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Aaron Gilbert

Pharmacy Manager

Pharmacy Manager

Aaron has extensive experience managing pharmacies for Kroger and CVS. In 2013, he received the Outcomes Platform Most Outstanding Quality MTM Services award at Kroger Pharmacy in Walton, Kentucky. He also serves as the Vice-President of Discipleship House in Independence, a non-profit organization supporting local high school and college students.

Abraham Halik, MD

Doctor of Internal Medicine

Doctor of Internal Medicine

Dr. Abraham Halik is a 2020 graduate of the University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts, a medical school committed to student support and successful residency placements in the United States and Canada. A native of New Jersey who grew up in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Halik is currently a resident in Internal Medicine at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD. MedStar Health, a not-for-profit regional healthcare system based in Maryland, is one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 residents annually. It serves as the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University, with over 30,000 associates and 4,700 affiliated physicians supporting a patient-first approach combining care, compassion, and clinical excellence.

Adrienne Augustus, MPA

Mental Health Advocate

Mental Health Advocate

Adrienne Augustus is a mental health advocate with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and public administration. She is the founder of A Beautiful Mind Foundation Inc., a grantmaking charity focused on funding culturally competent mental health support services and programs for communities of color. Augustus holds a BA in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Alaina Ross, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Alaina Ross, RN, BSN, brings 10 years of nursing experience working in some of the largest hospitals on the West Coast. She is an expert contributor for Test Prep Insight, a company that assists nursing students in preparing for exams such as the TEAS and NCLEX.

Alexander Belkin, MD

Experienced Medical Assistant and Physician

Experienced Medical Assistant and Physician

Alexander Belkin is a physician with a background as a medical assistant and medical school training. He developed an interest in hematology and oncology during his medical education. Outside of his professional work, Alex enjoys reading books, watching movies and TV shows, and attending concerts.

Alexandrea Holder

Alexandrea Holder is a South Florida-based content marketing strategist and copywriter with extensive experience in creative problem-solving. A lifelong creative, she specializes in content marketing and copywriting while also pursuing interests as an artist, musician, and amateur photographer. When not working, Alexandrea volunteers at a local animal shelter, listens to true crime podcasts and documentaries, and explores local parks and nature centers.

Alicia Reiser, OT

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Alicia Reiser is an experienced occupational therapist who has provided services at hospitals and rehabilitation centers throughout Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley for several years. She is the founder of A Rise Above Occupational Therapy Services, a practice based in Allentown and Bethlehem, which specializes in supporting teens and adults living with neurological conditions. Her practice is particularly dedicated to helping patients who have been overlooked or given up on by others. Alicia shared insights on the essential skills needed in her profession.

Allison Spain, RN, BSN, MSN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Allison Spain, RN, holds a BA in Psychology, a BSN, and an MSN in Nursing, backed by over 10 years of nursing experience. Her clinical expertise includes oncology and medical-surgical patient care. Beyond bedside nursing, she has held administrative and care coordination roles and has authored healthcare policies affecting patient care, reimbursement, and Medicaid expansion.

Amanda E. Randles, PhD

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Amanda E. Randles, PhD, is the Alfred Winborne Mordecai and Victoria Stover Mordecai Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Duke University, specializing in high-performance computing and vascular modeling. She holds 120 U.S. patents and has published 71 peer-reviewed articles. Randles has received several prestigious awards, including the NSF CAREER award, the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award, the IEEE-CS Technical Consortium on High-Performance Computing (TCHPC) Award, the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award, and the LLNL Lawrence Fellowship. Additionally, she has been recognized on the World Economic Forum Young Scientist List and the MIT Technology Review World’s Top 35 Innovators under the Age of 35 list.

Amanda Gorman, Pediatric NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Gorman is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in primary and urgent pediatric care. In early 2017, she founded Nest Collaborative, a women’s health technology company focused on providing affordable and accessible virtual lactation and pediatric care for families with young children. As an early adopter of health technology for family care, she identified and addressed the need for reliable healthcare access by leveraging digital platforms. Amanda holds degrees from Columbia University, the University of California San Francisco School of Nursing, and Fordham University, reflecting a strong academic background supporting her clinical and entrepreneurial work.

Amanda Jondle, Veterinarian

Licensed Veterinarian

Licensed Veterinarian

Dr. Amanda Jondle is a licensed veterinarian specializing in small animal medicine and surgery. She is a graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has a particular interest in integrative medicine, including acupuncture and chiropractic care. In addition to caring for the animals on her farm, Dr. Jondle writes for her blog, Vetmewsings.com.

Amy Spark, M.S.

Environmental Scientist & Mental Health Advocate

Environmental Scientist & Mental Health Advocate

Amy Spark is an environmental scientist with a Master of Science degree, specializing in the intersection of ecological and mental health. She has served as the Sustainability Coordinator at Bow Valley College in Calgary, Alberta, since 2017, bringing over six years of experience in sustainability management. Currently, Amy is expanding her expertise as a student in the Climate Action Leadership program at Royal Roads University. Outside her professional work, she enjoys backpacking, canoeing, and science fiction.

Andrea Clement

President of Clem.co

President of Clem.co

Andrea Clement is the President of Clem.co, Healthcare Communications and Career Collateral, with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry. She has specialized expertise as a healthcare recruiter, placing physicians and Adv. practice clinicians in hospitals and health systems nationwide for ten years. Additionally, she brings more than a decade of experience in media relations and communications for healthcare staffing, clinical research, medical publishing, and physician consulting firms. From 2007 to 2018, Andrea wrote extensively about healthcare careers and provided online medical career and job search advice for About.com, which is now VeryWell.com and TheBalance.com, where much of her health career content is currently hosted.

