INNER CIRCLE SPRING MAGAZINE 2023

THE INNER CIRCLE

DEDICATED TO THE REGOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE

WHO IS NEW AT CWW

Aby Mamboleo CEO

STAFF TODAY INC (STI)

Adam Sagarwala

Vascular Surgeon

Monmouth Heart & Vascular

Akemi Watkins

Psychiatrist

Cook Children’s Psychology Clinic –Fort Worth

Alan Goldberg

Photographer & Teacher

Minds Eye Photos

Alfred S. Arkley

Professor Emeritus of Management/ Retired

University of Illinois Springfield

Alfred T. Spain

Graduate Lecturer

The University of Nebraska at Kearney

Amir A. Rasheed

Hematologist Oncologist

Andre Francis Jarreau

Founder and President

DeafBlind Community of Mississippi

Andrew M. Garrett

Chiropractor and Clinical Director

Return to Health

Andrew M. Rada

Lead Oracle ERP/EPM Solutions Analyst Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

Anika Z. Chowhan

Pediatrician

Anika Z. Chowhan, MD, FAAP

Ann Meyers Drysdale

Vice President and Broadcaster

Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury

Annabelle S. Alvarez

Internist

Mount Sinai Medical Center

Anne D. McGowan

Attorney

Stewart Green & McGowan

Anne Marie B. Hunter

Associate Professor

Missouri State University

Anthony T. Mustovitch

Orthopedic Surgeon

Bassett Army Community Hospital

Artak Oganesyan

CEO

The Wolfs Trucking

Arthur D. Somoza

Surgical Pathologist

Integrated Oncology of Phoenix

Barbara Bobbi Mathues

Broker Associate

Century 21

Barbara E. Baxter Dentist

Siranli Dental

Barth Dean Hendrickson

President/CEO

Barth D. Hendrickson, LLC

Bill Russell

VP logistics and transportation

JH Seale and Son Inc.

Bob Behrent

President/Chief Executive Officer

Bomar Interconnect Products

Bradley Hester Dentist

Bend Family Dentistry

Brenda Harris

Owner and Chief Executive Officer

BPN Staffing Solutions

Brynn E. Everist

Allergist, Immunologist, and Owner Prairie Allergy

Candace Tompkins

Psychology Director

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Cassandra P. Mitchell Nurse, Expert in Oncology, Children’s Author

Charles Barron Roth

Professor Emeritus of Agronomy Perdue University

Chery M. Jones

Counselor/Therapist

Chery M. Jones, LAC, NCC, CSC

Chima Nathaniel Asikaiwe

Psychiatrist and Owner

Great Hope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services

Christopher D. Ferris

Gastroenterologist

Tryon Medical Partners

Christopher S. Lea

Owner and Chief Endodontist

Coastal Endodontics

Christy S. Lingnofski

Family Nurse Practitioner

ThedaCare Physicians-Shawano

Colin Paul Spears

Hematologist-Oncologist, and CEO & Founder

FPI Fibons (Fibonacci Phyllotaxis Inc.)

Connie L. Thomas

Chief Executive Officer/Owner

Victory Home Center LLC

Craig A. Myatt

05 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)/ Collaborative Assistant Professor

U of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology

Craig F. Ashton

Attorney

Ashton & Price LLP

Damaris Miranda

OBGYN

David Sullivan

Director of Healthcare Services

Barr&Barr Inc.

David Alan Holland

Retired Aviation Cadet Pilot & Educator

United States Air Force

David C. Williams

Managing Partner

Rader Funeral Home

David C. Chua

Gastroenterologist

Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialist

David L. Flood

Orthopedic Surgeon

Caduceus Medical Group

David M. Manuta

President Chemist Consultant

Manuta Chemical Consulting Inc.

David W. Fiore

Chief Executive Officer

Buena Vista Solar LLC

Dawn A. Cashie

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Providence Medical Institute Burbank

Women’s Health Center

Deborah A. Terrell

Founder

Natures Circle LLC

Devin Deich

EVP of US Markets

Clinicom Healthcare

Diane Filippi

Managing Partner

SMWM

Dirk Zemke

VP Strategic Procurement

Siemens Healthineers

Donna McGrath

Energy Healer/Medium

Donna McGrath Energy Master

Doreen Saltiel

Integrative Cardiology, Attorney

Peak Health and Wellness

Drew W. Rummel Attorney

Edgar Snyder & Associates

Durga S. Larkin

Ophthalmologist

Rhode Island Eye Institute

E. Delon Hughes

Owner

Hughes Enterprises

Eduardo Miranda

Oncologist

Oncology & Hematology of South Texas PA

Elias Habib Kassab

Founder/Chief Executive Officer

Dearborn Cardiology

Elliott C. Margolis

Manufacturer’s Representative

MAJEC Sales

Eric Koboldt

Owner and Chief Executive Officer

B & C Lighting

Eric Gras President

Freedom Intelligence, LLC

Eunice Redeker Hausler

Author/Retired Educator

Gae Rodke

OBGYN

Gae Rodke, MD, FACOG

Garbis Apelian

Family Physician and Owner

Apelian Medical Inc.

Gary L. Berg

Pulmonologist

Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital

Madison Heights Campus

George Bedros Apelian

Dentist and Owner

Hilltop Dental

Ghaleb Hamdan

Director of Quality

Vessel Health

Ginger Fay Quinn

Road Design Standard Engineer

Virginia Department of Transportation

Greg Demetriou CEO

Lorraine Gregory Communications

Harry Ostwald Consultant

Hayley C. Schapiro

Counselor/Therapist and Owner Social Sense Palm Beach

Helen Khilkin Sogoloff

Pulmonologist

Maimonides

Herb Diaz Driver Trainer

Swift Transportation

Herbert Guy Green Attorney

The Green Law Firm

Hilal Sami Ismail Director

Cox Automotive

Howard Bain Attorney

Emalfarb, Swan, & Bain

Howard I. Pryor

Pediatric Surgeon and Trauma Medical Director

Texas Children’s Hospital

Ian Amor Founder

Mindset Entrepreneur

Ira Wardono

Pediatric Hospitalist

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana

Irene Mazur

Psychiatrist

Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry

Ivelisse Lopez

Gastroentorologist

The Center for Digestive Health

J. Thomas Millington

Hyperbaric Certified Physician

Southern California Wound Healing Center

James Anthony Vattuone

Principal Engineer

JAVattuone

James P. Embrey

Cyber Security

Infosys

Jane G. Stonbraker

Retired Educator and Advisor

Janell Royster

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Semper Motis, LLC

Jeffrey Allen Cure Owner

Jeffrey Cure Network Consulting

Jeffrey L. Ihnen

Of Counsel

Jondle & Associates PC

Jeremy J. Spinney

CEO

Altus Inc

Jermell L. Brown

President

Heat Valet Parking Services, Inc.

Jesus “Al” A. Garcia

Litigation Consultant and Notary Public

Garcia Lash Consultant

Jill Meier

Vice President of Sales

Merit Title

Jimena Rivas

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology LLC

John A. Finamore

Director of Business Development

EW Howell Construction Group

John M. Laurain

Internist

Dr. John M. Laurain MD.

John Q. Cook

Founding Owner/Plastic Surgeon

Whole Beauty Institute

Jolene Hardy

Realtor, Stager

John R. Wood Properties Fort Myers FL

Joseph A. Custer

Associate Professor of Law/Director

Case Western Reserve University/Judge

Ben C. Law Library

Joseph C. Baker

Owner

Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl

Joseph J. McMillan

President Real Estate Broker

McMillan Real Estate Inc.

Joseph W. Welch

Managing Broker in the Calirfornia area

Hayden Outdoors Real Estate Corp

Juanita Greggs Britton

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Rembert

Judith Marie Bikulege

Senior Managing Director of Real Estate

Extended Stay America

Julie Lee Hudson

Nurse

UK HealthCare

Justin Russo

Dentist

Russo Dentistry

Karl Kasischke

Neurologist Vascular Neurology

Advent Health

Kathryn M. Jurenovich

Orthopedic Surgeon

Southwoods Health

Kathryn M. Ray

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Midwest Center for Women’s Healthcare

Kenneth Peschier

Vice President of Asset Protection

Dollar General

Kevin MacRitchie

Chief Executive Officer

Tactical Rehabilitation Inc.

Kevin Frakes

Artistic Director

Alton Little Theater

Krystle Dean-Duru

Pediatric Dentist

Kidz Smile

Kunta Gautam

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Texas Children’s Urgent Care at the Texas Children’s Hospital

Lars R. Newsome

Anesthesiologist and Interventional Pain Management Specialist

San Diego Spine and Orthopedic Center

Laura Purdy

Family Physician

Dr. Laura Purdy, MD

Lawrence J. Singerman

Ophthalmologist and Founder

Retina Associates of Cleveland

Linda Boden

Real Estate Broker

Keller Williams

Linda Brooks Santos

Realtor

Warren Real Estate

Lisa Adornato

Psychic Medium

Lisa Ardonato at The Psychic-Medium

Lisa C. Perry-Gilkes

Otolaryngologist

Ear Nose & Throat Institute

Lisa M. Drennan

Founder, President

The Bullier House

Lisandra Pérez Colon

Pulmonary and Critical Care Practice

Private Practice

Malinda J. Largent Owner

Golden GiGi Ceramics

Marin Sorin Caba

Owner & Project Manager American Water and Damage Restoration

Mark D. Bergsten

Psychiatrist

VA Hospital

Marly Bergerud

Owner/CEO/Author

Strategic Alliance Solutions LLC

Marybeth Anderson

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth

Masha Sachenko

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Wellington Medical Center/Palms West Hospital/JFK North Hospital (HCA)

Matthew Endrizzi

Sports Medicine Specialist

Mimbres Valley Medical Group

Melissa A. Earley

Registered Nurse and Unit Manager In Transisition

Mustafa Hashmi Director Customer Success

Myron M. Strong Territory Manager Gearmore Inc.

Nimit Bajaj VP of Operations Metcam Inc.

Omar Zahid Chohan

Interventional Radiologist

Great Lakes Medical Imaging

Patrick M. Tamim

Vascular Surgeon and Owner

Patrick Tamim, MD

Paul Hawa

Naturopathic Physician and Chief Operating Officer

Vitality Pain Center

Paul Dionisopoulos

Addiction Medicine Specialist/ Emergency Medicine Physician

Paul Dionisopoulos, MD

Paul H. Mitchell

Vice President of Special Projects

Nike, Inc.

Penny L. Rodriguez

Owner

Penny’s All American Café

Peter P. Korch

Dentist

Dr. Peter Korch DMD

Prashant Chaudhary

Vice President of Product Management

Yahoo

Priyalal Wijewarnasuriya

Project Scientist

Teledyne Imaging Sensors

Rajan Gurunathan

Vice President / Regional Chief Quality Officer

Hackensack Meridian Health

Rajiv Tayal

Interventional Cardiologist and Director

Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at the Valley Hospital

Richard Hernandez

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

PETROLEUM WHOLESALE

Robert Bogli

Family Medicine Specialist

Ameriwound and First Care Urgent Care

Robert Jowers

Owner

Crazy-J Roofing & Construction LLC

Robert C. Cater Internist

Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center

Robert M. Appleman

Watercolor Artist/Retired Surgeon

Retired

Robert M. Waxman

Lawyer Partner

Erwin Cohen and Jessup

Robert Trent Carter

Owner and Nurse Practitioner/ Addiction Medicine Specialist

Renew Health and Curednation

Robert W. Reindollar

Gastroenterologist

Piedmont HealthCare

Ronald E. Berenbeim

Business Writer and Educator

The Conference Board Inc.

Ronda J. Garcia

Anesthesiology

North Florida Anesthesia Consultants

Saeed Sam Sadrameli

Neurosurgeon

Orlando Neurosurgery

Salim R. Rezaie

Emergency Medicine Specialist and Director of Medical Education

Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians

Sandra Amaral

Pediatric Nephrologist and Medical Director of The Kidney Transplant Program

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Sandra Ann A. Ham

Biostatistics Consultant

Sandra Ham Consulting

Sarah Greene-Falk

Sports & Performance Psychology

Coach & Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

PsychEdge

Scott Alexander Rose

Owner

Mainstreet Solutions LLC

Sergey Zemlyansky Dentist

Harborside Dental

Shaira L. Nieves

Owner

Healing Touch by Shaira

Shannon Thompson

VP of Field Services

Dragon Products PES

Sherri Murphy

Professional Real Estate Advisor

Coldwell Banker Realty

Shirley J. Tsosie

Professor/Retired Charge Nurse

Pueblo Community College

Sonya Reese Greenland

Vice President

The Venice Historical Society

Spencer E. Deros

Physician Assistant

Trinity Terraces

Stanley Katz

Cardiologist

Health Physician Partners Cardiology at Riverhead & Peconic Bay Medical Center

Stephanie E. Gore

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Optum

Stephanie L. Harju

Staff VP, Clinical Quality and Health

Equity Improvement

Elevance Health

Stephen Lyon Keiley

Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer

WindWhistle LLC

Steven Winer

Retired Attorney/Author

Steven M. Carrell

Owner and Chiropractor

Eagle Chiropractic and Massage

Sumit Anand

Psychiatrist

Ashburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services

Supriya Jay Doshi Founder

VDO Solutions LLC

Susan Mary Livesay Teacher

Guymon Public Schools

Suzanne Taluy

Licensed clinical social worker Embrace Psychotherapy LLC

Sylvia Mock Realtor

Carolina One Real Estate

Szymon Sami Rosenblatt

Neurosurgeon and Regional Chairman of Neurosurgery

Ascension Illinois Health

Tacorya J. Wright

Procurement Analyst

New York City Emergency Management

Tanya Lesch- Coppock

Special Education Educator

Killeen Independent School District

Tequilla T. Manning

Primary Care Physician

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital

Terrie Vaught Owner

Mrs. DeHaven’s Flower shop

Terry Montes Sanchez

Diabetes Educator

El Paso Children’s Hospital

Vicki L. Macy

Retired Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Private Practice

Victor Boshra Khalil

Project Engineer

Retired

Wael Hassanein

Anesthesiologist

North American Partners in Anesthesia

Wilfred E. Crenwelge

Retired Soil Scientist

United States Department of Agriculture

William A. Calabria

Hospitalist and Internist

CaroMont Regional Medical Center

William George McConnell

President/Founder

CEP Incorporated

Winn Mathews

General Surgeon

Surgeons Group P.C.

Wladimir A. Maldonado

Operational Executive

Youlanda M. Gibbons

Founder/CEO

Partnership For Inclusion Leadership

Zaid Rana

Gastroenterologist

Larkin Community Hospital

Zak Henri Alzught

Director of Sales & Marketing Building Technology Associates, Inc.

Sharona Ross, MD, FACS

Foregut and HPB Surgery Advent Health Tampa, FL

Sharona B. Ross is a force to be reckoned with in the healthcare field with a multitude of roles at which she excels, as a Professor of Surgery at the University of Central Florida; the director of both the Advanced GI and HPB Surgery Fellowship at the Digestive Health Institute and Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery and Surgical Endoscopy at AdventHealth Tampa; a specialist in robotic and single incision laparoscopic Surgery, as well as one of few surgeons in the United States to offer patients robotic complex abdominal operations for esophageal, stomach, small bowel, pancreatic, liver, and gallbladder cancers. She is rivaled by few. Dr. Ross is also one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer laparoscopic singlesite (LESS) surgery and has been instrumental in developing new techniques to improve the safety of the application.

A champion for women in the surgical field, Dr. Ross founded the Women in Surgery International Career Symposium (WIS), a professional and academic event dedicated to encouraging women to pursue a medical career in surgery. Those attending WIS learn the issues and challenges confronting women as they seek to advance in a changing, but still maledominated field. Dr. Ross notes that these women interact, exchange ideas, and formulate effective career strategies with surgical professionals and students; share success stories and gain knowledge on how to break the glass ceiling in surgery. As a testament to her work for women in the surgical field, she was honored with the 2018 Nina Starr Braunwald award by the Association of Women Surgeons.

Dr. Ross has a clear vision about technology and its use in surgery. “I believe that surgeons who do not embrace innovative surgical technology, which will ultimately lead to change in their practice, are doomed to be left behind,” she asserts. Forging a path with her beliefs, her motto is “Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way”. “I also believe that the future of Surgery is branching out to augmented reality, mixed reality, and virtual reality, all under the blanket of extended reality. The future of surgery may be single-port robotics with the implementation of AI into preoperative planning, intraoperative guidance/training, and optimization of post-operative outcomes,” she said. In addition to her expertise in robotics, the doctor notes that she believes that technology facilitates better patient-doctor relationships and enhances it. “Patients can be easily educated about their diagnosis and understand their operation when using innovative technologies like augmented reality, for instance. They can better understand why certain complications may occur and why their operation may be more risky,” she explained.

The doctor first undertook operations robotically in 2012, which she considers a milestone for the complex Foregut and HPB practice. “Our patients’ outcomes are superior with even better postoperative pain control and shorter hospital length of stay since we adopted the Da Vinci Xi robotic approach. This technology changed our practice and motivated me to continue to incorporate other innovative technologies to our practice,” she asserted. It was in 2017 when the doctor’s practice

was one of the first in the nation to incorporate augmented/virtual reality in surgical planning for pancreatic cancer operations using Surgical Theater. Dr. Ross explained that surgical theater developed a 3D rendering based on specialized imaging, which they used for education and planning before and during an operation. “With this technology, we were able to visually demonstrate to patients and their families the steps of an operation and how their cancer is associated with major blood vessels and other organs. The same technology was also used to educate residents and fellows before and during operations. We also were able to evaluate the feasibility of a respectable disease very accurately using this technology,” Dr. Ross said.

Building the framework for her career, Dr. Ross completed two years of mandatory military service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) after graduating from high school. “I learned to be independent, focused, organized and think outside of the box. I learned how to lead people and developed problem-solving skills. All in all, the military service provided me with the necessary tools to build and shape my future,” she said. The

doctor moved to the United States after her service in the military and earned a Medical Degree from the University of George Washington College of Medicine in Washington, DC. Graduating Summa Cum Laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her General Surgery residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of General Surgery in 2006. She was awarded the prestigious HPB/Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at USF/Tampa General Hospital in 2007. She also completed an Endoscopic Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Division of Digestive Disorders and Nutrition Department of Medicine, University of South Florida, in 2008.

Dr. Ross maintains present memberships with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic (SAGES) Robotics Task Force Committee, Co-Chair of the Technology and Value Assessment Committee, Development Committee, Oncology Committee, and HPB Committee. She is the Treasurer-Elect for the Society of Laparo-endoscopic & Robotic Surgeons (SLS) and is on the Board of Directors. She is the chair of the Technology, Innovation & Surgical Standardization SIG Committee, a member of the GERD SIG Committee, Women in MIS SIG Committee, and the RVS Update

Committee. She is the Chair of the Florida Chapter of Women in Surgery, a member of the Executive Video-Based Education Committee, the Florida Council Committee, and the Executive Video Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She is a member of the Surgical Innovations Committee of the Americas Hepato PancreatoBiliary Association (AHPBA), the HPB Program Committee, the Research Committee, and the Fellowship Council of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). She is the second vice president of the Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) and a member of the Council and Executive Committee. Finally, she is the President-Elect for SRS 2025. She is also on the editorial board of several journals; which include the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research, Journal of Gastrointestinal, ISRN Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Endoscopy, Journal of the Society of Laparoendscopic Surgeons, Annals of Surgery, Artificial Intelligence Surgery, The American Surgeon, and Annals of Surgical Oncology.

It’s not a surprise that with more than 20 years in the field and leading the charge in the development of Surgical Theatre, Dr. Ross is a speaker and has been a moderator, presenter, and keynote speaker at more than 155

national and international events. She has contributed to 155 peerreviewed publications, 55 news articles, 21 TV news reports, has more than 200 oral presentations, and more than 165 operative video presentations. She has also been awarded «Patient Preferred Surgeon» for 2020-2022. Further, Dr. Ross is meritoriously named a Patient Preferred Surgeon Representing the State of Florida for 2020. She notes that her love for taking care of people has played a significant role in her career success by consistently embracing new surgical technology and innovation that help improve the quality of care she delivers to her patients.

Dr. Ross is as accomplished in her personal life as she is her professional career. She enjoys spending time with family; skeet shooting; horseback riding; her dog, Roger, a Rhodesian Ridgeback; and playing golf. Dr. Ross is the mother of four children, Eran, Nicole, Stephanie, and Justin, who she says are her inspirations and thanks them for their support. She also wishes to acknowledge the support of her mentor, Dr. Alexander Rosemurgy.

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Rajiv Tayal, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.

Interventional Cardiologist Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories, Valley Hospital Ridgewood, NJ

Ridgewood, NJ— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rajiv Tayal MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to Healthcare.

Dr. Tayal began his career as an undergraduate student at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington in 1996 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Roanoke College in Virginia in 2000. He completed a dual degree Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health Degree program at St. George’s University in the West Indies after which he completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Seton Hall University School of Health Sciences and St. Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, NJ. After completing his residency, he continued on to finish his training with multiple fellowships at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an affiliate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation in 2010, Cardiovascular Disease in 2013, followed by Interventional Cardiology in 2014. He is considered an expert in Interventional Cardiology and currently serves as the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Structural Heart Programs at the not-for-profit Valley Health System, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Tayal specializes in the treatment of coronary artery disease; structural heart disease, including valvular and adult congenital heart disease; as well as advanced heart failure. He treats patients from the tristate area including New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut,

as well as those from around the United States. He is an expert in complex, high risk percutaneous coronary intervention; placement of mechanical circulatory support; transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR); and is considered one of the international authorities and pioneers of percutaneous axillary access.

Dr. Tayal has been licensed in Medicine and Surgery in the State of New Jersey since 2009 and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He is also board certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and a Registered Physician in Vascular Ultrasound Interpretation.

Dr. Tayal is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). Dr. Tayal has been recognized for his work with many honors and awards, and was named a Future Leader of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in 2014, a Young Leader in Interventional Cardiology in 2018 and nominated to be a Faculty Member for the Program Development Committee Transcatheter Therapeutics (TCT) from 2019-2021. He was also named an International Course Director for the annual Complex High Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (CHIP-CTO India) meeting in New Delhi and a Master Faculty Member for the Coronary Artery and Myocardial Protection (CAMP) Program and has been nominated as a Top Doctor in New Jersey Top Docs since 2020.

Dr. Tayal is involved as a Principal Investigator in several ongoing clinical research trials and has authored a number of book chapters and peer reviewed manuscripts. He has previously been named Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA, Director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at JFK Hackensack University Medical Center in Edison, NJ, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ, and was a member of the Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health Integrated Structural Heart Leadership Program prior to assuming his current role at the Valley Hospital. Some of his peer reviewed publications include the following:

Declining Trend of Transapical Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Aortic Stenosis. Sohal, S. Mehta, H., Kurpad, K., Mathai, S.V., Tayal, R., Visveswaran, G.K., Wasty, N., Waxman, S., Cohen, M. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 2022, 1-6.

Comparison of suture-based and collagen-based vascular closure devices for large bore arteriotomies - A metaanalysis of bleeding and vascular outcomes. Sohal, S, Mathai, S V, Nagraj, S., Kurpad, K., Suthar, K., Mehta, H., Kaur, K., Wasty, N., Waxman, S., Cohen, M., Visveswaran, G. K., Tayal, R. J. Cardiovasc. Dev. Dis. 2022, 9, 331.

Percutaneous versus surgical transaxillary access for transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a propensity-matched analysis of the US experience. Chung CJ, Kaneko T, Tayal R, Dahle TG, McCabe JM. EuroIntervention. 2022 Apr 22;17(18):1514-1522.

SCAI Position Statement of Best Practices for Percutaneous Axillary Arterial Access and Training. Seto, A., Estep, J., Tayal, R., Tsai,S., Messenger, J.C., Alraies, M.C., Schneider, D.B., Klein, A.J., Duwayri, Y., McCabe, J.M., Baron, S.J., Vadlamudi, V., Smith, T.D. , Baran, D.A., (2022). Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, 1(3), 100041.

Derivation and validation of the bridge to transplantation with left ventricular assist device score for 1 year mortality after heart transplantation. The BTT-LVAD score.

Okoh, A.K., Fugar, S., Dodoo, S., Selevany, M., Al-Obaidi, N., Ozturk, E., Tayal, R., Lee, L., Russo, M., Camancho, M., Int J Artif Organs. 2022;45(5):470-477.

Acoustic Shock Waves to Modify Calcific Plaques - Intravascular Lithotripsy in the Peripheral Circulation. Galougahi, K.K., Soukas, P.A., Kolski, B., Tayal, R., Parikh, S.A., Armstrong, E.J., Petrossian, G., Kaki, A., Rosenfield, K., Gray, W.A., Ali, Z.A. (2022). Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2022;37:135-144.

Safety and Efficacy of the Amplatzer Septal Occluder: A Systematic Review and MetaAnalysis. Heaton, J.N., Okoh, A.k., Suh, S., Ozturk, E., Salemi, A., Waxman, S., Tayal, R. (2022). Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2022;37:52-60.

Is the Coverage Area of the Second Generation Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Embolic Protection Devices Too Generous? Khakwani, M., Summit, S., Barvalia, M., Samreen, I., Tayal, R.,

Waxman, S., Wasty, N. (2022). Journal of the American College of Cardiology 79 (9 Supplement), 687 - 687.

Aortic Arch Type in Patients Being Evaluated for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Wasty, N., Khakwani, M., Tayal, R., Mughal, M., Thawabi, M., Phatak, T., Nazmus Sakib, S.M., Salemi, A., Barvalia, M. (2022). Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 79 (9 Supplement), 669-669.

Declining Trend of Transapical Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients with Aortic Stenosis: An Analysis of National Inpatient Sample from 2011-2017. Sohal, S., Mehta, H., Kurpad, K.P., Tayal, R., Visveswaran, G.K., Wasty, N., Waxman, S., Cohen, M. (2022). Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 79 (9 Supplement), 792-792.

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices: Management and Prevention of Vascular Complications. Sohal, S., & Tayal, R. (2021). Interventional cardiology clinics, 10(2), 269–279.

Drug-eluting Stents Versus Baremetal Stents for Saphenous Vein Graft Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies with Longer Follow-up. Garg, A., Rout, A., Tayal, R., Sharma, A., Agrawal, S., Kostis, J. B., Cohen, M., Sharma, S., & Wasty, N. (2021). Current problems in cardiology, 46(1), 100405.

Bridged to Heart Transplantation with a Left Ventricular Assist Device. Okoh, A. K., Selevany, M., Heaton, J., Al-Obaidi, N., Vucicevic, D., Tayal, R., Zucker, M. J., Camacho, M., Lee, L. Y., & Russo, M. J. (2021). ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992), 67(2), 137–143.

Acoustic shock waves to modify calcific plaques - Intravascular lithotripsy in the peripheral circulation. Karimi

Galougahi, K., Soukas, P. A., Kolski, B., Tayal, R., Parikh, S. A., Armstrong, E. J., Petrossian, G., Kaki, A., Rosenfield, K., Gray, W. A., & Ali, Z. A. (2021). Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions, S1553-8389(21)00451-6. Advance online publication.

Intravascular Lithotripsy Enabled Transfemoral Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation via Percutaneous Axillary Access Approach. Tayal, R.,

Sohal, S., Okoh, A., Wasty, N., Waxman, S., & Salemi, A. (2021). Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions, 28S, 89–93.

Percutaneous Axillary Access for Placement of Microaxial Ventricular Support Devices: The Axillary Access Registry to Monitor Safety (ARMS). Circulation. McCabe, J. M., Kaki, A. A., Pinto, D. S., Kirtane, A. J., Nicholson, W. J., Grantham, J. A., Wyman, R. M., Moses, J. W., Schreiber, T., Okoh, A. K., Shetty, R., Lotun, K., Lombardi, W., Kapur, N. K., & Tayal, R. (2021). Cardiovascular interventions, 14(1), e009657.

Safety and efficacy of the Amplatzer septal occluder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Heaton, J. N., Okoh, A. K., Suh, S., Ozturk, E., Salemi, A., Waxman, S., & Tayal, R. (2021). Cardiovascular revascularization medicine : including molecular interventions, S15538389(21)00274-8. Advance online publication.

Trends in Early Discharge and Associated Costs after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A National Perspective. Okoh, A. K., Siddiqui, E., Soto, C., Dhaduk, N., Hirji, S., Tayal, R., Chen, C., Lee, L. Y., & Russo, M. J. (2021). Innovations (Philadelphia, Pa.), 16(4), 373–378.

Author’s reply: Characteristics, management, and outcomes among admissions for primary cardiac tumors: Results from The National Inpatient Sample. Heaton, J. N., Dhaduk, N., Okoh, A. K., Dang-Ho, K. P., Tayal, R., Salemi, A., & Waxman, S. (2021). Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 10.1111/jocs.16037. Advance online publication.

Change in Renal Function and Its Impact on Survival in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Bridged to Heart Transplantation with a Left Ventricular Assist Device.

Okoh, A. K., Kassotis, J., Shah, A. M., Siddiqui, E., Dhaduk, N., Hirji, S., Gold, J., Mehta, H., Ruberwa, J., Soliman, F., Tayal, R., Russo, M. J., & Lee, L. Y. (2021). ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992), 10.1097/ MAT.0000000000001384. Advance online publication.

Dry Field Closure of Large-Bore Access with Iliac Artery Angioplasty Through the Ipsilateral Sheath: The Single-Access Dry-Closure Technique. Lichaa, H., Wollmuth, J., & Tayal, R. (2021). The

Journal of invasive cardiology, 33(7), E516–E521.

Outcomes of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation with or without left ventricular unloading devices in patients with non-myocardial infarction cardiogenic shock. K K Kurpad, S S Sohal, H M Mehta, G V Visveswaran, R T Tayal, N W Wasty, M C Cohen, S W Waxman. European Heart Journal, Volume 42, Issue Supplement_1, October 2021, ehab724.1057.

Comparison of suture-based and collagen-based vascular closure devices for large bore arteriotomiesan updated meta-analysis of bleeding and vascular complications. S S Sohal, K K Kurpad, K K Kaur, N W Wasty, R T Tayal, European Heart Journal, Volume 42, Issue Supplement_1, October 2021, ehab724.1646.

Intravascular lithotripsy enabled transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation via percutaneous axillary access approach. Tayal R, Sohal S, Okoh A, Wasty N, Waxman S, Salemi A. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2020 Dec 17:S1553-8389(20)30804-6. doi: 10.1016/j. carrev.2020.12.018.

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices: Management and Prevention of Vascular Complications. Sohal S, Tayal R.. Interv Cardiol Clin. 2021 Apr;10(2):269-279. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2020.12.008. PMID: 33745675.

Percutaneous Axillary Access for Placement of Microaxial Ventricular Support Devices: The Axillary Access Registry to Monitor Safety (ARMS). McCabe JM, Kaki AA, Pinto DS, Kirtane AJ, Nicholson WJ, Grantham JA, Wyman RM, Moses JW, Schreiber T, Okoh AK, Shetty R, Lotun K, Lombardi W, Kapur NK, Tayal R. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Dec doi: 10.1161/ CIRCINTERVENTIONS.120.009657.

Change in Renal Function and Survival in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

Bridged to Heart Transplant with a Left Ventricular Support Device. A Okoh, R Tayal et al., ASAIO-20411R2. Accepted for publication Dec 2020.

Trends in Early Discharge and Associated Costs after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: A National Perspective. A. Okoh, E. Siddiqui, C. Soto, N. Dhaduk, S. Hirji, R. Tayal, C. Chen, L. Lee, M. Russo. Innovations-INV-20-0211. Accepted for publication, Dec 2020.

Percutaneous large-bore axillary access is a safe alternative to surgical approach: A systematic review. Southmayd G, Hoque A, Kaki A, Tayal R, Rab ST. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2020 Sep 14. doi: 10.1002/ccd.29273.

Dry Field Closure of Large Bore Access with Simultaneous Iliac Artery Angioplasty Through the Ipsilateral Sheath: The Single Access Dry Closure Technique. H. Lichaa, J. Wollmuth, R. Tayal. Journal Inv Cardiol 2000601. Accepted for publication Nov 2020.

Adverse Events After Left Atrial Appendage Closure: Lessons Learned From the Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE)

Database. Heaton J, Okoh A, Sossou C, Singh S, Sandhu M, Chakrabarti R, Rao R, Waxman S, Tayal R, Wasty N. J Invas Cardiol. 2020 August; 32(8):E216-E218.

