Dr. Wei Yang is the Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Nevada Center for Surveys, Evaluation, and Statistics (CSES). His research focuses on population-based surveillance on health status and behaviors, environmental epidemiology, and applied statistical methodology for clinical and translational research. Dr. Yang is among the researchers who have made significant contributions in establishing and implementing health behavior surveillance systems in US. The example projects that Dr. Yang serves as a primary investigator include Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance Systems (BRFSS), Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Systems (YRBSS), and Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitory Systems (PRAMS). Prior to joining the University in 2007, he served as a Physician and Clinical Epidemiologist in Occupational Medicine, the State Chief Biostatistician, and the Director of the Center for Health Data and Research at the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services.

I am a Public Health Medicine Specialist and have been designated by the Director General of Health as a Medical Officer of Health for 22 years. My former roles include President of the New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine, Chair of the national Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee for the Health Quality and Safety Commission and Deputy Chair of the Northern Y Ethics Committee. I have a particular interest in child health including communicable diseases and immunisation.

Dr. Valerie Borum (she/her/hers) joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the Director of the School of Social Work in January 2020. She has experience as both a BSSW Program Director and an MSW Program Director. As a social work practitioner, she directed two programs, supervising social work and human service professionals serving persons with intersecting identities (e.g., disability, race/ethnicity, gender, deafness, etc.). Dr. Borum’s research and scholarship focus on the role of ethno-culture as a protective and promotive factor in health, mental health, and disabilities, with attention to populations of African descent. She studies the intersection of disabilities, deafness, and ethno-culture, with attention to Black/African American and Afro-Latinx/Black Hispanic families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. She also studies the intersection of ‘whiteness’ and anti-Blackness/anti-Black racism. She incorporates Womanist and Afrocentric research, scholarship, and education (pedagogy). Dr. Borum completed her post-doctoral studies (e.g., focus on suicide and ethno-culture) at the University of Rochester, School of Medicine, Rochester, NY. Dr. Borum received her Ph.D. in Social Work from Howard University's School of Social Work and her MSW from Gallaudet University. She received the Ester Ottley Fellowship, a one-year internship for one female student who most exemplifies qualities of leadership and humanity while at Howard University. While studying at Gallaudet University for her Master’s in Social Work, all her instruction was in American Sign Language (ASL). She received her B.A. in Psychology with minors in Biology and Philosophy from Mundelein Women’s College at Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Dr. Borum isresearching advocacy and families of colour as a research collaborator/consultant with Laurent Clerc National Deaf Educational Research Center at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Sheseeks external funding for her research, scholarship, and creative activities. Dr. Borum was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Dr. Balaji headed the Primary Health Care - Health Systems Strengthening unit at UNICEF Headquarters from 2017 to 2023. He is a medical doctor with an advanced degree in Public Health and a doctorate in Epidemiology from AIIMS, Delhi. He was with UNICEF for over 34 years and has worked in country, regional and headquarter offices. He was Chief of Strategic Planning from 2004-2014 and was Deputy Representative managing UNICEF supported programmes in Afghanistan for three years. As the Chief of Strategic Planning, he was responsible for drafting UNICEF annual reports to UNICEF Executive Board, ECOSOC and to the General Assembly. Earlier when he was the Regional Chief of Programme and Planning at Eastern and Southern African Regional Office (2001 to 2004), he supported the organization of the Africa Fit for Children summit in 2002 (Cairo) and its review five years later in 2007. During the period he held additional charge as the Regional Health Adviser for one year with responsibilities over 23 countries of the region. He was also responsible for the follow up to the World Fit for Children and its follow up through the special commemorative session of the General Assembly. In 2010, he led on behalf of the UN system, the MDG 4, 5 and 6 (Health related goals) review and drafted the input to the Secretary General’s review and report to the UN General Assembly. He was instrumental in the development of Multiple Indicators Cluster Surveys and was also the person who conceived ChildInfo and DevInfo before they were adopted by the UN agencies in over 100 countries. Dr. Balaji managed and developed EQUIST, a system for equity based planning and prioritization in PHC systems for delivery of public health services at national and sub-national levels and coordinated support for UNICEF offices to engage with GFF and Global Fund through child, adolescents and women focused investment plans. At the technical level, he led jointly with WHO, the PHC-Accelerator and the just concluded PHCPI partnership. He coordinated UNICEF support to programmes at country level on various aspects of Primary Health Care and Health Systems Strengthening and PHC oriented Implementation Research for achieving SDG3.

