Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife, Rebecca, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007. Dr. Shaw founded the Memory Counseling Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in 2011 and is the author of four books on dementia caregiving.

Dolores Farrer, DPM, MBA, CWS® is a surgically trained podiatrist with 32+ years in wound care and limb salvage. She works in multi-specialty wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy clinic.  Dr. Farrer has been board-certified by the American Board of Wound Management since 2003 and proudly serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care.

Sherrie All, PhD is a clinical neuropsychologist and owner of the Chicago Center for Cognitive Wellness.  She has helped thousands of adults experiencing cognitive declines improve their thinking skills, expand functional independence, and enhance brain health. Her work to lower personal risk for dementia has earned the attention of media outlets including The New Yorker and Prevention Magazine.

Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian-nutritionist with 20+ years of experience.  She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and undergraduate degrees in biology and dietetics. Stacey specializes in integrating nutrition and cultural foodways to improve physical and mental well-being. Her clinical focus includes using food and medicine to support health outcomes across diverse patient populations.

Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP, is a physical therapist with 30+ years specializing in fall prevention and neuro-rehabilitation. She co-created the Certified Fall Prevention Specialist (CFPS) and Certified Geriatric Care Professional (CGCP) credentials through Evergreen Certifications and presents nationally on fall prevention and geriatric rehabilitation.

Rachel Henderson, PhD, MS, RN, HCRM, is a nationally recognized expert in healthcare law, nursing documentation, and regulatory compliance with 20+ years of experience as a legal nurse consultant and expert witness in medical negligence cases. She holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration with a focus on Law and Policy and is a published author in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks.

Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, CAPS, SHSS, is an occupational therapist with geriatric experience across acute, educational, and community-based settings. In 2018 she founded Home Therapy Solutions, a mobile hybrid practice specializing in helping older adults age in place. She has served as OTA program faculty and holds specialty certifications in aging in place, home modification, lymphedema treatment.

Nicola Harchut, DNP, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, ACHPN, is a doctoral-prepared advanced practice nurse with 16 years of experience dedicated to palliative and end-of-life care across home, outpatient, skilled nursing, and inpatient settings. Currently lead APP for the Envision Physician Services hospital-based Palliative Care Program in San Antonio, she holds advanced certification in hospice and palliative nursing and is a certified ELNEC trainer.

Susann Varano, MD, is a Yale-trained physician double board certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, currently practicing as a geriatric consultant for medically complex patients. Principal investigator at Clinical Research Consulting, she has completed 200+ clinical trials and served as geriatrics course director for the Yale University School of Medicine Physician Associate Program.

Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS, is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in geriatric internal medicine with 30+ years of clinical experience, including adjunct faculty at the University of Utah since 1994. Co-founder of Twin Cities Physicians, he is the author of Geriatric Pharmacology: The Principals of Practice & Clinical Recommendations and a national presenter on geriatric-related topics for 15+ years.

Benjamin White, PT, DPT, MBA, C/NDT, LSVT BIG, is a physical therapist specializing in stroke, Parkinson's, concussion, and vestibular rehabilitation across home health, skilled nursing, outpatient, and inpatient settings. Currently outpatient clinical director for Upstream in Tennessee, he is an award-winning clinical instructor and national speaker with published articles on neuroplasticity and stroke rehabilitation.

Kiplee Bell, MD, PA, practices across two clinical environments - emergency medicine within a major regional health system and longitudinal primary care through her own innovative house-call practice, Impactful Care®. An international keynote speaker and author of The Work of My Mother's Hands: A Caregiver's Journey, her clinical teaching is drawn directly from the realities of both acute and long-term geriatric care.

Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife, Rebecca, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007. Dr. Shaw founded the Memory Counseling Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in 2011 and is the author of four books on dementia caregiving.

Latasha Ellis, PhD, LCSW, LISW-CP, is a licensed clinical social worker with 24+ years in medical social work and mental health, including 16 years in acute care oncology and chronic disease. Currently Dr. Ellis is the Regional Mental Health Director for a national advanced primary care company. In this role, she focuses clinically on the intersection of culture, chronic illness, and the patient-provider relationship.

Lois A. Fenner-McBride, RN, MS, JD, is a nurse-attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court with a law practice focused on medical malpractice, licensure, and healthcare litigation. A founding member of the American Association of Nurse Attorneys and two-time Super Lawyer, she brings dual clinical and legal expertise to the intersection of nursing practice and legal accountability.

Amy Siple, APRN, has served the primary care needs of long-term care residents for over 25 years. A TEDx speaker and national presenter on geriatric topics, she led Kansas to become the 26th state to pass full practice authority for APRNs.