Danniel Worthen Cullumber, MSW, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, intuitive healer, and founder of Willow Medela Wellness LLC. She specializes in trauma recovery, meaning-making, and culturally responsive care for clients whose identities or spiritual experiences don’t fit traditional clinical models. Danniel is a doctoral candidate advancing research on narrative healing and spiritual experiences in trauma. She is frequently featured in national and international media for her expertise in trauma, resilience, and holistic mental health.

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Dr. Matthew Galati is a Toronto-based physician and healthcare leader transforming brain health and recovery through evidence-based neuroplasticity and lifestyle medicine. After sustaining a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2013 as a medical student, he developed a brain-supportive lifestyle protocol that enabled a full return to medical training within one year. In 2019, he founded the Brain Changes Initiative, advancing research, education, and system-level reform in TBI care. His lived experience and clinical expertise have shaped scalable, patient-empowering models of care and global education/awareness initiatives. His 6 lifestyle pillar primary care model for TBI, delivers a novel, holistic, publicly-funded program to improve outcomes while reducing long-term healthcare costs.

Michelle D. Sherman, PhD LP ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist in Minnesota who has dedicated her career to supporting families of adults living with a mental illness or trauma history. She is a Fellow of American Psychological Association’s Society for Couple and Family Psychology, and was named their Family Psychologist of the Year in 2022. She is the Editor in Chief of the journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She worked for 17 years in the VA system and as a Professor at the University of Minnesota and Oklahoma medical schools. She has published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and over 100 book chapters and articles in other sources. In her personal life, she serves on the NAMI-MN-Ramsey County Board and writes books (with her co-author mother) for family members who love someone living with a mental illness/PTSD 

With a career spanning more than two decades, Emerson Kerr stands at the intersection of clinical excellence and strategic market growth. As the Vice President of Market Development & Strategic Partnerships at Nox Medical, Emerson leverages his deep expertise as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist to advance sleep diagnostic technology.

Emerson currently serves as President of the AAST, leading the Board of Directors and Executive Committee in shaping the future of the profession. He further contributes to the industry through his role on the Corporate Counsel for ASAP and as co-host of the SleepTech Talk podcast. Emerson earned his MBA from Regent University and his B.S. from the University of South Alabama.

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Joann Shafecer MD is a board-certified family physician, former tenured professor at Creighton University School of Medicine, former Chief Medica Officer for the State of Nebraska and now healthcare consultant, medical director and coach to physicians and executives.

Listen to Loss

 Grief is universal -but it's also deeply misunderstood. Too often, those who are grieving are left feeling isolated, hurt by cliches, or silenced by the discomfort of others.

This gives this book gives voice to those living with loss and reveals what they truly want family and friends and caregivers to understand. With honesty and compassion, this medical doctor offers a road map for anyone who longs to be more present, supportive, and helpful- but doesn't know what to say or do.

Karmin Reeves Jenkins is a certified Abundant Living Coach who helps women of color in their 30s , and beyond, military women veterans transitioning from active service, and mothers of daughters, develop strategies for living abundantly from the inside out.

 Her company, Inner Healing For Abundant Living, Inc., aims to help women live abundantly, despite life challenges by using a unique Neuroscience  and Multigenerational Family Systems Healing Framework. 

 A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Supervisor designation, a retired government social worker, a former Major Army Reserves, a Certified Life Coach, a Author, a TEDx speaker, a lead Intercessor with Kingdomsake Ministries International, an Elder at New Dimension Worship Center, and Volunteer Celebrate Recovery Program Group Leader for the Frederick Rescue Mission, Faith House. 

Kathy Micheel (pronounced MUH-gayl) -- founder of Today Forward Consulting and a Legacy Builder focused on the four pillars of health, life, business, and genealogy.  

She helps caregivers, both in their personal lives and professional roles, move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose by connecting three powerful areas: understanding your past through genealogy, supporting your present through health, and intentionally planning your future through business and life strategy. 

Rooted in a fifth-generation farming and ranching family, Kathy brings real-life experience, practical wisdom, and heart-centered coaching to everything she does. She is known for her signature framework, the Real Daily NEWSS.

Kathy is also the creator of Healthy Living Meals, a cookbook and generational activities series designed for children and adults, bringing families together through food, learning, and shared experiences across generations.

Rebecca Iannantuoni is co-chair of the Day Pitney's Special Needs Planning practice group. She advises individuals and families on estate planning, particularly special needs planning, protective proceedings and eligibility for government benefit programs. She also represents clients in all aspects of estate and generational wealth planning, estate administration and other probate matters, including guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. Additionally, she is appointed to serve as a guardian ad litem, conservator, and guardian of intellectually disabled individuals in complex probate court matters.

Rebecca is a member of multiple organizations on behalf of individuals with special needs and often speaks covering diverse topics, including special needs planning, guardianship, and alternatives/supported decision-making, as well as government benefits for individuals with special needs.

Shenika Batchelor is a U.S. veteran, healthcare entrepreneur, speaker, and founder dedicated to transforming the future of senior care. 

Shenika is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Amarna Assisted Living, a pioneering luxury senior living and memory care community designed to redefine aging in the MENA region through dignity, wellness, and person-centered care. 

A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship and innovation, Shenika frequently speaks on leadership, resilience, healthcare transformation, and building businesses beyond borders. She has been recognized as a 40 Under 40 Global Award recipient for her contributions to business and community impact.

Website: www.amarnaassistedliving.com
Email: office@amarnaassistedliving.com
LinkedIn: Shenika Batchelor 

Victoria Cuore is an 8× international award-winning survivor-advocate, founder and CEO of A Contagious Smile and A Contagious Smile Academy, and the #2 Top Women Leader in Empowerment for 2026. A globally ranked podcast host reaching over 40 countries, she is recognized for turning lived experience into scalable impact.

After surviving over 100 surgeries, trauma, and systemic failure, Victoria built a trauma-informed platform delivering over 100 courses and hundreds of scholarships to individuals and families navigating mental health, abuse, and crisis.

Her work transforms survival into structure—creating real pathways for healing, empowerment, and lasting change for those too often overlooked or left behind.