Nicole Fisher is the Founder and CEO at HHR Strategies, a health care and human rights focused advising firm. Additionally, she is a Senior Policy Advisor for federal and state officials and an expert on health reform, specifically as they impact vulnerable populations around the world. Nicole runs a Health Innovation and Policy page at Forbes highlighting and advising companies, ideas and people that are changing the health care landscape and curates a monthly, private thought leadership dinner series: A Seat At The Table. She presides on several Boards for domestic and international health organizations and frequently speaks on health, innovation and human rights.
She is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of North Carolina in the Health Policy and Management Department. Before pursuing her PhD in health policy, Nicole earned her Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri.
Dr. Atima Kamra is both a full time practicing dentist and a wine educator in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her passion for wine dates back almost 20 years when she had the great fortune to sample some beautiful bottles that changed her outlook from that day on. Her interest continued to grow, motivating her to pursue formal certification as a WSET certified educator. After moving to Halifax, a group of friends asked her to put on a "Wine Class," which proved to be a tremendous success and rewarding experience. Since then, she has been active in the food and wine community during her free time, continuing to host classes and organizing dinners/tastings for private , charity and corporate events in intimate settings and grand venues.
Michele Clauss is FLM's Assistant Editor and frequent contributor. She's also an attorney and yoga instructor. Based in Chicago, Michele spent the last couple of years living in Costa Rica and the last few months traveling the world creating her own “Eat, Pray, Love” experience and mastering the art of location independence. Through it all she's found it’s essential to have patience, a strong work ethic, and a sense of adventure, really good wifi and a healthy dose of humor.
Ashley Abboushi is a jack of all trades: She's an international model, DePaul University graduate, humanitarian, activist, volunteer, world traveler, vegan, athlete and devoted to making this world a better place. Follow Ashley through her travels and passionate views on world issues and let's all make this world a better place, together!
Dr. Dena Mendes received her degree in Communications/Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University while also studying Public Health and attended programs at Harvard and Northwestern Universities. She holds a Doctor of Naturopathy Degree. Her education, her wit and her confidence has catapulted her to the level of expert in Kicking Cancer’s Ass. She has been a featured guest on numerous international television/radio programs and magazines. She lives near Chicago with her two children and is still kicking ass!