Paul Maccini

Paull Maccini, co-founder of CKM Solutions, is a seasoned leader in pharmaceuticals and medical devices with experience launching dozens of products in over 40 countries and managing P&Ls exceeding $1 billion. He specializes in commercialization strategies, patient advocacy, and advancing innovation in rare diseases, diagnostics, and gene therapy.

Celina Burns

With 25 years of healthcare industry experience, I am a senior executive leader specializing in leveraging technology and precision strategies to drive transformative revenue growth, operational excellence, and high-performing teams across payors, health systems, medtech, and the healthcare supply chain.

Brett Miller, MD

Dr. Miller, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with over 19 years of experience, developed the HURT!™ mobile app to address non-emergency orthopedic needs. Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, the app provides fast, free access to local specialists 365 days a year, helping patients avoid unnecessary and costly ER visits.

Wendy Charles, MD

Dr. Charles is a digital health leader with 30+ years of experience aligning research with business goals. She holds a PhD in Clinical Science with a focus on Health IT, has executive experience in healthcare software, designed data governance standards, co-edits an academic journal, and teaches digital health at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Denver.

Uli Chettipally, MD

Dr. Chettipally is an award-winning physician, researcher, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine, clinical decision support, and digital therapeutics. As the founder of Sirica Therapeutics and InnovatorMD, he combines cutting-edge technology and innovation to revolutionize patient care and empower physician innovators globally.

Sam Khozin MD, MSQM

Dr.  Khozin is dedicated to transforming healthcare by creating systems that deliver exceptional outcomes for both patients and providers. By helping hospitals and practices enhance efficiency and financial performance, he focuses on optimizing operations to ensure peace of mind for doctors and patients alike.

Keith Moody

Mr.  Moody is a dynamic healthcare executive with extensive experience in hospital management, healthcare technology, and operational excellence within multi-billion-dollar organizations. Known for leveraging advanced analytics to drive innovation and improve clinical and financial performance, he is a collaborative leader committed to transparency, integrity, and quality in healthcare delivery.

Nandini Devi

Ms. Devi is an accomplished entrepreneur, CEO, and investor with 25 years of experience driving growth and innovation in healthcare technology, specializing in payer-focused solutions. As the founder of Mpowered Health, she developed a platform connecting over 10,000 health plans and systems to more than 200 million people, enabling seamless medical record sharing and healthcare engagement.

Iva Kaufman

Ms. Kaufman has been working with Mr. Carbonara on Patient's First Foundation since its inception.  With expertise in nonprofit management, donor organizing, and foundation advising, she has advanced initiatives in Middle East peace, women’s financial empowerment, and the intersection of art, culture, and technology, aligning resources to drive social change.

Craig Ullman

Mr. Ullman has played a central role in the growth and success of the Patient's First Foundation. As an accomplished executive, he combines expertise in digital innovation, business development, and marketing with a proven ability to build and scale impactful platforms. A holder of foundational patents, he is also a recipient of the prestigious Digital Luminary Award."

Dean Fiacco

Mr. Fiacco is a B2B growth expert and founder of Beanstalk Consulting, specializing in demand generation and outbound sales strategies. With a proven ability to guide startups from early stages to eight-figure revenues, he combines innovative approaches to revenue operations with expertise in marketing, team management, and client acquisition. His leadership has helped organizations scale efficiently while maximizing impact.

Don Lee

Mr. Lee is a seasoned healthcare IT expert with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and value across the industry. As President of Glide Health IT, he specializes in guiding product launches, overseeing technical projects, and delivering strategic business development services. A recognized thought leader, he combines expertise in software development, operations, and marketing to help organizations navigate the complexities of healthcare technology.

Dan Taffe

Mr. Taffe has over 30 years of experience, successfully founding and selling businesses, including an IT consulting firm and a nurse staffing registry. He also developed a nationwide travel therapy division for Big Stone Therapies. His expertise lies in sales, marketing, and business development, with a focus on Southern California.