Angel Gibson, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Angel Gibson holds a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Charleston Southern University and an associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Trident Technical College. She is a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) with experience preparing to work in acute rehab and skilled nursing settings, in addition to travel therapy roles that allow her to explore different environments. Her future plans include pursuing a doctorate in rehabilitation science to become a university professor.

April Hays

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

April Hays is the Student Affairs Associate Director for the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, with a professional background in student affairs and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In her role, she has direct experience with issues related to disability access on campus, providing her with practical insight into these challenges.

Ashley Simpson, RN, MSN, BSN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Ashley Simpson, MSN, RN, holds a master's degree in nursing from Missouri State University, where she also earned her bachelor's degree through their online programs. She began her nursing career after receiving an associate degree in nursing from North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas. With clinical experience on the post-surgical floor and intensive care unit at Cox Medical Center Branson, she brings hands-on expertise in acute care settings. Since 2017, Ashley has been dedicated to nursing education, teaching and advising RN-to-BSN students at Missouri State University.

Austen Lincoln, OT

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Austen is a pediatric occupational therapist with expertise in movement and motor development for children from birth to five years old. She owns and operates Steps 2 Grow, a private practice where she specializes in both typical and atypical development. Through her practice, Austen provides pediatric occupational therapy services, virtual parent consultations, and online courses for caregivers. She is dedicated to working closely with children and supporting parents with practical developmental tools.

Ayna Molina

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Ayna Molina is a special education teacher with 30 years of experience in the educational field. A native of Miami, Florida, she earned her degree from the University of Arkansas while raising a family as a single mother. Her personal experience as both a single parent and student motivated her to pursue a career in education. Since graduating, she has worked in her hometown of Miami, combining her expertise in special education with her commitment to students and families. Molina is also a wife, mother of four, and grandmother of one.

Barbara Olive, LPN

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Barbara Olive is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 20 years of experience providing care in nursing homes and home health settings. She specialized in night shift nursing for 15 of those years, focusing on patient care during overnight hours. Barbara is now happily retired.

Ben Tanner, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant

Ben Tanner is a physician assistant with over a decade of experience practicing emergency medicine in Las Vegas since 2014. In addition to his primary focus on emergency care, he also works part-time in family practice and urgent care. In 2016, he launched a medical Spanish website and subsequently developed an online course on the same subject, reflecting his commitment to improving communication with Spanish-speaking patients, with whom he regularly speaks.

Benjamin Caleb Williams, RN

Expert Nurse Consultant

Expert Nurse Consultant

Caleb is an Ivy League-educated nurse consultant with extensive clinical experience, including supervisory roles in ICU and ER settings. He holds multiple Adv. certifications in emergency and trauma nursing and is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. In addition to his clinical expertise, Caleb has authored hundreds of healthcare-related articles and blog posts, practicing as both an expert nurse consultant and nurse writer.

Bob Schmidt, LPC

Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Robert W. Schmidt, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with over forty years of experience in public education as a counselor and teacher, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and crisis management. He practiced and lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, and served as an adjunct professor in the Counselor Education Department at Fairfield University for ten years. Schmidt has held leadership roles, including past president of the Connecticut Counseling Association, the Connecticut Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and the Connecticut School Counseling Association. He also served as the American Counseling Association North Atlantic Regional Chair and received the ACA Samuel T. Gladding Unsung Hero Award for his work following the Sandy Hook tragedy. Currently, he chairs the Newtown Sandy Hook Community Foundation’s Distribution Committee. Schmidt and co-author Sharon Cohen wrote *Disaster Mental Health and Community Planning*, a manual focused on trauma-informed collaboration and mental health during crises.

Brian A. Carroll, PhD (C)

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Brian A. Carroll is a doctoral candidate specializing in second language assessment at Teachers College, Columbia University. He holds an M.A. and Ed.M. in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, and a bachelor's degree in Russian Language and Literature from Ohio State University. With several years of experience teaching English as a foreign language in Russia and Taiwan, Carroll’s expertise encompasses classroom-based language assessment, second language pragmatics assessment, educational measurement, education technology, and machine learning for educational purposes. He co-founded Tiro, an edtech company that supports classroom teachers in designing, delivering, and statistically analyzing student assessment data.

Brian Jones, MEd, LMHC, LPC

Brian Jones, MEd, LMHC, LPC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in Seattle, Washington, with over five years of professional experience. He specializes in treating eating disorders across diverse settings, including residential care and individual private practice. In addition, Brian focuses on helping adults with religious trauma and spiritual abuse, as well as issues related to careers and relationships. His practice offers telehealth services to clients throughout Washington. More information can be found on his website at www.bjonescounseling.com.

Cali Estes, PhD

Addiction Therapist & Life Coach

Addiction Therapist & Life Coach

Dr. Cali Estes, Ph.D., is a Celebrity Addiction Therapist, Life Coach, Recovery Coach, and Wellness Guru with over 20 years of experience specializing in drug, alcohol, and food addictions. She combines talk therapy with forward and positive change to assist clients in unlocking their true potential. Dr. Estes integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and life coaching in her approach, delivering solution-focused support tailored to her clients’ needs.

Canon Welch, Paramedic, EMT

Instructor for the American Heart Association

Instructor for the American Heart Association

Canon Welch holds the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic certification and has built her career with experience as an EMT-Basic and firefighter. She completed the Foothill College Paramedic program and currently serves as an instructor for the American Heart Association, where she teaches future paramedics and proctors the NREMT exam.

