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.
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.
Dr. Cheryl Pegus Consumerism in Medicine
Dr. Cheryl Pegus has led transformation from boardrooms to bedside, championing prevention, technology, and health equity. She believes real change starts with implementation—data must lead to action. With experience across Walmart, Morgan Health, and Pfizer, Pegus calls for value-based care, diverse research, and team-based medicine to bridge gaps and deliver “whole health” for every community.
Dr. Angela Diaz Youth and Equity-Centered Healthcare
Dr. Angela Diaz turned her own teenage crisis into a lifelong mission: reimagining adolescent care. As director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, she leads a groundbreaking model offering free, integrated mental, physical, and social services to 12,000 youth annually. Her story—and the clinic’s success—shows how trust, respect, and equity can transform young lives.
Dr. Robert Califf FDA To Maximize the America’s Health
Dr. Robert Califf says the biggest threat to American health isn’t a virus or disease—it’s misinformation. As FDA Commissioner, he’s tackling public distrust, digital confusion, and rising health disparities with a science-first approach. With 40 years in medicine, Califf urges stronger communication, smarter tech regulation, and renewed focus on prevention to turn the tide on declining U.S. life expectancy.
Dr. Jeremy Cauwels Reimagining Rural Medicine
Dr. Jeremy Cauwels is transforming rural healthcare with virtual care, Main Street clinics, and digital “webside manner.” As Chief Physician at Sanford Health, he’s making specialty care accessible across 250,000 square miles. From home monitoring to virtual OB and mental health visits, Dr. Cauwels is proving geography shouldn’t determine health outcomes—innovation and compassion should.