Efficacy of Manual Hemostasis for Percutaneous Axillary Artery IntraAortic Balloon Pump Removal. Tayal

R, DiVita M, Sossou C, Okoh A, Stelling

K, McCabe J, Kaki, A, Wasty N, Baran D. J Inter Cardiol. 2020 July. doi. org/10.1155/2020/8375878

Outcomes of Obese Patients Bridged to Heart Transplantation with a Left Ventricular Assist Device. Okoh A, Selevany M, Heaton J, Al-Obaidi, Vucicevic D, Tayal R, Zucker M, Camacho M, Lee L, Russo M. ASAIO J. 2020;10. doi:1097/

Deploying Mechanical Circulatory Support via the Axillary Artery in Cardiogenic Shock and High Risk

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Kajy M, Laktineh A, Blank N, Tayal R, Tanveer S, Mohamad T, Elder M, Schreiber T, Kaki A. Am J Cardiol. 2020 Aug 1;128127-133. Doi:10.1016/j. amjcard.2020.04.039. Epub 2020 May 19.

Deployment of Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices via the Axillary Artery. Tayal R, Hirst CS, Garg A, Kapur NK. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2019 May; 17(5):353-360. Doi: 10.1080/14779072.2019.16067.

Percutaneous Transaxillary Approach for Peripheral Endovascular Interventions. Thawabi M, Tayal R, Hawatmeh A, Cohen M, Wasty N. Catheter Cardiovasc Inter. 2019 May 27. doi: 10.1002/ccd.28333.

Counterintuitively Crossing a Critically Stenosed Aortic Valve is a Diastolic Phenomenon. Hawatmeh A, Thawabi M, Asif N, Kakwani Z, Sethi N, Nawaz Y, Tayal R, Cohen M, Wasty N. J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Apr; 31(4): E67-E68.

A Novel Approach to Aortoiliac Bifurcation Stenting Using a Single Balloon-Expandable Stent. Alomar M, Tayal R, Amponsah M, Cohen M, Wasty N. J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Jan, 31(1):E8.

Drug-eluting Stents Versus Baremetal Stents for Saphenous Vein Graft Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Studies with Longer Follow-up. Garg A, Rout A, Tayal R, Sharma A, Agrawal S, Kostis JB, Cohen M, Sharma S, Wasty N. Curr Prob Cardiol. 2019 Jan 8. Pii: SO146-2806 (18)30220-2. Doi: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2018.12.002.

Takeoff orientation of the major aortic arch branches irrespective of arch type: Ramifications for brachiocephalic interventions including carotid stenting. Tayal R, Khakwani MZ, Lesar B, Sinclair M, Emporelli A, Spektor V, Cohen M, Wasty N. SAGE Open Med. 2018 May doi: 10.1177/2050312118776717.

A Novel Approach to Aortoiliac Bifurcation Stenting Using a Single Balloon-Expandable Stent. Alomar M, Tayal R, Amponsah M, Cohen M, Wasty N. J Invasive Cardiol. 2019 Jan;31(1):E8.

Suggested Bony Landmarks for Safe Axillary Artery Access: Ramifications for Impella and TAVR in Patients with Hostile Aortoiliac Segments. M. Thawabi, N. Sethi, S. Eltawansy, R. Tayal, M. Cohen, N. Wasty. J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Mar; 30(3): 115-118.

Caliber and Fitness of the Axillary Artery as a Conduit for Large-Bore Cardiovascular Procedures. Arnett DM, Lee JC, Harms MA, Kearney KE, Ramos M, Smith BM, Anderson EC, Tayal R, McCabe JM. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Jan 1;91(1): 150-156. Doi 10.1002/ ccd.27416.

Impact of Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation on Early Outcomes after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. M. Barvalia, R. Tayal, M. Cohen, M. Amor, L. Tcharanaia, C. Chen, B. Haik, M. Russo J Heart Valve Dis. 2017 Jul; 26(4):380-385.

Percutaneous Transaxillary Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. R. Tayal, A. Hawatmeh, M. Thawabi, N. Wasty, B. Haik, M. Russo. J Invasive Cardiol. 2017 Jun; 29(6):E72-E73.

Safety and Efficacy of a Novel “Hybrid Closure” Technique in Large Bore Arteriotomies. Amponsah MK, Tayal R, Kakwani Z, Sinclair M, Wasty N. Int J Angiol. 2017 Jun; 26(2): 116-120. Doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1598252.

Ubiquitous Nature of Distal Athero/ Thromboembolic Events during Lower Extremity Atherectomy Procedures Involving the Superficial Femoral Artery. N. Wasty, M. Kkakwani, S. Kotev, C. Boiangiu, O. Hasan, M. Anna, R. Tayal, K. Kaid, G. Baker, M. Cohen. Int J Angiol. 2016 Dec; 25(4):252-257. DOI http:.. dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1587694.

Totally Percutaneous Insertion and Removal of Impella Device using Axillary Artery in the Setting of Advanced Peripheral Artery Disease. Tayal R, Barvalia M, Rana Z, LeSar B, Ifthikar H, Kotev S, Cohen, M, Wasty, N. J Invasive Cardiol. 2016 Sept; 28(9):374-80.

Determinants of Type II and Type III Aortic Arch in Humans. R. Tayal, M. Barvalia, K. Azim, A. Seliem, A. Weinberg, A. Emporelli, H. Iftikhar, M. Cohen, N. Wasty. J Cardiol Current Res. June 3, 2016. Doi: 10.15406/ jccr.2016.06.00191

CT Angiography Analysis of Axillary Artery Diameter Vs. Common Femoral Artery Diameter: Implications for Axillary Approach for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) in Patients With Hostile Aorto-Iliac Segment and Advanced Lung Disease. Rajiv Tayal, Humayun Iftikhar, Benjamin LeSar, Rahul Patel, Naveen Tyagi, Marc Cohen and Najam Wasty. Int J Vasc Med. 2016 :3610705.

Percutaneous Treatment of Stent-Graft (Viabahn) Thrombosis Employing a Second Stent-Graft (Viabahn in Viabahn). S. Kotev, M. Anna, H. Ifthikar, M. Lim, R.Tayal, M. Cohen, N. Wasty. J Invasive Cardiol 2015; 27(5): E65-67.

Severe Systemic Vasospasm Causing Cardiac Arrest after Cardiac Transplantation. R. Tayal, J. Pieretti, D. Baran. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2013 Oct 15. pii: S1053-2498(13)01435-6. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2013.09.006.

Chapter 18.2 Common Access Strategies: 2-site vs 1-site Peripheral Access, ShortTerm Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock. R. Tayal, J. Grewal (2021).

Vascular Access, Management and Closure: Best Practices 2019. Society of

Coronary Angiography and Interventions

ALL ACCESS eBook Chapter: Dry Closure of the Axillary Artery. R. Tayal, M. Thawabi. http://www.scai.org/vascularaccess-and-closure.

Vascular Access, Management and Closure: Best Practices 2019. Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions

ALL ACCESS eBook Chapter: Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): The New Alternative to Alternative Access. R. Tayal, A. Garg. http://www.scai.org/vascularaccess-and-closure.

Learn the Technique: Percutaneous Axillary Access. PM Swamy, R. Tayal, A. Kaki. Cardiac Interventions Today. Oct 2020, Vol14:5, 56-59.

Interviews With Five Cardiologists After the Surge. COVID-19 Interview Series. Vetrovec GW, Biondi-Zoccai G, Doshi PM, Kaki A, Savage MP, Tayal R. http:// www.acc.org.Aug. 26, 2020. https:// www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ articles/2020/08/26/10/07/interviewswith-five-cardiologists-after-the-surge.

Complex Aortic Transit During CTO PCI. Kalra S, Janzer S, Tayal R, Wang J. https:// citoday.com/articles/2019-sept-oct/ complex-aortic-transit-during-cto-pci

Dr. Tayal’s mentors are Dr. David Baran and Dr. Najam Wasty. He is a supporter

of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, Drs. Krishan and Sudesh Tayal, wife, Cristina, and children, Ava (8) and Ryan (5), for their unconditional love and support throughout the years.

Benjamin LeSar, Rahul Patel, Naveen Tyagi, Marc Cohen and Najam Wasty. Int J Vasc Med. 2016 :3610705.

Percutaneous Treatment of Stent-Graft (Viabahn) Thrombosis Employing a Second Stent-Graft (Viabahn in Viabahn).

S. Kotev, M. Anna, H. Ifthikar, M. Lim, R.Tayal, M. Cohen, N. Wasty. J Invasive Cardiol 2015; 27(5): E65-67.

Severe Systemic Vasospasm Causing

Cardiac Arrest after Cardiac Transplantation. R. Tayal, J. Pieretti, D. Baran. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2013 Oct 15. pii: S1053-2498(13)01435-6. doi: 10.1016/j.healun.2013.09.006.

Chapter 18.2 Common Access Strategies: 2-site vs 1-site Peripheral Access, ShortTerm Mechanical Circulatory Support for Cardiogenic Shock. R. Tayal, J. Grewal (2021).

Vascular Access, Management and Closure: Best Practices 2019. Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions

ALL ACCESS eBook Chapter: Dry Closure of the Axillary Artery. R. Tayal, M. Thawabi. http://www.scai.org/vascularaccess-and-closure.

Vascular Access, Management and Closure: Best Practices 2019. Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions

ALL ACCESS eBook Chapter: Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL): The New Alternative to Alternative Access. R. Tayal, A. Garg. http://www.scai.org/vascularaccess-and-closure.

Learn the Technique: Percutaneous Axillary Access. PM Swamy, R. Tayal, A. Kaki. Cardiac Interventions Today. Oct 2020, Vol14:5, 56-59.

Interviews With Five Cardiologists After the Surge. COVID-19 Interview Series. Vetrovec GW, Biondi-Zoccai G, Doshi PM, Kaki A, Savage MP, Tayal R. http:// www.acc.org.Aug. 26, 2020. https:// www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ articles/2020/08/26/10/07/interviewswith-five-cardiologists-after-the-surge.

Complex Aortic Transit During CTO PCI. Kalra S, Janzer S, Tayal R, Wang J. https:// citoday.com/articles/2019-sept-oct/ complex-aortic-transit-during-cto-pci

Dr. Tayal’s mentors are Dr. David Baran and Dr. Najam Wasty. He is a supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, Drs. Krishan and Sudesh Tayal, wife, Cristina, and children, Ava (8) and Ryan (5), for their unconditional love and support throughout the years.

Doreen Saltiel, MD, JD, FACC

Integrative Cardiology, Attorney

Peak Health and Wellness

Leicester, NC

Leicester, NC— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Doreen Saltiel is acknowledged as a Life Achiever for her contributions to the Healthcare Field.

Dr. Saltiel earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Brooklyn College in 1979 and receive her medical degree from New York Medical College in 1983. She completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Dr. Saltiel served as the Chief of Cardiology at Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Army’s Southeast Regional Consultant in cardiovascular diseases. She completed advanced training in metabolic and nutritional medicine as well as advanced certifications in cardiovascular health and hormone health from the Metabolic Medical Institute. She also holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

Dr. Saltiel has more than 40 years of service in the medical field, but no longer does cardiovascular interventions. The doctor notes that adult cardiology is a medical subspecialty that focuses on heart and vascular diseases. The field includes medical diagnosis, diagnostic testing, and treatments for coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and rhythm disorders.

Dr. Saltiel has had many mentors, including Dr. Michael Geer who is one in particular that helped guide her in her decision to become a cardiologist. She notes that practicing medicine has been a gift, an honor, and a pleasure. She would like to dedicate this honor to, and thank Diane Brown for helping the doctor be the best she can be.

Alan Goldberg Photographer & Teacher Minds Eye Photos

Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, FL— Alan Goldberg is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of photography

Mr. Goldberg earned an Associate of Arts and Science from the Community College of Philadelphia, a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from La Salle University, and a Master of Education in elementary education from Holy Family University. Mr. Goldberg worked as a middle school science teacher for Paterson Public Schools early in his career.

He was a nature counselor with Spring Lake Day Camp, a science teacher with B. Taylor Elementary, and a production photographer with Good Lad Apparel. Mr. Goldberg worked as a digital photography counselor for Camp Horizon Day Camp.

He was a production photographer at Good Lad Apparel. Later on, Mr. Goldberg worked as a middle school science teacher for Paterson Public Schools in New Jersey. He has also taught in schools based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Patterson, New Jersey; and Plantation, Florida.

Mr. Goldberg has more than 20 years of experience in the field and is the president of Minds Eye Photos and www. LimitedEditionsByAlan.com. According to Mr. Goldberg, he is a self-educated artist and has participated in numerous competitions throughout his career. He took part in his first international show in Miami called Art Basel, and is being invited back for the 2023 exhibit in Wynwood Miami, Florida.

Mr. Goldberg supports many charities and services in his community by donating his work to fundraisers for such organizations

as Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center in Mooresville, North Carolina and the United Communities Organization of South Florida in Miami, Florida.

The artist notes that one of his photos brought $2200 at auction, however Mr. Goldberg takes the most pride in inspiring students to pursue photography and in participating in charity events and international competitions. He is also proud of establishing himself as an outstanding concert photographer and said the cornerstone of his success lay in his hard work, dedication and persistence. Mr. Goldberg plans to continue sharing his photography brand within the next ten to twenty years.

In his spare time, Mr. Goldberg enjoys spending time with his family and art. His mentors are although he is selftaught, he has had mentors to dedicate Lisa, children Pamela and Laura.

For more information about his work, please visit the website www.limitededitionsbyalan.com.

Joey Kevin Grochmal, MD, PhD, FRCPSC

Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Houston, TX— Joey Kevin Grochmal is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions as a physician and professor.

Dr. Grochmal received his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from

the University of Alberta in Canada and earned a medical degree from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary in 2015 and also completed his residency in neurosurgery in 2017 at the same university. He finished a fellowship in spine surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2018.

The doctor is board-certified in neurosurgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC). According to Dr. Grochmal, Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention diagnosis surgical treatment and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain spinal cord peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system often by performing

surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, cervical and lumbar disc disease, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Grochmal is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery with the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas. He explained that Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service locally and globally. Its vision is to improve health through science scholarship and innovation.

He is associated with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and American Society of Peripheral Nerves’ Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

The doctor would like to thank his mentors, Rajiv Midha, MD, MSc, R. John Hurlbert, MD, and Marjorie Wang, MD.`

Bradley Hester, DMD Dentist Bend Family Dentisry Bend, OR

Bend, OR— Bradley Hester is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Dentistry Field.

Dr. Hester earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Portland graduating. He won a scholarship to play baseball at the University and was voted Most Valuable Player as well as achieving the Highest Batting Average award during his senior season. He continued is education, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine

degree at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon.

Dr. Hester has practiced general dentistry at Bend Family Dentistry for more than 20 years. He notes that he is passionate about helping people achieve a beautiful healthy smile. He opened his first private practice in Portland in 1988 and practiced there until 1994 when he moved back to Central Oregon.

According to the doctor, Bend Family Dentistry offers general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and preventive dental care to residents of Bend Oregon and surrounding areas. They offer sedation dentistry for patients that may experience anxiety or fear about visiting the dentist. They also offer sleep apnea treatments and TMJ disorder therapies.

Dr. Hester discovered that he wanted to pursue a career in the dental field when he was in 7th grade. He invests hundreds of hours each year enhancing his skills and keeping up to date on advances in the dental field. He has studied with some of the world’s leading authorities in dentistry, including Dr. Peter Dawson

and The Pankey Institute (reconstructive dentistry); Dr. David Hornbrook (esthetics); Dr. Carl Misch (implants); and Dr. Ken Reed & William Gottschalk (IV sedation).

According to the doctor, dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth correct bite issues perform surgeries and extractions and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Dr. Hester is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI). Dr. Hester is married to his wife of 33 years, Kelly, who works as an RN at Volunteers in Medicine. They have five grown children and two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, fine woodworking, and most recently began building and racing Baja off-road cars.

Ciree J. Loftus Client Partner

Tata Consultancy Services San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA — Ciree J. Loftus is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Achiever in the Strategic Management Consulting field and for her work with Tata Consultancy Services.

Ms. Loftus graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a Bachelor’s degree in physical science and physics. She developed a passion for business which helped stay driven and focused

on her. Her career highlights guiding companies toward success and helping them find fulfilling results.

Ms. Loftus has more than 35 years of experience in consulting and has been a client partner with Tata Consultancy Services since 2014. She utilizes her skills in technology and logistics to help companies develop comprehensive business plans to achieve specific goals.

According to Ms. Loftus, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions with an extensive network of innovation and delivery centers. TCS combines tech expertise and business intelligence to catalyze change and deliver results.

Ms. Loftus plans to continue her education by earning her doctorate in quantum engineering to stay at the forefront of unfolding computer technology. She notes that she has worked with the latest and newest technology in her career and has

traveled the world while learning more about artificial intelligence, robotics, and other aspects of the ever-expanding tech world.

Ms. Loftus maintains an active, lifetime affiliation with Mensa International, the world’s largest and oldest high IQ society, among her professional memberships and affiliations. In her spare time, Ms. Loftus volunteers with the World Wildlife Fund and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. She is also active with her local church and gives back to the community through volunteer work and outreach.

For more information, visit www.tcs.com.

Ronnie R. Hector Executive Director

SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY — Ronnie R. Hector is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to Academia and his work as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director.

Mr. Hector earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Medgar Evers College. He then completed his Master’s in Higher Education at Ashford University and a Master’s in Education Counseling at Alfred University. He will earn an Ed.D. in Higher Education, Leadership, and Counseling from North Central University in March 2023.

Mr. Hector serves as the Executive Director and Chief Executive/Academic Officer of the SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). Working in this position for four years, he provides direction and visionary leadership toward achieving the institution’s mission. Mr. Hector is responsible for all aspects of the center’s operations, including instruction, student support services, facility management, personnel, and fiscal affairs.

Mr. Hector spearheads the execution of relocation efforts and the strategic redevelopment of academic, career, and technical programs at a future new site in collaboration with Bronx Community College and SUNY University Center for Academics and Workforce Development (UCAWD). He reports directly to the college president, he collaborates with SUNY’s UCAWD and the directors of other EOCs statewide.

Mr. Hector is considered an expert in working with political officials and raising capital for SUNY Bronx EOC while looking at employment needs. He asserts that he develops positive external relationships with the center’s

advisory council, civic and business organizations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and community-based organizations to promote and advance the center. Additionally, Mr. Hector provides center-wide leadership for developing business and industry partnerships. He develops and implements programs and services to meet the needs of residents and businesses in the Bronx and New York City. He also manages a budget of nearly seven million dollars annually.

Mr. Hector has received a New York City and State Organization Award for the 100 Most Respected New Yorkers to Help New Yorkers and the City and State Above and Beyond Innovators Award. In addition, he was recently featured in a Bronx Community College article (April 2022).

Mr. Hector feels that developing his reputation is his most significant career accomplishment. He attributes his success to his grandmother, who guided him and his family on education, and his college advisors. Mr. Hector intends to continue his leadership and hopes to become a college president.

For more information, visit www.bronxeoc.org.

Tonia F. Taylor

Senior Vice President/Director

QCR Holdings Inc.

Roland, IA

Roland, IA— Tonia F. Taylor is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Business Professional for her work in the banking industry.

Ms. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel, motel and restaurant management from Iowa State University in 1995. She is a certified regulatory

compliance manager, community bank internal auditor, and fair lending expert. She is also certificated as a BSA and antimoney laundering professional.

Ms. Taylor is a specialist in compliance management and has more than 25 years of experience in banking regulations and auditing. She served as the senior vice president and director of compliance for QCR Holdings Inc. The banker has focused her efforts on leading a team of seven who help banks to be compliant with regulations since 2019.

Ms. Taylor is a member of the American Bankers Association; the Iowa Bankers Association; and the Independent Community Bankers Association. She began her career as a compliance officer for OgdenBanc Shares in 2001 and then worked as an internal auditor for Community State Bank in 2008. She continued her career in 2010

as a compliance coordinator for the Iowa Bankers Association becoming a compliance manager for PolicyWorks LLC in 2015.

In the future, Ms. Taylor intends to become more involved in Legislative advocacy, lending her expertise to help people understand what’s happening in their financial communities.

Billie Swiggard, MD, PhD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Mazzoni Center

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, PA — Billie Swiggard, MD, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Infectious Disease Field.

Dr. Swiggard began her academic career as a chemistry major at George Mason University before taking on a part-time job as a lab technician at the National Institutes of Health. She then enrolled in a nine-year MD/Ph.D. program earning her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College and her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Immunology at Rockefeller University, under the tutelage of Dr. Ralph

Steinman. She completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in infectious disease at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Swiggard is a transfeminine infectious disease specialist affiliated with the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia. According to the doctor, the mission of the Mazzoni Center is to provide quality comprehensive health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment while preserving the dignity and improving the quality of life of the individuals they serve. Services include gender-affirming care, PrEP, PEP, STI testing and treatment, and general primary care. Dr. Swiggard provides all of these services in addition to Infectious Disease specialty care.

Dr. Swiggard asserts that as transfeminine medical specialist, the doctor provides a mixture of internal medicine, infectious disease, and gender-affirming medical care to her patients. She has completed extensive research on HIV and treating this virus. She notes that infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with preventing, diagnosing, and treating all infections. An infectious

disease specialist’s practice also manages nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections.

The doctor is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She asserts that the ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

The doctor served as an attending infectious disease physician at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Holyoke Health Center before joining the team at Mazzoni Center. She is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America, the HIV Medicine Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Association, and the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.

In her spare time, Dr. Swiggard participates in various community service efforts through the Mazzoni Center. The doctor wishes to acknowledge her mentors Ralph Steinman, MD; Harvey Friedman, MD; and Una O’Doherty, MD, Ph.D.

For more information, visit www.mazzonicenter.org.

at the University of Oklahoma in 1980. He earned a Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering in material sciences in 1985 and graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering and Material Sciences in 1986, both from the University of Oklahoma.

Triton Operating Company from 2000 to 2002; ARCO Indonesia from 1994 to 2000; ARCO Exploration & Productions Research from 1990 to 1994; and Exxon Production Research from 1986 to 1990.

Tequesta, FL — Kevin James Kennelley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Oil & Gas Industry.

Dr. Kennelley earned a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering

Dr. Kennelley has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Kennelley & Associates LLC since 2018. He was appointed as the Vice President and Head of Project Excellence with Maersk Oil from 2015 to 2018. He previously served in several positions with BP between 2002 and 2015, including the Vice President of Facilities Technology, the Vice President of Engineering and Technology for Global Projects, a project and engineer director, the Director of Engineering Excellence, and an engineering manager. Dr. Kennelley also worked for Carigali-

The doctor was honored to be featured on an episode of the CBS news program, 60 Minutes. He was also presented with the D. Grant Mickle Award from the National Transportation Safety Board and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering Technology (IET).

Kevin James Kennelley

Chief Executive Officer/ President

Kennelley & Associates LLC

Tequesta, FL

Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP

Pediatric Emergency

Children’s Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas

Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jerry P. George, MD, FAAD, FACEP, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. George began his educational pursuits at Johns Hopkins University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2007 and then received a Master of Science of Engineering (MSE) degree in Chemical and Biomolecular

Engineering in 2008. The doctor followed these accomplishments at St. George’s University where he graduated with his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in 2012. Dr. George completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and remained there until 2015. He capped his educational goals with a Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine from 2015 to 2018 and continued to work as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), Dr. George is a Pediatric Emergency Physician and treats patients from infancy through 18-years old with comprehensive healthcare for critical issues. He notes that the ABP certifies Pediatricians who meet specific criteria of high-quality patient care and engage with continuing education. The doctor currently works in the Emergency Room at Children’s Medical Center Plano and Medical City Dallas.

Highly sought after for his expertise in pediatrics, Dr. George currently works as

a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician where he serves patients in the Dallas metro area. He has had this role since 2012 and serves children and young adults who have received severe injuries or illnesses and require immediate care. The doctor has many responsibilities in this position, including examining, diagnosing, and treating his young patients. Passionate about helping children, he also serves patients at the Children’s Medical Center Plano, the Dallas area’s first full-service free-standing children’s hospital, offering pediatric care for injuries, diseases, and general healthcare services.

A testament to his excellence in care, Dr. George is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is dedicated to keeping abreast of advancements in his field and is a recognized with a profile feature by Pro News Report for his work in the pediatric field. He would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, O.P. George and Sicily George, and his mentor, Jeff Beiler, MD. For more information, visit www.envisionphysicianservices.com/.

Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP

Pulmonologist

Serrano Pulmonary Services

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Arecibo, Puerto Rico—Jahaira L. Serrano, MD, FACCP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the medical field.

Dr. Serrano earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. She completed a Medical Degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2002; finished an Internal Medicine residency in 2005;

and completed a Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship in 2007, both at the University of Puerto Rico University District Hospital. The doctor is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPS). According to Dr. Serrano, the NBPS provides continuing board certification for DOs and MDs who uphold medical education and patient care standards.

Dr. Serrano serves patients at Serrano Pulmonary Services, located at 702 Ave San Luis, Suite 129 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and often sees 25 to 30 patients each day. She examines patients, diagnoses and treats their conditions, including lung, bronchial tubes, nose, pharynx, throat, and respiratory system. She also provides treatments for COPD, asthma, and other lung-related issues and treats her patients for common and complex respiratory diseases, like chest infections, pneumonia, chronic obstructive

pulmonary diseases, emphysema, and more.

Dr. Serrano authored “Lung and Bronchus Cancer in Puerto Rico: Changes in Incidence and Mortality Rates by Histology and Sex during 1987-2003” and “Adaptation of the Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale and the Oxygen Cost Diagram for its use in Puerto Rico.” She is the Consulting Physician on COVID-19 diagnoses at Hospital Pavia in Arecibo.

The doctor is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. She was recognized with profile features in Issue Wire and Health News Today. Dr. Serrano would like to dedicate this honor to her mother, Mrs. Maria Dominguez, and her mentors, Ruth Santos, MD, and Yohana de Jesús, MD.

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James G. Krueger, MD, PhD

New York, NY— James G. Krueger MD, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions as a Dermatologist.

Dr. Krueger earned his Bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Virology and Cell Biology from Rockefeller University. He received a medical degree from Cornell University Medical College and completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in dermatology. He is considered an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin disorders such as hidradenitis suppurativa and is board certified in dermatology by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). According to the doctor, ABD is a voluntary non-profit private autonomous organization formed for the primary purpose of protecting the public interest by establishing and

O’Rell Ron Williams, MD

Internist

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital

Mequon, WI

Mequon, WI — O’Rell “Ron” Williams, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Williams earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of

maintaining high standards of training education and qualifications of physicians rendering care in dermatology.

Dr. Krueger has spent more than 25 years at Rockefeller University Hospital where he serves as Head of the Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology and Professor in Clinical Investigation and Dermatology. He also serves as Co-Director for the Center for Clinical and Translational Science at Rockefeller University Hospital and as Chief Executive Officer of the hospital since July 2008.

Dr. Krueger noted that dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. Dermatology is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist is a specialist who manages skin diseases and addresses both internal and external causes, including cosmetic concerns involving the skin. Dermatological duties include providing consultations and screening tests and undertaking cutaneous surgical procedures.

Dr. Krueger uses psoriasis as a model to study inflammatory diseases that involve Th17 cells, a set of T cells. Psoriasis, caused when the immune system attacks the skin, is one of the most accessible human diseases in which to examine how the activation of white blood cells called T cells leads to autoimmune disorders. His work has implications for other common inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. His group focuses on cutaneous inflammation and autoimmune mechanisms in human skin. The group’s research is fundamentally rooted in “bench-to-bedside”

Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1997. He received a Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 2001 and completed an internal medicine residency at Aurora Health Care in 2004.

Dr. Williams has more than 14 years in the field and is a board-certified physician. He is Regional Medical Director for the Ascension healthcare network, overseeing the operations at the Elmbrook and St. Joseph campuses in Milwaukee, WI. The doctor served as Vice President of Medical Affairs for St. Joseph’s Hospital from

science combining the clinical study of new medical therapeutics with laboratory research on relevant immunopathogenic mechanisms in human cells and tissues.

According to Dr. Krueger, the laboratory at The Rockefeller University Hospital conducts clinical research on patients with psoriasis vulgaris. They treat patients with various engineered immune molecules to restore normal immune responses. By combining novel immune-directed therapeutics with a large-scale study of gene expression, an approach called pharmacogenetics, the researchers seek to uncover the molecular pathways that cause pathogenic inflammation and regulate normal human immune responses. Dr. Krueger’s work has formed the scientific basis for the highly successful treatment of psoriasis with a range of biologic immune drugs that target the “Type 17” inflammatory immune axis.

Dr. Krueger has earned the Distinguished Achievement Award American Skin Association, 2001; Psoriasis Research Achievement Award American Skin Association, 2001; E.H. Ahrens, Jr. Award Association for Patient-Oriented Research, 2006; Astellas Award American Academy of Dermatology. 2010; Farber Award Society of Investigative Dermatology, 2010; and Van Scott Award for Innovative Therapy of the Skin, 2015.

The doctor notes that he focuses on research in the lab and is happy to share his knowledge with others. He said he is often sought for advice because of his expertise and methods and he feels his persistence and hard work have been the key to his success.

Dr. Krueger enjoys cooking in his free time.

2019 to 2021 and as a Hospitalist treating patients within the Greater Milwaukee area for more than a decade.

Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Williams served for 14 years as a firefighter with the City of Milwaukee. He notes that he always wanted a career in which he could make a difference in the lives of others. In his spare time, Dr. Williams enjoys spending time with his two young daughters and playing the guitar. He also loves collecting comic books and tending to his muscle cars.

Professor, Laboratory Head, D. Martin Carter Professor in Clinical Investigation, Senior Attending Physician and Laboratory Head, Investigative Dermatology, Co-director, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Chief Executive Officer, The Rockefeller University Hospital Rockefeller University New York, NY

Jennifer Ann Montes, MD MPH

General Surgeon

Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center and Evolve Pink Flemington, NJ

Flemington, NJ — Jennifer Ann Montes is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Montes earned an undergraduate degree at Cornell University and a Master of Public Health degree (MPH) from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. She earned a medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine and completed her surgical training at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Dr. Montes chose a career in healthcare to follow in the steps of her father who is a physician. The doctor notes that she creates authentic, personal relationships with her patients. In 2020, she started a non-profit organization called Evolve Pink, which helps women during their

recovery from breast cancer surgery. They offer many online resources and a “Thrivers Lounge,” which opened in person about a year and a half ago.

Dr. Montes is a board-certified general surgeon and is the Director of Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center, serving patients in Flemington and Washington, NJ. She practiced at Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center for seven years and notes that her goal is to offer patients the utmost state-of-the-art care and provide the reassurance and guidance they need during their treatment.

According to Dr. Montes, The Hunterdon Breast Surgery Center combines a comfortable, supportive environment with first-rate comprehensive diagnostic and treatment resources, all conveniently close to home. Their board-certified surgeons diagnose and treat cancerous and benign disorders of the breast.

The doctor notes that she has sought out every opportunity to expose herself to the field of breast surgery at various highprofile institutions working with some of the most prominent leaders in the field. During her residency, she completed externships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Columbia University and St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Montes was then selected for a fellowship in breast surgery at New York University Langone Medical Center. These opportunities allowed her

to publish and present clinical research, perfecting her surgical skills and drawing from different schools of thought and styles to form her unique treatment approach. Dr. Montes later relocated to Hunterdon County, where she brings all she has learned to the women of her community.

According to Dr. Montes, she notes that she has realized that the integration of Eastern and holistic treatments to treat the mind and spirit was equally as crucial as state-of-the-art Western medicine to treat the body. She truly believes that paramount to treating any disease is to bring East and West together synergistically, and she embraces the integration of holistic modalities to do so. She works closely with the Hunterdon Health & Wellness Centers and several holistic healers in the community and looks forward to introducing her patients to the benefits of holistic modalities such as Reiki acupuncture, massage aromatherapy, and integrative nutrition.

In her spare time, Dr. Montes enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs. She likes to be at the ocean and scuba dive, and she recently started playing golf. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

For more information, visit www. hunterdonhealth.org/hunterdon-breastsurgery-center and www.evolvepink.org.

Caitlin E. Horton

Horton Vineyards

Gordonsville, VA

Gordonsville, VA — Caitlin E. Horton is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the winemaking industry.

Ms. Horton earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at in 2020. She obtained her certification in winemaking from Cornell University in 2022. Ms. Horton has been featured in The Washington Post, Cville Weekly, Virginia Living, Virginia Wine & Country Life and Garden and Gun. Her 2021 Viognier has received national recognition.