Harold Komiskey, PhD, is a distinguished professor with tenure at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia Campus. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison with a PhD in Pharmacology, complemented by a minor in Medical Science/Physiology. He also holds an MS in Pharmacology from the same institution and a BS in Chemistry and Math from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. Dr. Komiskey is an active member of the Society for Neuroscience, the Society of Toxicology, and the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

Provincial Director, Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses. Co- President, Quality Assurance; Leader for Hospital Accreditation, Founder of ICU Intermediary care. Write the exam for Cardiovascular Certification by the Canadian Nurses Association. Invited nurse educator of different hospitals ICU-CCU; PACU/OR. Consultant of College Nursing Faculty. Organizing committee executive- International Society of Pituitary Surgeons. and Multidisciplinary Perioperative Medicine.2018 Invited speaker Quebec Intensive Care Association.2019 Honourable Chief Guest of Colloquium World Nursing Conference; 2019 International RFCCN. SAARC, Critical Care Society. Chairperson, United Research Forum 2020-2024. International Virtual and Physical Conferences keynote and plenary speaker 2018 till present 2024.

Fellow of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) since 1991. National Fellow of the Specialist Certification of Obesity Professionals in Europe (EASO). Committee member of Slovak Hypertension Society, long-term committee member, vicepresident and honorary member of Slovak Society of Cardiology, now the chairman of the working group for cardiovascular rehabilitation. 25 years lecturer and cardiologist in Faculty Hospital in Martin, Slovakia, in 1991-1993 vicedean of Jessenius Medical Faculty. Founder and head of Dom srdca in Martin since 1997 (coupling of cardiorestaurant and cardiofitness with dept. of cardiology for out-patients), author of social game for reaching optimal weight „CALORIES“. Head of consultants for common World Bank and Slovak Ministry of Health Project „Analysis of optional ways of preventative health financing“ in 2001. Since 2019 the member of the Slovak Ministry of Health committee for Standard Procedures in Prevention Area. Since 2019 till now the National coordinator for cardiovascular prevention in Slovakia at ESC.

I am from the Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. I am also an attending physician of occupational Medicine at Tainan Municipal Hospital. I obtained my Bachelor of Medicine from the National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, and my Master of Public Health from the National Taiwan University in 1988. 1998 I received my doctorate from the Institute of Life Sciences at the National Defense Medical Center in Taiwan. From 1988 to 1999, I was Director of the Field Epidemiology Training Program at the Department of Health, Taiwan. Following this, I became the Director of the Division of Surveillance, Center for Disease Control in the same Department. Before my appointment, I was the Director of the Taipei City S.T.D. Control Center, Taiwan. Since 2005, I have been the Chairman and Board Member of the Society of Occupational Disease, Taiwan. I also sit on the Board of the Society of AIDS and the Society of Epidemiology, Taiwan. I am a member of the Professional section of the Taiwan Family Doctor Association. From 2000 to 2002, I served as the representative of the Western Pacific Region for Training of Epidemiology and Public Health Intervention Net Work (TEPHINET). I am presently the representative of the Western Pacific Region for the Confederation of Meningitis Organization (COMO). An eminent researcher, I have received awards for his publications from the Family Doctor Association, Taiwan, in 2002 and 2006. I have co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed articles and published in numerous leading journals, including the Emerging Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Patrick McGowan, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Public Health and Social Policy and Associate Director at the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, at the University of Victoria, and the Director of Self-Management British Columbia. He has been developing and evaluating behavioral interventions to assist people manage with chronic conditions. Over the last 25 years he and his staff have recruited and trained over 10,000 peer leaders who have delivered program(s) to nearly 80,000 persons with chronic conditions in British Columbia. He has also assisted health planners in all Canadian provinces and in 20 countries.

Lou Servizio is the President and Founder of Wellcast. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare informatics, consulting, and financial advisory services, he developed the Wellcast ROIâ„¢ Calculator in 1991 to evaluate financial returns on pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Lou has served diverse clients, including corporate employers, disease management firms, pharmaceutical companies, and managed care organizations. He holds a MS/MBA in Finance and Operations Research from MIT Sloan and a Mathematics degree from Holy Cross.