Caroline Myers, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Licensed Master Social Worker

Caroline is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a graduate of the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, where she specialized in military social work and adult healthy aging. She focuses on counseling, skill-building, independent living resources, assessment, and advocacy. With experience in therapeutic settings, case management, diagnoses, and assessments, Caroline has a strong commitment to mental health support.

Cassidy Cobbs, Biologist

Cassidy Cobbs (they/them) is a molecular and evolutionary biologist with extensive experience in animal research, encompassing both field and laboratory work. They hold a BA from the University of North Carolina, a BS from North Carolina State University, and an MS in ecology and evolution from Vanderbilt University. Currently, Cassidy serves as a senior project manager and scientific liaison for the Integrated Genomics Operation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where they have worked for eight years. A native of northwest North Carolina, they lived primarily in natural settings before relocating to Manhattan. Their hands-on animal experience is now focused on caring for a 4-year-old pit bull named Mando.

Cassie Spencer

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Cassie Spencer is a career coach with extensive experience working with students, young professionals, career changers, and job seekers to prepare them for their next career move. She began her career working on college campuses, where she coached students in career exploration, managed internship programs, and provided resources for resume development, cover letter writing, job searching, and career option exploration. Currently, Cassie works full time as a freelance career coach. She is also the co-host of the podcast *Your Career GPS* and the host of *Happenstance the Podcast*. Cassie shares career-related content on social media at @CareerCoachCassie.

Chalice Blinick, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chalice Blinick, Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, has 12 years of experience in hospital and outpatient care. Her clinical expertise spans renal care, ortho-neuro-trauma, medical-surgical, family medicine, and urgent care settings. She also maintains a blog, nursechalice.com, where she shares her professional knowledge and experience.

Christian Worstell, LHIA

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Christian Worstell is a licensed health insurance agent specializing in Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and life insurance products. He serves as a senior staff writer for MedicareAdvantage.com, where he has authored thousands of educational articles to help older Americans navigate Medicare and understand their coverage options. His expertise in Medicare and health insurance has been featured in major outlets such as Vox, MSN, and The Washington Post. Christian holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Shippensburg University and currently resides in Raleigh, NC.

Christine Stetler, RN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Christine Stetler is a registered nurse and principal solutions architect with Allscripts FollowMyHealth, bringing over 20 years of experience in healthcare. She specializes in integrating healthcare technology directly to consumers, aiming to enhance patient care through innovative solutions. Christine has extensive experience in both direct patient care and the development of technology-enabled healthcare services. Her work focuses on aligning technical solutions with healthcare needs to support individuals in living their best lives.

Colin Ma

Medical School Applicant

Medical School Applicant

Colin Ma is a problem-solver with experience in developing creative solutions at the intersection of technology, marketing, and strategy. He has built applications for Fortune 500 companies, sold digital businesses, and won breakdancing competitions. Currently, he works in digital marketing and is in the process of applying to medical school.

Cory Trevena, M.Psych.

Certified Prevention Specialist

Certified Prevention Specialist

Cory Trevena, M.Psych., serves as Senior Director of Education at Caron Treatment Centers, where she provides leadership to deliver prevention and early intervention services focused on student assistance for K-12 and higher education. She has been with Caron since 2005 and was promoted to senior director in January 2020 after serving as a regional director for the Student Assistance Program. Cory holds a master’s degree in general psychology and is a certified prevention specialist (CPS) in Pennsylvania. She is dedicated to supporting young people and their families in addressing substance use challenges through exceptional service delivery.

Courtney Fankhanel, MMSc, PA-C

Physician Assistant & Assistant Professor

Physician Assistant & Assistant Professor

Courtney Fankhanel, MMSc, PA-C, is an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of Clinical Education in the Yale Physician Associate Program. She earned her Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree from Yale University School of Medicine in 2008 and has practiced clinically in cardiac surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital since 2009. Since joining Yale's Physician Associate Program faculty in 2016, she has been responsible for clinical curriculum development and assessment, maintaining accreditation standards, and collaborating with clinical partners. Her teaching portfolio includes lecturing and leading courses in EKG, surgery, transitional skills, cardiology didactics, ultrasound, simulation, and procedural competencies. Additionally, she serves on multiple program committees, including Admissions, Program Assessment, and Educational Policy and Curriculum.

Cynthia Durley, M.Ed., MBA

Dental Assisting National Board Executive Director

Dental Assisting National Board Executive Director

Cynthia C. Durley, M.Ed., MBA, is the Executive Director of the Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation. She brings over 35 years of experience working in oral healthcare organizations, specializing in leadership within the dental assisting field.

Cyrus Vanover, MBA

College Budgeting Expert

College Budgeting Expert

Cyrus Vanover is the founder of the Frugal Budgeter and author of Earn a Debt-Free College Degree, a guide that specializes in earning college credit affordably through non-traditional methods such as CLEP, DSST, and AP exams. His expertise in college budgeting and personal finance has been recognized and featured in prominent outlets including Business Insider, Reader's Digest, Fox Business, MSN, and Yahoo Finance.

Dana Baker-Williams

Dana Baker-Williams is a parent and teen coach specializing in ADHD and anxiety, with extensive experience providing one-to-one support and facilitating small groups. She equips parents with practical tools to better understand these challenges, parent more effectively, and foster stronger connections with their children. Dana also works directly with teens and young adults, helping them develop self-advocacy skills, resilience, emotional regulation, and confidence. Her coaching is focused on giving families the knowledge and strategies needed to ease family dynamics and support children in achieving happier, more independent lives. Parents and families can connect with her through her website, where they can also access her blog and social media channels.