According to Ms. Horton, she was influenced to study winemaking by her grandparents who made fruit wine in their cabin basement and later entered the wine business. They invested in a winery and leased Montdomaine Winery. She notes that her grandfather ultimately introduced grapes that are now considered staples of Virginia such as Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Tannat,

and Petit Manseng, among others. Ms. Horton’s grandmother was the 2022 recipient of the Monteith Award, which is considered among the most prestigious accolades in the wine industry.

Ms. Horton hopes to continue building upon the legacy of her grandparents by producing high quality wines and expanding their current product line.

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Joel S. Stoeckeler Doctor of Medicine

Aspirus Stanley Hospital Roberts, WI

Roberts, WI — Joel S. Stoeckeler, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to Family Practice and Emergency.

Dr. Stoeckeler earned a Bachelor of Science in Experimental Psychology with a minor in Biochemistry at the University of Minnesota in 1976. He studied classical guitar during his undergraduate studies and performed with the university’s jazz ensemble. He pursued a Medical Degree at the University of Minnesota, where he graduated in 1985. He later completed a Master of Science in Health Informatics during his Residency in Family Practice.

Dr. Stoeckeler completed an internship in Pediatrics and a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He trained in Electron Microscopy, took part in medical research, and authored software for the NICU at the University of Minnesota while working on his Master’s in Health Informatics. He coauthored medical articles focusing on

L. Brad Hays, MD

Internist

Houston Methodist Primary Care – Memorial Green

Houston, TX

Houston TX— L. Brad Hays is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Hays earned a Bachelor of Science double major in biology and chemistry degree from Houston Baptist University (Houston Christian University). He

his research, and published one piece in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1985, titled “Familial Pyrimidinemia and Pyrimidinuria Associated with Severe Fluorouracil Toxicity.” He notes that these publications were some of the highlights of his medical education.

Upon completing his Family Practice Residency, he became board-certified in Family Medicine. He joined a primary care practice in Baldwin, WI, where he continued to practice full-spectrum Family Practice for 26 years. According to the doctor, this included family medicine clinic, obstetrics, 80,000 hours of E.R. coverage, hospitalist coverage, and general surgical assists. He also trained in upper and lower G.I. and endoscopy, performing approximately 2000 of these procedures and also pursued coursework in Metabolism and Functional Medicine, which he applied to his Family Practice.

Dr. Stoeckeler is now semi-retired having served more than 37 years in the field. He continues to practice emergency medicine as locum tenens at Aspirus Stanley Hospital, a Level 3 Trauma Center in Stanley, WI. Dr. Stoeckeler was a Family Medicine physician for more than 26 years and served as the EMS medical director for the Baldwin Ambulance Service for 18 years.

Dr. Stoeckeler was recognized as one of America’s top family doctors for 2002 – 2003 by the Consumer’s Research Council of America and received a 2005 businessman of the year award from the Business Advisory Council of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He maintains professional membership with the American Academy of Family

Practice and the American Board of Family Medicine, among his professional affiliations.

Dr. Stoeckeler has continued to enjoy music throughout his life, playing guitar and piano. In addition to his primary career path, he contributed nearly three years of community service with the Armed Forces Professional Entertainment Overseas Program (AFPEO), currently called Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) and USO. He volunteered intermittently as a civilian DOD contractor between 1978 and 1996, producing and performing in overseas musical entertainment for U.S. military personnel stationed at remote and forward operating bases worldwide. He notes that some of the operations supported include the following: Desert Storm, Operation Deny Flight, Operation Safe Haven, Operation Uphold Democracy, and Operation Joint Endeavor. Dr. Stoeckeler recalls these experiences as some of the highlights of his life and provided great insights and conversations with the many veterans he cared for in his medical practice.

Dr. Stoeckeler is happily married, and his immediate family includes his wife, his daughter, and a son who is married with two children. He spends his free time enjoying family, the outdoors, hunting, hobby farming, playing piano, writing, and recording.

Dr. Stoeckeler wishes to dedicate this honorable recognition with special thanks to his mother and father, the USO, AFPEO/ AFE, and his colleague and mentor, Dr. Neal Melby, who greatly inspired him during his career.

received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston from 1992 to 1995.

Dr. Hays is a board-certified internist who practices at Houston Methodist Primary Care-Memorial Green. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and five years in his current position where he provides preventative care for his patients and also screens for cardiac disease and other chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, mental anxiety, and depression.

According to the doctor, he takes time with each patient to ensure they understand their issue and is an evidencebased full, scope practice physician with a proficient knowledge of teenagers, adults, and geriatric patients. He notes that his goal is to listen to each patient, so he can understand their needs and adequately address each concern.

Dr. Hays is affiliated with the Texas Medical Association; Harris County Medical Society; and American College of Physicians. In his spare time, he enjoys cycling and fishing. Dr. Hays also volunteers for outreach programs through his church, Bethany Christian Church.

Joseph P. Dileo, DPM

Podiatrist

The Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa Hammond, LA

Hammond, LA — Joseph P. Dileo, DPM, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Provider for his contributions as a podiatrist.

Dr. Dileo earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia in 1999. He became boardcertified in podiatric medicine that same year by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, which exists to offer podiatric physicians a comprehensive board qualification and certification process. He completed his residency in podiatry at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.

Dr. Dileo is considered an expert in advanced comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions and disorders, including foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. He serves at The Internal Medicine Clinic

of Tangipahoa in Hammond, LA where he has been in practice since 2002. The doctor explained that Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa is a dedicated medical team of primary care specialists, sub-specialist physicians, certified nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, billing specialists, and support personnel who provide comprehensive cost-efficient primary care to patients 17 years and older. They provide medical services at several healthcare facilities including their state-of-the-art office; rehabilitation hospitals; long-term acute care facilities; and Louisiana nursing homes.

According to Dr. Dileo, podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of a variety of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. A podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to the treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Dr. Dileo said that he owes his success to his natural compassion and his strong work ethic. He has surgical and admitting

privileges at several local hospitals, including North Oaks Health System; PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond; and Excel Home Health. He is also a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society; the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; and the Podiatric Medical Association.

According to Dr. Dileo, he wanted to be in healthcare because of his desire to help people. He finds it very rewarding when he is able to heal patients and save their feet. He also enjoys mentoring med students. The doctor notes that he has a laid-back approach to treating patients that helps build their trust, and takes time with them to really explain what is going on with their particular ailment.

In his spare time, Dr. Dileo enjoys boating, fishing, and traveling with his family. His preferred professional publications include the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. For more information, visit www. imct.com.

Kerry R. Crone, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

University of Cincinnati Health

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OH—Kerry R. Crone, MD, FAANS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the neurosurgery field.

Dr. Crone earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in

Psychology, from the University of Cincinnati. He earned his Medical Degree from University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and completed residency in General Surgery and Neurosurgery at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital (Wake Forest University) in Winston-Salem, NC. He later finished a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, and a Neurosurgical Scholarship Program at the University of Cincinnati. The doctor is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Crone is an expert in treating brain tumors and Chiari malformations and works primarily in an educational and consulting capacity. He has served as a Professor of Neurosurgery and Residency Associate Program Director at the University of Cincinnati, College

of Medicine. He was also an attending physician at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center.

Dr. Crone has received the On-Time Doctor Award (2009) and the Patients’ Choice Award (2008). In his spare time, he is active within his community with Boy Scouts of America Troop 672 in Cincinnati. He would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Eben Alexander Jr., MD; Robin Humphreys, MD; and William Schubert, MD.

Kathryn Podgorny, MD Anesthesiologist and Entrepreneur Uptown Med Spa Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge, IL - Kathryn Podgorny, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Healthcare Field.

Dr. Podgorny knew from the age of three that she wanted to be a doctor. She earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of North Carolina and then completed a Master’s degree in Health Science Administration at St. Joseph’s College of Maine. The doctor then earned a Medical Degree and completed an Anesthesiology residency at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She is board certified

in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and credentialed in Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr. Podgorny began her career in the Peace Corps and then entered the field of medicine. After practicing anesthesiology for 12 years, she transitioned to Aesthetic Medicine. She currently owns and operates a full-service medical spa in Park Ridge, IL and is medical director of other medical spas in the area.

Dr. Podgorny opened Uptown Med Spa in January 2021 to offer high-quality aesthetic treatments to her patients. She and her partner expanded into a new office in November 2022. According to the doctor, she and her team specialize in enhancing the beauty of their clients through Botox and Xeomin treatments, dermal fillers, IV hydration, body contouring, IQ laser treatments, plasmarich protein treatments, and more. Dr. Podgorny noted that she loves to give her clients a refreshed and youthful look to increase their confidence and overall health. The practice is located at 36 Main Street 104 in Park Ridge, IL, and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Lisa C. Perry-Gilkes, MD, FACS

Otolaryngologist

Ear Nose & Throat Institute

McDonough, GA

McDonough, GA— Lisa C. Perry-Gilkes, MD, FACS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Perry-Gilkes attended Spelman College where she received a Bachelor’s Degree. She earned a medical degree from Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. and completed a residency in otolaryngology at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Perry-Gilkes is certified in

Otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, is licensed to practice medicine in California and Georgia.

Dr. Perry-Gilkes notes that she is a general otolaryngologist seeing patients of all ages. She treats sinusitis, sleep apnea, tonsils and adenoids, and any condition involving the ear, nose, and throat. She has worked in her current position for more than three years and has more than 38 years in the field.

The doctor is affiliated with WellStar Atlanta Medical Center and Southern Regional Medical Center. She also serves as President of the Medical Association of Georgia, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a Fellow of the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery, and a member of the Medical Association of Atlanta.

Dr. Podgorny remains with the patient through the procedure monitoring the patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. She observes their vital signs, such as their pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and temperature and monitors them afterward to manage pain levels and vital signs.

Dr. Podgorny has completed three medical mission trips to South America and plans to travel to Nepal to work with underprivileged pediatric HIV patients. Moving forward, Dr. Podgorny hopes to return to a part-time position in Anesthesia Medicine while also expanding the Med Spa business.

In her spare time, Dr. Podgorny loves spending time with her family, including her ten and thirteen-year-old sons. Her hobbies include yoga, running, skiing, and traveling.

For more information, visit https://www. pruptownmedspa.com/ and https://www. venicemedspa.com

Dr. Perry-Gilkes has received the Patients’ Choice Award (2009, 2008) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2014. She would like to dedicate this honor in memory of her mentors, Gus Gill, MD, FACS, and LaSalle Lessal, MD, FACS. Her other mentors were Ernie Levister, MD, FAAC, and Vivian Pinn, MD.

Manisha B. Grover, MD

Geriatrician

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ

Livingston, NJ— Manisha B. Grover, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional in the medical field.

Dr. Grover attended Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior and completed her residency there in 2000. She completed a Senior Residency at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi. She finished a second residency in Internal Medicine at the New York Downtown Hospital from 2004-2007 and has been with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center since 2016.

Dr. Grover completed a Geriatrics Fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in 2016. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Grover, the ABIM is a nonprofit organization led by physicians, with the stated goal of certifying physicians who meet high

standards of patient care in a quicklychanging world.

The doctor worked as a hospitalist at Victory Internal Medicine at the Richmond University Medical Center of Staten Island in 2008. She then moved to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center from 2010-2014. Dr. Grover became the Program Director and Hospitalist at Apogee Physicians at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ, from 2011-2014. She was recognized as Program Director of the Month in June 2013 and January 2014. Dr. Grover became a Hospitalist at IPC Morristown Memorial Hospital from 2014-2015.

Dr. Grover is currently a geriatrician at St. Barnabas Medical Center located at 101 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ. She is a specialist in the care of the elderly and their specific ailments, including dementia. The doctor notes that she ensures she meets patients’ needs and coordinates with their families to manage their healthcare. She is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and RWJ Barnabas Health Medical Group. St. Barnabas Medical Center is New Jersey’s oldest nonprofit nonsectarian hospital, opened in 1865.

Melissa D. Shah, MD, MS

Vascular Surgeon

Albany Med Vascular Group

Albany, NY

Albany, NY - Melissa D. Shah, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for her contributions as a Vascular Surgeon.

Dr. Shah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Brown University in 1999 and her Doctor of Medicine degree at Albany Medical College in 2005. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Boston Medical Center in 2010 and a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Albany Medical Center in 2012. She is boardcertified in Vascular Surgery and General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Shah practices at Albany Med Vascular Group where she has worked for more than 20 years. According to Dr. Shah, the medical clinic, co-founded by her father, is the largest provider of vascular surgery in the northeastern United States. She notes that the world-renowned team of physicians are experts in traditional open surgery and minimally invasive procedures that treat an extensive range of problems affecting the circulatory system. Many procedures pioneered by the Albany Med Vascular Group team are considered standard of care today.

Dr. Shah is considered an expert in arterial balloon angioplasty; stent placemen; endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs; open thoracic and abdominal aneurysm repairs; dialysis access placement; varicose veins; and arterial insufficiency. She also works with her patients to help them manage chronic blood vessel conditions.

According to Dr. Grover, she was influenced by her favorite uncle who was a pediatrician and decided to pursue a career in healthcare after spending a lot of time at his practice. She works exclusively with older adults who can experience health issues as they age and helps them with their well-being. She notes that she wants to help her patients maintain their independent lives as long as possible.

Dr. Grover has been recognized for her work with a profile feature from Health News Today. She was awarded Top Doc and Top Internist in 2021. She received The Primary Care Award for outstanding performance as an Ambulatory Care Resident in 2007. She is a member of the American Geriatrics Society and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Grover also founded a Dementia Caregiver Support Group in 2019 for patients of the practice. In 2021, the group became affiliated with Alzheimer’s NJ and is now open to the community.

In her spare time, Dr. Grover enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, Barre, and spending time with her high-school-age daughter. Dr. Grover is fluent in English, Hindi, spoken Punjabi, basic medical Spanish, and conversational Russian.

Dr. Shaw considers herself a soldier in her field who is ready to tackle any obstacles that stand in the way of her patients’ good health and access to best-in-class care. She hopes to help train a new generation of medical professionals who will learn to develop and deliver more optimal levels of care.

In her spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her five-year-old Pomeranian and following Formula One automobile racing.

For more information, visit www.amc.edu.

Michelle Thorpe, MD Psychiatrist

Bergen New Bridge Hospital and Private Practice Paramus, NJ

Paramus, NJ - Michelle Thorpe, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Psychiatry.

Dr. Thorpe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Child Psychology at Montclair State University. She completed a Medical Degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a Psychiatry residency program at Bergen Regional Medical Center from 2008 - 2012. The doctor finished a two-year Fellowship Program at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in

2014. She was the Chief Fellow in the final year of her Fellowship.

Dr. Thorpe is board-certified in Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). According to the psychiatrist, the ABPN is a nonprofit organization that certifies qualified physicians in the medical specialties of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is in private practice in Morristown, NJ and also on staff at the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Summit Oaks Hospital, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, and St. Clare’s Hospital.

Dr. Thorpe has practiced medicine for thirteen years and has been in private practice for six years. Thorpe treats numerous disorders in both children and adults. She notes that she listens closely to her patients as they describe their symptoms, and then uses a

mix of prescription medication and psychotherapy to address the issues. Patients seek her out to treat ADHD, depression, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety issues, personality disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

Dr. Thorpe asserts that she loves teaching her residents and students at Bergen New Bridge Hospital outside of her clinical role. The hospital treats patients with specific issues relating to drug-induced mental disorders and alcohol-induced mental disorders and offers drug and alcohol dependence treatments.

In her free time, Dr. Thorpe loves to spend time with her 26-year-old daughter. She was also a professional ballet dancer and continues to stay active through exercise.

For more information, visit https://www.newbridgehealth.org/.

Cheng-Huai Ruan, MD

Internal Medicine Physician

Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine

Bellaire, TX

Bellaire, TX - Cheng-Huai Ruan, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Provider for his contributions to the Medical field.

Dr. Ruan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and immunology at Texas A&M University. He then attended Ross University where he graduated with his Medical Degree in 2009. He is double board-certified by the American Board of

Internal Medicine and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.

Cheng-Huai Ruan, MD, founded the Texas Center for Lifestyle Medicine in 2017, where he works as the Chief Executive Officer. He is also on the boards of several national organizations dedicated to the growth, implementation, and reimbursement of integrative medicine. He notes that he is committed to educating and empowering physicians to become more fulfilled and add business savvy to take control of the currently impaired healthcare system in the United States.

Dr. Ruan has a variety of experiences outside of medicine, such as creating an ethical marketing company for doctors. He co-authored a book in 2016 intending to reverse Type 2 Diabetes by utilizing food as medicine. His latest project is to help doctors become business literate through his new online platform: Integrative Practice Builder. He has worked in many

other clinical and executive roles in Texas, California, and New York.

Dr. Ruan has been featured on a podcast to discuss functional and lifestyle medicine. He hosted an online summit in October of 2021, called the Physician Practice Automation Summit at https:// newcptcodes.drsummits.com/.

In his spare time, Dr. Ruan enjoys outdoor activities, hiking, visual arts, and playing guitar. As of January 2022, Dr. Ruan launched an online education workshop for doctors in integrative medicine who want to scale their insurance-based medical businesses.

For more information, visit www.integrativepracticebuilder.com

Franklin W. Harry, DPM Founder and Podiatrist

Best Foot Forward

St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Franklin W. Harry, DPM, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Medical Professional for his contributions to in the Podiatric Field.

Dr. Harry began his medical educational journey at Barry University in Miami where he earned a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. He completed his surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and received advanced training with the Central Kentucky Diabetes Fellowship, specializing in complex wounds, limb salvage, and the biomechanics of fall prevention.

The founder of Best Food Forward, Dr. Harry noted that podiatry is a branch of

medicine devoted to the study of diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of various disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. He explained that a podiatrist, also known as a podiatric physician or a foot and ankle surgeon, is a medical professional devoted to treating disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. They can treat injuries and complications from ongoing health issues like diabetes.

Best Foot Forward has offices in Festus and St. Louis, MO. Specializing in diabetic wound care and foot and ankle surgery, the doctor notes that he enjoys working in all areas of foot and ankle care. He is considered an expert in bone deformities and arthritis, and foot and ankle injuries.

According to Dr. Harry, Best Foot Forward (BFF) is committed to providing excellent podiatric care by enhancing the quality of life of patients with foot, ankle, and leg problems. He added that BFF strives to preserve and restore the health of the lower extremities and provide patientcentered care. His team of podiatrists treat everything from difficult-to-trim toenails; calluses; warts; foot infections; diabetic wound care; fall prevention; and surgical foot and ankle repairs.

Dedicated to providing his patients with the latest advancements in his field, the doctor is a member of the American Association of Podiatric Practice Management and is board-certified by the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry. He is a member of the American Board of Podiatry; the Relias Wound Care Institute; the Missouri Podiatric Medical Association; and the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association.

Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. Harry volunteers with Peter and Paul and Biddel House homeless shelters, providing podiatric medical care for the less fortunate. He also goes on mission trips to Haiti with Hands Helping Haiti and to Guatemala with Washington University.

In his spare time, Dr. Harry enjoys spending time with his wife, Misty Gonzalez, Pharm. D., to whom he has been married since 2017. They have one child and a dog named Bentley. They enjoy cooking; hiking; scuba diving; exploring new restaurants; and are avid sports fans. Dr. Harry wishes to thank his mentors Ronald Guberman, DPM; Jonathan Moore, DPM; and Pamela Jensen, DPM.

For more information, visit www.bffdocs.com.

Junior R. King, DPM

Podiatrist Private Practice

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Junior R. King, DPM, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. King began his medical education journey at Temple University School of

Podiatric Medicine where he earned a medical degree from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed a residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

With more than 14 years in the field, Dr. King has been in private practice for 2 years and is board certified in Podiatric Medicine by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He is licensed to provide online and in-person care to patients in New York and serves patients in his private practice location at 596 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Dr. King was inspired to enter the medical profession while growing up in the Caribbean Islands where he saw a need for healthcare for minorities and underserved communities, especially

those who have amputations. Motivated by a desire to reduce those statistics, the doctor is in the process of making his practice multi-disciplinary so that patients can get all of their healthcare needs met at one location.

Known for his compassion and excellent care, Dr. King has volunteered in other countries needing medical help for many years. He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary pause on his international volunteer work, but he hopes that he will be able to continue those efforts soon.

Aside from his professional pursuits, Dr. King enjoys traveling in his spare time and recently returned from a trip to Europe.

George W. Jabren, MD, FACS Urologist Urology of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA— George W. Jabren, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions in urology.

Dr. Jabren was awarded the Scholar of the College and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston College. He attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, where he was awarded the Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society and graduated with a medical degree. Dr. Jabren then completed a general surgery internship and a urology residency at Tulane University.

The doctor is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a member of the American Urological Association. He is board-certified in urology by the American Board of Urology (ABU). The ABU upholds certification standards for

urologists who provide high-quality, safe, and ethical care.

Dr. Jabren has worked in the Urology field for more than 18 years and notes that he has vast expertise in urologic cancer treatment, kidney stone disease, advanced laparoscopy, men’s health, and urinary issues. He practices at Urology of Greater Atlanta, located at 290 Country Club Drive, Stockbridge, Georgia and has offices at 7823 Spivey Station Blvd, Jonesboro, Georgia, and 685 South 9th Street, Griffin, Georgia. He was previously in private practice in the Greater Boston area, and was awarded Massachusetts Physician of the Year in 2006.

Urology of Greater Atlanta (UGA) opened fifty years ago, and their doctors provide compassionate care using cutting-edge technology. Dr. Jabren meets with each patient to discuss their symptoms and concerns and then examines and treats them for a wide range of issues including kidney stones, anatomic abnormalities, vasectomy, erectile dysfunction, infertility, STDs, urinary problems, incontinence, urologic pain, urologic trauma, hematuria, cancer of the prostate, adrenal gland, bladder, kidney, testicles, urethra, and renal pelvis.

Dr. Jabren frequently treats patients for kidney stones, as his practice is in the middle of the “Stone Belt,” which is a common ailment of those living in the

Cheryl A. Brewer, MD, FACOG

Obstetrician Gynecologist

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV — Cheryl A. Brewer, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Brewer earned her medical degree with honors from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the State University of New York at Syracuse. Dr. Brewer then completed her gynecologic

oncology fellowship at the University of California at Irvine. Focused on Obstetrics and Gynecology, she is known for her professional excellence in the medical field and her unwavering dedication to serving women at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center.

The doctor currently practices at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, located in the Las Vegas Valley in Winchester, Nevada. Dr. Brewer notes that the hospital is a for-profit hospital owned by the Hospital Corporation of America and operated by Sunrise Healthcare System. Serving the community for nearly 60 years, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center provides highquality, advanced healthcare services for the entire family as the largest acute care facility in Nevada.

Southeastern United States. He can treat almost all types of kidney stones through minimally invasive technology, reducing the need to create large incisions. Dr. Jabren is a staff member at both Piedmont Henry Hospital and Northside Hospital.

Dr. Jabren has received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2018); Patients’ Choice Award (2018); On-Time Doctor Award (2018); the Castle Connolly/ Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor in Atlanta, GA (2020, 2021, 2022); and a Marquis Who’s Who Award (2022,2023). He was also featured in a profile recognition from Health News Today in 2021.

Dr. Jabren has written articles about his field of specialty, such as “Kidney Stones: a REAL pain in the back,” to educate UGA patients. He has authored chapters in urological books, given educational and medical presentations to peers and physicians, and published in numerous medical journals. He stays updated on the latest urology technology and techniques.

In his spare time, Dr. Jabren loves to spend quality time with his wife and three sons, read, play basketball, travel, run and walk his dogs. He is an active member of his community, has been a volunteer with the International Volunteers in Urology, and has coached the church basketball league for many years.

For more information, visit www.ugatl.com

As a board-certified obstetriciangynecologist, Dr. Brewer specializes in gynecologic oncology, gynecology, minimally invasive procedures, colposcopy, clinical trials, and pre-invasive trials. In her current capacity at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, she focuses on the management of pre-invasive and invasive women’s cancers, including malignancies of the cervix, vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The doctor asserts that she demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and compassion in her position.

Dr. Brewer has been recognized as the “Most Compassionate Doctor” award in 2011 and she was named in the Guide to America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2012.

Kathleen A. Harper, DO, FACC, FACP Cardiologist Cardiology at VA Maine Augusta,

ME

Augusta, ME — Kathleen Harper, DO, FACC, FACP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Top Pinnacle Cardiologist for her contributions to Cardiology and her outstanding leadership as the Chief of Cardiology at VA Maine.

Dr. Harper obtained her Medical Degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Internship at Humana Hospital, a Residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and her Fellowship at

University St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She completed an additional Fellowship in non-invasive Cardiology at Baystate Medical Center.

Dr. Harper is considered a specialist in non-invasive cardiology, echo, and vascular. She currently serves a leadership role at Togus VA Medical Center in Maine as the Chief of Cardiology. She has also served as Director of the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic at St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Director of the Women at Heart Club at St. Vincent’s. In this role, she taught patients how to lead a healthy lifestyle and promoted heart disease prevention. According to the doctor, she has advocated for women’s heart health throughout her career, including preventing cardiac problems and heart failure.

Dr. Harper previously served as the Director of Mayo Cardiology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 19992013, a Physician at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from 1999-2013, and as the Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at St. Vincent’s Health Services in Bridgeport,

CT from 1995-2013. She is an extensively published author.

Dr. Harper is a distinguished Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the American College of Physicians (FACP). She is also board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Medicine by the American Board of Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She is a distinguished member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Society of Heart Failure, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and the American Society of Echocardiography.

Dr. Harper was awarded Teacher of the Year and had profile features on Issuewire.com and pronewsreport.com. The doctor credits her ongoing success to her uncompromising perseverance. In her free time, she enjoys photography.

To learn more, please visit https://www.maine.va.gov/ and https://drkathleenharper. wordpress.com/.

Kayla A. Craig, DNP, FNP-BC, RN Family Nurse Practitioner

Urgent Care

Edwardsville, IL

Edwardsville, IL—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Kayla A. Craig, DNP, FNP-BC, RN, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as a Nurse Practitioner in the Medical Field.

Dr. Craig earned a nursing degree from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville and received a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the same academic institution. She is a board-

certified family nurse practitioner currently serving patients in Belleville, IL, where she specializes in urgent care practice. She has experience in family medicine, pediatric home care, oncology, and telemetry.

According to Dr. Craig, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) holds board certification and provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. FNPs maintain patient records, perform physical exams, order or perform diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, and treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries that fall under primary care.

Dr. Craig is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners; the American Nurses Association; and the Oncology Nursing Society. She attributes her success to the support she has received from her family/friends and mentors.

In her spare time, the doctor supports charities for autism and the American Cancer Society. She also enjoys cooking and baking. Dr. Craig wishes to thank her father, Pete Craig, and Margaret Donath; Tammy Craig; Logan Craig; Connor Craig; and Adam Hackethal, as well as her entire second family, including Cheri Hackethal; Jamie and Brad Hackethal; Crystal and Brett Hansel; Katie and Tyler Steward; and her amazing nieces and nephews, Brantley, Rypson, Mavy, Grant, and Addy.

Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA

Occupational and Environmental Medicine Private Practice

Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills, NY — Matthew A. T. Clarke, MD, MBA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the Occupational and Environmental Medicine field.

Dr. Clarke earned a medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1996 and completed his residency in family medicine at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in 1999. He finished a residency in preventive medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2008. The doctor is board-certified in family

medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). According to Dr. Clarke, the ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Dr. Clarke has worked in private practice in the Forest Hills section of Queens, NY since 2006 and has practiced in the medical field since 1999. He notes that family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Dr. Clarke relayed that his father was ill when he was young, and that gave him the desire to go into the healthcare field to help others. He primarily focuses on patients who are dealing with Workers’ Compensation and mentors them on how best to navigate dealing with illness and injuries that keep them from working. He feels his father has been a great influence to his success, always motivating him to achieve his goals.

In his spare time, the doctor most enjoys ministry at his church. He and his wife head the family ministry at their church.

Matthew C. Morrey, MD, MS, FAAOS

Orthopedic Surgeon

Ortho San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX— Matthew C. Morrey is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as an orthopedic surgeon.

Dr. Morrey earned a BS in studio art from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. He earned an MS in medical illustration from the Medical College of Georgia and an MD at the University of Texas, Health

Sciences Center in Houston. He completed an orthopedic surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he was 1 of 2 surgeons selected by the Knee Society for a fellowship in knee surgery. Dr. Morrey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and has worked in the field for more than 11 years.

Dr. Morrey is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is associated with the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; Texas Medical Association; and Texas Orthopedic Association. He believes strongly in spending time with the patient, answering their questions, and teaching residents and fellowship students training under him.

In his spare time, the doctor volunteers with youth athletics at his children’s school. He is also active with St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic Church.

Dr. Morrey would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors at the Mayo Clinic:

David Lewallen, MD; Robert Trousdale, MD; Arlen Hansen, MD; and in loving memory of his grandfather, Alfred Morrey. The doctor would like to thank his father, Bernard F. Morrey, MD (orthopedic surgeon), his brothers and sister, Mike, Mark, and Maggie, and his wife of 25 years, Mrs. Audrey Morrey for their support and inspiration.

Michael J. Caron, MD, FAANS

Neurosurgeon/Founder and Co-Director

Northwestern Memorial Hospital /Edward Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Center

Hinsdale, IL

Hinsdale, IL — Michael J. Caron, MD, FAANS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the Medical field.

Dr. Caron attended Arizona State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Science. He received a Medical Degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and graduated as Class President. He completed a General Surgery internship in 1983 and a Neurological Surgery residency in 1989 at Loyola University Medical Center. He was Visiting Chief Resident at UCSF Medical Center in 1987. He is board-certified in

Miosotis Garcia Maldonado, MS

Pathologist

HRP Labs

San Juan, PR

San Juan, PR — Miosotis Garcia

Maldonado, MD, MS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Woman in Healthcare and for her contributions as a Pathologist at HRP Labs.

Dr. Maldonado studied medicine at the Central University of the Caribbean’s School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in pathology. She earned a Master’s degree in Science from the University of Puerto Rico.

Dr. Maldonado assumed the role of Director of the Department of Cytology

Neurosurgery through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

Dr. Caron performs spinal surgery and surgery on brain tumors and works with a team of highly-trained doctors and in integrated programs with other consulting radiation oncologists. Dr. Caron is a respected professor at northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Caron is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery UCLA Medical Center as Founding Director of the Clinical Brain Injury Program. He is a resident educator and Health System Clinical of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is the Founder and CoDirector of the Edward Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Center.

Dr. Caron has worked in the medical field for more than 32 years and notes that he has helped numerous patients and performed countless surgeries. He is a member of the Department of Neurological Surgery Northwestern Medicine, sees patients at the Edward Neuroscience Institute in affiliation with Northwestern Medicine, and also at the Edward Cancer Center in Naperville, IL. Dr. Caron mainly performs surgical procedures at Edward Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but is

also on staff at Central DuPage Hospital; Delnor Hospital; Huntley Hospital; McHenry Hospital; Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital; Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and Woodstock Hospital.

Dr. Caron worked as the Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery UCLA Medical Center as the Founding Director of the Clinical Brain Injury Program from 1989-1994. He was the Director of Neurological Surgery Silver Cross Hospital Joliet Illinois of the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch (CINN).

The doctor is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Secretary/ Treasurer for the Illinois State Neurological Society; and the Committee member for the Congress of State Neurological Societies.

Dr. Caron has been honored as a Recipient of the Compassionate Doctor Award (2011) and the Patient’s Choice Award (2011, 2018). In his spare time, Dr. Caron is a member and Former Chairman for ten years at the Think First Foundation.

He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition In Memory of Howard Reichman, MD (Chief of Neurosurgery at Loyola University); Charles B. Wilson, MD (Chair of Neurosurgery at UCSF); and Donald P. Becker, MD.

at HRP Labs in 2010. She is Head of the Research and Development Division at the Academy of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in Puerto Rico and is a part of the Fine Needle Aspiration medical faculty.

From 2006 until 2007, the doctor worked as an assistant pathologist at Domenech Pathology and Associates, and as an Assistant Professor and Attending Pathologist at the Ponce School of Medicine’s Department of Pathology in 2008. She was an evaluator of cases of anatomical and clinical pathology in Southern Pathology Services.

The doctor is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). According to Dr. Maldonado, the mission of the ABPath is to promote the health of the public and advance the practice and science

of pathology by establishing voluntary certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to practice the specialty of pathology. She notes that pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease by examining surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods.

Dr. Maldonado hopes to inspire others to go into the pathology field. She is very collaborative and enjoys sharing her knowledge and hopes to continue to grow and learn new things every day.