Anca Coriiu is the Global Executive Director of Wellcast ROI, specializing in calculating the Return on Investment (ROI) of Health and Wellbeing programs. Using scientific ROI calculation software and generative AI, she delivers insights tailored to diverse healthcare stakeholders. Leading a team of experts at the crossroads of epidemiology, finance, and productivity theory, Anca translates health program benefits into measurable financial outcomes. She collaborates with public health professionals, businesses, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies, helping them calculate ROI and plan strategic health investments at both corporate and public levels. An advocate for women’s leadership, Anca supports international programs aligned with UN values. Since 2018, Anca has been active in health and wellbeing benefits, particularly in the Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) industry. She is an engaged member of the Employee Assistance European Forum (EAEF). Her prior experience spans strategic communication, security technology commercialization, and P&L responsibility roles in global corporations. Anca holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and International Relations from the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest, Romania. She also pursued Master's studies in macroeconomics and European integration policies at universities in France, Belgium, and the Czech Republic.

Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health UK (FFPH) and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCP – Glasgow). Hold a Doctorate degree in Public Health and Epidemiology, Master degree in Clinical Epidemiology (MSc), Master degree in Public Health (MPH), all from The Netherlands Universities with broad experience driving Research and Development (R&D) strategies and operations. Since 1999, Dr. Kadhim Alabady has been actively engaged in public health across various levels, including academia at Erasmus University (Netherlands), Queen Mary University (UK), and the University of East Anglia (UK). He has also contributed to international organizations such as the United Nations, as well as national healthcare systems, including the National Health Authority (Qatar), the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK, and the Dubai Health Authority, among others. Registered as Epidemiologist Grade A with The Netherlands Epidemiological Society. Has numerous publications in the UK.

Bene is a graduate of River State University of Science & Technology in Applied Biology (Medical Microbiology option); with an MRes degree at University of East London, United Kingdom. She had her PhD study & worked at the Department of Natural Sciences, Middlesex University, UK. Trained in practical approach to toxicology in drug development (American College of Toxicology/British Toxicology Society). Bene had Harvard University part-sponsored training in Cancer Biology & Therapeutic, and received a 2nd Harvard award for a complementary training in COVID-19 and Mental Health for Medical Professionals. Bene has her expertise in evaluation and passion in improving the health and wellbeing. Her open and contextual evaluation model based on responsive constructivists creates new pathways for improving healthcare. Researching in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Cancer: Her current focus of research (which has yielded eight designed drug models), is on the Investigation of molecular mechanism of colorectal cancer and due to the year 2020 pandemic, has been involved in drug development for COVID-19; she set up a diagnostic laboratory for COVID-19 testing service, and now expanding diagnostic scope. Bene has been speaking in several conferences and published over seven peer reviewed articles, as well as written a chapter in Springer Nature book series on Cancer & Immunology. And a manuscript on COVID-19 was submitted to the Chief Medical Officer of United Kingdom to assist in response to the pandemic. Bene sits on journals’ editorial boards, and review panels. Bene sits on congress’ committee Board (European Congress on Human Genetics 2024, Oncology & Cancer Conference 2024). She is expanding through her years of research evaluation and teaching to establish Hospital projects in Africa, starting with Nigeria’s state-of-the-art Hospital project. Bene is the Founder & CEO of ZEAB Therapeutic LTD, UK, ZEAB Medical Centre, Lagos Nigeria; as well as the founder of two non-profit organizations: Citizen’s Wellbeing Intervention UK, and Earthwise & Citizens’ Empowerment Nigeria. She was recently endorsed by and in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment Nigeria for promotion of transition to Green Renewable system. She is a member of the Medical Research group council at University of East London, a research consultant with Norxin Medical research Cooperation. She is honoured with an affiliation to Universal Scientific Education & Research Network (USERN), London, England United Kingdom.

Dr. Declan McKeown is a Consultant in Public Health Medicine who practices in Medical Epidemiology in the Health Information Unit, HSE. Having trained and qualified in Public Health Medicine in Western Australia, he returned to Ireland in 1999 to work in one of the then recently-established regional Departments of Public Health. His role involved infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health and outbreak control, along with teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate and specialist training college levels. He moved to the National Health Intelligence Unit in 2009 and has been closely involved in the development and roll-out of a number of the NQAIS projects (National Quality Assurance and Improvement System) which focus on hospital safety and quality improvement. He maintains a significant teaching commitment aimed at Specialist Registrars in Public Health Medicine and has a particular interest in measuring and mapping deprivation and related social indicators. During the COVID pandemic in Ireland, he assisted in the construction of Health Atlas’ real-time COVID dot map monitoring of active and recent cases, and the development of real-time COVID “heat mapping” to show incidence and change in incidence, thereby assisting in the control and containment of COVID “hot spots”.