Daniel Chazin, DPT, PT

Licensed Physical Therapist

Licensed Physical Therapist

Daniel T. Chazin, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist based in Nashville, TN, specializing in acute care rehabilitation and neurological impairments. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and is an active member of both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).

Danielle Harris Medlock, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Danielle Harris Medlock, RN, BSN, is a registered nurse currently working as a travel nurse for Gifted Healthcare based in Louisiana. She is practicing during the pandemic and shares insights into her nursing profession during this period.

Danielle Zolotnitsky

Dietician

Dietician

Danielle Zolotnitsky is the transplant and digestive disease dietitian at Einstein Medical Center, specializing in nutritional care for patients undergoing liver and kidney transplant surgeries. She also manages dietary needs for individuals with gastrointestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Celiac Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and related conditions. Outside of her clinical work, Danielle enjoys walking her dog, cooking, and teaching fitness classes.

Dave Bratcher

President of The STAR Center

President of The STAR Center

Dave Bratcher is the President of The STAR Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities realize their potential by transforming perceived liabilities into assets. Under his leadership, The STAR Center received the Non-Profit of the Year awards in 2008 and 2015 and was nationally recognized as one of the top 50 Best Non-Profits to Work For in 2017 and 2018.

Dayana Camacho, CMA

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Dayana Camacho is a medical assistant at Apex Spine and Neurosurgery in Atlanta, Georgia, with approximately three years of experience in the field. She earned her medical assistant diploma from North Georgia Nursing Academy. Dayana began her career shortly after graduation and notes that she regrets waiting a year before starting her formal medical training.

Dean Drosnes, Medical Director

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine

Dr. Dean Drosnes is the Medical Director of the Pennsylvania campus of Caron Treatment Centers with extensive experience in Addiction Medicine since 2010. He is board certified in Addiction Medicine through the American Board of Preventive Medicine and in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Drosnes is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and serves on the ASAM Physicians-In-Training Committee. He is also a member of the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine, the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Additionally, he holds a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment in Psychiatry at Penn State University College of Medicine.

Derek Auguste, Army Veteran

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Derek Auguste served in the U.S. Army for 11 years, beginning in 2004. His initial assignment was with the 1st Armored Division in Germany, including a deployment to Iraq in 2007. He later served with Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH), deploying in support of Operation Unified Response to aid Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Derek separated from the Army in 2015 and subsequently earned an associate degree in International Relations from Miami Dade College. In May 2020, he completed a bachelor’s degree in Political Science at the University of Miami. He is also an alumnus of the Warrior-Scholar Project, having attended the Humanities Academic Boot Camp at Harvard University in 2019 and returned as a Virtual Training Team fellow in 2020.

Dianne Barnard, RN

Registered Nurse-Board Certified

Registered Nurse-Board Certified

Dianne Barnard, RN, is a Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 20 years of nursing experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and maintains board certifications in both psychiatric and holistic nursing. Throughout her career, Dianne has worked in diverse clinical settings, including bedside care, oncology, intensive care units (ICU), home health, clinical nursing instruction, and mental health.

Dominique Hoffman, Nutritionist

Nutritionist

Nutritionist

Dominique Hoffman holds a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, where she studied under leading professors in nutrition and biochemistry, including Richard Lord and Albert Grazia. She also studied at George Mason University. With expertise in creating nutrient-dense, personalized meal programs, her solutions are designed to be both delicious and tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and preferences.

Donna Schisler, RN, BSN

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Donna Shisler, RN, BSN, is a clinical manager with over nine years of experience, including roles as a cardiac step-down nurse, ICU travel nurse, and legal nurse. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Methodist College of Nursing and was invited to join the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing within six years of graduation, recognizing her academic excellence and professional achievement. Currently, she serves as a clinical manager at Advantis Medical Staffing, where she educates others about nursing, and works as a legal consultant, assisting individuals in vulnerable situations to pursue justice.

Dr. Amanda Darnley, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Amanda (Banes) Darnley is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than ten years of experience specializing in adolescent and parent mental health. She has provided clinical services across a range of settings, including inpatient hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and outpatient practices.

Dr. Ann Marie Sastry, PhD, MS, BS

President and CEO of Amesite

President and CEO of Amesite

Dr. Ann Marie Sastry is President and CEO of Amesite, an artificial intelligence-powered software company. She has over 17 years of academic experience as Professor of Mechanical, Biomedical, and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, where she was named an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor, the university’s highest teaching honor. Dr. Sastry was invited to the White House in 2015 for recognition in technology entrepreneurship and met with President Barack Obama. She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware.

Dr. Aragona, FMP

Family Doctor

Family Doctor

Dr. Aragona is a board-certified family medicine physician and general practitioner with experience practicing medicine in three countries. She serves as a medical advisor for a prescription doctor telemedicine service and has prepared for and taken the CMA exam. Her broad range of medical skills supports her work in both clinical and telehealth settings.

Dr. Enchanta Jenkins, OB/GYN

OB/GYN Physician

OB/GYN Physician

Dr. Enchanta Jenkins is a board-certified OB/GYN physician with over 25 years of experience specializing in women’s health and general medical care. She combines her extensive medical expertise with a passion for supporting clients through medical visits and engaging with music and books. Dr. Jenkins can be reached on Instagram at dr.enchanta and on Facebook at Dr.Enchantaj Gyn.

Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a Naturopathic Doctor with specialization in women’s sexual health, hormone and mood imbalance, and bio-marker testing. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a First-Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from Brock University. Dr. Wiggins owns and operates Health Over All, a private practice where she and her team provide individualized health care aimed at helping patients improve energy, mood, and libido. She is also the author of The Pink Canary (published March 10, 2020), a book exploring women’s wellness and sexual health. Through her work, Dr. Wiggins focuses on transforming the conversation and approach to women’s sexual health by emphasizing pleasure as a pathway to improved relationships, desire, and overall health, rather than relying on pharmaceutical solutions.

Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA

Doctor of Behavioral Health

Doctor of Behavioral Health

Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, M.A., is an accomplished behavioral health expert specializing in brain health, with nearly 20 years of experience working with individuals with brain-related diagnoses, their families, providers, and advocacy organizations. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, a Master’s degree in Psychology of Adult Development and Aging, a graduate certificate in Gerontology, and a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology and Sociology with a minor in Developmental Psychology. Dr. Culler is the Founder of Your Brain Health Matters, LLC, and a Senior Atlantic Fellow with the Global Brain Health Institute. Her expertise spans behavioral sciences including psychology of aging, gerontology, and sociology. She is deeply committed to promoting brain health equity across the lifespan and leads innovative programs to support brain health in community and clinical settings.

Dr. LaTashia Kiel, DNP, RN, CEN

Nursing School Professor

Nursing School Professor

Dr. LaTashia Kiel, DNP, RN, CEN, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared registered nurse with specialized interests in cancer care, acute nursing care, and community advocacy. She has earned three degrees from the University of Texas at Austin: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Adult Health with a Focus on Teaching, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. Currently, Dr. Kiel teaches a Professional Nursing Management course at UT-Austin, where she supports students in preparing for their nursing careers.

Dr. Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, CNE, AHN-BC

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Dr. Laura Schwarz, DNP, RN, CNE, AHN-BC, is an Associate Nursing Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, with nearly 30 years of registered nursing experience and 25 years in nurse education. She serves as the director of the 100% online RN-BS Completion Program, where she also teaches. Dr. Schwarz is a Certified Nurse Educator and a Board Certified Adv. Holistic Nurse. Her scholarly contributions include multiple publications in professional nursing and technology journals, along with presentations at international, national, regional, and local conferences.

Dr. Leila Amiri

PhD

PhD

Dr. Amiri joined the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM) team in 2017. As Assistant Dean for Admissions and Recruitment, she oversees the admissions and recruitment processes across all three UICOM campuses. Dr. Amiri is a dedicated advocate for holistic review in admissions and actively supports students in achieving their academic and professional goals.

Dr. Manfredi

Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologist

Dr. Manfredi is a neuropsychologist and certified school psychologist with extensive experience in private practice in Bensalem, PA. She specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan, focusing particularly on learning differences and disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorders. For more information about Dr. Manfredi or her practice, please visit www.neuroassessconsult.com.

Dr. Michael Gisondi

Emergency Medicine Educator

Emergency Medicine Educator

Dr. Michael Gisondi is the inaugural Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University. He is also the Principal and Founder of the Precision Education and Assessment Research Lab (The PEARL). In this role, he oversees all emergency medicine training for students, residents, and fellows within the department. Additionally, Dr. Gisondi teaches multiple courses in both the Stanford School of Medicine and undergraduate programs. He has served as a mentor to dozens of trainees and junior faculty and advises the Stanford LGBTQ-Meds student affinity organization.

Dr. Patrick Fratellone, MD, RH (AHG)

Integrative MD & Clinical Herbalist

Integrative MD & Clinical Herbalist

Dr. Patrick Fratellone, MD, RH (AHG), FIM, FACC, is an integrative medical doctor and clinical herbalist with 25 years of private practice experience in New York City and Fairfield, Connecticut. He specializes in cardiology, autoimmune diseases, Lyme disease, and cancer. Dr. Fratellone holds credentials including Registered Herbalist through the American Herbalist Guild, Fellow of Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona, and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He serves as a professor at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine and has authored several medical journal articles and books. His practice emphasizes an individualized, integrative approach combining conventional and complementary medicine to support whole-person health.

Dr. Rajan Grewal, Psychiatrist

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Board-Certified Psychiatrist

Dr. Rajan Grewal is a board-certified psychiatrist with a private practice specializing in integrative women’s mental health at Wildflower Psychiatry. She serves as an adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry. Her expertise includes a variety of treatment approaches tailored to women’s mental health needs.

Dr. Robert Williams, MD

Medical Doctor & Advisor

Medical Doctor & Advisor

Dr. Robert Williams, MD, is a family medicine physician and geriatrician based in Lakewood, Colorado, with 57 years of clinical experience. He graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1968 and completed his internship and residency in surgery and transitional year programs shortly thereafter. Dr. Williams holds an active Colorado medical license valid through 2027 and serves as a medical advisor for eMediHealth. His extensive career includes specialization in family medicine and geriatrics, providing comprehensive care to patients across age groups.

Eileen Johnson, MSN, RN

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Acute Care Registered Nurse

Eileen Johnson, MSN, RN, is a Master’s prepared Registered Nurse with nearly 40 years of experience in acute care, hospice and palliative care, long-term care, healthcare education, and hospital medicine. Throughout her career, she has provided direct patient care and held multiple leadership positions. Her areas of expertise include quality, risk management, business analysis in healthcare, and process improvement.