In her spare time, the doctor loves traveling, hiking, and reading and is a former dog trainer.

Vanessa Gibson, MD Thoracic Surgery Specialist Long Island Thoracic Surgery Lynbrook, NY

Lynbrook, NY—Vanessa Gibson, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Gibson received her M.D. with honors from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1999. She completed her

internship at the University of Missouri in 2004 and finished a residency at the University of Kentucky in 2007. A Fellowship was completed at Kentucky College of Medicine.

According to Dr. Gibson, she provides personalized care to patients with chest and lung issues as a thoracic surgeon. She has more than 22 years of experience and has successfully performed countless thoracic surgeries while practicing in Lynbrook, NY; Syracuse, NY; and Louisville, KY. She has worked in her current position for 15 years with admitting privileges at Mount Sinai South Nassau; Mercy Hospital Rockville Centre; and Norton Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gibson is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and is also affiliated with Upstate University Hospital Community Campus.

Dr. Gibson is an expert in the treatment of lungs, esophagus, heart, and other chest organs during lung cancer treatment or emphysema, as well as vascular malformations and diabetes complications. She notes that she is passionate about her line of work, caring for her patients, and represents herself with excellence and integrity. According to Dr. Gibson, patients have praised her work rebuilding diaphragms, removing portions of the lungs, and operating on the esophagus and is highly revered for her straightforward and amiable approach, telling patients precisely what to expect during and after their procedures.

Dr. Gibson was recognized as a CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2012; the Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2015; the Patients’ Choice Award in 2015-2016; and the On-Time Doctor Award in 2015-2016.

Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS

Neurosurgeon

Temple University Hospital

Meadowbrook, PA

Meadowbrook, PA — Phillip A. Villanueva, MD, ABNS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Neurosurgery.

Dr. Villanueva received a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in theology and philosophy from Biscayne College (St. Thomas University). He earned his Medical Degree from the University of

Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency after medical school at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Medical Center. The doctor is board certified in neurological surgery and in neuro-critical care.

Dr. Villanueva specializes in surgeries for brain injuries and neuro-critical care. He treats aneurysms and all secondary issues regarding these conditions and also manages the Neuroscience ICU consulting with neurologists. He has served as the Director of Neuro Trauma and Critical Care for more than 8 years at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. and is a Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

The doctor is Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and is board-certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and

serves on the subcommittee for neurocritical care.

Dr. Villanueva has created a series of public service announcements to increase community awareness of brain trauma outside of his neurology practice. He has been the recipient of the Best Doctors in America Award in Neurological Surgery (2019-2020), and numerous other recognitions.

Dr. Villanueva would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Hubert Rosomoff, MD; Barth Green, MD; and Bradley Ruben, MD.

Paul McGarry

Mental

Health Therapist

Cinnamon Hills Youth Crisis Center

St. George, UT

St. George, UT— Paul McGarry is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Mental Healthcare Field.

Mr. McGarry began his career in the mental health field as a psychiatric aide at the Utah State Hospital while completing his undergraduate degree in psychology at Brigham Young University. He completed his BS in Psychology in August 1979 and in October, took a job at Copper Mountain Mental Health Day Treatment Center for troubled teens in Murray, Utah. He was offered the position of Director of Adolescent Admission and Public Relations at Odyssey Adolescent Facility by the Executive Director of Odyssey House, a drug treatment center in Salt Lake City, Utah, which he accepted.

Mr. McGarry earned a Master of Social Work at the University of Utah while serving at the Odyssey Adolescent Facility. He completed the Master’s Degree in June 1983 at the same time Utah State created the Division of Youth Corrections, a premiere program to help keep teenagers out of jails in rural areas of the state. He was asked to apply for a position in the Observation and Assessment Program by the Northern Utah Regional Director of the Division of Youth Corrections. According to Mr. McGarry, the Observation and Assessment Center started as a place where the Juvenile Court could place adolescents with questionable juvenile records to be evaluated, for up to 90 days. The juveniles were observed, educated, and treated during that time. They were then returned to the court with a recommendation for disposition/ placement either by returning home to their family, a community-based

placement (proctor home, group home, or foster placement for some minor offenders), or secure confinement (juvenile lockup).

According to Mr. McGarry, he was offered another position as one of the two program coordinators that compiled the various aspects of the report and made the final recommendations to the court. This job entailed providing therapy to youth and their families, attending court with the juvenile to support his recommendations, and to answer questions by the judges. While in this position, Mr. McGarry also instituted marathon therapy groups every six weeks so that every student had the benefit of attending at least one marathon session. During this period, he travelled around the Northern part of the state taking these adolescents to their court hearings and working with their families.

Later, Mr. McGarry accepted a position to administer a Department of Education Grant training college staff and teachers, and helping to support their substance abuse prevention program at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. This was a one-year grant with no guarantee that it would last beyond the first year, so he and the college grant writer wrote many other grants in hopes of extending the program and the position. However, those grants were not funded and he applied for another position after the end of the grant period.

Mr. McGarry worked in this position for two years until he was asked to apply for a position in a Mental Health Unit at Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. After successfully qualifying for the rigorous physical requirements and background check to work as a mental health worker, Mr. McGarry was offered the position in May 1994.

Mr. McGarry moved to another position in January 1999 as the mental health supervisor for a particular site. He was contacted shortly after accepting this position by the warden who wanted to

provide sex offender, substance abuse, and mental health treatment under the same umbrella. This created The Behavioral Health Unit and Mr. McGarry was given the supervisory role of that unit and provided treatment for inmates in all three areas of therapy. This position lasted three years until the Correctional Administration for the state decided to place sex offender and substance abuse treatment under the programming portion of the prison system and returned mental health to the Prison Clinical Services (medical). His role then became to supervise mental health workers who did clinical supervision and training of college interns, practicum students, and graduate students in their clinical hours for the prison.

According to Mr. McGarry, this position afforded him many opportunities to serve correctional inmates and to help correctional staff deal with aggression, suicide, and out of control inmates. He supervised the residential substance abuse program at CUCF, which he began in April 2006. It was in this role that he began to feel successful and to learn the intricacies of working closely with correctional housing, staff, and managing those assigned to work with him.

He began working for The Utah State Division of Children and Family Services in Cedar City, Utah as a Youth Service Worker and was responsible for working with the local detention center, schools, and local law enforcement agencies to return runaway students home; to work with families of youth who are escalating in their delinquent behaviors; teach the families to de-escalate situations; and return them home. Mr. McGarry also supervised a youth advocate program, which included hiring and supervising young adults that were assigned to track, supervise, and provide mentoring to teens needing increased supervision in the community. He notes that they were successful in helping numerous youth return home and to come into compliance with family and community rules.

Paul A. Pimentel, DDS

Dentist

Aspen Dental Winter Garden, FL

Winter Garden, FL — Paul A. Pimentel, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for his contributions to the field of Dentistry.

Dr. Pimentel earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. The doctor is a Diplomate of the International Dental Implant Association and has more than 17 years in practice.

Dr. Pimentel is affiliated with Aspen Dental and is the owner of more than 10 offices throughout Florida. has been with Aspen Dental since 2011. According

to Dr. Pimentel, Aspen Dental practices are committed to treating patients with the compassion and respect they deserve. The practices believe in providing comprehensive care that addresses both their short- and long-term dental care needs and promises an honest, judgmentfree environment where it all comes down to excellent care.

The doctor notes that dentistry is also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Praveen B. Reddy, MD, M. Ch, FAANS

Neurosurgeon

HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists

Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL— Praveen B. Reddy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions in the field of Neurology.

Dr. Reddy earned an MBBS from Osmania Medical College in India. He completed a neurosurgical residency at NIMS, a premiere resident training facility in India, and finished a fellowship in neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He completed residency in neurosurgery at the University of Minnesota then completed a second fellowship in neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular and skull base surgery with Professor Ugur Ture.

The doctor is a board-certified neurosurgeon through the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS).

According to Dr. Reddy, the aim of the ABNS is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery, and thereby serve the cause of

public health. He noted that neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system, including the brain spinal cord peripheral nerves and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, certain types of birth defects, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Reddy treats brain tumors, brain aneurysms, decompression fractures, dislocation treatment oncology (surgical), pituitary disorders, spondylopathies/ spondyloarthropathy (including infective) vertebral osteotomy – anterior (includes discectomy) and vertebroplasty. He is in practice with HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists, Ocala, Florida and is known for complete retractor less brain surgery and is committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Dr. Reddy worked in his private practice at Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis until 2018 and remained on faculty at the University of Minnesota. According to Dr. Reddy, he built one of the busiest

While Dr. Pimentel’s uncle was a dentist and his father was a physician, it was an oral-facial accident that Dr. Pimentel suffered when he was 12 that led him to his career in dentistry. He wanted to help others, like the dentists that helped him, after his accident. He owns 11 offices and has 17 doctors working under him. Their motto is “pain doesn’t take a day off,” so they want to help patients to smile.

When he’s not working, the doctor enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his two daughters, ages 9 and 20. He also enjoys playing golf.

For more information, visit www.aspendental.com

practices in neurosurgery in Minneapolis with a focus on brain tumors, aneurysms, pituitary tumors, and minimally invasive spine surgery. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, he has incorporated all recent advances in neurosurgery, including minimally invasive surgery for spinal disorders, robotic surgery for spinal disorders, endoscopic surgery for skull base tumors, and intraventricular endoscopy.

Dr. Reddy is associated with the American Association of Neurologic Surgery; Fellow of the North American Skull Based Society; Congress of Neurologic Surgeons; and Texas Association of Neurologic Surgeons. He is a board member of the Florida Cancer Specialists where he has generated over a million dollars in funds for the care of indigent cancer patients.

The doctor received Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2013, 2012) and Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2013). His mentor is Stephen Haines, MD.

In his free time, Dr. Reddy is an avid golfer who has been happily married to Mrs. Kiran Reddy for 26 years. They have three kids.

Rany T. Abdallah, MD, PhD, MBA

Pain Management Specialist

APICO Pain Management

Wilmington, DE

Wilmington, DE — Rany T. Abdallah, MD, Ph.D., MBA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Abdallah earned his Medical Degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at Rush University in Chicago and his fellowship in pain medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as Chief Fellow. The doctor is board-certified in pain medicine and

anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and has served as faculty at Temple University Health and Chief of the Interventional Pain Division at the University of Vermont Health before transitioning to private practice.

Dr. Abdallah is the Owner/President of APICO Pain Management, serving patients in the Bear, Dover, and Millsboro areas. According to the doctor, he believes that every patient should be treated like a family member. He is an expert in treating headaches, back and neck pain, cancer pain, abdominal pain, chronic and postsurgical pain, fibromyalgia, industrial and accidental injuries, complex regional pain syndrome, and other complex pain syndromes.

The doctor offers multimodal pain treatments by coordinating pharmacotherapy, interventional therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, and psychotherapy. His interventional treatments span from simple spine injections to cutting-edge therapies and implantable devices. Dr. Abdallah notes that pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing suffering and

improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. He notes that a pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.

Dr. Abdallah serves as teaching faculty in the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine; the North American Neuromodulation Society; the International Neuromodulation Society; and the World Academy of Pain Medicine United.

The doctor is a member of the American Society for Anesthesiology; the American Society of Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience; the North American Neuromodulation Society; the International Neuromodulation Society; the American Academy of Pain Medicine; the World Institute of Pain; and the Medical Society of Delaware.

In his free time, Dr. Abdallah likes to travel and is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. For more information, visit www.apicopain.com.

Rene Amaya, MD, CWSP

Pediatric Infectious Disease & Wound Care Specialist

Pediatrix Medical Group

Friendswood, TX

Friendswood, TX— Rene Amaya is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions in pediatrics.

Healing wounds and scars in infants and children – it’s what Dr. Amaya is passionate about. As a pediatric infectious disease and wound care specialist, he will treat each child as if they were his own and apply his skill and knowledge to cure every wound big or small.

Dr. Amaya is a member of Pediatrix Medical Group and is affiliated with multiple hospitals and medical centers, including The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center-Houston, and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Amaya graduated with his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1995. He then went on to perform his residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and his fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is board-certified in pediatric infectious disease by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and is also one of a handful of pediatric specialists designated by the American Board of Wound Management as a Certified Wound Specialist-Physician.

Infectious disease is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, the diagnosis, and the treatment of all infections. Pediatric infectious disease specialists diagnose, treat, and work to prevent infectious diseases in children. Additionally, they often function like “medical detectives” and evaluate children with symptoms that are recurrent, atypical or unexplained.

Dr. Amaya is a Board Member of the International Society for Pediatric Wound Care. His work focuses on the treatment of complex wounds in premature infants in the neonatal ICU. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Amaya is well recognized for his research in complex pediatric wound care and for his numerous scientific conference abstracts and scholarly articles in medical journals. He enjoys teaching and lecturing at wound care conferences and seminars throughout the United States and Europe.

On a more personal note, Dr. Amaya speaks English and Spanish.

Yaw Ababio Boateng, MD, PhD, FACP

Nephrologist

University of Utah Health and Hurricane Dialysis Center

Washington, UT

Washington, UT — Yaw Ababio Boateng, MD, Ph.D., FACP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Nephrology.

Dr. Boateng obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and his medical degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Medical Sciences (KNUST-SMS) in Kumasi, Ghana. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Aberdeen in the UK. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and nephrology fellowship at the Montefiore Medical Center North Division/New York Medical College after moving to the United States.

Dr. Boateng provides hospital and ICU consults for patients who present with chronic kidney disease and hypertension. His hospital practice is mainly at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, UT. The doctor is considered an expert in chronic kidney disease, and he has completed extensive research in the area of the use of natural methods of healing.

Dr. Boateng is affiliated with the University of Utah Health. He sees patients at University of Utah; Dixie Kidney Clinic

in St. George, UT; Iron Mission Kidney Clinic in Cedar City, UT; Hurricane Dialysis and Kidney Clinic in Hurricane, UT; and Mojave Desert Dialysis and Kidney Clinic in Mesquite, NV. He has more than 23 years of experience as a nephrologist and more than 39 years of experience as a physician. Dr. Boateng is Medical Director of Davita Mojave Desert Dialysis Center and Davita Hurricane Dialysis Center. Dr. Boateng specializes in general nephrology, ICU nephrology, all dialysis modalities (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis), chronic kidney disease, electrolyte abnormalities, and hypertension.

According to Dr. Boateng, Davita Hurricane Dialysis Center has 12 dialysis stations and a team of professionals to support their patients receiving dialysis. The associated clinic also provides care for patients with kidney conditions that include chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and others. Mojave Desert Dialysis and Kidney Clinic has ten dialysis stations and a kidney (nephrology) clinic in the building and functions in a similar manner.

The doctor notes that nephrology is a specialty of medicine that involves the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure and help patients by prescribing medications, offering particular diet advice, and coordinating

dialysis care or kidney transplantation when necessary.

Dr. Boateng is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and is boardcertified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The doctor explained that the ABIM is a physicianled, non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. The doctor is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Boateng currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Utah. He is a published author in peer-reviewed scientific publications, including the British Journal of Pharmacology, the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, and the European Journal of Urology and Nephrology. He has authored a new book on the topic released in October, 2022, called “Reverse Chronic Kidney Disease- How to Improve Kidney Function and Avoid Dialysis.” The doctor notes that the book is available in ebook form and paperback on Amazon. He is also an author of children’s books and has published three titles with Heinemann International.

Dr. Boateng wishes to honor the loving memory of his father, Stephen OtiBoateng. The doctor has been married to Mrs. Cecilia Boateng for 39 years and they have three children. He would also like to acknowledge the guidance of his mentor, Jinil Yoo, MD, professor of Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and the continual blessings of Almighty God.

S. Robert Williams

Attorney

S. Robert Williams PLLC

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY — S. Robert Williams is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Professional for his contributions in the Legal profession.

Mr. Williams obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in 1976 and earned a J.D. Degree from Syracuse University in 1979. Mr. Williams specializes in civil litigation involving matters related to personal injury.

Mr. Williams has gained multi-milliondollar verdicts for his clients who have sought damages due to injuries, property damage, or the wrongful death of a loved one due to recklessness or negligence. According to the attorney, he prides himself on always putting the needs of his

clients first, which, he says, is the secret to success in the legal profession. His future aspiration is to write a book aimed at inspiring young lawyers seeking careers in the field of personal injury law.

Mr. Williams holds membership with the New York Bar Association and the American Board of Trial Advocates, among his professional affiliations. He additionally has a Distinguished AV Rating with Martindale-Hubbell.

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4 Day Work-Week

CONSIDERING A FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK?

WHAT AN INTERNATIONAL TRIAL REVEALED ABOUT A REDUCTION IN DAYS

Four-day workweeks have been a growing trend in many countries, typically including a framework of four 10-hour days or a 32-hour workweek, according to Elizabeth Exline of the University of Phoenix. The catalyst for this transition is the COVID-19 pandemic that caused business owners to resort to remote work and a shorter workweek, as well as a desire to have a work-life balance. Exline notes that many countries are already implementing a four-day workweek, including Spain, Scotland, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. In the United States, both California and Pennsylvania have proposed legislation to implement four-day workweeks while some companies in the U.K. are seeing a 60% increase in visits to the recruitment page and 534% increase in inquiries to the company, according to Helen Brittain, human resources director at environmental consultancy Tyler Grange.

The U.K. as well as several other countries, partnered with 4 Day Week Global (4DWG) and engaged in a four-day workweek trial that was the largest of its

kind. The 4DWG plans to expand to the United States, Canada, Europe and South Africa through 2023. The purpose of the trials is to see if workers will aim for the same levels of productivity and output in 20% less time, for 100% pay. However, Aaron Leary, CEO and founder of Bedrock Learning, asserts that the 4DWG is actually a retention and recruitment piece. “It has been very much an employee’s market through the pandemic and there’s been a lot of movement, a lot of changing and Bedrock was also sort of susceptible to that,” he explained. Leary also said that Bedrock Learning struggled with the Great Resignation and the shift to flexible working, which made maintaining a company culture more difficult while making it easier for employees to switch jobs. The term “Great Resignation” was coined in May 2022 by Anthony Klotz, a management professor in London’s UCL School of Management when more than 4.27 million American’s walked away from their jobs, 4.4 million quit in April and 4.5 million left in November. “At the core of these changes is increased flexibility,” he said. “In ways big and small, companies are giving workers more flexibility in their schedules and in how they do their work, so that employees can better balance their personal and professional lives, and can be more engaged in both domains,” he asserted.

Charlotte Lockhart, co-founder of 4DWG, noted that preliminary results of the studies at the end of 2022 showed that nearly 42% of participants said they would need a 25-50% increase in salary to return to a five-day work week, and many said that they wouldn’t go back for any amount. Time Magazine’s Lisa Abend found that independent studies around the world, including more than 30 companies in the United States, have found that the four-day work week makes workers happier. Job satisfaction was higher for more than 45% of participants and 60% said it improved work-life balance.

While many have jumped on this trend, Boston University Today asked Constance Hadley, a Questrom School of Business lecturer in management and organizations, if the four-day workweek will become the next evolution of working time. Hadley noted that while the idea was interesting, there were many considerations that businesses must explore, such as how much time it takes to achieve productivity; whether there are any time savings by compressing the workweek; and how much work is dependent upon collaborative work that requires coordinating schedules across individuals on one less day a week. She notes that many companies are looking at the result from the 4WDG study, released in December 2022, and considering a trial at their respective companies, which is not surprising considering the findings.

4WDG trial results, drawn from administrative data from the companies, survey data from employees,

alongside a range of interviews conducted over the pilot period, provided measurement points at the beginning, middle, and end of the trial, found that 56 of the 61 companies that participated are continuing with the four-day week (92%), with 18 confirming the policy is a permanent change. Some of the most extensive benefits of shorter working hours were found in employees’ well-being. Before and after data shows that 39% of employees were less stressed, and 71% had reduced levels of burnout at the end of the trial. Levels of anxiety, fatigue and sleep issues decreased, while mental and physical health both improved.

Measures of work-life balance also improved across the trial period and employees found it easier to balance their work with both family and social commitments. 54% said it was easier to balance work with household jobs, and employees were also more satisfied with their household finances, relationships and how their time was being managed. Additionally, 60% of employees found an increased ability to combine paid work with care responsibilities, and 62% reported it easier to combine work with social life.

Among the data, they also found that companies’ revenue stayed broadly the same over the trial period, rising by 1.4% on average. The number of staff leaving participating companies decreased by 57% over the trial period and 96% of employees had a preference for four-day working weeks. 4WDG determined that overall, the study was successful and many other companies are considering adopting the

Ann Meyers Drysdale

Vice

President and Broadcaster

Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury

La Habra, CA

La Habra, CA – Ann Meyers Drysdale is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the broadcasting and sports fields.

Ann Meyers Drysdale graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1979 after becoming the first woman in America to receive a four-year athletic scholarship following the federal passage of Title IX. She led the Bruins to a basketball national championship in 1978, a track and field national championship in 1975, and competed in the Final Four on the volleyball team. Ann Meyers Drysdale was the first 4x Kodak All-American, male or female, in addition to being the first Division I college basketball player to ever record a quadruple double in a game: 20 points (pts), 14 rebounds (rbs), 10 assists (ast), and 10 steals. While in college, her club team the Anna’s Bananas, won three straight AAU National Championships where she was a 3x AAU All-American and MVP in 1978. By the time she left UCLA, Ann Meyers Drysdale held the record in 12 of the 13 stat categories in basketball and was awarded the Honda Broderick Cup in 1978 as the collegiate athlete of the year across all sports. Ann Meyers Drysdale was the first woman inducted into UCLA’s Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988. Her jersey number, 15, was retired in 1990 alongside Denise Curry, Kareem AbdulJabaar, and Bill Walton, and the women’s court in UCLA’s new basketball facility fittingly bears the name “Ann Meyers Drysdale Court”.

Annually, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame awards the Ann Meyers Drysdale position award to the top shooting guard in the country. Additionally, in 2012, the United States Basketball Writers Association renamed its National Player of the Year Award the Ann Meyers Drysdale National Player of the Year Award in honor of her impact on the sport. The NCAA awarded Ann Meyers Drysdale the Gerald Ford Award in 2022, its highest honor.

Growing up in Southern California, Ann Meyers Drysdale competed in 7 high school sports, earning 13 MVP awards. In 1974, Ann Meyers Drysdale was the first high school player ever selected to a United States National Team. At the FIBA World Championship Games, the women’s basketball team placed 8th and then won gold at the Pan American Games later that year. The first Olympic Games to have women’s basketball were the 1976 games in Montreal, Canada. Ann Meyers Drysdale started for the Americans and averaged 9.6pts, 5.2ast, and 3.2rbs for the United States’ first silver medal. She also holds the distinction of being the first ever No. 1 pick in the Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL), selected first by Houston in 1978 and later traded to the New Jersey Gems where she won Co-MVP for the 1979-80 season. In 1979, Ann Meyers Drysdale was captain of the U.S. National Team which won gold at the World Championships and silver at the Pan Ams. Additionally, she was the first woman to carry the U.S. flag in the Opening Ceremonies of the Pan American Games in Puerto Rico in 1979.

The Olympic athlete is considered a trailblazer in sports and is renowned as the first and only woman to sign a freeagent contract in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Indiana Pacers in 1979. After being released by the team, she served as a color commentator for Pacers’ broadcasts and was the first woman to broadcast an NBA game. She was the first and only woman invited to compete in the Men’s Superstars in 1981 and won three straight years in the female competition from 1980-82. In 1994, Ann Meyers Drysdale was the first woman competitor in the Celebrity Golf Association Championship. When the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) was created in 1997, Ann Meyers Drysdale was part of the first ever all women’s broadcast team on NBC for the inaugural season. She has since provided color commentary for the entirety of the WNBA’s existence. Her first two WNBA Championships came back-to-back in 2001 and 2002 as part of the Los Angeles Sparks’ broadcast team.

Ann Meyers Drysdale has established herself as an expert analyst on NBC, ABC, FOX Sports, TNT, CBS, and spent

over 25 years with ESPN. She has done commentary for men’s and women’s basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and baseball since 1979. Her illustrious broadcasting resume includes the 1984, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics as well as numerous NCAA Final Fours for both men and women. She was given the Mel Greenberg Media Award in 1999 by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. In 2014, Phoenix Magazine named Ann Meyers Drysdale the “Most Entertaining Commentator” in their annual “Best of the Valley” edition. In 2006, she was honored with the United States Sports Academy’s (USSA) Ronald Reagan Media Award for broadcasting. In 2010, Rawlings presented Ann Meyers Drysdale the Gold Glove Award for the “finest in the field” and she was named in the Top 12 Business Women of the Year by Business Journal and the National Bank of Arizona. Ann Meyers Drysdale was also listed as one of 100 Women to “KNOW” in America.

Ann Meyers Drysdale has been awarded many accolades in her career. At the 2001 Wooden Awards, she was named a Wooden All-Time All-American, and in 2003, the NCAA named her to their Silver Anniversary Team. She was also recognized with the Power of the Pac12 - Title IX Contribution in 2022. Ann Meyers Drysdale was inducted into the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) in 1985. In 1987, she became the first team sports athlete inducted into the Women’s Sports HOF and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball HOF in 1993. In 1995, she was inducted into the National High School HOF. Ann Meyers Drysdale was part of the inaugural class inducted into the Women’s Basketball HOF in 1999; in addition to being one of the first Americans inducted into the FIBA HOF alongside Bill Russell and Dean Smith in 2007. She is also a part of the Southern California Sports Broadcasters HOF, being inducted in 2022. In total, Ann Meyers Drysdale has been inducted into nearly 20 Halls of Fame and counting.

Ann Meyers Drysdale’s basketball career enters its fifth decade as she currently serves as the Vice President of both the Phoenix Mercury and the Phoenix Suns. She served five successful seasons as General Manager of the Mercury where

she constructed the franchise’s first two WNBA Championship teams in 2007 and 2009. She did this while broadcasting Pac-12 women’s basketball and then began her role as color analyst for the Suns and Mercury in 2012. The Mercury won their third franchise title in 2014 as Ann Meyers Drysdale broadcasted and served as Vice President. In 2022, she was recognized by the organization for her 15 years of dedication and service. In 2012, she notably authored her autobiography: “You Let Some Girl Beat You?: The Story of Ann Meyers Drysdale,” which is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats via Behler Publications.

In addition to her sports and broadcasting success, Ann Meyers Drysdale has contributed to her community and those in need through numerous charity golf tournaments and through her efforts with Dress for Success, Special Olympics, Hoops for Youth, LA84, and several other non-profits. In 2011, the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) recognized Ann Meyers Drysdale as a Sports Leader in their Tribute to Women. She currently

serves on the Board of Directors for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which is given annually to college football’s Defensive IMPACT Player of the Year. Additionally, she serves on the Executive Board of the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation. In 2023, Ann Meyers Drysdale was given the Arizona Humanitarian Game Changer Award, and the year prior, she was recognized by Conference USA for her “Outstanding Contributions to the Achievement of Girls and Women in Sports”.

In 1986, she married former Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale. It was the first time that a married couple were members of their respective sports’ Halls of Fame. Sadly, Don Drysdale passed away in 1993. The two Southern California natives have three children together: sons Don Jr. (D.J.) and Darren, and daughter Drew Ann. Ann Meyers Drysdale’s father, Bob Meyers, was a guard for Marquette University and was the captain in 1945. Their family remains the only one in America to have three siblings win National Championships in basketball. Her sister, the late Patty Meyers, was the starting center for

Fullerton in 1970 and went on to have the all-time highest winning percentage as a coach for Pepperdine women’s basketball. Her brother, the late Dave Meyers, won two NCAA Championships playing for Coach John Wooden at UCLA and was captain of his last team. Dave Meyers was the second overall pick of the 1975 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, where he played five years, in the deal that brought Kareem Abdul-Jabaar to LA. Both older siblings dedicated their lives after basketball to teaching. Ann Meyers Drysdale continues to honor their legacy through Elevate Phoenix and their annual Dare to Dream Luncheon. She attributes her success to her family, who instilled within her an extraordinary work ethic and civic-minded nature.

Ann Meyers Drysdale would like to dedicate this honor with special thanks to her mom, Pat Meyers, and her late husband, Don Drysdale. In the future, she hopes to continue living each day as her masterpiece while giving back to society through her civic engagements and supporting her children and grandchildren however possible.

David C. Williams

Managing Partner

Rader Funeral Home Daleville, VA

Daleville, VA— David C. Williams is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a business professional.

Mr. Williams received certification through the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and the Academy of Funeral Service practice. He became a certified grief counselor for infant and stillbirth deaths, and a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Ohio. He is also a licensed funeral service provider in the state of Virginia.

Mr. Williams is managing partner of Rader Funeral Home in Daleville Virginia. The company specializes in providing funeral

Scott Alexander Rose

Owner

Mainstreet Solutions LLC

Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton, FL— Scott Alexander Rose is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the insurance industry.

Dr. Rose graduated with bachelor’s degrees in theater arts, music education, and fine arts from Florida Atlantic University. He also earned a master’s degree in nonprofit management in 2012 and a Master of Business Administration in 2013 from the same institution. In 2015, Dr. Rose concluded his formal education at Lynn University, graduating with a Doctor of Education. In addition to his degrees, he is a certified fundraiser and

home, burial, and cremation services throughout Botetourt County, including pre-planning and immediate services. According to Mr. Williams, he and his team of compassionate experts focus on helping clients and their loved ones create lasting memories in a comforting and inviting space.

Mr. Williams notes that Rader Funeral Home was established more than 120 years ago, and is recognized as the oldest business of its kind in the entire county. The company opened a second location in Stewartville, Virginia, which was in operation until 1950, followed by another location in Buchanan, Virginia until 2001. The Radar Funeral Home now exists in just one location in Daleville since 1996.

Mr. Williams is recognized as an expert in grief counseling, specifically with regard to pregnancy loss, stillbirth and newborn deaths. He has also been an active mortuary officer for the Disaster Mortuary

Operational Response Team of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region V, for approximately two decades.

Mr. Williams credits his success to his empathetic nature towards his employees and his many client families. He notes that he worked for a local cemetery while he was in high school, where he performed various types of labor, including cutting the grass and digging and filling graves by hand. He went to college pursuing a career in mortuary science, eventually graduating with a degree from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1986.

Mr. Williams would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, David and Charlene Williams Jr.

holds a certificate in financial planning. He also earned the designation of Certified International Specialist from Florida Atlantic University in 2013.

Dr. Rose has served as the owner and certified international specialist at Mainstreet Solutions LLC since 1992. Prior to his current position, he served as a Florida representative with the Office of Public Liaison in 1991. For 15 years, he garnered experience as a performing arts teacher.

Dr. Rose was named Insurance Expert of the Year by Finance Monthly and the International Lawyers Journal in 2021. In 2020, the South Florida Business Journal named him Top 2/12. In 2016, he was the runner-up for his learning theory thesis with the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. In the future, Dr. Rose hopes to continue finding success in his current industry.

From 2004 to 2015, Dr. Rose served as the president of the Life Care Foundation on Disabilities. He additionally contributed to Limitless Horizons International. He has maintained affiliation with an underwriter’s association; the Palm Beach County Underwriters Association; the Florida Association of British Business; and his local chamber of commerce. In his spare time, he enjoys exercising and hiking.

David W. Fiore, CEO Chief Executive Officer

Buena Vista Solar LLC

Whitehall, PA

Whitehall, PA—David W. Fiore is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Business Professional for his contributions to the Renewable Energy Sources Field.

Mr. Fiore worked in the coal industry, prospecting coal properties, permeating them, mining them and selling coal to brokers prior to transitioning to renewables. His father and grandfather also worked in the coal industry, and the entrepreneur recognized the potential of solar, wind, geothermal and other

sustainable types of energy besides coal and decided to focus his professional career on renewable power resources.

Mr. Fiore began pursuing business in renewables, conducting prospecting work and obtaining the necessary permits following his high school graduation. When he turned 21, he successfully applied for a loan to finance his business.

Mr. Fiore has thrived as the chief executive officer of Buena Vista Energy since 2012 and Community Energy Group, LLC. Among his many duties in his current role, he is a site developer of renewable projects, identifying properties, such as abandoned coal facilities and closed steel mills, with potential for sustainable development. He additionally has served as the chief executive officer of Community Energy Group LLC as of 2022.

Mr. Fiore is especially proud of his company’s 600-acre solar development in southwest Pennsylvania. Over the next five years, he plans to continue developing brownfield sites for renewable energy and beneficial reuse. This property, as a

Diane Filippi Managing Partner

SMWM

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA—Diane Filippi is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Business and Marketing Fields.