Aiman Abdel-Malek, Ph.D

With over 20 years of executive leadership at GE, Qualcomm, and Insulet, he is a strategic visionary who excels in turning around and leading technology-based businesses by leveraging technical expertise, business acumen, and a people-centered approach to foster high-performing teams and deliver innovative connected health solutions.

Eric J Speck, PharmD, MBA, PMP

With a unique blend of compelling storytelling, transformative insights, and a proven leadership background, I empower senior leaders to foster ethical cultures, support individuals navigating critical challenges, and deliver practical solutions that turn impossible outcomes into achievable successes.

Steve Ditto

Mr. Ditto is a senior healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation across the healthcare continuum. He has worked with health systems, physician groups, payers, medtech companies, and digital health startups to improve the value, quality, and cost of care. Combining professional expertise with personal experience navigating complex healthcare, he is committed to helping others achieve higher quality, more cost-effective care.

Tony Scelzo

Mr. Scelzo is the CEO of Cinergy Innovation Network, driving transformative growth through innovative strategies. A serial entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, he has successfully led ventures like Ceemless Innovation and Stringcan, specializing in technology-driven solutions, sales acceleration, and process optimization.

Jack Bailey, MS, FACHE

Mr. Bailey is a results-oriented healthcare executive with expertise in strategy and operations across academic and community-based hospitals, value-based care, and multispecialty group practices, passionate about transforming healthcare delivery to improve access, sustainability, and patient experiences.

James Pickle

With a unique blend of compelling storytelling, transformative insights, and a proven leadership background, Mr. Pickle empowers senior leaders to foster ethical cultures, support individuals navigating critical challenges, and deliver practical solutions that turn impossible outcomes into achievable successes.

Jay Lawson

Mr. Lawson is a seasoned healthcare executive and entrepreneur with extensive leadership experience in medical devices, digital health, and healthcare software solutions, serving in key roles such as President of Stryker Spine, Co-Founder of HealthCor, and advisor to innovative health tech organizations.

John Milligan

An experienced entrepreneur and senior executive with 25+ years of success in executive management, business development, and operations, specializing in building high-performing teams, monetizing innovative ideas, and driving growth across industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, and medical devices.

Kathleen Bartholomew

Ms. Bartholomew is a passionate advocate for the nursing profession, specializing in fostering trust, communication, and leadership to align organizational culture with a shared vision, while empowering nurses and healthcare teams to create safer, more supportive environments.

Erik Hawkinson

Mr. Hawkinson has held executive marketing roles at leading healthcare organizations, including Novartis and Roche, where he focused on digital innovation and patient-centered strategies. Currently, he advises the Patients First Foundation on healthcare marketing, leveraging his extensive experience to support their mission of patient advocacy and empowerment.

Sean Kopp

Sean Kopp is a graduate of the University of Miami and a serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of expertise in healthcare services. Throughout his career, he has built and scaled businesses that aim to improve patient care and streamline healthcare delivery. Outside of his professional endeavors, Sean enjoys playing golf and cherishes quality time with his wife, Tina, and their three children, Landon, Logan, and Leighton.

Robbin Hunter

Mr. Hunter has over 25 years of experience in healthcare, spanning hospital administration, managed care, and health technology. As co-founder of PatienTrak, he focuses on cost-effective digital health solutions, pioneering robust portable health record systems for consumers and small physician practices.

Ryan J. Kime, MD, MBA

With over 20 years of experience as a physician leader and business strategist in acute care medicine, Dr. Kime is passionate about driving innovation, revenue growth, and improved healthcare delivery through clinical excellence and strategic expertise.

Steve Bradberry

Mr. Bradberry is a veteran community organizer and thought leader recognized for his expertise in campaign strategy, community mobilization, and leadership development, and honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for his advocacy on behalf of the poor and marginalized.

Terry Murray

Mr. Murray has over 30 years of experience leading corporate (STERIS, SPX) business units and investor-driven startups in medical device, life science, and patient-centric technology. In 2008, he founded Performance Transformation to help organizations align leadership, strategy, and culture to accelerate valuation growth.

