaker who engages her audience.
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Our keynote speakers provide education, training, and consulting to healthcare organizations across the globe, personalizing the healthcare journey from beginning to end.
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