Dr. Alexander’s career has been largely shaped by his experience designing and leading health behavior change programs at national and local scales. 

Athina Amanor is a third-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine and aspiring OB/GYN whose journey to medicine is rooted in legacy, family, and advocacy. 

Dr. Bartlett is the co-creator and co-host of the podcast Why Should I Trust You?, which brings together leading experts and diverse perspectives to explore complex and often contested topics in public health.

Georges C. Benjamin, MD is known as one of the nation’s most influential physician leaders because he speaks passionately and eloquently about the health issues having the most impact on our nation today.

Emma Courtney is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and Ph.D. candidate at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory studying breast cancer metastasis, and a co-founder of Science for Good, a nonprofit empowering scientists to connect with communities. 

Shelley Hearne has spent over three decades driving change in public health, safety, and environmental sustainability. 

Susan L. Polan is associate executive director for public affairs and advocacy with the American Public Health Association. 

Robert Sanchez is a two-time kidney transplant recipient, advocate, and social researcher working at the intersection of health equity, community power, and lived experience.