An expert in the field of Genetics, Bioengineering and Gene therapy with a particular focus on the use of plant- derived exosomes in the treatment of cancer and osteoarthritis. She is graduated from Biotechnology Program of Yeditepe University. In partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, she has conducted clinical studies on cancer treatments and awarded a patent for an cancer drug. Her published work includes the effects of plant- derived exosomes applications for the regeneration of bone, cartilage, muscle and hearth muscle. Recently, she was developed a new treatment for osteoarthritis which is currently undergoing clinical trials. In 2020, she was elected Scientific Chairman of Cancer free Life Association, a non- profit to assist patient and family undergoing cancer treatment. As co-founder of Cellestetix, she sherheads the R&D initiatives to develop a wide range of breakthrough discoveries and novel molecular applications for disease treatments, cellular regeneration and longevity support.

Dr. Ade Mutiara, a seasoned professional in the field of Occupational Health and Medicine, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the table. With educational milestones including a Medical Doctor degree from Universitas Indonesia in 1993 and subsequent achievements such as a Magister of Occupational Medicine in 2013 and Occupational Medicine Specialty in 2021, Dr. Mutiara has demonstrated a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Medicine in Universitas Indonesia, her research focuses on informal workers as the major population in Indonesia. In her occupational health experience history, Dr. Mutiara has held key roles, including her current position as the Lead of Occupational Health and Medicine in the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas in Indonesia since 2017. Noteworthy roles include serving as the Chief Medical Officer in a few Oil and Gas Companies such as British Petroleum and Chevron in Indonesia. Her passion is to enhance the occupational health implementation to leverage the worker’s productivity through a healthy lifestyle and maintaining the ensure the workers are always fit for their job. Dr. Mutiara has made significant contributions to the field through various publications, including stress-related diseases, and the workplace adjustments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her involvement as a consultant for the Health Ministry of Indonesia and her advisory role in occupational health organizations highlight his dedication to advancing the field. As Secretary of ICSOEM (International Component Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine) and the Scientific Committee of Occupational Medicine of ICOH (International Commission of Occupational Health), Dr. Ade Mutiara is actively shaping the future of Occupational Health and Medicine.

Julie Wilkes, PhD, is an accomplished expert in Organizational Psychology, specializing in health and human performance, workplace behaviors, leadership dynamics, and organizational development. With a PhD focused on the psychological factors influencing career progression and executive development, Dr. Wilkes has a deep understanding of the intersection between emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and leadership, particularly in relation to women’s health and success. She also holds a master’s degree in education, exercise physiology, and public health, along with over 30 certifications in various wellness practices, including health coaching, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and trauma-sensitive bodywork. With over 26 years of experience leading health and well-being practices at a Fortune 100 company, Dr. Wilkes has become a thought leader in organizational psychology, known for her evidence-based approach to leadership training and health equity strategies. A heart disease survivor, she channels her second chance at life into inspiring others through her work. A sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator, Dr. Wilkes has delivered more than 300 keynote addresses at major conferences worldwide and is a regular television commentator on health and well-being.

Dr. Eunjung Lim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences at the University of Hawaii. She earned her PhD in Statistics from Purdue University. Her research is centered on understanding and reducing health disparities, encompassing applied statistics, data science, healthcare data analytics, secondary data analysis, and statistical applications in medical and healthcare contexts using large healthcare datasets or electronic medical records. Her extensive research and collaborations have led to over 100 publications in various peer-reviewed journals. She has served as the core director or associate director of two multi-million-dollar National Institutes of Health funded Institutional Infrastructure grants at University of Hawaii.

Judeline Casimir is the CEO and Founder of Casimir Public Health Empowerment. With over 7 years of experience in the public health sector, she has dedicated her career to advancing public health education and research, particularly among underserved communities. Judeline holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and has been a leading advocate for integrating public health research into community-based educational initiatives. Her work focuses on empowering migrant communities through tailored health interventions, fostering partnerships between public health organizations and local groups, and promoting evidence-based practices. Her extensive experience includes developing and conducting numerous workshops, seminars, and community health programs that address a wide range of public health issues, from chronic disease prevention to maternal and child health. She has a particular interest in Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR), which she has successfully implemented in various projects to engage communities actively in improving their health outcomes. Judeline's dedication to public health and preventative medicine continues to drive her mission of fostering healthier, more empowered communities.

