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!
Jennifer McGregor is a 20 year veteran in the architectural design industry- serving in many capacities from design to marketing & branding for global firms, including her new role as Senior Director of Global Business Development for the renowned hospitality design firm, The Gettys Group, based in Chicago. She also serves on the Executive Committee for the Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest, IL, the Advisory Board for the Art & Design School at her Alma Mater in Texas- as well as the Editorial Advisory Board for Modern Luxury Media and the Economic Club of Chicago. She serves as a judge for the prestigious Best of NeoCon Competition as well as the Product Innovation Awards through Architectural Products Magazine. Jennifer is an award-winning designer, philanthropist, runway model, photographer, water-skier, hostess of memorable parties, and most of all, her favorite role- being the mother of three dynamic children.
Aubrey Aquino is a TV Host and Mommy Blogger. She hosts the daily lifestyle program, "The Hampton Roads Show," on WAVY-TV and is the Mommy Blogger behind "53 Weeks." Aubrey has also contributed her on-air talent to E! News, CNN, Comcast Newsmakers, Deco Drive, NFL Network and Fox Sports. She has 2 little boys and is a former professional dancer in the NFL and NBA. To learn more about Aubrey visit http://aubreyaquino.com
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.
Eliza D. Cabana is an award-winning writer in the cosmetic surgery industry and serves as the Aesthetics Editor of medical trade magazines Cosmetic Surgery Times and Dermatology Times. Eliza’s flair for writing and passion for beauty and anti-aging brings the aesthetics industry to life from a woman’s perspective. Her writing has appeared in Plastic Surgery News, New You, In the Know, and Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery tablet-only magazines. Her motto? Be smart, be beautiful!