Ms. Filippi completed coursework toward a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology through the University of the Pacific and the University of California Berkeley. She has served as the managing partner of SMWM for 35 years. She is primarily responsible for all face-to-face interactions on behalf

of the company and has negotiated all of the contracts with consultants. She also gained valuable expertise in the field as the director of SPUR Urban Center, where she worked alongside executive director, Jim Chappell, and a group of talented professionals to make the building come to life.

Ms. Filippi now serves on SPUR Urban Center’s board as well as that of Mother Jones. She is a benefactor to both. She has volunteered and served on the board of Ed Fund, and Urban Land Institute San Francisco Chapter, and served as its chair. Ms. Filippi is associated with the Urban Land Institute.

Ms. Filippi notes that she takes the most pride in helping establish the main library in San Francisco; serving as chair of the

result of its high elevation and flat terrain, is well suited for renewable Energy Generation, from its onsite access to the PJM power grid, high volume NiSource gas distribution/transmission line, and adjacent electricity substation.

Mr. Fiore also owns 300 acres, named Rolling Hills Village, LLC. The Land Lease Community features 63 1/4 acre lots, expandable to 500 1/4 acre lots. The property is remotely isolated and bordered by the Youghiogheny River on three sides providing swimming, fishing, rafting, and boating, with onsite access to the Great Allegheny Passage, Rails-ToTrails, non-motorized hiking, and a biking trail to Washington DC.

Mr. Fiore supports the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He also graciously gives to homeless shelters, feeding programs and other missions. Mr. Fiore encourages individuals to not give up, to continue toward their goals, and to avoid being discouraged by disappointments because they will come to pass.

board of Friends of the Library; and being honored through the San Francisco Business Times Awards. She credits her success to her gift for speaking. In the next five years, Ms. Filippi plans to write a book about aphasia and join a synagogue where she can volunteer with children.

Elliott C. Margolis Manufacturer’s Representative MAJEC

Sales

Beverly, MA

Beverly, MA— Elliott C. Margolis is being recognize by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in manufacturing.

Mr. Margolis earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. He received a Master of Public Administration at Northeastern University in 1973. Mr. Margolis was elected as the president of the University of Massachusetts Chapter

of Hillel International, through which he established the Kosher Kitchen in 1971.

Mr. Margolis is a manufacturer representative with MAJEC sales, which is a position where he is responsible for selling athletic clothing to teams in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. He was also the owner of a retail store that sells sporting goods, bicycles and embroidery that close in 1986. The business professional additionally served with a prison health project for the state of Massachusetts.

Mr. Margolis attributes his success to his tenacity, hard work ethic, his refusal to give up, and his unwavering efforts to accomplish what needs to be done. He is associated with various organizations such

as the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and was past president from 1988 to 1989. He was also the former president of his regional chapter of B’nai B’rith.

Mr. Margolis has been hosting a cable television show discussing local politics named Bevcam, for which he was presented with multiple national awards. He was also honored as the Small Business Person of the Year by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in 1989. Mr. Margolis was the recipient of many sales awards over the course of his career.

Ivy Chang

Retired

PR International

Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka, MN — Ivy Chang is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Business Professional for her work in Public Relations.

Ms. Chang obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Minnesota in 1970. She began her career as an Editorial Assistant with Burlington Northern Inc. (now known as BNSF Railway Company). She accepted a position as Editor and Senior Writer for

3M Company in 1978. She produced a monthly newsletter and participated in numerous public relations events for the St. Paul-based company. In 1979, she accepted a job as Manager, Employee Communications, at International Multifoods, Minneapolis. Ms. Chang served as a Communications Specialist with the St. Paul Public Schools from 1980 to 1991. She handled media relations, internal and external communications, and public affairs for the school district.

Ms. Chang was born in Beijing, China from where she and her father’s family fled in 1949 to follow Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Nationalist party, to Taiwan. Her grandfather served in political positions under Chiang Kai-shek. Ms. Chang and her mother remained in Taiwan with her father’s extended family. They could not enter the U.S. because the U.S. Congress did not allow families of students to enter the U.S. Her father was studying at the University of Minnesota and received a Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry. After being separated from her father for seven years, Ms. Chang and her mother moved to the United

States in 1955 to reunite with her father in Minnesota.

When Ms. Chang began school in the U.S., she couldn’t speak English. In the 1950s, schools did not offer English-as-a-SecondLanguage programs. She was determined to learn the language of her new country and went on to excel in school.

Ms. Chang opened her public relations firm after two decades in public relations. She founded PR International in 1992 and began managing public relations and communications projects for small businesses. She started small and gradually increased the number of clients. In addition to providing written materials, Ms. Chang also managed events for her PR clients. She downsized her PR company when she was offered a position as Managing Editor of Reed Business Information’s Construction Bulletin weekly magazine, covering commercial construction projects across Minnesota and the Dakotas. Her in-depth coverage of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis and its rebuilding resulted in an honorable mention award from the Construction Writers of America.

John Siddall Chairman/CEO

Siddall Communications

Midlothian, Va.

Midlothian, Va. — John Siddall is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions in the Government Services and Public Affairs fields.

Since 1975, Mr. Siddall has served as the founder, chairman and CEO of Siddall Communications, based in Richmond, Virginia. He has been involved in numerous innovative marketing

campaigns in such segments as real estate, economic development, transportation, government services, and tourism. Two examples of his most groundbreaking campaigns are: promoting the planned community of Reston, Virginia, in a partnership with Bloomingdale’s, which drew 50,000 visitors to the community in three months; and a 41-year economic development partnership with Fairfax County, Virginia, which Time magazine hailed as “one of the great economic success stories of our time.”

Another signature marketing effort re-energized the well-known “Virginia Is for Lovers” tourism brand through the Virginia Tourism Commission’s sponsorship of the NASCAR Busch Grand National race car team led by rookie Hermie Sadler, a Virginia native, in 1993. The campaign resulted in $1.5 million in national television exposure, as well as increased new visits and tourism tax revenues to the state.

Mr. Siddall has worked with prestigious nationally and internationally known clients, including U.S. mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, British Aerospace, Bell Canada, Brio Toys, Verizon Wireless, and Russian oil company Yukos. He has led communications campaigns for state transportation agencies in Virginia, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

Mr. Siddall, who attended the University of Pennsylvania, has received many awards for his work in marketing, including the Excel Award from the American Association of State Highway Officials. He also has received numerous other awards for his work, including elite Clios, ADDYS, and Effies. He was named Advertising Person of the Year by the American Advertising Federation in 1998, and maintains his involvement with the federation.

For more information, visit www.siddall.com.

Joseph C. Baker

Owner

Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl

Zanesville, OH

Zanesville, OH— Joseph C. Baker is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Restaurant Industry.

Mr. Baker pursued a formal education, completing coursework in accounting at Muskingum Area Technical College.

He has owned and operated Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl since 2019, where he oversees daily business operations and ice cream production. Mr. Baker has been working with the business since 1977, when he originally joined as a dishwasher. He has also held positions as a clerk, an assistant manager, and a manager.

According to Mr. Baker, Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl was originally founded in 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio, by Jack Hemmer and Tom Mirgon. The small restaurant is well regarded for its wonderful selection of homemade ice cream products and comfort foods. Working directly under Mr. Mirgon, Mr. Baker learned the ins and outs of the business. Alongside his other duties, he is currently responsible for supplying almost 97% of the business’ ice cream. Since joining the company, Mr. Baker has produced over 800,000 gallons of ice cream.

Mr. Baker has largely attributed his success to his dedicated work ethic, which was instilled in him by his parents. He is notably proud to have had his business featured as the number one ice cream spot in a national newspaper and to have successfully maintained his business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penny L. Rodriguez

Owner

Penny’s All American Café

Pismo Beach, CA

Pismo Beach, CA— Penny L. Rodriguez is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her work as an entrepreneur.

Ms. Rodriguez owns Penny’s All American Café, manages 16 employees, and oversees specialties such as Angus Burgers, Strawberry Waffles, and Clam Chowder. She has worked in the field for more than 20 years and she has consistently offered

quality meals and ensured that every member of her crew was treated fairly. She credits her success to the support of not only her dedicated staff, but also to her loving family and community fellows.

Ms. Rodriguez is a member of Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce, and previously served as a board member. She is an active civil advocate with the Jacqualyn Palchak Breast Cancer Fund, the Association of Amputee Surfers, and the Alzheimer’s Association California Central Coast Chapter. The entrepreneur supports breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, and the local food bank.

She would like to dedicate this honor to her family: dear husband, Dale;

children Ryan, Derek, Cheyenne; and grandchildren. She thanks them for their love and support. In the future, Ms. Rodriguez intends to continue maintaining the café and eventually selling the eatery when she is ready to retire and spend more time with her family.

Melvin Henley

Founder, Owner, & President

PAC Leaders LLC

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL— Melvin Henley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Executive for his work in the commercial construction and general contracting business.

An expert in his field, Mr. Henley holds a bachelor’s degree equivalency from DePaul University, which he obtained in 2001. Over the years, he has expanded upon his knowledge, earning various certifications through the National Center for Construction Education and Research, the American Heart Association, OSHA, the Carpenters International Training Fund, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. In light of his vast breadth of experience, Mr. Henley has also

been featured on multiple news media channels and interviewed on the radio.

Mr. Henley is the founder, owner, and president of PAC Leaders LLC, a construction company based in Chicago, Illinois. According to Mr. Henley, the company is committed to serving its clients while maintaining the highest levels of integrity, honesty, attention to detail, and best industry practices. PAC Leaders LLC focuses on new construction and commercial projects, and Mr. Henley’s areas of expertise include carpentry and commercial construction. He mentors and provides on the job training for apprentices from partner schools. He also attends meetings with his team and executives of other companies, in which he reviews bids and the scope of projects.

Mr. Henley has been a member of the Carpenters Local Union 54 since 2002 and maintains membership in Black Contractors Owners and Executives and

the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. He has served as a carpenter foreman and superintendent with the Path Construction Company in 2016, a journeyman carpenter with Ujamaa Construction Inc. in 2014, and a journeyman carpenter with Powers and Sons Co. from 2013 to 2014. Mr. Henley began his career as a journeyman carpenter with Kiewit in 2005, remaining in this position until 2013.

Mr. Henley was featured on the news for helping to rebuild a newsstand that was a historical landmark. The newsstand was destroyed by a drunk driver, and his company volunteered, alongside two others, to rebuild it. Mr. Henley is a lifelong learner and took career inspiration from his father, who was also a journeyman carpenter. In the coming years, he is focused on real estate development. His goal is to build schools and tiny homes for the homeless.

Kevin R. Spencer, CEO President/CEO

Rod Plus Solutions

Miami, FL

Miami, FL — Kevin R. Spencer, CEO, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Business Professional for his contributions in the Technology Services Field.

Mr. Spencer earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology. He serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Rod Plus Solutions and has been in this position for 11 years. Mr. Spencer is considered a specialist

in technology for hospitals, retail, restaurants, and others. His major clients include Microsoft and Grace Kennedy and he supervises a five-person management team in the Caribbean and United States.

According to the executive, Rod Plus Solutions is an international technology services company headquartered in South Florida. Rod Plus Solutions provides information technology products and services for retail businesses, according to Mr. Spencer, and the company offers hardware and software to give retail businesses the next generation in point-of-sale systems. Mobility, as well as customer service solutions, also add value to its suite of products that can be implemented in a diversified horizontal. Using Rod Plus Solutions products allows retailers to more easily track sales, monitor inventory, also provide business intelligence to reach their own customer base.

Mr. Spencer notes that his greatest accomplishment was growing the

Kevin MacRitchie

Chief Executive Officer

Tactical Rehabilitation Inc.

Holly, MI

Holly, MI—Kevin MacRitchie is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the business industry.

Mr. MacRitchie earned a Bachelor in Information Systems at the University of Toledo. He is the CEO of Tactical Rehabilitation Inc. and has more than three decades of experience as a change agent for business growth and turnarounds, as well as talent

development and new market expansion.

Mr. MacRitchie notes that he has an exceptional track record in guiding cross functional teams and the designing of cutting-edge business solutions and services, driving greater efficiencies, accountability engagement and significant revenue generation.

Mr. MacRitchie is a leader in eco-system development, strategic planning, customer advocacy, risk management, benchmarks & metrics and employee development. According to Mr. MacRitchie, he leads organizational transformation to support a significant growth in transforming the entrepreneurial success to a culture to

business from a one-person operation to a 20-plus employee organization in the span of only 10 years. He is also proud that he experienced growth of his business in the Covid-19 pandemic. He is actively associated with RSPA, a large organization of software developers and related professionals.

Mr. Spencer has been featured in RSPA Tech Talk and has received Diamond and Platinum Awards from vendors. He notes that he is being a steward of how his staff performs. He would like to network with peers who can share experiences and is interested in mutual learning and adapting. Mr. Spencer has two children, a daughter, 22 years old, and a son, five years old, of whom he is most proud.

For more information, visit www.rodplussolutions.com.

stand strong and streamlined to process rich and enduring organization.

For more information about Tactical Rehabilitation Inc., please email Mr. MacRitchie at kevin@tacticalrehab.com.

Eric Koboldt

Owner and Chief Executive

B & C Lighting

Shawnee, OK

Shawnee, OK—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Eric Koboldt is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Business Field.

Mr. Koboldt earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Management in 2002 and was recognized on the President’s Honor Roll. He has continued his education by attending numerous seminars on LED lighting, OSRAM products, NICHIA products and Philips Lumileds, negotiations and, management and leadership courses.

Mr. Koboldt has been the owner and chief executive officer of B&C Lighting

in Shawnee, Oklahoma since 2017. He is considered an expert in LED lighting and manufacturing, stage lighting, vehicle lights, under cabinet lighting, and outdoor lighting. He oversees teams of workers in the United States as well as in China, holding conference calls with clients and travels to clients’ offices in the United States and Europe and Asia.

Mr. Koboldt introduced the first remote phosphor LED lantern that provides 360-degree (omni-directional) light from a blue LED light source.

Mr. Koboldt was a product developer of lighting products, and the owner of a landscaping company for over 32 years. He was ranked 22nd in the world for creative and unique design and creative manufacturing of LED lighting by Philips Lumileds. In the coming years, he hopes to see a sustained 13% growth rate for his company and aims to further develop its reputation as the best firm in the lighting industry. Mr. Koboldt is affiliated with

Water for Life and the American Red Cross and several other not for profit local organizations.

In his spare time, Mr. Koboldt enjoys spending time with his family, music, sports and Church. He supports community school programs and volunteers at a local food bank. He would like to dedicate this honor with special thanks to God, his wife and children and business partner, John Fang.

Marly Bergerud

Owner/CEO/Author

Strategic Alliance Solutions

Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert, CA – Marly Bergerud is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Executive for her work in Education and consulting.

Marly Bergerud’s reputation is that of a nationally recognized educational leader, author, and speaker. Her career in Education was primarily in management leadership. It began as a Business teacher at Brea-Olinda High School, Brea, California, and then as a Business professor at Cypress College, Cypress, California. For the next seventeen years,

she enjoyed being the Dean of Business at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, a California Community College with nearly 26,000 students. There she managed 21 full-time faculty and approximately 291 adjunct faculty. She completed her career in higher Education as Vice President of Workforce and Education Development at De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

During her various roles in Education, Bergerud co-authored and published 25 computer technology textbooks. The most recent one, she co-authored and led a team in the development of Interactive 3D Visualization Development. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from California State University, Fresno, CA, and a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Southern California

After a distinguished career of 30+ years in higher Education, Marly established Strategic Alliance Solutions and enjoyed building national and global partnerships between educational institutions and their industry partners, specializing in technology innovation and restructuring for the workforce of the 21st century.

Marly lives in Palm Desert, California, and is an Educational Ambassador of the Muses, a women’s fundraising and leadership group for the McCallum Theatre. It provides enrichment, Education, and entertainment to the youth of the surrounding community. Marly served as a Contributing Writer to the Greater Palm Springs edition of the magazine LOCALE, writing on topics from Food and Restaurant Décor to standout community leaders.

More recently, Marly served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Palm Springs Writers Guild, an organization of 200+ writers. PSWG is an organization that encourages, develops, and supports published and unpublished writers pursuing their craft. Marly enjoys serving on the Board of Directors of the World Affairs Council of the Desert.

Marly’s most recent writing is her Memoir, My Dance with the Devil, which will be available in February 2023.

Craig Myatt

05 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)/Collaborative Assistant Professor

U of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology

Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL— Craig Myatt is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work in the military and as an assistant professor.

Dr. Myatt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Pomona College in 1984 and his Master of Arts degree

Youlanda M. Gibbons

Educator

DEI Advancement

Arlington, VA

Arlington, VA—Youlanda M. Gibbons is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her work in Leadership and Education.

Dr. Gibbons earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Human Development from Mercer University, where she graduated cum laude. She received a Master of Science in Public Health and a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She also earned a Master’s degree in social work while at Boston University and earned a PhD in Sociology and a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Dr. Gibbons is the chief executive officer of The Partnership for Inclusion Leadership, a Women-Owned business she founded after having served as a diversity strategist for the Department of Commerce Census Bureau from 2013 to 2020. She is a former faculty member at Georgetown University where she served as an assistant professor, an appointment she accepted in 2005. The university recognized her for instructional excellence in 2009 and she

in Research Psychology from the San Francisco State University in 1987. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Health Psychology from Walden University in 2007 after completing his doctoral dissertation research as a predoctoral fellow in the Department of Neuro-Oncology Division of Medicine at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

The doctor works for the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology and has worked in the field for more than 25 years. He is also an 05 Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), and considered an expert in health psychologist, executive leadership, and organizational growth.

In his spare time, Dr. Myatt enjoys walking, outdoors, spending time with friends and family. He contributes to church, local and community organizations. He notes that his mentors are Dr. Charles B. Wilson, Dr. James T. Rucka, Dr. Christina Meyers, Dr. Raymond Sawaya, Dr. Paul Fedio, Colonel Doreen Hurt, General Scott Dingle, Admiral Eric T. Olson, and Dr. Warner Farr.

Dr. Myatt would like to dedicate this honor to his family; his dear wife, Christine; and their children Monique, Maria, and Craig; and grandsons, Ethan and Ian. He would also like to dedicate this honor in loving memory of his dear parent, Evelyne H. Myatt, and Hon. (Retired) Gordon J. Myatt, Sr.

was appointed to serve as an affiliated Georgetown University Scholar because of her visionary work with the Federal Government.

According to Dr. Gibbons, she was inspired by former president Barack Obama’s proclamation that required the federal government to implement a strategy to increase diversity and inclusion. Her experience is varied, yet she senses a remarkable synergy among her professional appointments. To whit, she was a diversity and inclusion subject matter expert for Curtis Lewis & Associates PC between 2009 and 2011, and from 2007 to 2009, she acted as a senior consultant and social scientist at the same firm. In both roles, she exercised her passionate commitment to advancing society, and in 2011, Dr. Gibbons founded the Diversity, Inclusion and Innovation in Government initiative.

Dr. Gibbons asserts that she remains wholly convinced about the immense significance of her mission, which is built on a platform of diversity and inclusion principles, values and topics. As an advisor, she has proudly made recommendations to the Secretary of Defense to prioritize certain instructional policies, and she has contributed to the realignment of military education and training protocols, which impact personnel from cadets and officers to the staff at the Department of Defense.

Additionally, Dr. Gibbons has introduced competency-based approaches to redefine military leadership training and development, helping refine the vision, mission and governance of the Department of Defense Center of Excellence.

Dr. Gibbon’s was nominated for the Washington Business Journal Award and is a recipient of the Women Worth Watching Award from the Profiles in Diversity Journal, which also recognized her with the Black Leadership Award in 2022. She won Stevie Awards for Women in International Business as well as Women of the Year in Government. She was also awarded Power the Future Award from the Historic Form on Workplace Inclusion organization in 2021 and proudly accepted the American Sociological Association Fellows Award in 2002 followed by the Women’s Education Research Institute Congressional Fellowship in 2003.

Dr. Gibbons is associated with the American Sociological Association and the Association of Black Sociologists. She has contributed to the ongoing scholarly conversation with her 2011 publication, “The Business of Diversity: A View from the Corporate Suite.” In the future, Dr. Gibbons anticipates exciting travel, research and consultancy opportunities via a Fulbright award, which will take her to the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Alfred S. Arkley Professor Emeritus of Management/Retired University of Illinois Springfield Issaquah, WA

Issaquah, WA— Alfred S. Arkley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Educator for his contributions to higher education.

Dr. Arkley graduated from Harvard University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government. He later earned an additional master’s degree in international relations and African studies from Columbia University. Dr.

Arkley completed his higher education at Michigan State University, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science in 1975.

Dr. Arkley has held the designation of professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Springfield since 2001 and is now retired. He taught at the institution from 1977 to 2001 and previously spent five years with Western Washington University. Dr. Arkley taught African history at a grammar school in Sierra Leone for two years. He has completed numerous written works in addition to his teaching career, including “Slaver in Sierra Leone” and “Black Participants and White Subjects: The Relationship of Elementary School Racial Segregation to Fifth-Graders” Political Orientations and Behavior.

The educator was named a Fulbright Professor in Lithuania in 2000 and earned a fellowship from the Federal Aviation Administration for two years. Dr. Arkley

attributes his success to his desire to make the world a better place. His interest in political science came from growing up in Bellevue, Washington at the height of McCarthyism.

Dr. Arkley is especially proud of his work in management training. He trained managers for the Illinois Department of Transportation using a training program he developed, and while completing his fellowship with the Federal Aviation Administration, he also designed and taught a program for air traffic controllers. He is also proud of his work documenting slavery in Sierra Leone. The doctor would like to dedicate this honor to his wife, Harriet Arkley, of whom he has been married to for 57 years, and his sons, Andy, Jed, and Todd.

Susan Mary Livesay Teacher Guymon Public Schools West Guymon,

OK

West Guymon, OK—Susan Mary Livesay is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Education Field.

Ms. Livesay earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1975 at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. She served as a teacher with Guymon Public Schools from 1975 to 2015. She is now serving as substitute teacher at the same school since 2017.

According to Ms. Livesay, she attributes much of her success to the principals with whom she has worked, especially Ms. Melissa Watson, who had an unconventional yet fun approach to inspiring her faculty. She was initially drawn to the education field by her inherent desire to become a part of her local education system and was further motivated by her experiences with a second-grade teacher. She began her 40year career by teaching second grade.

Ms. Livesay is affiliated with the Oklahoma Education Association and has been an active member of the National Education Association.

Ms. Livesay has been married to her husband, Darrell, for more than 50 years. They have two wonderful daughters and

6 amazing grandchildren, as well as two fantastic great-granddaughters. In the future, Ms. Livesay hopes to devote her time to traveling with her husband while continuously visiting her growing family.

Charles Barron Roth

Professor Emeritus of Agronomy

Perdue University

West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette, IN— Charles Barron Roth is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of agricultural studies and agronomy.

Dr. Roth earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural chemistry and a master’s degree in soils from the University of Missouri. He also received a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Roth is considered a specialist in agricultural studies and agronomy. He previously served as a professor of agronomy at Purdue University from 1968 to 2001. The doctor retired from his position as an educator and maintains the honorary title of professor emeritus at the university. Dr. Roth has published over 50 articles and participated both nationally and internationally in public speaking events pertaining to his field.

In his spare time, Dr. Roth remains dedicated to civic advocacy, having served as the chair of the State Vision Services Committee of the Lions Club in Indiana for many years. He is also a member of his local United Methodist Church. Dr. Roth was inspired to pursue a career as an educator by his father, he attributes much of his success to his drive and inquisitive

attitude, and he is notably proud to have guided many students in their academic and professional endeavors.

He would like to dedicate this honor with special thanks to his wife, Roberta Jean Roth, to whom he has been married 58 years.

Ronald Berenbeim

Business Write and Educator

The Conference Board Inc.

New York, NY

New York, NY— Ronald Berenbeim is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Field of Education.

Mr. Berenbeim is a graduate of Cornell University; Balliol College Oxford (Keasbey Scholarship); and Harvard Law School. He is Emeritus at the Stern School of Business New York University where he teaches Professional Responsibility: Markets Ethics and Law.

Mr. Berenbeim served as a project director for a World Bank study of private sector anticorruption practices in East Asia and co-authored with Jean-François Arvis Fighting Corruption in East Asia: Solutions from the Private Sector (The World Bank 2003) from 2001 to 2003. He currently serves as director of The Conference Board and World Bank project on Trade Competitiveness and Integration of Poor Countries in Global Supply Chains: A Perspective of Global Suppliers and Producers.

Mr. Berenbeim is a member of the United Nations Global Compact; Tenth Principle (anticorruption) Working Group; Transparency International’s Steering Committee on Business Principles for Resisting Corrupt Practices; and the U.S. Advisory Board of FTSE4Good. In 2010, he received a Fulbright grant to teach business ethics at the University of CergyPontoise in Cergy France. He was selected by Trust Across America as one of 2010’s Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior.

Mr. Berenbeim is associated with the UN Global Compact; PRME; and is an Anticorruption teaching group co-facilitator. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and history. He would like to dedicate this honor to his dear wife, Jane, and thank her for her love and support.

Jane G. Stonbraker, BSEd, MS

Retired Educator and Advisor

Dadeville, AL

Dadeville, AL— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Jane G. Stonbraker is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Educator and Advisor for her contributions to the Field of Education.

In preparation for a career in education, Ms. Stonbraker studied at Northwest State Junior College and Jacksonville State University prior to earning her Bachelor of Science in education at the Mississippi State University for Women. She completed her Master of Science in biological sciences at the age of 23.

Ms. Stonbraker, BSEd, MS, is a retired educator and adviser in teaching at both the K-12 and community college levels. Ms. Stonbraker spent more than 30 years teaching biological sciences, including botany, microbiology, general anatomy and physiology, to students across Alabama. She was inspired to pursue a career in science by her father who was a school principal and teacher and by her grandparents who owned a farm,

all of whom instilled in her an innate curiosity and fascination with nature, particularly the mushrooms and other fungi around her.

Shortly after completing graduate school, Ms. Stonbraker was offered a position with the Tennessee Valley Authority’s fisheries department, an active outdoor role involving managing and counting local fish and wildlife populations. She was excited about the position’s potential to utilize her skills and allow her to work in nature. However, as a mother of a young child, she was unable to leave her family for the long periods of time required by the fieldwork. During her time at Mississippi State University for Women, Ms. Stonbraker had worked as a graduatelevel teaching assistant and had previously explored the possibility of teaching due to her father’s early influence on her. After being unable to pursue fieldwork, she returned to academia for its relative flexibility and the opportunities it afforded her to find childcare or bring her daughter to class with her.

Ms. Stonbraker began her teaching career as an instructor at Campbell University and taught throughout the state of Alabama for the next 18 years. She accepted a professorship at NorthwestShoals Community College in 1999, following in her father’s footsteps, where she would remain until her retirement. She was named the school’s academic advising coordinator in 2019. Throughout her career, Ms. Stonbraker taught in rural and underserved areas, and she

considers the highlight of her career to be the impact that she was able to have on her former students and their desire to pursue their dreams. Among her greatest successes was a former student who is currently nearing retirement after finding long-term success working for the Tennessee Valley Authority, and others whose careers in natural sciences allowed them the chance to travel, change industries, and explore other intersecting passions.

According to Ms. Stonbraker, she is proud to have supported her daughter in becoming a teacher and her son in becoming a civil engineer specializing in wastewater management and treatment. She is a member of the National Educators Association and has served as president of her local college association. Ms. Stonbraker has worked on special projects for 10 Chromosomes and other organizations.

Outside her work in academia, Ms. Stonbraker is highly active in her faith community. She has trained and taught educational programming for three churches and serves as treasurer and worship chairman at her church. In addition, she has been recognized for her work on behalf of a Christian publication and served as district lay leader. Ms. Stonbraker looks forward to continuing to serve her community in many capacities in the future.

Sonya Reese Greenland

Vice President

The Venice Historical Society

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sonya Reese Greenland is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the field of Genealogy.

Ms. Greenland earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Los Angeles Junior College and continued her education at California State University Northridge, where she was received a Master’s degree in reading. She began her professional career in education as a sixth-grade teacher where she worked for the next 40 years. In addition to teaching, she was a credentialed reading specialist and supported learners with reading, writing, and other English language and literature topics. Outside the classroom, she also worked with students individually as a tutor. Her clients ranged from young children needing extra instructional support to succeed in school to adults looking to refine their essay and business writing skills to better advance their careers and college pursuits.

Ms. Greenland is a community historian, activist and retired educator. She is the vice president of the Venice Historical Society, a nonprofit organization

dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Venice, California. She notes that she was naturally curious as a child about the world and realized her passion for learning at a young age. Ms. Greenland decided to pursue a career in education after being inspired by one of her elementary teachers in order to help others satisfy their curiosity in similar ways.

As a teacher, Ms. Greenland developed an acute respect for world literature and the place it holds in communicating culture and emphasized passing on her passion for diverse perspectives and meaning to each of her students. Her dedication to promoting the breadth of available literature and unique authorial voices led her to contribute to a variety of community-based charity work, including volunteering as a reading tutor and an active partnership with the Culture Education Project. Though successful as a teacher, Ms. Greenland also explored various other work, including property management services, and she spent more than five years working in the nonprofit sector. Currently, her focus is on outreach and administrative work for the Venice Historical Society.

Ms. Greenland’s interest in local history was sparked by her family’s generational interests in the Venice area and her commitment to passing on the legacies of similar figures, particularly after learning about her grandfather. According to Ms.

Greenland, Arthur Lloyd Reese was an influential businessman and designer who used his background as a train porter and maintenance worker to rise through the ranks at the Abbott Kinney Company. He was initially drawn to the Venice area for its potential as a civic experiment and new business frontier and he eventually became known for his work in designing the iconic gondola vessels used in Venice’s canals. Ms. Greenland’s research and advocacy for telling the often-forgotten stories of the area’s development eventually led to the restoration and display of one of her grandfather’s original gondolas.

Ms. Greenland’s research into her grandfather’s life and contributions has spanned more than two decades of work and has established his legacy as a pillar of Black life and culture in early Venice. She is the author of a book about his life named, “The Wizard of Venice,” inspired by her research and the lack of available resources on the area’s rich African American cultural history. Ms. Greenland considers her independent research and the publication of her book to be her two greatest professional accomplishments, and she looks forward to continuing to advocate for the preservation and celebration of local history as a part of the Venice Historical Society. When she is not working, she enjoys writing, working on personal creative projects, and helping to raise her granddaughter.

Making the Most out of Apps

“Put that in the Google Drive.”

If you work, chances are, you have used a Google or Google Workspace app. From Drive to Docs to Sheets to Calendar to Hangout to Forms to Gmail and more, Google has revolutionized the way we work and create. Asset-sharing capabilities streamlines the transfer of work between colleagues. Google Apps allow users to access multiple apps through one account, and to access those apps anywhere the Internet is available, across multiple devices in the knowledge that work is saved. And assets created within the apps are available for printing.

While anyone with a Gmail email address is aware of some or all Google apps, the question remains: does everyone who can make the most out of Google’s suite of apps utilize them to their full capabilities? Here is a rundown of some of Google’s most popular apps and their features.

Drive

Google Drive is arguably, one of the greatest apps to come out of the age of apps that the workplace has seen. With a Google account, users are automatically granted 15 GB of storage. Should they wish to upgrade, they can add additional storage at different, nominal price levels. Google account storage extends across all Google Suite apps; in other words, those 15 free GB are attached to Gmail, Docs, Sheets, etc. Any asset based in any of those or other Google apps has the ability to be stored in that same cloud-based storage allocation.

Google Drive folders can be utilized for individual or group organization of assets; an account holder is able to create Drive folders and subfolders and store assets, but also can invite other Google

account holders to view the assets in a folder or add their own assets. Users have the ability to use Drive to store Google Suite-based assets through Docs, Sheets, and more, but Drive also allows for the storage of external assets – including photos, PDFs, and Microsoft Word Documents (which can be converted to Google Docs). Even the organizational layout of Drive is user-friendly, as icons of user folders (both ones shared and not shared with other users) appear on the immediate landing page, but are also organized by folder and subfolder on a left sidebar. Drive works on a desktop but also can be accessed via smartphone app.

Gmail

A Google account usually comes with a Gmail email address (“usually,” because institutions or businesses can create internal email addresses that use Gmail as a server, but the email addresses are not Gmail email addresses). Gmail comes equipped with a search function, spam folder, an overall user-friendly interface, and the ability to attach files to emails via a drag-and-drop system.

