Leadership

Renée Fleming Harnessing Music for Wellness

Renée Fleming, world-renowned soprano and arts-health advocate, explores how music and creative arts benefit cognition, pain, emotional health, and recovery. Her anthology Music and Mind showcases how the arts are powerful tools for wellness.

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Dr. Charlotte Yeh The Joy of Aging

Dr. Charlotte Yeh challenges ageism and champions a new narrative of aging: thriving in motion. She reveals how attitude, hearing health, social connection, and purpose can drastically improve health and
longevity in older adults.

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Dr. David Feinberg Using Tech to Humanize Healthcare

Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health, explains how big data and AI can transform healthcare—if they enhance human connection. He calls for system-wide reform focused on empathy, prevention, and equity, not just tech for tech’s sake.

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Dr. Mark Hyman Democratizing Health Care

Dr. Mark Hyman believes the future of medicine isn’t about managing disease—it’s about creating health. Functional medicine, rooted in systems biology, uncovers root causes rather than masking symptoms. By restoring balance through nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized care, Dr. Hyman says we can reverse chronic illness and lower healthcare costs. It’s time to rethink how we heal.

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Dr. Lisa Patel Health Effects of Climate Change

Climate change isn’t just about weather—it’s about health. Pediatrician and climate advocate Dr. Lisa Patel reveals how rising heat, pollution, and extreme weather are already harming children and communities. From asthma to anxiety, climate impacts are real, urgent, and unequal. But with the right action, she believes we can build a healthier, more just world.

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Dr. C Michael Gibson Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Despite major medical advances, heart disease still claims a life every 30 seconds in the U.S. Dr. C. Michael Gibson believes prevention—starting in childhood—is key. From wearables and AI to statins and gene editing, he shares how we can outsmart cardiovascular disease with early detection, smarter care, and upstream interventions to reduce suffering and save lives.

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett Novel Vaccine Development for Pandemic Preparedness

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett helped develop the COVID-19 vaccine in record time—but her legacy goes beyond science. She fused immunology with public health to save lives and build trust in underserved communities. Now at Harvard, she continues breaking barriers, advancing pandemic preparedness, and inspiring the next generation of scientists with a powerful message: be yourself and serve boldly.

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Dr. Francis Collins Collaborative Solutions to Healthcare

Dr. Francis Collins, legendary geneticist and former NIH director, reflects on a career that changed medicine—from decoding the human genome to developing cures for sickle cell disease. Now focused on making breakthroughs more accessible, Dr. Collins advocates for precision health, faith-informed science, and grassroots communication to build trust, combat misinformation, and bring healing to all.

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Dr Laura Esserman Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes

Dr. Laura Esserman is revolutionizing breast cancer screening by shifting from a one-size-fits-all model to precision prevention. Through groundbreaking studies like WISDOM and I-SPY, she’s proving that tailoring care to individual risk improves outcomes and reduces harm. Her bold call: screen smarter, treat only when needed, and listen deeply to patients—because radical change begins with common sense.

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