Elizabeth Provanzana, PA

Licensed Physician Assistant

Licensed Physician Assistant

Elizabeth Provanzana is a licensed physician assistant with 13 years of clinical experience across multiple specialties, including general, vascular, thoracic, gynecology, obstetrics, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and urological surgery. She earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Physician Assistant Sciences from St. Francis University, demonstrating a strong educational foundation in her field. Her diverse background reflects extensive expertise in various surgical and medical disciplines.

Eric Endlich, PhD (Psych)

Founder of Top College Consultants

Founder of Top College Consultants

Eric Endlich, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants, specializing in guiding students worldwide—particularly those with learning differences and neurodiversity—through the college admissions and transition process. He has served on the Learning Differences/Neurodiversity Committee of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and recently co-authored an article for IECA Insights focused on counseling young women with ADHD. With extensive experience as both a clinician and a special needs parent, Dr. Endlich brings firsthand understanding of the challenges families face and expertise in helping them navigate college admissions successfully.

Fabianna Marie, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic Doctor

Dr. Fabianna Marie is a best-selling author, writer, and Global Health Ambassador. She is a naturopathic doctor specializing in bio phenotype—the unique biochemistry of every individual—and holistic nutrition. Dr. Marie has completed training at Harvard in the science of stem cells and the epigenetic control of gene expression, at Yale in the fundamentals of immunology, and at Johns Hopkins in cancer metastasis. She published her first book, *Fabulously Fighting*, in 2016 and released the second edition, *Fabulously Fighting Uncensored*, in 2020.

Gail Gazelle, MD

Instructor for the American Heart Association

Instructor for the American Heart Association

Gail Gazelle, MD, is a part-time Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Scientist at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She specializes in internal medicine and has extensive experience coaching physicians, having guided over 500 physicians and physician leaders. Dr. Gazelle is also a Master Certified Coach and a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, integrating neuroscience, mindfulness, and social psychology into her work to address physician burnout, leadership, and resilience. She is the author of the 2020 book *Everyday Resilience: A Practical Guide to Build Inner Strength and Weather Life's Challenges*. A free chapter of the book is available for download at her website.

Gauri Joshi, MPH

Public Health Professional

Public Health Professional

Gauri Joshi holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, where she specialized in health education and promotion. Her expertise covers chronic diseases, substance abuse disorders, and mental health conditions. She has focused her work on serving hard-to-reach populations and has a particular interest in healthcare in the digital era.

Hannah Johnson, BS

Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

Hannah Johnson is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Department of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Honors College at Portland State University, where she completed her undergraduate Honors Senior Thesis on drug-resistant tuberculosis. Hannah will begin pursuing a Master of Public Health in the Global Health Track at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Fall 2020, continuing her focus on infectious disease.

Heather ONeal, APRN, CN-M, IBCLC

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Heather ONeal, APRN, CN-M, IBCLC, is an Adv. Practice Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She serves as clinical faculty at West Virginia University School of Nursing and brings extensive expertise in lactation and midwifery. Heather hosts and manages Breastfeeding for Busy Moms, an international online education and support community for lactating parents, and cohosts the Milk Minute Podcast, an evidence-based resource designed for lactating parents and their partners worldwide.

Hector Rodriguez, Executive MHA

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Healthcare Administration

Hector Rodriguez is a long-term care ombudsman with the United Way of Tarrant County, Texas, where he advocates for residents in long-term care facilities. He has experience working with older adults through his previous roles at the Alzheimer’s Association and Austin Groups for the Elderly (AGE) of Central Texas. Hector holds an Executive Master’s in Health Administration from the University of Central Florida and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas A&M International University. He currently resides with his family in Fort Worth, Texas.

Holly Parsons

Transgender Community Advocate

Transgender Community Advocate

Holly Parsons (formerly known as Jeb Edmondson) is a member of the legislative team at StepUp, a nonprofit organization advocating for the transgender community at both national and state levels. She previously served as the student representative for the Department of Multicultural Student Affairs at the University of North Georgia, where she advocated for minority groups on campus to ensure proper representation and funding. In this role, she also addressed the Georgia Senate to advocate for reduced regulations on student freedom of speech.

James DeVito, RT

Riologic Tech

Riologic Tech

James DeVito is a radiologic technologist based in New York who successfully passed the ARRT exam with a score of 85%, completing it with more than an hour remaining. His credentials include certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), demonstrating his qualification in the field. He is actively employed in radiologic technology, applying his expertise in medical imaging.

James Wenkheimer, RN, BSN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

James Wenkheimer holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and exercise science and currently serves as an emergency room nurse at his local hospital. He has extensive clinical experience, having worked previously as an ICU nurse, emergency room technician, and telemetry technician. Before beginning his healthcare career, James worked as a personal trainer.

Jane Wrigglesworth, Sleep Science Coach

Certified Sleep Science Coach

Certified Sleep Science Coach

Jane Wrigglesworth is a certified sleep science coach with 12 years of experience studying sleep science, including sleep and neurobiology at Michigan University, and natural medicine and nutrition at South Pacific College of Natural Medicine. She operates her own private clinic, How To Sleep Well, where she consults with individuals and corporate groups on sleep and fatigue management and conducts regular workshops. Jane is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Janet Ferone, MEd

Doctor of Internal Medicine

Doctor of Internal Medicine

Janet Ferone, MEd, brings over 30 years of experience as a Boston Public Schools administrator specializing in programs for adolescents with special needs. She is president of Ferone Educational Consulting, which offers training, program design and evaluation, and technical support aimed at transforming schools into environments where all students thrive. Ferone also serves as an Associate Lecturer at Lesley University and Curry College Graduate Schools of Education. Additionally, she is a frequent speaker on mental health issues at national and international educational conferences.