Docs

Docs works similarly to Microsoft Word, its noninternet based popular counterpart – and a destination for the downloaded versions of assets created in Docs. However, one of Docs’ most popular functions is the real-time comment feature. Any users who have Editor Access to a Doc (Editor allows for the user to complete all of the same functions as the document owner) are able to add comments on that doc while their colleagues, who also have access to that doc, watch. The real-time feature does not only extend to comments; two people with access can both work on the same asset at the same time.

Sheets

There is not much to note about Sheets that has not already been noted in the section about Docs; however, Sheets still serves an entirely separate function. Assets created in Sheets can convert to Microsoft Excel files. Formulas and color-coding functions, as are available in Microsoft Excel, are also available for Sheets. Additionally, when creating a new sheet, a variety of templates are accessible for users. Budgets, checklists, calendars, to-do lists, and pro/con lists are all included as templates to use within the Sheets app. One important difference between working with Sheets versus working with Microsoft Excel is that keyboard commands are sometimes different (ex. the keyboard command to add an extra line within a cell in Excel is Alt or Option + Enter, while the keyboard command to add an extra line within a cell in Sheets is Command or Control + Enter).

Forms

Google Forms is not only useful for workplace surveys, but can also take the place of the group chat among friend groups who have difficulty making plans! A Google Form is simply an interactive, userfriendly survey that is sent to a group of people with intent to gather information. It is easy to create a Form and to read the information gathered, and it is easy to fill out a Form on its receiving end. Forms

can be used among employee teams to gather contact information or to help fill out a calendar of PTO. Out of the office, Forms are popular with bridal parties who are weighing group celebration options for soon-to-be newlyweds (ex. A Form can ask what celebration budget each person in a bridal party has in mind to spend, the recipient of the form selects an option closest to the recipient’s desired budget, and then the most popular answer becomes the celebration budget).

Calendar

Google Calendar has mastered notifications. The originator of a Calendar event can originate the event, share it with anyone else who also needs to attend that event, and the originator and attendees will receive email notifications. If recipients wish, they can also receive smartphone app notifications as well as notifications through third-party apps. Calendar also streamlines appointments by syncing a desktop interface with an app, as the other Google Suite apps do. However, Calendar utilizes integrations with external apps as well. For example, if a team leader schedules a Zoom meeting for team members, Zoom can be given permission to access the team Google Calendar and places the meeting on the calendar on its own, and even alerts anyone with access to that calendar. In sum, Calendar has capabilities for shared appointments, but also for a shared calendar. It is perfect for an editorial team, whose members need to be able to see scheduled components of a publication at any given time.

Hangout

With a text version often known as “G-Chat,” Google Hangouts possesses text chat and video call capability between Google Account users. There are no time or attendee limits on a video call. The text portion can take the place of any outdated interoffice chat app. And Hangout works in tandem with Calendar, as Calendar invites are essential to inviting team members to a video call based in Hangout.

These seven popular Google apps are far from the only apps Google provides its users. The features presented here are not the only features of each of the above apps. It is important to explore all that the Google family of apps have to offer in order for them to best enhance your workplace efficiency – and even take time to use the apps outside of the office!

Andrew M. Rada

Lead Oracle ERP/EPM

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.

Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ— Andrew Rada is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Financial Field.

Mr. Rada earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and criminal justice at Rutgers the State University of New Jersey in 1996. He has worked alongside several pertinent organizations throughout his career including Filipino American Communication Employees, of which he was the chief executive officer and national president from 2016 to 2019.

Mr. Rada has operated as the lead Oracle ERP and ERM solutions analyst for Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. since 2021. As part of his duties, Mr. Rada utilizes various Oracle financial tools to monitor and manage transactional and performance data for the company, which he can use to subsequently improve business practices and provide solutions to problems for both the company and its customers.

Mr. Rada previously worked as the Oracle ERP analyst and report developer for Amtrust Financial between 2020 and 2021. He also worked with Cigna in 2020 as a senior financial analyst and planner and operated with AT&T Inc. from 1999 to 2017. During this time, he was an assistant manager and later becoming the lead financial systems analyst for the company. Mr. Rada was also a compensation reviewer for Prudential Financial between 1997 and 1998.

Mr. Rada has largely attributed his success to his humble upbringing and his faith. He is particularly proud to have led the Filipino American Communication Employees during his tenure as president, as well as being honored with the

Presidential Volunteer Service Award from former President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2019.

In his spare time, Mr. Rada enjoys traveling and supporting local charities. He hopes to eventually lead his own team and division in addition to mentoring and consulting with other companies.

Andrew M. Garrett, DC

Chiropractor and Clinical Return to Health

Palmer’s Branch, TX

Palmer’s Branch, TX— Andrew Garrett is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Chiropractics.

Dr. Garrett earned a Bachelor of Science in 2000 from the University of Texas at El Paso. He received a Doctor of Chiropractic’s Degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in 2004.

Dr. Garrett is the Clinic Director of Return to Health, a multidisciplinary practice focusing on physical rehabilitation, pain management, and treatment of federal employees who have suffered on-the-job injuries. In addition to traditional rehabilitation and chiropractic techniques, Dr. Garrett uses virtual reality therapy, electroangesia technology; aquatic therapy, and shock wave therapy to maximize recovery for his patients.

The doctor is associated with the ACA and supports local and community programs. He would like to dedicate this honor to

his dear children, Phillip, Laura and Katie, and thanks them for their love and support.

Arthur D. Somoza, MD, MSc, FCAP

Surgical Pathologist

Integrated Oncology of Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ— Arthur Somoza is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Pathology.

Dr. Somoza earned an MD from the University of St. Eustatius School of Medicine in 2006 and completed a residency at the University of Cincinnati. He finished a fellowship in pathology at UM Hospital and later earned a degree in

Molecular Pathology from the University of Arizona.

Dr. Somoza is a pathologist practicing in Cincinnati, OH. He is considered an expert in Surgical Pathology, breast, colon and soft tissue cancers, and companion diagnostics. The doctor notes that he specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues and helps the primary care doctor make a diagnosis about the patient’s medical condition. According to Dr. Somoza, he may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, do genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a person’s cause of

death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

The doctor is associated with CAP, ASEP, and AMA and supports government programs and community charities. In his spare time, Dr. Somoza enjoys writing music, which he asserts is his passion. He would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Dr. Cesar Somoza, and Eugene Somoza, MD.

Alan Soroka, MD

Founder and Internist

Prime HealthCare PC

Windsor Locks, CT

Windsor Locks, CT- Alan Soroka, MD, being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his work in the Medical Field as a physician.

Dr. Soroka earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The City College of New York. He attended the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium for his medical education and completed his internship at the University of Louvain Medical Center. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital upon returning to the United States.

Dr. Soroka is one of the founders of HealthCare PC and prides himself on taking time with his patients. The doctor notes that he establishes long-

Alison Clarke-DeSouza, MD, FACOG

OB/Gyn

Private Praactice

Parkland, FL

Parkland, FL — Alison Clarke-DeSouza, MD, FACOG, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Gynecology field.

Dr. Clarke-DeSouza earned her medical degree from the University of Florida and completed her internship and residency at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Alison ClarkeDeSouza is board-certified and has been practicing medicine since 1983. She began working solely as a Gynecologist in November 2021. She notes that she serves the reproductive health needs of female patients from adolescence through menopause and prides herself on providing high-quality care to her patients

term relationships with his patients and treats for hypertension, diabetes, and all general internal medicine issues. He explained that comprehensive care is the primary goal of Prime HealthCare internal medicine practitioners. They treat patients with diseases affecting particular organs or organ systems, along with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, and women’s and men’s health issues. Their practitioners can provide general health assessments, help patients manage chronic conditions, and provide referrals to specialists when necessary.

According to Dr. Soroka, Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Soroka has been the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018). He has also been given several awards for his teaching efforts.

The doctor is a member of the American Medical Association, the Connecticut State Medical Association, and the Hartford County Medical Association. He has been active with the group, Choices, working with teenagers in a mentoring capacity, and also providing community service efforts to the elderly.

Dr. Soroka dedicates this recognition in loving memory of his wife of 48 years, Francoise Soroka. They have three children, Sandra, Peter, and Laura. The doctor has nine grandchildren.

For more information, visit www.primehc.com.

in a friendly, caring environment. Taking the time to listen to her patients’ concerns is her highest priority.

Dr. Clarke-DeSouza knew that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine from an early age although she was born into a family of educators. According to the doctor, she felt led to dedicate her life to helping others as a doctor. She began her career when the medical field consisted of predominantly male physicians, and she’s proud that she was able to help blaze a trail for other women to follow in her footsteps.

Dr. Clarke-DeSouza is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as an attending physician with local hospitals and medical centers within the Coral Springs, FL region and as an expert medical lecturer on behalf of Warner Chilcott Pharmaceuticals at events nationwide.

In her spare time, Dr. Clarke-DeSouza is very active in her church, where she sings in the choir. She enjoys running and participating in half marathons and volunteers with Links Inc to help give back to her community.

For more information, please visit https://www.toplinemd.com/ alisonclarke/.

Alton Ingram, MD, FAACS Plastic Surgeon

Ingram Plastic Surgery PLLC

Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN— Alton Ingram is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work as a plastic surgeon.

Dr. Alton Ingram, a renowned double board-certified cosmetic surgeon with exceptional experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, is proud to announce the opening of his new Nashville, Tennessee, practice location for Ingram Cosmetic Surgery at The Chapel on Briley Road in Nashville. The chapel itself has been renovated as a consultation and follow-up office, and the reception hall is currently undergoing extensive remodeling. Once construction is completed, Ingram Cosmetic Surgery’s surgery center will be just the fifth office-based plastic surgery center in Nashville Tennessee which is accredited for general anesthesia.

Dr. Ingram is a summa cum laude graduate of Yale University and completed his medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the number one plastic surgery residency in the United States. Ingram then completed 4 fellowships in plastic surgery – with Professor Ivo Pitanguy

Anika Z. Chowhan, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

Private Practice

Chowhan, MD

Chowhan, MD—Anika Chowhan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to pediatrics.

Dr. Chowhan received a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Berkeley and received

in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the University of Paris, France, with Dr. Patrick Maxwell at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, and at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida – prior to opening his own practice. Ingram Cosmetic Surgery in Nashville Tennessee offers only surgical procedures (as opposed to injectables and fillers) and focuses on a small number of procedures in order to ensure that his patients can achieve dramatic results with the least risk of complications. Breast augmentation, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), breast reduction, mastopexy, facelift, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), Mommy Makeovers, and Brazilian Butt Lift comprise most of Dr. Alton Ingram’s surgical procedures in Nashville.

Dr. Alton Ingram is particularly known for his subtle and natural-appearing outcomes with facial cosmetic surgery procedures, as well as for achieving flawless results in his more transformative plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, BBL, and full Mommy Makeover.

With the launch of this new practice location, Ingram Cosmetic Surgery and its staff are excited to provide patients in Nashville with personalized care and exceptional results. Dr. Alton Ingram conducts all consultations, operative procedures, and follow-up visits himself – you and he will go through the entire process of decision-making, surgery, and recovery together.

Dr. Ingram is a Trustee of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the co-founder of the Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety Initiative, and a written and oral Board Examiner for the Cosmetic Surgery and Facial Cosmetic Surgery board certification

examinations each year. He is a frequent speaker on cosmetic surgery patient safety, surgical techniques, and new surgical technology. He is the section editor on breast surgery for the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and an on the Editorial Board of the journal Modern Research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Ingram frequently lectures on cosmetic surgery techniques at national and international meetings. He recently lectured remotely on patient safety at the 2022 New Delhi, India, Global Cosmetic Surgery & AACS Deep Dive Aesthetics Masterclass. This year, he has moderated a panel discussion on patient safety at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s annual scientific meeting and was a director of the surgical technique’s laboratory course at the University of California San Diego’s center for the future of surgery. He will be discussing patient safety in plastic surgery at this Fall’s Dubai Conference, “Exploring New Innovation and Medical Revolutions in Surgery and Anesthesia.”

Dr. Ingram’s love for cosmetic surgery was shaped by his broad experience early in his career. He developed an appreciation for the importance not only of restoring normal form and function through reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, but also of enhancing every person’s innate beauty through cosmetic surgery. In his spare time, he is a co-director of a state-licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility at his home, where more 150 orphaned baby animals ranging in size from squirrels to deer were saved and returned to the wild last year.

To learn more about Dr. Alton Ingram’s practice or to schedule a consultation, visit his website, www.ingramcosmeticsurgery. com, or contact his office directly at 615-431-3710.

a Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. She is considered an expert in General Pediatrics and practices in Manassas VA. She specializes in the health care of children. The doctor notes that a pediatrician diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases, and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers, and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. They can oversee and manage the physical, mental, and emotional health of their patients.

Dr. Chowhan has worked in the pediatric field for more than 25 years. She also works as a Clinical Professor at Baylor College of Medicine in Neonatology and Emergency Medicine. The doctor is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a member of the Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Pediatricians.

Dr. Chowan notes that her mentor is Dr. Ralph Feigin. The doctor would like to dedicate this honor to her dear parents, Masooda and Zak.

Barbara J. Mathison

Nutrition Expert

Retired Eagle, ID

Eagle, ID— Barbara J. Mathison is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who is being recognized as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her work as a nutritional expert.

Mrs. Mathison is a graduate of “Nutrition Studies”: T. Colin Campbell PHD (author of the China Study) and emeritus Cornell University. She is a retired Food-for-Life Certified Instructor, a health coach for the Certified Wellness Institute, a VeganCertified Food-for-Life Instructor with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm. org). She also worked as a Certified Health Coach from Wellness Institute, taught Whole Food Plant-Based to all age groups, and studied at Whitewater State College. She was a keynote speaker for professional women’s programs throughout the country. Mrs. Mathison has been a franchise owner of Snelling & Snelling, a bank officer at Old National Bank in Seattle WA, was a secretary, and a waitress.

Mrs. Mathison is affiliated with the American Sewing Guild Las Vegas Chapter (ASG); is a supporter and was a member of advisory boards at Community College Twin Falls Idaho; has worked with the Salvation Army, Displaced Homemakers, VSU (Vegetation Society of Utah) where she was president for 8 years, and was also on the Advisory Board.

Mrs. Mathison has received the honors of Secretary of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Mother of the Year, and won Idaho Business Woman of the year in 1982. She is also included in the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry and Continental Who’s Who Registry. She lends her nutritional expertise as a vegan cook and instructor, and was featured in the article “Don’t Eat That!” written by Laurie Nelson-Barker and published in the View on Southern Utah Magazine in 2014.

In addition to her nutritional work, Mrs. Mathison was a Liza Minnelli official looka-like with a Hollywood Contract since 1986. She has performed cabaret shows that she developed herself and performed 21 shows to sold-out audiences from around the world. She enjoys reading, sewing, knitting, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, playing some games on the

Arturo Prada, MD

Nephrologist Private Practice

Rochester, MI

Rochester, MI – Arturo Prada, M.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Nephrology.

Dr. Prada earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the National University of Colombia in 1970. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine from St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center in 1973 and finished a Residency at Grace Hospital in Michigan in 1973. His Fellowship in

Nephrology was served at Wayne State University in 1977.

Dr. Prada has more than four decades of experience in the healthcare field. According to the doctor, as a Nephrologist, he deals primarily with disease, illnesses or treatments central to the kidneys. Poor kidney health can result in kidney stones, hypertension, kidney disease or failure. Dr. Prada’s education in Internal Medicine aids in diagnosing and treating illness surrounding the kidneys as well.

Dr. Prada is certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine-Internal Medicine and The American Board of Internal Medicine-Nephrology. He is associated with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital and Beaumont Hospital-Troy. According to the doctor,

computer, socializing with friends, and being a mother to her two wonderful cats, Misty and Jag, who she considers to be her emotional support team. While she does not enjoy sports, she loves teaching her Tai Chi Dragon Qigong lessons, which she has done for 20 years and continues to do twice a week. Her favorite place is the Maurya Sheraton Hotel in New Delhi India, which she visited in 1990 and performed many shows!

Mrs. Mathison attributes her success to her friends and employees, and to her internal drive to do the best she can in all things. According to Mrs. Mathison, she has 4 wonderful, successful sons and 4 incredible daughters-in-laws, with 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She has been a widow for 2 years and still misses her husband, Duane, of 30 years. She is looking forward to social relationships and getting out of the house a little more. She notes that she is usually happy and an encouraging person to be around who likes to laugh and help others. For more information, please email Mrs. Mathison at Barbara@nutritiousway.info.

Beaumont Health, founded in 2014, is a not-for-profit general healthcare system comprising of three hospitals. They prioritize the patient and encourage a family-oriented environment for their patient’s comfort and wellbeing.

For more information about Dr. Prada, please contact his office at 248-652-1202.

Elias Habib Kassab, MD

Founder/Chief Executive Officer

Dearborn Cardiology

Dearborn, MI

Dearborn, MI— Elias Habib Kassab is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Kassab completed pre-medical coursework at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Université

Amir A. Rasheed, MD

Hematologist Oncologist

Sugarland, TX

Sugarland, TX— Amir Rasheed is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the oncology and hematology.

Dr. Rasheed graduated with a medical degree from Dow Medical College. He relocated to the United States and completed a residency in internal medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He finished a fellowship in oncology at North Shore University Hospital and a fellowship in hematology at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn.

According to Dr. Rasheed, he has dedicated his life to delivering the highest standard of quality care to his patients. He

Libre de Bruxelles in Brussels, Belgium. He completed a residency and internship at Wayne State University and a fellowship in cardiology with William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Kassab is the founder, chief executive officer, and president of Dearborn Cardiology. He has also served as the chief executive and chief marketing officer of the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute since 2012. He accepted the additional position of chief executive officer of the Michigan Outpatient Vascular Institute’s Ambulatory Surgery Center in 2023.

The doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also board-certified in endovascular and vascular medicine by the American Board of Vascular Medicine

and also a registered physician in vascular interpretation.

Dr. Kassab authored two chapters in Dr. Krishna Jain’s book “Office-based Endovascular Centers” in 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys art, wine, golf, exercise, cooking, traveling and researching. In the coming years, he plans to continue building his brand and legacy by delivering the highest level of healthcare and wants to ensure that his facility leaves a mark as a leading, self-supervised cardiovascular outpatient center.

is known for his caring and compassionate attitude as well as his clinical excellence.

Dr. Rasheed is affiliated with Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital; Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Houston Methodist West Hospital; Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center; Houston Methodist Continuing Care Hospital Memorial; Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Memorial; Hermann Southeast Hospital; East Houston Regional Medical Center; and St. Luke’s Health-Patients Medical Center.

His clinical interests include breast biopsy, anemia, urologic oncology, bladder cancer, blood disorders, bone marrow, aspiration, brain cancer; brain tumors; breast cancer; and chemotherapy. The doctor is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). He notes that the ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with

the study of the cause prognosis treatment and prevention of diseases related to blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention diagnosis and treatment of cancer. A hematologistoncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis treatment or prevention of cancer; malignant blood diseases, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma; and blood disorders, such as iron-deficiency anemia; clotting; abnormalities; hemophilia; and sicklecell disease.

Among Dr. Rasheed’s various accolades include Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2018, 2017, 2016); Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012); and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015).

Candace Tompkins Psychology Director Agency for Persons with Disabilities Chipley, FL

Chipley, FL— Candace Tompkins, MA, LMHC is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional Member for her extraordinary work in psychology.

Ms. Tompkins earned an associate degree from Gulf Coast State College in 2007 and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida. She later earned a Master

of Arts in Psychology, graduating summa cum laude, from the University of West Florida.

Ms. Tompkins is the director of psychological services for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She has emphasized her ability to help prepare people with intellectual disabilities and aid them in attaining success in their respective communities. She also works on a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the residents of the facility and bring awareness to society.

Ms. Tompkins is an active member of the American Psychological Association and the National Counselor Association. She was a mental health professional at the Northwest Florida Reception Center Annex from 2016 to 2019, and was clinical counselor for the Children’s Home Society of Florida in 2016. She has also worked at the University of West Florida, the Lakeview Center and the Sunland

Chima Nathanial Asikaiwe, MD

Psychiatrist and Owner Behaviorial Health Services

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall, TX— Chima Nathanial Asikaiwe is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Member for his contributions to psychiatry.

Dr. Asikaiwe, who is from Nigeria, earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan in 1994. He relocated to the United States and completed his residency in psychiatry at the BronxLebanon Hospital in 2015 followed by a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University New York in 2016. The doctor attained board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

According to the doctor, ABPN is a notfor-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care

for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. In his practice, Dr. Asikaiwe’s goal is to keep patients healthy, stable, functional, and productive.

Dr. Asikaiwe serves patients at Greathope Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Services in Garland Texas. He notes that at the initial visit, his clients are greeted with a warm welcome thus initiating the process for the patient and provider to establish rapport and understanding gradually. He works with a team of highly trained therapists, nurse practitioners, counselors, and psychologists to provide comprehensive care. He helps patients manage depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, bipolar, mood, sleep, and other psychiatric conditions. He also treats children with psychiatric disorders including ADHD, depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder with behavioral problems. He works closely with the patient’s family to provide support and education to understand the illness and participate in the care and support for their loved one. When his patients are

Center at Marianna, as well as at the West Corporation as an operations supervisor.

Ms. Tompkins plans to remain dedicated to helping others for many years to come. She would like to provide licensure supervision to social work interns, along with licensed clinical social workers and licensed mental health counselors.

healthy and stable, patients and their families are happy.

The doctor notes that psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate diagnose and treat patients with mental emotional and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations develop treatment plans prescribe medication and evaluate treatment results.

He is associated with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; AMA; and Texas Medical Association. The doctor is a regular volunteer at his children’s school, and helps the needy in his community.

Dr. Asikaiwe would like to dedicate this honor to his benefactors in Nigeria: Mr. and Mrs. Malachy Nwabuo, and his mentor, Mark Nettleson, MD.

Cassandra P. Mitchell, RN BSN

Nurse, Expert in Oncology, Children’s Author Richmond, TX

Richmond, TX—Cassandra Mitchell is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Healthcare field.

Ms. Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Lamar University. She later received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Arts in Human Resources Development at Webster University.

Ms. Mitchell specializes in Oncology, Women’s Health, and Infection Control. She currently works as a Clinical Implementation Manager where is responsible for providing superlative health care services to oncology patients. According to Ms. Mitchell, she focuses more on behind-the-scenes of healthcare. She educates healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and staff on protocols for conducting comprehensive genomic profile testing to help identify information on a tumor’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), which can assist in a personalized cancer treatment plan for patients living with advanced cancer. Ms. Mitchell has more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare field, having served as a Medical Technologist for five years and a Registered Nurse for ten years.

Ms. Mitchell has always wanted to be a nurse. She cares about people and has always been a person of service. She notes that she’s a mother to everyone and has always had an innate hospitable trait. Her love for children inspired her to write “Nurses Are Superheroes, Too: Heroes Wear Scrubs and Stethoscopes” published in 2020. The book discusses the different types of nursing, and how each and every one, in their own way, is a hero. The link to her book is https://www.amazon. com/Nurses-Are-Superheroes-TooStethoscopes/dp/1735342629.

A highlight of her career has been being featured in INSider, GO IQ, and Nationwide for her children’s book. Her book has also been included in curated Indie Author Project select collections on BiblioBoard, which is available to library patrons across the U.S. and Canada.

Ms. Mitchell has been active with several industry-related organizations, including the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc.; the Infusion Nurses Society; and the Oncology Nursing Society. Her motto is “All things are possible if you believe”/ “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” -Philippians 4:13. She attributes much of her success to her faith in God, her family and friends, as well as her determination, humbleness, and lighthearted nature. She notes that if she could give advice to her past self, she would say, “ ‘No’ is a complete sentence. No explanations needed,” and that sentence in itself holds a lot more power than you think.

Ms. Mitchell contributes to various community service events and charities and maintains membership with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

(SCBWI). She notes that she is most proud of her passion for nursing and her ability to help her community through her specialty.

Ms. Mitchell aspires to continually thrive as a nurse while exploring her creativity as an author/writer and hopes to serve as an inspiration to young children. In her spare time, she enjoys doing Pilates, traveling, and loves a good audible book. Her favorite vacation places are Jamaica and Belize because of the overall atmosphere-everyone is easy-going and at ease and the people seem to value the little things in life. Ms. Mitchell also enjoys trying new and exciting cuisine, attending live sports events, and spending time with family and friends. Recently, she has begun to study meditation, as it helps her clear her mind and become more in-tune with herself.

Ms. Mitchell would like to dedicate this honor to her mother, who sacrificed herself and everything in raising her and her siblings. According to Ms. Mitchell, her mother is truly the backbone of the family and states, “I would not be the well-accomplished woman I am today if it was not for her installing values and morals, and providing a loving, caring, and safe environment.” She also notes that she values her family to a higher standard and gives a lot of credit to her mom since she had to sacrifice so much for her and her siblings.

The nurse and author wants to be remembered as a nurse who always had a smile on her face and was loving and caring. In the future, she wants to advance her writing skills and hone that craft. In her nursing career, she wants to focus more on oncology, studying diagnosis and finding cancer treatments, such as new technology to better her patients.

Christopher D. Ferris, MD, PhD

Gastroenterologist

Tryon Medical Partners

Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC— Christopher Farris is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Achiever for his contributions to the field of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Farris earned a BS in Biology and Humanities from Wabash College and earned an MD/ Ph.D. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He finished an internship, internal medicine residency, and gastroenterology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University affiliated hospital. Prior to a move to Charlotte, he was faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Ferris works in private practice as a consulting gastroenterologist focusing on inflammatory bowel syndrome, functional bowel disease, and liver disease. He notes that he forms strong relationships with his patients, communicating with them, and personalizing their care. According to the doctor, one of his greatest strengths is his commitment to the patient-doctor relationship. He places a strong emphasis on personal encounters with his patients and families and believes that these relationships are crucial to developing effective plans for improving symptoms and long-term health.

Dr. Ferris’s clinical interests include GERD/ Acid Reflux; Celiac Disease; Hepatitis; Pancreatitis; Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s Disease (IBD); Barrett’s Esophagus; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); other digestive problems. He serves as the Director of GI Clinical Research for Tryon Medical Partners and is the Principal Investigator for clinical trials in Ulcerative Colitis; Crohn’s Disease; Celiac ; Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD); and other areas.

The doctor is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Farris, the ABIM is a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors

who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. He notes that Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus; stomach; small intestines; colon; liver; pancreas; and biliary system.

Dr. Farris has been recognized for his outstanding work as a physician with multiple awards, including Business North Carolina Top Doctor in 2008, 2009 and 2021, 2022. His mentor during his Ph.D. training was Solomon Snyder, MD and he is associated with the American Gastroenterological Association and the American Society for Gastroenterological Intestinal Endoscopy.

He asserts that his dedication to medicine extends beyond his own practice, as his wife is a nurse. They have three children: a daughter who is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill; a daughter completing an MBA in Paris, France; and a son attending law school at USC. In his free time, he enjoys golf and cheering on the Tarheels, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Carolina Panthers.

For more information, visit the website at www.tryonmed.com.

Damaris Miranda, MD, FACOG

OBGYN

Private Practice

South Miami, FL

South Miami, FL—Damaris Miranda, MD, FACOG is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Miranda earned her Bachelors of Science degrees in Physiology and Psychology at the University of California, Davis. She received her Medical degree at the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine where she graduated

with honors in 2021. She completed her residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, a Top 10 residency program for Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she was chief resident and graduated in 2005. She is currently affiliated with South Miami Hospital and has more than 20 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The doctor was selected as a Top Obstetrician and Gynecologist in South Miami, Florida, and was featured in the 2012 edition of the Leading Physicians of the World. Dr. Miranda was also selected as a Top OBGYN in 2022 by FindaTopDoc.com. She notes that “Being an Obstetrician/Gynecologist brings me a sense of fulfillment and purpose. It is a privilege for me to be an integral part of my patients lives by truly knowing them and guiding them through important life moments while keeping them healthy. When my patients leave my office, it is my hope that they leave feeling listened to and understood, valued and cared for, and with the confidence that they are in qualified and caring hands.”

Dr. Miranda has two offices in South Miami and is known for her exceptional bed-side manner. She asserts that her patients recognize that she takes time to listen to questions and concerns and they never feel rushed. The doctor notes that obstetricians and gynecologists are physician who possess special knowledge, skills, and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of women related to pregnancy and disorders of the female reproductive system.

Dr. Miranda is certified as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

In her spare time, Dr. Miranda enjoys dining out, traveling, meditation, exercise and spending time with her family. She would like to dedicate this honor to her dear husband, Dr. Andres Orjuela, an esteemed Otolaryngologist, and their three daughters. She thanks them for their love and support.

Colin Paul Spears, MD

Hematologist-Oncologist, and CEO & Founder FPI Fibons (Fibonacci Phyllotaxis Inc.)

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento, CA— Colin Paul Spears is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Spears graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Arts degree in ChemistryBiology at Queens College City University of New York. He then earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He performed his internship with the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco from 1970 through 1971. He then served as a NASA research associate in cardiology with the USPHS from 1971 until 1973 in physiology studies of prolonged bedrest as an analog of weightlessness in space. Dr. Spears completed a residency in internal medicine at LAC-USC Medical Center in 1974. He continued his education journey by completing an NIH NCI Training Fellowships ending in 1976 at the USC Comprehensive Cancer Center. This was followed by a fellowship in medical oncology-hematology in 19761978 at the LAC-USC/MC and a fellowship in hematology at the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in Los Angeles in 1984. In the interim, he was a Research Scholar at the USC-CCC with Prof. Charles Heidelberger from 1978-1983, winning NIH NCI RO1 cancer research awards.

Dr. Spears is the CEO & Founder of Fibonacci Phyllotaxis Inc. dba Fibons in Sacramento California. He served as Chairman of the Cancer Committee

at Mercy General Hospital – Cancer Center from 2004-2016. He joined Sierra Hematology & Oncology in 2001, retiring in 2017. He led the MGH Cancer Committee through three Joint Commission AJCC/ACOS approvals.

The doctor was Professor of Medical Oncology at California Northstate University College of Medicine emeritus after 2017. He joined the USC-CCC faculty for the next 25 years, which included oncology-hematology practice at the Norris Cancer Hospital in Los Angeles and the Huntington Hospital Cancer Center in Pasadena. The doctor’s areas of research include breast and colon cancer biopsy pharmacodynamics, which he pioneered in 1980 resulting in advanced trials of CoFactor to enhance fluorouracil therapy. His work in discrete mathematics is cited in Mathematica. com (Wolfram MathWorld) for the Generalized Fibonacci Numbers. This led to the invention of sequential slide video microscopy of a Cotula species in study of asymmetric binary division growth models. He invented and now has made available interconvertible volume and area doubling rulers for measuring tumor growth and response to treatment.

Additionally, Dr. Spears has contributed to the field of alkylating agent kinetic classification of nucleophilic selectivities ranging from low-mutagenic to hightherapeutic. Further details of his work and publications are given at www. cpspears.com.

Dr. Spears was the Senior Research Physician at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis in 2000 accelerating FDA approval of pemetrexed (Alimta) in lung cancer by addition of folate/B-vitamins. Dr. Spears is board-certified in medical oncology and

internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to the doctor, the ABIM is a physicianled, non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause prognosis treatment and prevention of diseases related to blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. A hematologistoncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis treatment or prevention of cancer malignant blood diseases.

Dr. Spears was awarded the Patients’ Choice Award (2008-2012) and Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012). He was chosen as Consultant of the Year by the Dignity Health Family Practice Residency program in 2003, 2008, and 2009.

The doctor is associated with the American Society of Clinical Oncology; American Association of Cancer Research; American Society of Hematology. He is active with his local parochial school athletic leagues.

Dr. Spears would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors Charles Heidelberger, Ph.D., Lenore Meadows, MD, and Ken Hyatt, MD. For more information about Dr. Spears’ work, please visit the website www.cpspears.com.

David C. Chua, MD, FASGE Gastroenterologist

Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialist

Oakbrook, IL

Oakbrook, IL— David Chua, M.D., FASGE is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Chua’s graduated with his Medical Degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed a residency at Wayne State University and finished a Fellowship in GI at Rush University. He completed a second Fellowship in Liver at the University of Chicago. He is considered

an expert in colonoscopy, liver, hepatitis, Crohns, and IBS.

