Health & Wellness
Public Health & Population Health
Public Health & Population Health:
The 20th Surgeon General of the United States & Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue
After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Jerome Adams went on to lead the 6,000 person U.S. Public Health Service as “America’s Doctor” during a worldwide pandemic.
Nationally Recognized Health Leader, Executive & Presidential Appointee
Kody H. Kinsley is a nationally recognized health leader, executive, and presidential appointee. Serving as North Carolina’s 18th Secretary of Health and Human Services under Governor Roy Cooper, he was unanimously confirmed by the North Carolina Senate.
178th President of the American Medical Association
Dr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld was the 178th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). Upon his inauguration in 2023, he made AMA history as the first openly gay president of the organization.
Dean of Yale School of Public Health and C.-E. A. Winslow Professor of Public Health (Health Policy)
Dr. Ranney is a practicing emergency physician and national advocate for innovative approaches to public health. Her research focuses on digital health interventions to prevent violence, health disparities and COVID-related risk reduction.
18th U.S. Surgeon General & Healthcare Disparity Expert
A leader in fighting health disparities and developing innovative community-based health strategies and systems for low-income communities, Regina Benjamin is best known for her service as U.S. Surgeon General from 2009-2013.
Dynamic Physician Leader & Social Change Agent
Dr. Chris T. Pernell is a dynamic physician leader and social change agent. In her practice, she focuses on health justice, community-based advocacy, and population-wide health promotion and disease prevention.
Seasoned Physician Executive & National Thought Leader
As a seasoned physician executive and national thought leader, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront of healthcare innovation.
Award-Winning Reporter, Former Physician & Author
Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal is the editor-in-chief of Kaiser Health News and the author of An American Sickness , a shocking investigation into America's healthcare system.