PUBLIC HEALTH
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EXERCISE/FITNESS
ALLEGRA FEAMSTER
THE BODY BEAUTIFUL
PUBLIC HEALTH
KNITASHA WASHINGTON
PRESIDENT-NAHSE
CANCER
LINDA BLOUNT
President, WFG Equity
INSPIRATION
SHIRLEY MURDOCK
NURSING
DR. DEBRA TONEY
TLC HEALTH CARE, INC
ADVANCE PLANNING
DIANE DEESE
VITAS HOSPICE CARE
PUBLIC HEALTH
DR. KRISTIE ROBERTS
TROY UNIVERSITY
GLOBAL HEALTH
LAURA NEWBERRY
ABBOTT NUTRITION
MENTAL HEALTH
DR. LIA KNOX
PSYCOLOGIST
PODIATRY MEDICINE
DR. RENEE ROBINSON
AURORA HEALTHCARE
ADVOCACY / GOV'T
CONNIE BUSH
ABBOTT
A creative and innovative strategist. She works to bring right brain creative and left brain analytical to move business forward. She is ambitious about aligning cultural innovation with business strategy for measured results.
Served as Regional MinorityHealth Consultant for the HHS Office of Minority Health (Region 4). The mission of the OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority
populations through the development of health
policies and programs that will help eliminate
disparities.
PHARMACY
PEGGY RIGGINS, RPH
WALGREENS
Ms. Washington’s extensive background concludes international health studies in Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization, the Country of Belize and others. She serves on the NAHSE National Policy and Advocacy Committee and is the originating sponsor and developer of the NAHSE Chicago Policy Committee.
Lia has dedicated her career to providing quality mental health care to underserved populations. She is a strong advocate of women’s wellness and minority mental health. Born and raised in the inner city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she is proud to be an advocate for those who exhibit resilience and courage in the harsh face of adversity.
Ms. Toney, PhD, RN is the President and owner of TLC Health Care Services In her role as President she is responsible for the operations of a skilled home health care and personal care services agency. Her day to day activities include
strategic planning, fiscal management, clinical oversight, contract negotiation and management.
Singer Shirley Murdock
is part of the group of female vocalists, including Betty Wright and Millie Jackson, who
were known for their songs that detailed the intimate part of a woman’s life in no uncertain terms.
Currently is a Professor/MPA Internship Director with Troy University (Atlanta) where she teaches courses in Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Non-Profit Management, Public Policy, and Grantwriting and Management.
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care®, a pioneer and leader in the hospice movement since 1978, is the one of the nation’s largest providers of end-of-life care. The name, VITAS (pronounced VEE-tahs), is derived from the Latin word for lives. It symbolizes the VITAS mission: To preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live.
What the mind is set to do, the body will follow, only if you are absolutely willing to meet the challenge head on by stepping outside of your comfort zone!” Allegra’s philosophy and the mantra heard regularly by her clients and members. She is one of the Windy City’s most sought after Fitness Trainers and Educators, Allegra Feamster is known for getting positive results!
Connie is Director of Alliance Development SGA at Abbott Laboratories. Greater Detroit Area Pharmaceuticals, Director of Alliance Development SGA at Abbott Laboratories Past: Director of Alliance Development at Abbott Laboratories Sr. Strategic Health Policy Manager at Abbott Laboratories Regional Manager at Abbott Laboratories
Education University of Detroit Mercy
Dr. Settle-Robinson graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California, in 1983. She was the first African American woman to be residency trained in foot surgery in the state of Illinois. She was trained in foot surgery at St. Bernard Hospital on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Settle-Robinson graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, California, in 1983.
Creating an integrated health equity approach collaborating with schools of public health, business, education, planning and development, agriculture, economics, law, medicine and public policy to produce research aimed at producing solutions to health inequalities.
TEENS/HYGIENE
CAMILLE JOHNSON
IDA MJ FOUNDATION
Peggy has dispensed caring health information to thousands. She provides expert advice from one of the most trusted healthcare professionals, “The Pharmacist.” As one of the most accessible health care professionals, pharmacists are in an ideal position to impact public health.
Camille is a firm believer in dreaming big, allowing no barrier to stop one’s victorious journey, and accepting the mysterious excitement of discovering what her future holds, Camille keeps her star held high, beyond ready to shine. Speaking to teen girls about a positive lifestyle change is her compassion.
COACHING
ERIKA THOMAS
WALKER THOMAS GROUP
Erika Walker-Thomas is the President and CEO of The Walker Thomas Group with over 18 years in Diversity Consulting, Human Resources, and Personal Development. As a leader in these areas she has expertise in coaching, client relationship management, global workforce dynamics, and global diversity issues.
ALZHEIMER'S
GINA GREEN-HARRIS
ALZHEIMER'S INSTITUTE
Director of Milwaukee Outreach and Program Services at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, provides leadership and governance to guide and build the capacity of the WAI Milwaukee office. She leads the outreach and research program which is designed to provide resources and recruit minorities into research that is culturally specific to African- Americans.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
TRACYE SMITH
Tracye Smith, Business Account Executive, is responsible for managing and developing new and existing business opportunities for U.S. Cellular® within medium to large corporate business customers across various industry sectors. She formerly served as Manager of Supplier Diversity and was responsible for managing the growth and development of U.S. Cellular®’s supplier diversity initiatives.
Faithe Colas began a twenty-year career in communications and public relations with the Milwaukee Courier newspaper in 1987 and retired as the publisher in 2007. aithe Colas began a twenty-year career in communications and public relations with the Milwaukee Courier newspaper in 1987 and retired as the publisher in 2007. Faithe accepted a job with The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County as that organization’s community relations director.
HOMELESS
FAITHE COLAS