Dr. Chua is board certified in American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a gastroenterologist practicing in Oakbrook Terrace IL and specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract which include organs from the mouth to the anus, as well as liver disorders. According to Dr. Chua, gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. He performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Dawn A. Cashie, MD, FACOG

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Providence Medical Institute Burbank Women’s Health Center Burbank, CA

Burbank, CA— Dawn Cashie is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Cashie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal sciences from the University of California at Davis. She graduated with her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1993. She then went on to perform her internship in 1994 and residency in 1997 in obstetrics and gynecology at Adventist Health White Memorial.

Dr. Cashie works at Providence Medical Institute Burbank Women’s Health Center. She is also affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Her clinical areas of expertise include the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecology from puberty to menopause and infertility. She also has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics.

According to the doctor, obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy childbirth and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system vagina uterus ovaries and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist specializes in the diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders that affect women such as breast cancer cervical cancer and menopause. They work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies during childbirth and into postpartum.

The doctor notes that the goal of her practice is to provide a friendly, warm environment where women can be treated with the special care they deserve and the utmost courtesy and respect. Every aspect of the practice is designed with the patients comfort and care in mind. According to Dr. Cashie, she is committed to excellence in comprehensive health care for women and her approach involves understanding the patients’ health care needs and implementing state-of-the-art techniques and compassionate care.

Dr. Cashie notes that she believes during a pregnancy, it’s the patient’s body and pregnancy and she is here to help guide

The doctor is a Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE) and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). He is the founder of a charity in parent’s name and would like to dedicate this honor to his parents, Kon Chua and Sucheng Chang, and thank them for their love and support.

each woman through this important step in their life. She also specializes in high-risk pregnancies, including nausea and vomiting, diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, multiple gestation, preterm delivery, fetal growth restriction, cervical insufficiency, and much more. Her practice also treats a wide variety of women’s health issues.

The doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). According to Dr. Cashie, the mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health.

Dr. Cashie is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists & a member of the Los Angeles OB/GYN Society. She has been the recipient of a Patients Choice Award (2018 2009 2008) and Top 10 Doctor City (2014).

Outside of practicing medicine she enjoys spending time with her family as well as skiing, hiking, and camping. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Durga S. Larkin, MD, FAAO Ophthalmologist Rhode Island Eye Institute Jamestown, RI

Jamestown, RI— Durga Larkin is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Ophthalmologist field.

She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Medical Degree from Duke University. She completed her Internship at Harvard University and her Ophthalmology training at Tufts University. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She currently practices as a senior ophthalmic surgeon at the Rhode Island Eye Institute where she specializes in the latest technological advances in cataract surgery and sees herself as a surgeon and a healer. She was recently named President of the Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr.Larkin supports the National Wildlife Foundation and Nature Conservancy . Her mentors are her father Dr. William Strohl and her sister Dr. Celinde Strohl.

She would like to dedicate this honor to her parents in loving memory and thanks them for their love and support.

Oncologist

Oncology & Hematology of South Texas PA Laredo, TX

Laredo, TX—Eduardo Miranda is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Oncology Field.

Dr. Miranda earned an MD from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico. He completed a Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson, AZ. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL.

Dr. Miranda is Board-Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Medical Oncology, and American Board of Hematology. He is licensed to work in Arizona, Florida and Texas.

Dr. Miranda practices in Laredo TX and specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Miranda notes that he manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Dr. Miranda has been providing state of the art and compassionate cancer care for communities in South Texas. His patients can receive the latest standard treatments for cancer while staying closer to home.

The doctor is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, Southwest Oncology Group, Texas Society of Medical Oncology, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group, and Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

He has been awarded with the “Guide to America’s Top Oncologists” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America; “Excellence in Community Cancer Programs” by the American Society of Clinical Oncology; “Super Doctor Award” by Texas Monthly Magazine; and “Doctor of the Year” by the Cancer Research Network, Phoenix, AZ.

Dr. Miranda is involved with Phase III randomized clinical trials in lung, breast, head and neck, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and hematological malignancies and a Phase I/II trial of experimental agents in refractory solid tumors of hematological malignancies and palliative supportive interventions in cancer patients.

The doctor supports local and community projects and cancer services. He notes that his mentors were William Harrington, Dr. Thomas Miller, and Dr. Allen List. He would like to dedicate this honor to his mother, Rosa M. Arnold and his father, Faustino Miranda, as he thanks them for their love and support.

Eduardo Miranda, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Garbis Apelian, MD Family Physician and Owner Apelian Medical Inc Van Nuys, CA

Van Nuys, CA— Garbis Apelian is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Member for his contributions to the medical field as a family physician.

Dr. Apelian earned a BS in biology from the American University of Beirut and an MD received from St Georges University, School of Medicine. He completed family medicine residency at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Subsequent to his education he obtained board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a nonprofit independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Dr. Apelian sees patients at his private practice, Apelian Medical Inc., in Van

Nuys California. He offers primary care services for all members of the family –from adolescence to seniors. He is locally affiliated with Northridge Hospital Medical Center and his specialties include family medicine, general physicals, preventive care, chronic care management, hypertension, hyper lipidemia, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arthritis, and more.

Dr. Apelian is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He notes that family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Dr. Apelian has been awarded the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2015, 2014); Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2014,) and On-Time Doctor Award (2018 2014). He speaks multiple languages,

Helen Khilkin-Sogoloff

Pulmonologist

Maimonides

New York, NY

New York, NY—Dr. Helen Khilkin-Sogoloff is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Khilkin-Sogoloff received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. She completed her internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital Medical Center and her residency in internal medicine at the North Shore University Hospital. She completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

According to Dr. Khilkin-Sogoloff, pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with asthma, COPD, lung cancer diagnosis, interstitial lung disease, infections of the lungs, and post-COVID pulmonary complications. She notes that a pulmonologist is also an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases that affect the lungs and the respiratory system including the nose pharynx and throat.

Dr. Khilkin-Sogoloff is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center serving patients with lung problems ranging from routine to esoteric. The doctor notes that Maimonides Doctors Brighton Beach provides patients with the highest level of medical and surgical expertise in a new state-of-the-art facility with the most advanced technology. Multidisciplinary services include the Shaknovich Cardiology Wellness Institute, cardiology,

including English, Arabic, Armenian and French.

Dr. Apelian has hosted his own television show on the US Armenia television network for the past 11 years. “Live with Dr. Apelian” is dedicated to those people who do not have proper access to medical care. He would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors, Rida Frayha, MD, Dr. Blackrock, and all of his teachers and mentors from Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine.

cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, pulmonology, and endocrinology with more to come.

Dr. Khilkin-Sogoloff is fluent in both English and Russian. She would like to dedicate this honor to her mentor, Dr. Dorothy White in memoriam and to Dr. Stover. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family. The doctor also supports local and community charities and civic organizations.

Howard I. Pryor II, MD

Pediatric Surgeon and Trauma Medical Director Texas Children’s Hospital Houston, TX

Houston, TX— Howard I. Pryor, II is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions as a pediatric surgeon and trauma medical director.

Dr. Pryor II earned a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Miami and worked for 2 years as a production assurance engineer for Florida Power and Light. He then earned an MD at the George Washington University, School of Medicine, where he also completed his general surgical residency. He finished a fellowship in research of tissue engineering and pediatric surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. The doctor completed a second fellowship in pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University and an additional fellowship in trauma and surgical critical care at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

Dr. Pryor II served in the United States Navy from 1999-2019 where he had 4 deployments on the USS Comfort as the Director of Surgical Services, and also aboard USS Abraham Lincoln. He left the Navy at the rank of Commander. Dr. Pryor is a specialist in general and pediatric surgery. He is formally trained in trauma and critical care and focuses on congenital diaphragmatic hernias, pediatric injury prevention and outcomes, chest wall reconstruction, neonatal and pediatric

minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric disaster management.

Dr. Pryor II is the Trauma Medical Director at Texas Children’s Hospital where he manages complex neonatal pediatric thoracic and traumatic surgical conditions. His clinical interests include trauma care education and quality assurance, surgical critical care education, and quality assurance point of care ultrasound, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, pediatric injury prevention and outcomes, chest wall reconstruction, neonatal and pediatric minimally invasive surgery, and pediatric disaster management.

The doctor is board-certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). According to the doctor, the ABS is an independent non-profit organization located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education training and knowledge. Dr. Pryor II is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Specialty (FAAPS) and a Fellow of the American Pediatric Surgical Association (FAPSA). He is also a member of several organizations including the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma; the Association for Academic Surgery; the Massachusetts System for Advance Registration; the Pediatric Trauma Society; and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Dr. Pryor II serves as an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. He has received several Teacher of the Year awards and a Department of Defense Master Clinician Award. His interests focus on pediatric endovascular hemorrhage control, surgical nutrition, trauma and critical care, quality improvement; extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; congenital diaphragmatic hernia; and pediatric emergency air transport. The doctor explained that pediatric surgery is a subspecialty of surgery involving the surgery of fetuses, infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric surgeons treat children from birth through late adolescence. They choose to make pediatric care the core of their medical practice.

Dr. Pryor II has also been awarded the Surgical Critical Care Program Director’s Society Excellence in Research Award (2020); Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2019); Navy Meritorious Service Medal (2019); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals (2018 2016 2015); Humanitarian Service Medal (2017); Joint Service Achievement Medal (2016); and Johns Hopkins Pediatric Fellow of the Year (2014).

The doctor is associated with the Fellow of the American College of Surgeons; Fellow of the American Pediatric Surgical Association; American Association for the Surgery of Trauma; and Pediatric Trauma Society. His mentors are Bruce Abell, MD, Joseph Vacanti, MD, and Thomas Scalea, MD.

Ira Wardono, MD, FAAP, CPE, MHQSM

Pediatric Hospitalist

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana

Tarzana, CA

Tarzana, CA— Ira Wardono is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the pediatric field.

Dr. Wardono graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1996 and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universitas Indonesia in 1998. She relocated to

the United States and completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at Elmhurst Hospital Center in New York where she also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Wardono also holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety Management degree from the College of Population Health at Thomas Jefferson University.

The doctor is board certified in General Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). She notes that the mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Dr. Wardono practices at Cedars-Sinai at the community site Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. She has served as Medical Director of Pediatric Hospitalist Service and the current Chief of Pediatrics at the same of

hospital. She is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine; the American Association for Physician Leadership; and the American College of Physician Advisors. Dr. Wardono is also an Executive Board Member of Providence Southern California Women’s and Children’s Institute.

Dr. Wardono serves as the Executive Board Member of Providence Southern California Women’s and Children’s Institute. She would like to dedicate this honor to her family and children and thanks them for their love and support.

John Q. Cook

Founding Owner/Plastic Surgeon

Whole Beauty Institute

Winnetka, IL

Winnetka, IL— John Q. Cook is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Surgeon for his contributions in the facial rejuvenation field.

Dr. Cook earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, cum laude, at Yale University in 1976. He attended the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and received a Doctor of Medicine degree. He then completed two residency programs, one in general

surgery at the Rush University Medical Center, and another in plastic surgery at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cook is a leading professional in the field of plastic surgery and has worked in the industry for more than 40 years. He has operated as the founding owner and primary plastic surgeon at the Whole Beauty Institute, his own private plastic surgery and medical aesthetic clinic, since 1988. His clinic offers the highest quality surgical services, such as facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation and body contouring and has offices in Chicago and Winnetka, Illinois. The doctor notes that he and his staff are proud to cultivate positive relationships with their clients and provide them with innovative solutions and positive results.

Dr. Cook serves as an educator, offering various educational programs as part of his business. He has served as an assistant professor at the Rush University Medical Center, where he has also maintained his status as a medical staff member in the Department of Plastic Surgery since 1988.

Dr. Cook is an invited speaker at national and international meetings about his technique of facelift under local anesthesia. He also lectures about advances to breast lift techniques and new techniques in body contour surgery.

The doctor holds a master’s degree in surgical research from the University of Illinois Chicago and is fully certified in his profession by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cook remains active as a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society for Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Cook was honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 10 Consecutive years; named as one of the Best Doctors in America; and also as one of Americas Top Surgeons.

J. Thomas Millington, MD, ABOM/ UHM, CWS

Hyperbaric Certified Physician

Southern California Wound Healing Center Somis, CA

Somis, CA— J. Thomas Millington, MD, ABOM/UHM, CWS is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the healthcare field.

Dr. Millington earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, minoring in psychology, from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. He received a Medical Doctor degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in 1969, and completed a family practice residency at the Ventura County Medical Center in 1972. Dr. Millington worked as a family physician for 25 years before becoming certified in hyperbaric medicine by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He is also a certified wound specialist, and is board certified in preventative medicine/hyperbaric medicine.

Dr. Millington has served as the Medical Director of Southern California Wound Healing Center in Thousand Oaks California since 2008. He provides patient care for chronic wounds, supervises hyperbaric oxygen treatments, and the manages center. According to Dr. Millington, a hyperbaric certified physician utilizes hyperbaric oxygen therapy for those patients who need the adjunctive addition of hyperbaric oxygen for wound healing. He is also a certified scuba diving medical specialist performing scuba diving physicals for recreational government and commercial divers.

The doctor is board certified in undersea & hyperbaric medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Millington notes that the board is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties that issues certificates of special knowledge in the specialty of preventive medicine. He is also Fellow of the College of Certified Wound Specialists and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

In the state of California, Dr. Millington is affiliated with Sherman Oaks Hospital and serves as the diving medical officer for the Ventura County Sheriff’s Undersea Search and Rescue team, and the Port of Long Beach’s Dive Team. He specializes in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, treats decompression, illness, and diving accident cases, and uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, non-healing wounds, tissue damage from radiation and burns, and bone infections. The doctor is also serves as consultant to other physicians in all aspects of hyperbaric chamber operations, assesses risks and applies appropriate standards to prevent disease and disability in divers and other persons working in altered atmospheric conditions.

Dr. Millington is associated with Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society; South Pacific Underwater Medical Society; California Medical Association; and AMA. The doctor would like dedicate this honor in loving memory of his father, John Thomas Millington, MD.

Ivelisse Lopez, MD Gastroentorologist

The Center for Digestive Health

Ocoee, FL

Ocoee, FL— Ivelisse Lopez is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Gastroenterology Field.

Dr. Lopez earned a Pre–Medical and Doctor’s degree at the University of Puerto

Rico Recinto de Ciencias Medicas. She completed residency in Internal Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and her Gastroenterology residency at Hepatology and Nutrition. She completed a fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center University of Texas Houston.

Dr. Lopez was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has lived in Central Florida since 2001. She has more than 10 years of private practice while being the Chief of Gastroenterology at Orlando Regional Medical Center. She also worked as the Chief of Gastroenterology at the Orlando VA Medical Center performing the regular endoscopic procedures (upper endoscopy and colonoscopy) and also performing others like capsule endoscopy manometry and ERCP. She currently works for The Center for Digestive Health and is associated with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).

In her spare time, Dr. Lopez likes to travel. She would like to dedicate this honor to her family: her dear parents, Angel Lopez and Damaris Padilla, and her children, Gabriel and Javier with thanks for their love and support.

Kathryn M. Jurenovich

Orthopedic Surgeon Southwoods Health Canfield, OH

Canfield, OH— Kathryn M. Jurenovich is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the healthcare field.

Dr. Jurenovich graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bucknell University and earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital and a fellowship in spine surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Dr. Jurenovich is an attending physician at Southwoods Health. Her speciality areas of interest include minimally invasive spine surgery; cervical discectomy; cervical disc replacement/arthroplasty’; cervical spinal fusion; complex spine surgery; lumbar fusion; lumbar laminectomy; lumbar microdiscectomy; adult scoliosis; SI joint fusion; and vertebral augmentation.

According to Dr. Jurenovich, Southwoods Health notes that “Our mission is simple: provide services unparalleled in quality and efficiency while cultivating an environment that emphasizes the individual needs of each of our patients. We understand patients have a choice when it comes to their healthcare. So, we combined the most advanced technology with comprehensive quality care and the finest patient experience this area has to offer to make that choice easier.”

The doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). She explained that the AOBOS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment

Julie Lynn Fitzgerald, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician/Critical

LUMC

Burr Ridge, IL

Care

Burr Ridge, IL — Julie Lynn Fitzgerald, MD, FAAP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Provider in the Medical Field.

Dr. Fitzgerald earned a Bachelor’s degree at Villanova University and completed her medical degree (M.D.) at Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine. She finished her residency and undertook fellowship training at the University of Chicago Hospital.

Dr. Fitzgerald is a practicing pediatrician and critical care physician who cares for young patients at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) in Maywood,

IL. She notes that as a pediatrician and critical care physician, she diagnoses and treats life-threatening infections, injuries, diseases, and other disorders in children. According to Dr. Fitzgerald, pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers, and young adults up to the age of 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. In her practice, Dr. Fitzgerald oversees and manages the physical, mental, and emotional health of young patients.

LUMC is a quaternary care facility with 547 licensed beds, according to Dr. Fitzgerald, and a Level I Trauma Center, nationally recognized Burn Center, renowned Transplant Center, and a special 20-bed unit for patients undergoing stem cell transplant. The center provides top hospital care in all medical specialties, including orthopedics, nephrology, cardiology, cancer, ophthalmology, and surgery.

of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma spine diseases sports injuries degenerative diseases infections tumors and congenital disorders.

In her spare time, Dr. Jurenovich enjoys golf and travel. She is associated with Ruth Jackson Society, AAAO, AOA, NASS, and AAOS. Her mentors are her father, Michael Jurenovich, DO, Dr. Khan and Dr. Yu. She would like to dedicate this honor to her husband and thank him for his love and support.

Dr. Fitzgerald is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and an active member of the Society for Pediatric Sedation, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Association of American Medical Colleges.

In her spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with family and contributing to Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donation Network. She would like to thank her father, Dr. Thomas D. Sullivan, and her mentors, Dr. Madelyn Kahana and Dr. Jill Glick.

Lawrence J. Singerman, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist and Founder

Retina Associates of Cleveland

Pepper Pike, OH

Pepper Pike, OH— Lawrence J. Singerman is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Professional for his contributions to the field of ophthalmology.

Dr. Singerman earned a BS in psychology from Case Western Reserve University, and an MD from Wayne State University, School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Hospital of Cleveland and finished a Fellowship in retinal vascular and macular diseases at Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Ophthalmologic Institute under the guidance of Dr. Arnall J. Patz, a renowned pioneer in the field of retinal diseases who was a leading participant in a randomized controlled clinical trial. The doctor is a board-certified ophthalmologist.

The doctor began a private practice after finishing his fellowship and maintained his commitment to clinical trials. According to Dr. Singerman, he recognized the need for an organized venue focused on research in retinal medicine and founded the Macula Society in 1977. The doctor explains that

the Macula Society is an international association of leading investigators and clinicians in the field of retinal diseases and has been continuously re-elected as the Society’s Executive Secretary.

Dr. Singerman also founded Retina Associates of Cleveland, the largest retina group practice in Ohio. His areas of expertise include retinal vitreous and macular diseases; age-related macular degeneration; diabetic retinopathy; and retinal vascular occlusive diseases. He is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Singerman was president of the Ohio and Cleveland Ophthalmological Societies & vice-chair of the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also the recipient of the Macula Society’s Arnall Patz Medal and J. Donald M. Gass Medal and is the first recipient of the Lawrence J. Singerman Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Clinical Trials. He is also a Charter Inductee of the Retina Hall of Fame.

Dr. Singerman is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). According to the doctor, the ABO is an independent non-profit organization responsible for certifying

Karl Kasischke, MD

Neurologist, Vascular Neurology

Advent Health

Dover, FL

Dover, FL—Karl Kasischke is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Kasischke earned a Master’s degree at the University of Cologne and Berlin and completed a residency at the University of Ulm. He completed a Fellowship in Vascular Neurology.

The doctor is a neurologist with more than 20 years of service track as a successful clinical neurologist and neuroscientist. He has unique training in neurology vascular neurology and neuroscience from top universities and hospitals in the United States and Germany. Dr. Kasischke specializes in the management of rare medical conditions that lead to stroke and brain disorders post-stroke epilepsy and vascular disorders. He is also fluent in both English and German. Since experiencing a stroke-related loss in his own family, it has been Dr. Kasischke’s passion to become a neurologist. His goal is to recognize disease early and treat his patients with the same empathy and dedication he would his own family.

ophthalmologists in the United States of America. Dr. Singerman’s research interests include medical therapies, predominantly for wet and dry macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. The doctor noted that ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the disease’s functions and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract glaucoma retinal and corneal surgery.

Dr. Singerman has been a principal investigator in more than 200 multicenter clinical research trials. He has also given more than 600 presentations at national and international courses and symposia on macular and retinal vascular disease and has authored over 400 publications. He has been named to the Best Doctors in America list every year since 1988 and has been featured annually in Cleveland Magazine as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Ltd. He has also received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland.

Dr. Singerman is happily married to his wife, Margaret, and they have two grown children and three grandchildren.

Dr. Kasischke enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, staying active, and working on his pet science projects. He is associated with Alpha Omega Alpha, ANA, AAN, AMA and supports the American Heart Association.

His mentors are Dr. Scott Bergen and Dr. David Rose. Dr. Kasischke would like to dedicate this honor to his wife and sons and in loving memory of his mother

Keiko Tsuno.

Krystle Dean-Duru, DDS

Pediatric Dentist

Kidz Smile

Ashburn, VA

Ashburn, VA— Krystle Dean-Duru is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Dental Field.

With over two decades of experience in dentistry, she understands the importance of helping children grow, breathe, and sleep better. Dr. Dean-Duru specializes in providing empathetic care and personalized treatment plans to address pediatric patients’ airway, sleep, breathing, and growth concerns, ensuring their healthy smiles and bright futures.

Dr. Dean-Duru earned a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University in New York in Psychology and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She completed a specialty pediatric residency training at the Interfaith Department of Dental Medicine in Brooklyn, New York. There she served in a leadership role as Chief Resident.

Dr. Dean-Duru has an impressive educational background and has undergone specialized training under renowned experts in the fields of pediatric dental sleep medicine, airway orthodontics, and functional frenuloplasty. Her training includes learning from the world’s leading researchers and clinicians as well as completing various mini-residency programs such as the Tufts University Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency, the Airway Mini-

Residency with Dr. Barry Raphael and Dr. Mark Cruz, and a Pediatric Airways Orthodontics Mini-Residency with Dr. German Ramirez. Furthermore, she has completed courses like The Breathe Institute Functional Frenuloplasty and Sleep Course; the ALF (Alternative Lightwire Functional) Fundamentals; and the Genesis, Grow, Guide, and Babylase/ Smilelase courses with Dr. Darick Nordstrom and Dr. Angie Tenholder. Dr. Dean-Duru is board certified and notes that she is a proud Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the certifying board for the specialty organized by the American Society of Dentistry for Children.

Dr. Dean-Duru’s passion for caring for children runs deep in her ancestral roots, with family dentistry being a way of life. Her mother, Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru, a pediatric dentist herself, was the first inspiration for Dr. Dean-Duru to pursue dentistry. Starting her career in family care, Dr. Dean-Duru worked as a pediatric dental assistant at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, gaining valuable experience in the field. She spent many summers working alongside her mother, observing the healing art her parent deployed while treating patients. Through witnessing those magical moments, Dr. Dean-Duru, discovered the power of proactive and preventative dental health for children. She realized that utilizing medicine and dental technology plays a crucial role in a child’s overall well-being. This realization led her to specialize in pediatric dentistry, with the aim of setting the stage for a lifetime of good dental health and overall wellness for children.

In 2018, Dr. Dean-Duru had the opportunity to join her mother in practice at Ashburn Children’s Dentistry, where she could fulfill her commitment to providing each child and parent with a positive and transformative dental experience filled with compassion and fun.

As an advanced integrative laser pediatric surgeon, she has absorbed the

ethos of Ashburn Children’s Dentistry and tirelessly works to stay abreast of emerging research and techniques to improve children’s quality-of-life. Dr. Dean-Duru and her mother continually integrate critical aspects of oral structure, craniofacial development, and innovative approaches to advance its impact on the pediatric airway to provide optimal patient outcomes. According to Dr. Dean-Duru, caring for children is a powerful and rewarding experience, and she emphasizes the importance of utilizing gentle and minimal invasive interventions. Treating the source of their issues instead of just the symptoms and focusing on early prevention has been critical to her role in educating parents and assisting their blossoming child’s development into a healthy and resilient adult.

Dr. Krystle, as her patients know her, is appreciated for her fun, empathetic approach. They are also impressed by her passion to help each child and parent have a positive dental experience.

Committed to professional development and in recognition of her contributions to the field, Dr. Dean-Duru is a member of the following: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; American Dental Association; The Northern Virginia Dental Society; The Academy of Laser Dentistry; American Laser Study Club; Breathe Institute Ambassadors; ALF Interface Academy Foundation for Airway Health; The Sleep & Airway Study Club; Foundation for Airway Health Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences; American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry; International Association of Orofacial Myology.

When not helping her young patients build happy smiles, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, growing in her faith, improving her dancing skills, learning boxing moves, traveling, and cheering on Washington, D.C. sports teams.

Kathryn Ray, MD

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Midwest Center for Women’s Healthcare Arlington Heights, IL

Arlington Heights, IL— Kathryn Ray is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Obstetrics and Gynecological Fields.

Dr. Ray received a Bachelor of Science in Math and German from Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned an MD from the Roslyn Franklin School of Science (Chicago Medical School) and completed a residency in OB-GYN at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She became a Certified Life Coach after completing the program at The Life Coach School. The doctor is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist.

Dr. Ray specializes in women’s health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. She notes that as an obstetrician-gynecologist or OB-GYN, Dr. Ray can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and breasts. Dr. Ray can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

According to Dr. Ray, she focuses on patient involvement, and educating them on their conditions. In addition to obstetrics and gynecological health, the doctor performs minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, and is a certified life and weight loss coach. She also serves as the Chair of the OB-GYN Department at Ascension St. Alexis Medical Center.

The doctor is associated with AMA; Society for Laparoscopic Surgeons; and Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a regular volunteer and

contributor to the Children’s Advocacy Center, and the Physicians Foundation through St. Alexis Medical Center. She also participates in a foundation for students in the culinary arts.

Dr. Ray would like to dedicate this honor to the loving memory of her father, Albert W. Ray, Jr, MD and her mentor, Mr. Edward Goldberg.

For more information about Dr. Ray, please visit her website at https://mcwhc. com/offices/arlington-heights/.

Jimena Rivas, MD, FACOG

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Advanced Obstetrics & Gynecology LLC

Flemington, NJ

Flemington, NJ— Jimena Rivas is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Jimena earned an MD from the Universidad de Caldas in Colombia and

completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Rita Arango Alvarez del Pino Medical Center (Universidad de Caldas). She completed a residency in OB-GYN at Morristown Medical Center, and Overlook Medical Center when she relocated to the United States. The doctor is a boardcertified obstetrician and gynecologist.

Dr. Rivas sees patients in her private practice and focuses on a variety of gynecological and obstetric issues. She does procedures including post-menopausal treatment, sexual dysfunction, contraception, including IUD placement, and pre cancer biopsies. She is fluent in Spanish and works closely with this community.

The doctor is associated with the Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and American Ultrasound

Institute of Medicine. Dr. Rivas participates in a community lecture series with Hunterdon Medical Center on women’s health for the Spanish speaking population every year.

Website: www.advobg.com

The Future of Healthcare: Top 5 Healthcare Trends in 2023

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic along with a financial downturn and a swift adoption of technology and digitization have dramatically changed the landscape of healthcare for both patients and practitioners, according to Bernard Marr of Forbes Magazine. Marr, an internationally best-selling author and a strategic business and technology advisor to governments and companies, has identified five healthcare trends for 2023 that he believes will change the delivery of services and increase the use of technology to improve healthcare practices.

I. Artificial Intelligence

Marr notes that the market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is forecast to top $20 million in 2023. AI, specifically machine learning (ML) tools in healthcare, such as computer vision, natural language processing, and pattern recognition algorithm, are deeply embedded in the healthcare ecosystem. These will continue to be adopted as evidence of their usefulness grows, he said. AI is currently used in drug discovery where it can assist with predicting outcomes of clinical trials and potential side effects of new drugs, as

well as analysis of medical imagery, which involves using computer vision algorithms to spot early signs of disease in x-rays or MRI scans. Not only is AI used in clinical work, it is also utilized in clerical work, such as processing insurance claims and management, analysis of medical record keeping, analyzing data collection from patient wearables or in-home sensors used in virtual hospital settings to provide early warning or predictive diagnosis of various conditions, according to Marr.

II. Remote Healthcare, Virtual Hospitals, & Telehealth

Remote healthcare grew exponentially during the pandemic and despite the fact that it is safe to resume face-to-face appointments, many patients and providers have decided that telehealth is easier and more affective for many conditions, according to Marr. He asserts that there are different categories for remote healthcare/telehealth, such as home-based care, and telemedicine, which can range from video calling the doctor to remote surgery. An additional remote healthcare model is the virtual hospital ward where practitioners are in a centralized location and provide care for a number of remote patients that likely have related conditions.

Marr offers yet another initiative that is planned to be utilized in the UK during 2023. The initiative would allow enabling patients to complete more of the procedures that are related to their illness and treatment at home before being admitted to the hospital. Marr said patient-led online communities, sometimes run by charities, that are linked to specific health conditions where users come together to share advice related to their treatment and recovery are growing in number as well as importance. He also notes that rising costs of delivering in-person healthcare and ongoing shortages of medical practitioners almost guarantee that remote healthcare will grow in 2023.

III. Retail Healthcare

Locations such as Walmart, Amazon, and CVS are offering healthcare through retail outlets and Marr, along with researchers at Forrester, believe that this trend will double in 2023. Healthcare services such as blood tests, vaccinations, and medical check-ups are among the services offered that have traditionally been completed in hospitals, clinics, or doctors’ practices. Analysts perceive that retail healthcare will become the patients’ choice for primary care needs due to global economic conditions leading to tight budgets in traditional settings coupled with retail healthcare providers leveraging consumer expectations of streamlined customer experience. Marr notes that choice to create services that patients will increasingly find more convenient and a better value than traditional primary care delivery will move this trend along in 2023.

IV. Wearable Medical Devices

Wearable devices are increasingly becoming the norm for those who have diabetes; those who need to track vital signs, such as heart rate and blood oxygen levels; smart watches capable of sophisticated scans such as ECGs; smart textiles that can detect blood pressure and predict the risk of heart attacks; and gloves that can reduce the tremors suffered by patients with Parkinson’s Disease. There are even wearable devices capable of monitoring and detecting signs of mental illness, according to Marr. He added that there will be an increase in “edge” devices, which means they will be equipped with processors and capable of utilizing in-device analytics rather than requiring that data to be sent back and forward between the device and the cloud to be processed. There are two main benefits to this, according to Marr, such as privacy, as sensitive patient personal data never has to leave the device; and speed, which is critical in the case of devices designed to detect and warn of potentially lifethreatening conditions in real time.

V. Personalized Healthcare

Marr predicts that patients will have more opportunities to receive healthcare delivery that is personalized specifically to them, and includes the concept of precision medicine, where drugs and other treatments are specifically tailored to a group of patients. These factors will include age, genetics or risk factors, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Practitioners will be able to predict how effective specific drugs will be or if the patient will suffer from side effects using the patient’s genetic information or genome.

Personalized healthcare also includes allowing the patient to make more choices about how their care is planned and delivered, said Marr. This would involve a personal treatment plan for an individual and considering their own circumstances, opinions, and beliefs when making these choices. Marr predicts that every form of personalization is likely to be a major trend throughout 2023.

Overall, the future of healthcare appears to be focused on personalized service that is easy to navigate with many options to suit the needs of most patients. As with many things in the world post-COVID, embracing technology expands the reach and advancement of healthcare which means that patients will enjoy a healthier, more informed lifestyle.

Kunta Gautam, NP, MPH

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Texas Children’s Urgent Care, Texas Children’s Hospital.

Cypress, TX

Cypress, TX― Kunta Gautam is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the pediatric field.

Ms. Gautam is an experienced pediatric nurse practitioner being licensed to practice in Texas. She has been in healthcare for 20 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in pediatrics service for over 13 years. She is proud to be raised by parents who firmly focused on providing good education to a female child in an English medium school in Nepal. She has three siblings; one older sister is a psychiatrist in Nepal, and two younger brothers; one is an engineer in Houston, TX, and the youngest brother is an eye surgeon in Nepal. Her parents come from middle-class families who owned a pharmacy store and went out of their league to provide the best education to all four children. She is filled with gratitude for her parents’ dedication toward them.