Jannah Amiel, RN, MSN, BSN

Registered Nurse, MSN

Registered Nurse, MSN

Jannah Amiel, MS, BSN, RN, has been a registered nurse since 2007 with specialized clinical experience in Pediatrics, including Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Pediatric Emergency and Level 1 Trauma, as well as Pediatric Urgent Care and School Health. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Florida Atlantic University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from Keiser University. Currently, Jannah oversees the instructional design of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at Osmosis.

Jenn Dazey, ND, RH (AHG)

Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic Doctor

Jenn Dazey, ND, RH (AHG), is Core Faculty and Chair of the Department of Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University. She is a registered herbalist and a practicing naturopathic physician, with expertise in tropical and temperate folk medicines, including specialties in seaweeds and mushrooms. Dr. Dazey’s educational focus includes botanical fusion medicine, which integrates herbal medicine into culinary arts, hydrotherapy, environmental medicine, and mainstream lifestyles. She also identifies as a pleomorphist and permaculturist. Dr. Dazey graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, in 2008.

Jennifer Duran, RN

NICU Registered Nurse

NICU Registered Nurse

Jennifer Duran, RN, is a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse with over 21 years of experience at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). She specializes in neonatal care and has extensive experience conducting professional educational courses for clinical staff. Jennifer is dedicated to educating families and caregivers on the care of their neonates. In November 2018, she served as a nursing fellow at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda, where she collaborated with neonatal staff to provide daily educational sessions, contributing to improved clinical practices.

Jennifer McGivney, RDH

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Jennifer McGivney is a licensed dental hygienist with ten years of experience in dental care. She began her career as a dental assistant and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Loma Linda University.

Jessica Dzubak, RN, MSN

MSN, RN

MSN, RN

Jessica Dzubak, MSN, RN, is a Registered Nurse with a Master’s degree in Nursing, specializing in education. She has experience practicing in the emergency department and currently serves as the Director of Nursing Practice for a professional nursing organization. In addition, Jessica is a nursing professional development practitioner and a freelance healthcare writer.

Joelle Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN

Family Nurse Practitioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

Joelle Jean, FNP-C, BSN, RN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience and more than three years specializing in family practice. She has a clinical background in pediatric emergency care, labor and delivery, and primary care medicine. Based in New York, Joelle also works as a writer and real estate investor. She enjoys spending time with her husband, their two young children, Nathaniel and Noah, and their cat, Zuzu. Joelle’s interests include reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.

Johanna Tiemann, PhD (Psych)

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Johanna Tiemann, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, hypnotherapist, and EMDR practitioner with over 20 years of education and training. She earned her doctorate from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY, in 2000, completed psychoanalytic studies at New York University in 2010, and received formal hypnotherapy training through the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. She maintains a private practice in New York City, specializing in the treatment of trauma and its sequelae, including nicotine addiction. Dr. Tiemann works collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds to address trauma-related issues and addiction.

Julia Esteve Boyd, Etiquette Consultant

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Julia Esteve Boyd is an etiquette consultant with over 15 years of professional experience. She has specialized expertise in teaching members of royal families, business professionals worldwide, students at prestigious finishing schools, and young graduates preparing for interviews, internships, and first jobs. Her extensive background encompasses international etiquette and protocol, reflecting her broad range of teaching and consulting engagements.

Kaitlyn White, RN, BSN

ICU Nurse

ICU Nurse

Kaitlyn White, a graduate of Belmont University in 2012, has several years of nursing experience that includes working on a surgical floor at Vanderbilt University and serving as a Trauma ICU nurse. She later transitioned to traveling ICU nursing, a role that brought her to Alaska. Outside of her professional work, Kaitlyn enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, camping, snowboarding, yoga, hiking, and appreciating Alaska's natural scenery. She also spends time traveling, quilting, and with her sweetheart.

Kanika Sabhan, DPT

DPT

DPT

Kanika Sabhan, DPT, has been a practicing physical therapist for 2 ½ years at Brentwood Physio in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She specializes in helping both professional athletes and everyday individuals recover from injuries. Sabhan earned her Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, and holds a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Karen Balerna, RN, BSN, Patient Advocate

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Karen Balerna, RN, BSN, is a Board-certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) and the Founder and Clinical Director of Nurse Advocate Partners, a private advocacy firm. She holds a Dementia Specialist Certificate from The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health and brings extensive experience in patient advocacy and healthcare navigation.

Karen Gross

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Karen Gross is an author and educator with over 40 years of professional experience specializing in student success and trauma-responsive education across the PreK–20 educational pipeline. She served as a college president and was a senior policy advisor to the U.S. Department of Education. Gross is a certified psychological first aid provider and teaches in the Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work Continuing Education Division as well as at other institutions. Her recent book, Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door, published in 2020, addresses the creation of trauma-responsive educational environments.

Karen Henery, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist

Licensed Massage Therapist

Karen Henery is a licensed massage therapist since 2016 with extensive training in a broad range of techniques including shiatsu, tui na, Swedish, fertility, prenatal, intuitive massage, deep tissue, acupressure, Lomi Lomi, stretching, myofascial therapy, and lymphatic drainage. She is also a certified medical Qi Gong therapist, integrating this modality into her assessment and treatments. In addition, Karen offers hatha yoga instruction and peer specialist services, supporting a trauma-informed and client-centered approach. Her diverse expertise allows her to tailor each session to the individual needs of her clients.

