Robert Raben is a native of Miami, and a graduate of the Wharton School and the New York University Law School. Nearly 30 years of professional experience as an attorney, senior Hill staffer, and Assistant Attorney General have given Robert a nuanced understanding of both the legal subtleties and the political realities of the issues…

Orriel leads health policy for Morgan Health and partners with Morgan Health Ventures on strategic investments in health equity solutions for JPMorgan Chase. Previously, Orriel was health counsel for the Committee on Ways and Means, U.S. House of Representatives where she led the Rural and Underserved Communities Health Equity Task Force and Racial Equity Initiative.…

David Satcher, MD, PhD is a physician-scientist and public health administrator with an extensive track record of leadership, research, and community engagement. He is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College and holds MD and PhD degrees from Case Western Reserve University, where he was also elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr.…

Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein is Professor of the Practice in Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where he also serves as Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement and as Director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative. A pediatrician by training, he is a former health…

Dr. Lisa Simpson has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of AcademyHealth since 2011. A nationally recognized health policy researcher and pediatrician, she is a passionate advocate for the translation of research into policy and practice. Her research, and over 100 articles and commentaries in peer reviewed journals, focuses on the role of evidence…

Lynn C. Todman, PhD, is vice president of Health Equity and Community Partnerships, leading efforts to align health equity activities across the integrated health care system. Prior to this role, she was executive director of Population Health at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Before joining Spectrum Health, Dr. Todman worked as vice president of Social Justice Leadership…

Michelle Weese is Head of Corporate Affairs for Novartis, leading a function that brings together the company’s Global Public and Government Affairs, Communications & Engagement (including Patient Engagement), and Global Health & Sustainability teams. In this role, she is responsible for strengthening the company’s corporate brand and positioning, stakeholder engagement, and trust and reputation. Michelle…

Dr. David R. Williams is the Norman Professor of Public Health and Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He is also a Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. His prior faculty appointments were at Yale University and the University of Michigan.…