Randy Rowell

Mr. Rowell is a healthcare consultant and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in vendor management, compliance, and operational leadership. As founder of OptiAchieve and President of One Pass Access, he specializes in business relationship management and healthcare consulting, leveraging expertise in GPO contracting, vendor credentialing, and regulatory compliance.

Ryan Burns

Mr. Burns is a Principal at KPMG US with over 20 years of experience helping clients solve complex technical challenges by aligning the right talent and technology. Known for his expertise in IT services, client solutions, and business development, he combines a passion for innovation with a proven ability to identify new opportunities and drive profitable growth.

Tim Eggena

Mr. Eggena is the General Manager at Reach7 Diabetes Studios and Chief Strategy Officer at Diasyst - Medication Intelligence. A seasoned healthcare and Health IT entrepreneur, advisor, investor, and board member, he co-founded the ambulatory industry’s first enterprise practice management system and spent over 25 years at NextGen Healthcare, where he drove innovation and exponential growth, shaping the company into an industry leader serving over 85,000 providers.

Joe Pazona, MD

Dr. Pazona is a physician-entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience delivering innovative healthcare solutions. As CEO of Pazona MD Urology and VirtuCare, he addresses physician burnout and expands access to care in underserved areas by leveraging telemedicine and team-focused care models. Dr. Pazona is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery by creating scalable solutions that prioritize patient outcomes and the well-being of healthcare teams.

Dave deBronkart

Mr. deBronkart, widely known as "e-Patient Dave," is a leading patient empowerment advocate, insightful communicator, and strategist bridging customer needs with technological innovation. With nearly two decades as Chair Emeritus of the Society for Participatory Medicine and as a seasoned speaker and author, he champions patient engagement, health data rights, and AI’s role in healthcare.

Chandra Tamirisa

Mr. Tamirisa is a global sustainability consultant, strategist, and thought leader with expertise in IT transformation, policy analysis, and international development. With a career spanning roles at the Federal Reserve, the United Nations, and as a participant in the Nobel Prize Summit since 2021, he combines technical innovation with public policy to advance sustainable development, smart cities, and equitable global adaptation initiatives.

Lon White

Mr. White is a private equity investor and board member at VISIE Inc., with a strong background in leadership roles within the medical device and healthcare technology industries. With experience as CEO, Vice President of Sales, and Director of Sales, he leverages his expertise in business development and strategic growth to guide innovative companies in the health and technology sectors.

Rose Satz

Ms.  Satz, CEO of Advanced Innovative Partners, brings over 20 years of expertise in radiopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical development. She specializes in GMP drug development, regulatory approvals, and strategic alliances, excelling in commercialization and fostering cross-industry collaboration. A mentor and author, Rose is dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation globally.

Rick Kraniak

Rick Kraniak is a recognized investor known for growing innovative businesses across media, health, technology, and software sectors. His entrepreneurial experience, particularly in entertainment, shapes his unique approach to creating value for startups, public companies, and social impact organizations.

Vivek Jayaram

Vivek Jayaram isn’t just an attorney — he’s the entrepreneurial force behind Jayaram Law, where he advises creatives and brands on everything from major IP and commercial disputes to deals and negotiations. He’s the go-to outside general counsel for companies that think differently across the cultural, commercial, healthcare and tech sectors.

Marie Peppers, LPN

Marie Peppers, LPN, is a leader in remote nursing and founder of a program training nurses for work-from-home roles in Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring. She advises on digital health tools and represents Reach7 Diabetes Studios, a concierge clinic specializing in diabetes and weight loss, expanding across the Southeast.

Dr. Paula Muto

Paula Muto, MD, FACS, is the Founder and CEO of UBERDOC, a direct-access web app connecting patients to specialists without referrals or insurance delays. A practicing vascular and general surgeon with over 30 years of experience, she also leads the Muto Vein Center and is a passionate advocate for patient care and women’s health.

Ruchi Patel

Ms. Patel is a Business Operations Manager at Cisco with over eight years of experience in strategy, planning, and go-to-market initiatives. Her background spans roles in business analysis, clinical data, and process improvement, showcasing her expertise in driving operational excellence across diverse industries.