Karen Watts

Adult Education Expert & Professor

Adult Education Expert & Professor

Karen Southall Watts has over 20 years of experience in adult education, currently teaching online at Bellingham Technical College. She has also taught in various community settings. She is the author of several books, including *Success in College: Strategies for New Grads and Non-Trads*. Her courses incorporate her diverse background in public speaking, counseling, coaching, and her own experience as an online student.

Katie Lear, Licensed Counselor

Drama & Play Therapist

Drama & Play Therapist

Katie Lear is a licensed counselor, drama therapist, and play therapist specializing in helping children overcome anxiety and trauma. She employs creative arts techniques alongside cognitive behavioral therapy to support children and families in managing fears and adapting to life changes and challenges. With experience working across all five boroughs of New York City, Katie has also taught play therapy classes for the refugee community in Athens, Greece. She currently maintains a private practice in North Carolina.

Keena Hoyle, OT

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Keena Hoyle is a licensed Occupational Therapist with 20 years of experience. She holds a degree from Chicago State University’s Occupational Therapy program and a B.S. in Allied Health. Hoyle has worked across various settings, including hospitals, skilled nursing, home health, and schools, with a specialty in pediatric therapy. For the past 11 years, she has held a contract with the School City of East Chicago. In 2019, she founded Off Season, a company providing therapies, mental health, financial, educational, and personal care services to professional athletes and their families. She is currently developing a new occupational therapy subfield focused on professional sports.

Kelley Kitley, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kelley Kitley, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma (including rape and sexual abuse), eating disorders, substance abuse, loss, and life phase issues. She employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in short-term treatments and also provides longer-term therapy using a holistic, action-oriented approach that incorporates positive psychology and coaching to help clients achieve their goals. As a sought-after international women’s mental health expert and author, Kelley has appeared in hundreds of publications, podcasts, live news, and radio programs including WGN, NBC, The Chicago Tribune, Huffington Post, Self, and Shape. She has also contributed as a columnist for Fitness Magazine, Recovery Connection, and Thrive Global. Kelley has shared her experience and expertise on national media outlets such as Dr. Oz, Megyn Kelly TODAY, and Access Live, and she is a TEDx speaker.

Kimberly Hicks, RN

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Kimberly Hicks, RN, is a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery, with experience across multiple hospital settings including operating rooms, intensive care units, and delivery rooms. She began her healthcare career as a unit secretary on the surgical floor before earning an associate’s degree and subsequently a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Chico. Her diverse clinical background spans surgical, critical care, and maternal health environments, reflecting a broad and practical nursing expertise.

Kori D. Novak, Hospice Manager

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Kori D. Novak, PhD, MBA, is a branch manager at a hospice in Southern California with expertise in human services and gerontology. She holds a PhD in human services and gerontology from Capella University, an MBA in marketing and public relations from Pepperdine University, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver. Dr. Novak draws on her academic background and practical experience to answer key questions about working in hospice care and the essential skills needed for those considering this field.

Kristy Goodman, MS, MPH, PA-C

Women's Health Physician Assistant

Women's Health Physician Assistant

Kristy Goodman, MS, MPH, PA-C, is Co-Founder and CEO of PreConception Inc., an online platform providing direct-to-consumer preconception testing for women planning pregnancy. She holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies and a Master of Public Health in Health Education and Behavioral Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers University). Kristy completed a postgraduate fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology and brings extensive clinical experience in women's health, including sexual health, obstetrics, infertility evaluation, prenatal screening, and gynecologic procedures. Her work spans diverse settings such as emergency obstetric triage, labor and delivery, and infertility treatment. Based in Los Angeles, California, Kristy also maintains a presence on Instagram @theobgynpa.

Lauren Bergey, Marine Ecologist

Marine Ecologist

Marine Ecologist

Lauren Bergey, Ph.D., is a marine ecologist and animal behaviorist with extensive expertise in biology. She serves as a professor of biology and dean of special academic programs at Centenary University in Hackettstown, New Jersey, where she also advises pre-med and pre-veterinary students. Her research focuses on the ecological impact of an invasive shrimp species from Japan on native shrimp populations in New Jersey waters, as well as investigations into canine cognition of human social interactions.

Leann Poston, Physician, MBA, M.Ed

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Dr. Leann Poston is a licensed physician with an MBA and an M.Ed., bringing extensive expertise in pediatric medicine. She has held key leadership roles including Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. With significant experience mentoring medical students and a strong background in authoring articles for medical journals, Dr. Poston combines clinical practice with academic leadership. She currently contributes professionally as a content writer for InvigorMedical.com.

Leo Sanada, MBA

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Leo Sanada is Co-founder and CEO of WeAdmit Technologies, Inc., an education technology company specializing in online college admissions consulting for high school students. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Meiji University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Sanada has led WeAdmit since its founding in 2017, guiding students to colleges that align with their passions and long-term goals through a structured, method-driven counseling approach.

Lillie Marshall, NBCT

EduMed Expert

EduMed Expert

Lillie Marshall is a National Board Certified public school English teacher with over two decades of teaching experience since 2003. She has taught on three continents, including roles in Ghana, Thailand, and Spain, and currently teaches in Boston. In addition to her teaching career, she is a prolific writer with more than 700 published articles since 2009 on her travel and education blog, AroundTheWorldL.com. Lillie also founded TeachingTraveling.com in 2010, a global education community offering expert curriculum resources and travel ideas for educators. She showcases her art and educational cartoons on DrawingsOf.com and maintains an active social media presence at @WorldLillie.