Dr Jason O'Rourke is the headteacher of Washingborough Academy. During his time there, the school has gained national and international recognition for the curriculum it has developed, which puts healthy living and food education at the forefront of children�s learning. Jason is the President of SAPERE International Board, co-founder and trustee of the food education charity TastEd, and a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on School Food. He was the winner of the Educatering School Food Plan Awards in 2016 and The Caroline Walker Trust Food Hero of The Year 2019. Jason regularly speaks nationally and internationally on the influence that schools can have on supporting and improving children�s physical and mental well-being, food sustainability and expanding children�s food education skills and knowledge. Jason�s doctorate focused on Food Education and School Leadership.

María Alejandra Farías is a professor at the School of Public Health and the associate director of the master 's program in public health at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina. She is currently the coordinator of the Center for Public Policy Studies in Health (CEPPS) and serves as a digital health consultant for the Pan American Health Organization. Formerly, she was the director of health planning for the city of Córdoba. With over 18 years of experience in public health research, she has authored articles published in numerous peer-reviewed journals.

I am a seasoned expert in global health economics, market access, reimbursement, health policy, and hospital administration. I have a total of 25 years of experience with 15 years of dedicated to global health economics and market access (UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UAE, India, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and Korea) and the remaining 10 years of experience in hospital administration. I have worked across a multitude of health care verticals including digital health / digital therapeutics, medical device, artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, lab and diagnostics, and durable medical equipment. My clinical focus areas include chronic diseases (respiratory and endocrinology), oncology, neurosciences, and infectious diseases. I currently serve as the Global Health of Market Access at Aptar Digital Health where I oversee and manage the pathway that includes evidence generation, global market access, and global commercialization. In this role, our team is working to expand the use digital therapeutics to improve clinical and health economic outcomes for patients with respiratory, oncology, endocrinology, immunology, and neuroscience conditions.

Prof. Dr. Nassiri is a former dean of global health at MSU, East Lansing, Michigan, USA. He is a French-trained hematologist with expertise in global health, infectious diseases, and antibiotic resistance. He is a consultant in infectious diseases and tropical medicine. He is currently a professor of clinical pharmacology at MSU. Prof. Nassiri is on the editorial board of 5 medical journals and has written extensively (viewpoints) about COVID-19 and emerging variants and antibiotic resistance.

Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an Adult and Pediatric Therapy Practice with seven Florida locations. Her practice provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services in 26 counties in Florida. Pamela is a student in the University of Indianapolis’ Doctor of Health Sciences and Master of Public Health programs. She is co-author of Putting Your Dreams To Work: Keys To Setting Up Your Therapy Practice and Start Your Engines: A Road Map to Your Clinical Fellowship Year. As a continuing partner with various state agencies, Pamela enjoys empowering individuals to communicate and use their voices within their community.

Dr Okereke is an Acute and General medicine specialist working at Cairns hospital. She has been working as a specialist since 2015. Apart from her clinical roles, she is also an adjunct senior lecturer at James Cook university. She is involved in the mentoring and training of medical students and as well as medical registrars in the pathway of becoming General medicine specialists. She has been actively involved in the delivery of the General medicine inpatient telehealth service to rural and remote hospitals in far north Queensland, Australia. She has actively participated in a few telehealth conferences as a speaker or presenter.

Dr. Wenwei Pan is an attending physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Assistant Director of the Department of Gynecology at Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Hospital. He holds a Doctorate in Medicine and has extensive clinical experience in gynecological diseases, particularly in endometriosis and adenomyosis. Dr. Pan specializes in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries using laparoscopic and hysteroscopic techniques. He is a member of the Gynecological Oncology Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Association of Maternal and Child Health and the Deputy Head of the Endometriosis Study Group of the Dongguan Medical Association. Dr. Pan has published 7 academic papers as the first or corresponding author and has led one provincial-level research project.

I like studying new things. I once received education in multiple fields such as Business Information Systems, European Business and Linguistics. Particularly I love theoretically-based research also in multiple fields including medicine, the universal gravitation, black holes and cosmic formation, origins of life and linguistics.

Chi Lavet Lum Mahbi is a dedicated Public Health Specialist and Clinical Research Associate with over five years of experience in public health research, clinical trial management, and health advocacy. With expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and community health, Chi has contributed to improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices in clinical and community settings. Chi earned a Master of Public Health from Cavendish University Uganda, specializing in infectious diseases and epidemiology, following an undergraduate degree in social science. This academic foundation paved the way for Chi’s impactful career in public health and clinical research. In their role as a Clinical Research Associate, Chi has successfully managed multiple clinical trials, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Their public health contributions include research on maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and health disparities. A proactive advocate for health equity, Chi has developed health campaigns addressing HIV/AIDS, TB, and cervical cancer in underserved communities. Certified in leadership, management, and clinical research, Chi is affiliated with the International AIDS Society and the CRA School of Montreal. Passionate about bridging healthcare gaps, Chi envisions a world where equitable, evidence-based healthcare reaches every community in need.

Dr. Sania Siddiqui is the Founder and Director of the Humjoli Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. Her inclusive approach involves educating not just women and girls but also men and boys, breaking taboos with scientific and logical explanations. A certified Health & Wellness Coach, Dr. Siddiqui has conducted over 1,000 awareness sessions across 10 cities, reaching more than 100,000 women and girls and training 600+ menstrual health educators. Her advocacy spans topics like puberty, menstruation, menopause, and reproductive health, delivered through workshops in schools, communities, and corporate spaces. Her work has earned her a Guinness World Record and accolades such as the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Award. She has authored India’s first period education book in three regional languages and collaborates with top organizations. Featured in NDTV, FEMINA, and The Times of India, Dr. Siddiqui is based in Pune, India.

Melissa De Jesús is a general physician. She was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Since she was a child, she knew that she wanted to be a doctor. While studying medicine, she became interested in public health and decided to complete a master's degree in this discipline. While studying public health, her passion for this field grew exponentially; this led her to continue her studies. She is currently completing a PhD in public health with a concentration in community health. She loves assisting and helping others. In the last few years, she has worked with obesity cases. As part of her dedication, she has volunteered in different associations and with the military by giving and preparing orientations, researching, doing tests, and giving her time in what is needed. She wants to continue combining her two careers to help and encourage communities to improve their health.

Nisi-Dominus Olokor is an accomplished public health professional with extensive experience and contributions to the field. He has a robust academic background with an MSc in Public Health from the University of Wolverhampton and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, complemented by further studies in Health Systems, Policy, and Research at Imperial College London. Currently serving as a Public Health Project Lead at Across Ummah CIC in Manchester, he focuses on research and workshops addressing diabetes and cancer among BAME populations, and has developed initiatives on smoking cessation, healthy family, and community mental health for minority ethnic groups. Previously, he was a Public Health Policy Advisor at Manchester City Council, where he contributed to the Greater Manchester Gambling Harms Board and analyzed policies on alcohol dependence and substance misuse. As a Public Health Officer at both the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, he led COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and participated in the NiCaDe project for RotaVirus A surveillance. His research work includes a publication in the Jordan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He is a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, the American Public Health Association, and the American Society for Microbiology, bringing skills in research design, statistical analysis, critical analysis, leadership, communication, writing, project management, and health economics to his professional endeavors.

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Dr. Isotta Macfadden holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Universidad Pablo de Olavide, with research focusing on social cohesion and advanced marginality. Currently, a professor at the University of Salamanca, and affiliated with Arizona State University, Dr. Isotta Macfadden has coordinated and collaborated on numerous international projects, including the European H2020 IN-HABIT project. A member of several research groups and committees, Dr. Isotta Macfadden has published extensively in high-impact journals and edited various academic works. With a strong background in sociology and social intervention, Dr. Isotta Macfadden has also contributed to numerous health prevention projects and served as a course coordinator for Loyola University. Active in both academic and community settings, Dr. Isotta Macfadden collaborates with NGOs and has participated in numerous conferences globally, enhancing professional and research capabilities through various academic stays in Europe and beyond.

Estefany Acuña is a distinguished academic and researcher with an extensive background in Social Sciences and Psychology, specializing in mental health, psychosocial trauma, gender-based violence, and sociopolitical conflict. Her doctoral and master's degrees focus on the individual, contextual, and community factors influencing the complex phenomena of violence and its effects. Over the past 15 years, Dr. Acuña has made significant contributions to academic research and community-oriented social work as a professor and consultant. Dr. Acuña is actively involved in various academic networks and initiatives, contributing to knowledge dissemination and advocacy within the Latin American and Caribbean region. Her commitment to advancing research and improving the well-being of vulnerable populations is evident through her leadership in multiple projects and mentorship of aspiring researchers. She has presented at numerous conferences and has been recognized by Service Peace and Justice in Latin America (SERPAJ) for her work in defense of human rights in Colombia.