Ms. Gautam was involved in community service from her early childhood alongside her father. Later as a student of nursing science, she had firsthand experience working with the community in rural villages in Nepal. She encountered numerous preventable health problems deeply embedded in the socio-economic and cultural aspects of the population. She migrated to Houston after completing her BSN with a strong desire to pursue further studies in public

health to impact the community to a more significant extent.

She earned a BSN from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Nepal. She completed the MSN/MPH dual degree program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Ms. Gautam is a Ph.D. candidate working on her Ph.D. dissertation at Texas Woman’s University in Houston. Her area of research is related to children and families with an autism spectrum disorder. After completing the Ph.D. program, Ms. Gautam plans to provide community service to this vulnerable population group by utilizing her public health and pediatrics skills.

Throughout her nursing career, she has had experience in adult neurosurgery as an RN for five years at Houston Methodist Hospital. After obtaining her MSN in the pediatric nurse practitioner track, her first Nurse practitioner role was in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Texas Children’s Hospital. She was exposed to children with cerebral palsy and other spasticity disorders. She developed great inner strength, compassion, and empathy while working with this vulnerable population. She then worked in pediatric surgical cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital. The severity of health acuity with this sub-specialty made her move to primary care to be more accessible and contribute more towards preventive care in the community. She enjoyed working in primary care for seven years and currently works in community clinics of Texas Children’s Hospital, where you find her serving after hours and on weekends.

Ms. Gautam proudly says, “Because I have been in different roles and have been exposed to different populations, I blend my practice and experience and strive to be the best version of myself when caring for my patients.”

Besides the clinician role, she taught as an adjunct professor of Nursing at TWU School of Nursing from 2020 to 2022. She has exceeded expectations as a faculty based on the review from her students and other faculty members and was

known to be an inspirational teacher. She is also actively involved as a preceptor and a mentor to Nurse Practitioner students at her practice sites. She takes immense pride in teaching and being able to contribute to creating the next generation of competitive nursing professionals.

Ms. Gautam has recently contributed a chapter to the book “Mentoring in Nursing through Narrative Stories Across the World,” which is heading toward publication by Spring 2023. She has contributed articles to Nursology.net and Nursing Centered at Sigma Nursing and has a publication in a nursing journal. She is on the editorial board of the International Journal for Human Caring.

Ms. Gautam is a proud Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing, Beta Beta Houston Chapter member. She is also involved in Evidence-Based Outcomes Committee at Texas Children’s Hospital and provides input from her clinical practice to form clinical guidelines and protocols. In addition, Ms. Gautam is associated with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the International Society for Autism Research.

For those pursuing a nursing profession, Ms. Gautam encourages them to choose the area which interests them, where they can stay and build themselves by obtaining a higher education and expertise.

In her spare time, Ms. Gautam enjoys volunteering at a community autism center. She also loves traveling and adventures. A proud mother, Ms. Gautam has two children.

Her source of motivation is rooted in her upbringing, and her future research trajectory is from the inspiration of her son. Her son was diagnosed to have autism spectrum disorder, and since then, she has been more intrigued by the children and families with autism spectrum disorder. In her Ph.D. journey, she dedicates support and honor to her mentor, Wyona Freysteinson, Ph.D, MN, RN, FAAN.

Omar Zahid Chohan, DO Interventional Radiologist Great Lakes Medical Imaging Williamsville, NY

Williamsville, NY— Omar Zahid Chohan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as an Interventional Radiologist.

Dr. Chohan earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nutritional sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received a DO from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship, radiology residency, and fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology at Christiana Hospital in Delaware.

Dr. Chohan practices at Great Lakes Medical Imaging – Williamsville in Buffalo New York. According to the doctor, Great Lakes Medical Imaging was formed in 2003 to provide Buffalo’s Kaleida Health System with comprehensive radiology coverage and was founded by six radiologists from Rochester New York. The group has grown to include more than 30 board-certified, fellowship-trained providers covering general radiology, the radiology subspecialties, and interventional radiology. They provide the radiology services for 6 hospitals and at 5 outpatient locations in and around Buffalo, New York.

The doctor is board-certified in Interventional and Diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). According to Dr. Chohan, the ABR is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Medicine who specialize in the use of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Interventional radiology is a surgical subspecialty that involves the use of medical imaging to treat various diseases with minimally invasive techniques. Conditions include arterial

LIsandra Pérez Colón, MD

Pulmonary and Critical Care Practice

Private Practice

Ponce, PR

Ponce, PR— Lisandra Pérez Colón is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Pérez Colón completed pre-medical studies at the University of Puerto Rico before earning a Doctor of Medicine from Ponce Health Sciences University. She completed an internal medicine residency and chief residency at Damas Hospital and a fellowship in pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine through the San Juan VA Medical Center.

Dr. Pérez Colón has a private practice and is an associate professor for the Ponce School of Medicine. She is associated with the American College of Chest Physicians; The American College of Physicians; The American Thoracic Society; Women in Medicine (Ponce); and the Asociación Médica de Puerto Rico. She has conducted research through Sociedad de Investigación Científica Inc. and a veteran’s hospital in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Pérez Colón has been awarded 1st Prize at the Damas Hospital Scientific Meeting, which is a scholarship through the University Achievement Academy; a Special Award from the Instituto Nacional de Estadística; and the Club Exchange Award. She is most proud to have advocated for a specific patient (who was also a colleague doctor) in 2013. Although she was not the attending physician in

and venous disease blood clots uterine fibroids and enlarged prostates.

Dr. Chohan is an active member of the American Medical Association the Radiology; Society of North America; the Society of Interventional Radiology; the American College of Radiology; the ACR Radiology Advocacy Network; the American Roentgen Ray Society; and the American College of Radiology.

Dr. Chohan specializes in patients that have arterial/vascular disease, enlarged prostates, fibroid diseases, and pulmonary embolisms. The doctor notes that he takes the time with patients to insure they understand their conditions and the best course of treatment.

The doctor is associated with Society of Interventional Radiology; Society of Vascular Surgery; and American College of Radiology Dr. Chohan serves as the Associate Program Director for Radiology Residency at the University at Buffalo .

Dr. Chohan would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Zahid Chohan, MD, who is a vascular surgeon. The doctor has been married to Mrs. Massoma Alam for 8 years and they have 2 children.

the case, she noticed a lapse in care and recommended that the patient be moved to the ICU. Days later he was taken to intensive care and called her to ask her to save his life. Under her diligent care, he was released from the ICU within a week. Within the coming years Dr. Pérez Colón aims to continue exerting a positive impact in the lives of others.

Dr. Pérez Colón notes that her mentor is Dr. Miguel Magraner. In her spare time, the doctor likes to spend time with family.

Matthew Endrizzi, MD

Sports Medicine Specialist

Mimbres Valley Medical Group

Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NM— Matthew Endrizzi is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the medical profession.

Dr. Endrizzi earned a BS in health medicine and human values received from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and received an MD from the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine. He completed family medicine residency at Honor Health Osborn and finished a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso.

The doctor is board certified in family medicine with a CAQ in sports medicine.

Dr. Matthew Endrizzi practices sports medicine as a family practitioner in Deming NM. According to Dr. Endrizzi, a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner Dr. Endrizzi is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.

Dr. Endrizzi sees patients of all ages and treats for overuse injuries, joint pain, and arthritis with exercise, physical therapy, and medication. In addition, he utilizes ultrasound for clinical steroid injections and diagnostics.

He is associated with American Academy of Family Physicians; American Board of Family Medicine; and American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

The doctor participates in gift giving in Juarez, Mexico through the Iglesia Solus Christas Church.

For more information, please visit Dr. Endrizzi’s social media pages on Twitter: endrizzimd; Instagram: endrizzisportsmd; and Facebook: endrizzisportsmd.

Patrick Tamim

Vascular Surgeon and Owner

Hospital in Connecticut. The doctor is a board-certified vascular surgeon.

Dr. Tamim is a dual board-certified vascular surgeon who has been in private practice since 2010. He notes that the ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives

Patrick

Tamim, MD Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL— Patrick Tamim is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the Vascular Surgery Field.

Dr. Tamim earned a BS in biology and chemistry from Southern Methodist University and an MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed a general surgical residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and Abbington Hospital in Pennsylvania, and a one-year critical care fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He finished a fellowship in vascular surgery at Hartford

The doctor provides carotid disease; aortic aneurysm; and peripheral artery disease surgery services to the Panama City, Florida area. He is considered an expert in aortic aneurysm; carotid endarterectomy; deep vein thrombosis; dialysis; access surgery; peripheral vascular diseases; peripheral artery disease; spider vein removal; stroke; and varicose veins.

According to Dr. Tamim, vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy; minimally invasive catheter procedures; and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries

Dr. Tamim is affiliated with Bay Medical Sacred Heart and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He has been the recipient of the Patients Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008); Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010); Top 10 Doctors in the State (2014); and On-Time Doctor Award (2018, 2017, 2016).

Dr. Tamim is associated with Society for Vascular Surgery and Emerald Coast Medical Association. He speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Arabic. He also participates in a lecture series through the Council on Aging at his local hospital.

The doctor would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Marwan Tamim, MD, for all his inspiration, and his mentors, David Drezner, MD, Phillip Allmendinger, MD, and Mary Windels, MD. For more information, please visit his website at www.pcvascular.com.

Laura Purdy, MD

Family Physician

Dr. Laura Purdy, MD Brentwood, TN

Brentwood, TN— Laura Purdy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her work in family medicine.

Dr. Purdy earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and an MD degree from Uniform Services University of the Health Sciences. She completed a residency at Fort Benning and is a boardcertified family medicine physician currently licensed in 48 states. She served

as a physician in the US Army for 14 years and has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings providing care for all ages.

The doctor is considered an expert as a former military physician, her work in telemedicine, digital health care, family medicine, and public speaking. She has held several leadership positions in the telemedicine industry with experience as a virtual health physician, medical director, consultant and PC Owner.

Dr. Purdy notes that her mentor is Dr. Julie Hundermark. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and playing piano and she supports the charity Miracles for Kids.

The doctor would like to dedicate this honor in loving memory to my father, Rick Schiess; “Thank you for showing me how to be a beloved leader.”

Naushad Zafar, MD Nephrologist South Texas Renal Care Group San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX – Naushad Zafar, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Zafar earned an MBBS degree in 1986 from the JENA Sindh Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. He relocated to the United States, settling in New York, and completed a residency in Internal Medicine (1990-1993) and a Nephrology and Critical Care Fellowship (1993-1996) at SUNY Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Zafar works closely with his patients and treats kidney disease, hypertension, oversees dialysis treatment, and performs evaluations and consultations for liver and kidney transplants. He has more than three decades of experience in the medical field, and has been working for Texas Kidney Care for ten years with a talented team of highly-trained doctors. He notes that he is “dedicated to going the extra mile to make my patients feel

comfortable and fully taken care of.” Texas Kidney Care has three locations, in Lytle, Hondo, and San Antonio.

Dr. Zafar is board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. According to Dr. Zafar, the ABIM passes doctors who uphold rigorous standards and display clinical judgment, skills, and attitudes essential for delivering excellent patient care.

Dr. Zafar treats patients with a wide variety of issues, including chronic kidney diseases, renal hypertension, lupus nephritis, glomerular and vascular disorders, proteinuria and hematuria, fluid and electrolyte disorders, kidney stones, diabetic nephropathy, in-center and at-home dialysis, pre- and postkidney transplant care, and vascular access screening and management. He is the Medical Director of the three clinics and ensures that every patient has access to specialized nephrology care. He recommends patients make lifestyle changes, along with diagnosing and treating, prescribing medications and other options as they become necessary for the patient. He notes that he tries to help patients treat their kidney issues before the patient requires surgery or invasive measures. The facility is known

for treating patients with diabetic and non-diabetic kidney disease and renal transplants.

Dr. Zafar has received many awards, including recognition as the 2020 San Antonio Top Doctor Award recipient; Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition since 2016; and San Antonio Magazine 2020. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering at local free clinics for the underserved. He speaks English and Spanish.

The doctor is associated with the American Society of Nephrology; the Texas Medical Society; and the Bear County Medical Society. He is associated with several hospitals, including the Methodist Hospital; Medina Regional Hospital; Children’s Hospital of San Antonio; Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant; St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center; CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels; CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital-Beeville; and Kindred Hospital.

Dr. Zafar would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his mentor and professor during this residency and Fellowship, Hugh Carrol, MD.

For more information, please visit www.texaskidneycare.com.

Rebecca F. Vickers, MD

Pediatrician

Arundel Pediatrics

Arnold, MD

Arnold, MD — Rebecca F. Vickers, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the Medical Field.

Dr. Vickers graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and obtained her medical degree from New York Medical College. She then completed her residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), the doctor is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). She is certified by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Dr. Vickers established Arundel Pediatrics PA in 2006 and has practiced with her colleagues, beginning in Linthicum, MD, and then in the Arnold location where she currently works. Dr. Vickers has been in practice for 27 years and her primary focus is on wellness and preventive health. According to the doctor, she tries to apply a holistic and integrative approach with all of her patients. She uses the functional medicine model to approach more complicated patients with special interests in asthma and allergies, autism behavior and development, celiac disease, and ADD/ADHD/mental health.

The doctor notes that pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of

their developmental stages as they grow and mature.

Dr. Vickers’ father was a psychiatrist, which led her to seek a career in healthcare as well. She knew from a young age that she wanted to be a pediatrician because she loves children. She notes that she really cares about her patients and does her best to treat them proactively and preventatively. She also loves her staff, and they have all been like an extended family. She will often conduct and participate in “Lunch and Learns” with her colleagues so that they can all share their expertise with each other.

In her spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her two grown children, and also has a passion for her three dogs.

For more information, visit www.arundelpediatrics.com.

Mark D. Bergsten, DO

Psychiatrist VA Hospital

Suffolk, VA

Suffolk, VA— Mark D. Bergsten is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Bergsten earned a Bachelor’s degree from Colby College and received a DO from the University of Health Sciences

College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School.

Dr. Bergsten practices in Norfolk VA and is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. According to the doctor, a physiatrist focuses on a patient’s ability to function and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Bergsten can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physicians in a patient’s treatment or prevention plan.

The doctor is associated with AAPMR and supports multiple children’s charities. In his spare time, Dr. Bergsten

enjoys spending time family and watching movies.

Dr. Bergsten would like to dedicate this honor to his dear wife, Suzanne, and his parents Virginia and C. Fred Bergsten and thanks them for their love and support, and also his mentor is Dr. Beverly Roberts-Atwater.

Steven M. Carrell, DC Owner and Chiropractor Eagle Chiropractic and Massage Mount Belvieu, TX

Mount Belvieu, TX— Steven M. Carrell is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in the Chiropractic Field.

Dr. Carrell earned his Bachelor of Science degree and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College in 2013. He serves in the Mont Belvieu, Baytown, Dayton, Liberty, Crosby, Huffman, Atascocita, and Kingwood area and has spent 9 years helping patients of all ages achieve relief from acute and chronic pain.

According to Dr. Carrell, the chiropractic practice is a form of alternative medicine

that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments manipulation and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo, and a long list of other ailments and conditions. He notes that chiropractors aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally without the use of medication or surgery.

Dr. Carrell is dedicated to providing his community with the best quality of care that he and his team offer. His mission at Eagle Chiropractic and Massage is to help patients feel better as fast as he possibly can through chiropractic adjustments and any other specialized therapies that are

Darren N. Seril, MD, PhD

Gastroenterologist

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield, NJ—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Darren N. Seril, MD, Ph.D., is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Provider for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Seril earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology from Rutgers University. He received a Medical Degree from the Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. The doctor completed a gastroenterology fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

and finished advanced fellowship training in inflammatory bowel disease at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

Dr. Seril is a dual board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist specializing in treating and managing inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn’s disease. He asserts that he has advanced training in this field and also teaches fellowship students who are training in this specialty. The doctor has been on staff at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for six years and notes that it is a 965-bed facility with campuses in New Brunswick and Somerville, NJ. It serves as the flagship hospital of RWJ Barnabas Health.

According to Dr. Seril, gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in diagnosing and treating disorders related to the

specifically needed. As a chiropractor his expertise spans from the biomechanics of the human body to the functional body movements. He understands that the human body is resilient, but from time to time needs help to restore functional movement of the spine to help facilitate healing and to give people their lives back. According to Dr. Carrell, he wants to help everyone live their best lives by keeping their bodies moving the way they were designed—to be free of misalignments in the spine.

Dr. Carrell’s passion is helping and serving those in the community. He speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish and lived overseas in Lisbon, Portugal for a few years doing ministry work. The doctor notes that his mentors are Lewis Clark, DC, and Darren Workman, DC.

For more information, please visit the website www.eaglechiromassage.com.

esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system. The doctor is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology and works closely with the New Jersey chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.

Dr. Seril has received the Patients’ Choice Award (2016) and the On-Time Doctor Award (2016). He would like to thank his mentors, Kiron Das, MD, and Bo Shen, MD.

For more information, visit www.rwjbh. org/rwj-university-hospital-newbrunswick.

William A. Calabria, DO Hospitalist and Internist CaroMont Regional Medical Center Gastonia, NC

Gastonia, NC—William A. Calabria is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Most Trusted Health Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Calabria earned a BS in biology from Monmouth University and graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He completed a residency in emergency medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2002. He completed a second residency in internal medicine and emergency medicine, and a fellowship in sports medicine at St. Barnabas Medical Center/Newark Beth Israel Hospital.

The doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). According to Dr. Calabria, the AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of disease in adults. He notes that internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Calabria sees patients at CaroMont Regional Medical Center and in the ICU. As a hospital-based physician, he treats various conditions on a daily basis. The doctor explained that CaroMont Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital

Zachary P. Englert, DO, FACS

Trauma and General Surgeon and Trauma Medical Director

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick, NJ

New Brunswick, NJ — Zachary P. Englert, DO, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in acknowledgment of his work as a Trauma and General Surgeon and the Trauma Medical Director at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick.

Based in New Jersey, Dr. Englert is a top trauma and general surgeon working at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital – New Brunswick and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset. He specializes in both operative and nonoperative management of life-threatening traumatic injuries. With a commitment to ongoing education, he serves as an Assistant Professor within the Division of Acute Care Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Dr. Englert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-medical studies, minoring in biology, from Pennsylvania State University. He graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He completed a residency in general surgery at Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University in 2015 and his fellowship in surgical critical care and acute care surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in 2017. He is board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). ABS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified physicians who specialize in the use of surgery to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Acute care surgery is a surgical specialty that focuses on the treatment of time-sensitive surgical pathology of the abdominal contents, including the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, appendix, and other body systems. Acute care surgeons follow the patient through critical care and surgical recovery all the way to outpatient care.

located in Gastonia, North Carolina. Its mission is to provide compassionate exceptional and highly reliable care & to be the community’s most trusted healthcare partner.

Dr. Calabria is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association. His mentors are Steven Grincon, MD, and Michael Brescia, MD

Dr. Englert served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel serving with the Missouri National Guard. He is a veteran of the conflict in Afghanistan. He serves as an instructor for the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (C-STARS), an Air Force trauma training platform designed to maintain the trauma readiness of Air Force medical personnel.

Dr. Englert practices surgery in both New Jersey and Missouri and is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Dr. Englert has four publications and over 50 citations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the Eastern Association for the Association of Trauma, the Excelsior Society, and the New Jersey Committee on Trauma.

Ronda Garcia, MD Anesthesiology North Florida Anesthesia Consultants Pontevedra, FL

Pontevedra, FL— Ronda Garcia is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the healthcare field as an anesthesiologist.

Dr. Garcia earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Louisville where she also completed her residency in anesthesiology. The doctor is board-certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA). Dr. Garcia noted that ABA is the certifying body for anesthesiologists. Since 1938, the ABA is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional

patient care. Its mission is to advance the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology. According to Dr. Garcia, anesthesiology is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists have a vast amount of responsibilities that include vigilant monitoring of the patient’s vital signs during surgery managing acute pain maintaining safety and most importantly acting as the patient’s advocate in the operating room.

Dr. Garcia is the Director of Obstetric Anesthesia at North Florida Anesthesia Consultants in Jacksonville, Florida. The doctor notes that North Florida Anesthesia Consultants (NFAC) was founded in 1990 in Jacksonville Florida with the mission of building a cohesive high-quality anesthesia group to serve St. Vincent’s Healthcare. They provide anesthesia for a wide range of cases including complex

cardiac cases neurosurgery orthopedics pediatrics and OB/GYN.

The doctor is associated with ABA, ASA, and FMA. She also supports local and community charities. In her spare time, Dr. Garcia enjoys spending time with her family and exercising.

Dr. Garcia’s mentors include Dr. Steiner, Dr. Heine, and Dr. Barbanova. She dedicates this award to her family: dear husband, Arvelio; children Reece, Sammy, Bruce, and Elena, and thanks them for their love and support.

Robert C. Cater, MD

Internist

Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center

Carmel, IN

Carmel, IN— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert C. Cater is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Cater earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology received from Talladega College. He earned an MD from the University of Illinois, School of Medicine in Chicago and completed an internal medicine residency at Emory University in Atlanta.

Dr. Cater serves patients at the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center in Indianapolis Indiana. According to the doctor, he has a deep understanding of the unique health needs and concerns of individuals in the workforce. He is dedicated to helping people stay healthy and safe while on the job and providing medical care to those who become ill or injured due to work-related conditions. He asserts that he forms strong relationships with his patients.

The doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Cater, the ABIM is a physicianled, non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases

by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Cater serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine. His role at the university enables him to teach and mentor aspiring medical professionals imparting his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of healthcare providers.

Dr. Cater is affiliated with National Medical Association and Aesculapian Medical Society of Indianapolis. He supports National Association of Free Clinics and volunteers his time at the Rophe Free Clinic, providing medical care to the under and non-insured.

Dr. Cater is married to Mrs. Vickie Cater for 39 years and they have two children. He would like to dedicate this honor to his savior, Jesus Christ.

Robert Trent Carter, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, VA-BC

Owner and Nurse Practitioner/Addiction Medicine

Specialist

Renew Health and Curednation

Roswell, NM

Roswell, NM—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Robert Trent Carter, FNP-BC, CARN-AP, is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Healthcare Field.

Mr. Carter earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University in 2013. He later earned a Masters in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati when

he became a Nurse Practitioner. He is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and is also board-certified in Vascular Access and Addiction Medicine.

According to Mr. Carter, a Family Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with specialized educational and clinical training in family practice. Family Nurse Practitioners are trained to work with children and adults, most often in a family practice or clinical setting. They work with patients to maintain health and wellness over the long term focusing on preventative care.

Mr. Carter’s practice focuses on opioid, alcohol, and methamphetamine addiction treatment and the mental health aspect of these patients. He practices at Renew Health and online with Curednation, which provides telehealth addiction treatment nationwide. He notes that he saw the need for this service in the local area which had minimal resources for people struggling with substance abuse.

Robert Reindollar, MD, FACG, FAASLD

Gastroenterologist

Piedmont HealthCare

Mooresville, NC

Mooresville, NC— Robert Reindollar is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions as a Gastroenterologist in the Healthcare Field.

Dr. Reindollar earned an undergraduate degree at Catawba College. He attended graduate school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore Maryland and then completed a residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine followed by his fellowship in hepatology with the University of Miami – Center for Liver Disease.

The doctor attained board certification in gastroenterology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Reindollar, the ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. Dr. Reindollar is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACOG) and a Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD). He is an active member of the American Gastroenterology Association and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Reindollar notes that gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus stomach small intestines colon liver pancreas and biliary system.

Mr. Carter asserts that he cares deeply about his patients and keeps current with all the new treatment methods.

Mr. Carter is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners; the American Society of Addiction Medicine; the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers; the Texas Nurse Practitioners Association; and the American Psychological Association. He speaks publicly regarding addiction to providers, counselors, and therapists and provides education to the local community.

For more information about Mr. Carter and his services, please visit his websites at www.renewhealthnm.com and www.curednation.com.

Dr. Reindollar joins Dr. Brandon Marion at Piedmont HealthCare Gastroenterology to continue care for those patients and support the GI needs of Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, and beyond. He helps patients with digestive problems, such as heartburn or inflammatory bowel disease.

Among Dr. Reindollar’s most notable achievements include Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2017, 2010 2009, 2008) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2016, 2011, 2010). He is associated with Gastroenterology Association; Fellow of the American of Gastroenterology; and Fellow of the American Associate for the Study of Liver Disease. He notes that his mentors are Eugene R. Schiff and Willis Maddrey, MD.

Salim R. Rezaie, MD Emergency

Medicine

Greater San Antonio Emergency Physicians

San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, TX— Salim R. Rezaie is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his work in emergency medicine.

Dr. Rezaie earned a degree in biology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and received a medical degree

from Texas A&M College of Medicine. He also completed an emergency and internal medicine combined residency at East Carolina University in Greenville. The doctor is board certified in both emergency and internal medicine.

Dr. Rezaie practices Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, TX. He assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. According to the doctor, emergency medicine physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Rezaie examines patients and determines means of testing diagnoses conditions and decides the best treatment method. He also regularly posts and keeps up to date on all new and cutting-edge technology and methods in his field and trains other emergency physicians on new procedures.

The doctor is affiliated with the Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians; and Fellow of the American Association of Emergency Medicine. He serves as the EKG educator for the local county paramedics and is also a regular participant and speaker at local, national, and international conferences in the field.

Dr. Rezaie would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Bahman Rezaie for all his support and his colleague, Anand Swaminathan, MD.

His website is www.rebelem.com.

Sandra Ann Ham

Biostatistics Consultant

Sandra Ham Consulting

Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY— Sandra Ann Ham is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her work as a Biostatistics Consultant.

Ms. Ham earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Kettering University. Driven by her love of cooking, she then pursued a Master of Science in nutrition at Cornell University. While studying nutrition, she realized her passion for health sciences and discovered the field of nutritional epidemiology. This epiphany sparked an in-depth study of survey research that would shape the rest of her career. Nevertheless, midcareer, Ms. Ham returned to graduate school and completed a Master of

Divinity at the University of Chicago Divinity School which reflected a shift in her career and her growing interest in addressing sustainability through a rich, multidisciplinary lens.

Ms. Ham is a biostatistics consultant serving clients in medical research independently as the owner of Sandra Ham Consulting. She currently serves clients at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. In a recent addition to her career, she teaches epidemiology at SUNY Buffalo State University.

Following nine years in manufacturing engineering, from 1997 until 1999, she was a Technical Supervisor and plastics Process Engineer with Tredegar Film Products. After briefly working as a Data Analyst for TRW in Atlanta, Georgia, Ms. Ham began her career in epidemiology and biostatistics with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ms. Ham was a health statistician on the Epidemiology and Surveillance team in the CDC’S Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. She published official government statistical reports about physical activity for policy-makers at the national level and conducted research on a broad range of topics. Among these projects was her participation in

a working group collaboration with the World Health Organization as a part of the Global Burden of Disease 2002. Ms. Ham was a member of the Healthy People 2010 working group and CDC’s Speakers Bureau, in addition to serving as Lead Statistician on the Shepard Award Committee, which recognizes outstanding scientific research.

At the University of Chicago from 2008 to 2020, she exercised the “life of the mind” by exploring historical cultural shifts from antiquity to the present, developing as an independent scholar incorporating the work of many theologians, philosophers, and scientists. As a “contemplative with a day job,” she also served as a Senior Statistician at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine’s Center for Health and Social Sciences. In addition to an extensive publication record in public health and medicine, she is a published author in science and religion with a chapter in Interactive World Interactive God, released in 2017, and has been co-editor of H-Scholar since 2020.

Ms. Ham is associated with the Theology Society and National Coalition of Independent Scholars. She would like to dedicate this honor with special thanks to mentors Paul Mankowski, SJ, and Caroline Macera.

Sandra Amaral, MD, MHS

Pediatric Nephrologist and Medical Director of The Kidney Transplant Program

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Wynnewood, PA

Wynnewood, PA— Sandra Amaral is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for her contributions to the field of Nephrology.

Dr. Amaral earned a Bachelor’s degree in Western European History, Philosophy, and Literature at Wesleyan University. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of PennsylvaniaHahnemann University School of Medicine, and her internship and residency in pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She completed her fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, and received a Master of Health Science degree in Biostatistics and Epidemiology from the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins.

Dr. Amaral is a fellowship-trained nephrologist and is considered an expert in kidney transplant medicine. She is an attending physician within the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and is a part of the Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program. She is also the Distinguished Endowed Chair with the Department of Pediatrics.

Dr. Amaral is also the Medical Director of the Kidney Transplant and Hand Transplant programs at CHOP, where she leads the Kidney Transplant Transition Clinic Program. She is the Founder & Director of the CHOPed Cooking Camp for youth with kidney disease and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, the doctor is an Associate Fellow of the Center for Health Behavior Research at the University of Pennsylvania.

According to Dr. Amaral, some of the conditions that she treats include acute kidney injury; chronic kidney disease; congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract; hematuria; hemolytic uremic syndrome in children; nephrotic syndrome in children; polycystic kidney disease; protein in urine (proteinuria);

and urinary tract infection. Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys; the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease; the preservation of kidney health; the treatment of kidney disease from diet; and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care when the time comes.

Prior to joining CHOP, Dr. Amaral served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University-Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta from 2006-2011. She is boardcertified in both internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to the doctor, ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Amaral is also board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). She notes that the mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Dr. Amaral asserts that she is a staunch public policy advocate for children and young adults with renal disease and their caregivers. She serves on the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) Council, and previously chaired the ASPN Public Policy Committee. She has served on the United Network for Organ Sharing Pediatrics and Kidney Committees, and regularly engages in Capitol Hill Advocacy Days with the ASPN and the American Society of Nephrology.

The doctor is an active member of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association, the International Pediatric Transplant Association, the American Society of Transplantation, the American Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, among others.

Dr. Amaral’s research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is focused on kidney transplantation with particular interests in reducing treatment burden for adolescents and

young adults from designing studies to make daily medication regimens easier to diagnosing transplant injury earlier using innovative, non-invasive approaches. She is currently the principal investigator of U-REAACT, a text messaging intervention to promote treatment adherence in youth with kidney transplants and spina bifida. She is also co-principal investigator of an international study, VIRTUUS, to validate urinary biomarker signals associated with rejection and infections in children with kidney transplants.

Dr. Amaral is an editorial reviewer for the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology; the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology; the American Journal of Transplantation; Pediatric Nephrology; and Pediatric Transplantation. She contributes her success to excellent mentorship & supportive colleagues and staff and has been awarded the Philadelphia Magazines Top Doctors in Pediatric Nephrology, 2022; Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Philadelphia, 2016; Castle Connolly Top Doctor, United States, 2015-2016; Selection to the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Leadership Development Program, 2015; Healthcare Heroes Finalist, Physician category, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2010; Guide to Americas Top Pediatricians, Pediatric Nephrology, Consumers Research Council of America, 2010; Golden Apple Honorable Mention Award, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Health Education Expo, recognizing outstanding accomplishment in healthcare education, 2008; Pediatric Research Funding Recipient, 2008; Clinical Innovator Award for New Program Development, Emory University, Department of Pediatrics, 2008; Best Doctors in America, 2007-2016; Joseph W. Crooks Faculty Development Award in Childrens Health, Emory University, Department of Pediatrics, 2006; National Kidney Foundation Travel Award, 2006;National Kidney Foundation Mini-Grant recipient, 2004; Renal Disease Epidemiology Training Grant recipient, 2003; American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Travel Award, 2002; MCPHahnemann Student Research Fellowship Award, 1997; and Primary Care Scholar, Penn. State Univ. College of Medicine, Primary Care Initiative Program, 1995.

In her spare time, Dr. Amaral enjoys doing yoga and cooking. Her favorite professional publications are the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Journal of Transplantation.

Sarah Greene-Falk, MS, MA, LCPC, CEAP

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Psych Edge

Naperville, IL

Naperville, IL—Sarah Greene-Falk is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her work in health services.

Ms. Greene-Falk earned a BA in psychology, minoring in biomedical sciences from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She then earned an MS in kinesiology, specializing in sports and performance psychology, from the University of Wyoming. She is a Certified Massage Therapist through the Denver School of Massage Therapy and earned a second master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of

Northern Colorado. Ms. Greene-Falk earned her Industrial & Organizational Certificate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Ms. Greene-Falk uses her vast education and experience to help clients manage their mind-bodyenergy connection to achieve their goals and attain consistent peak performance.

According to Ms. Greene-Falk, she serves athletes, performers in the arts, and professionals in business, health, and law who want to enhance consistent peak performance. She developed a process, demonstrated in her online webinar for purchase, of using psychological skills and mindsets to give her clients the life skills to self-manage their emotions and have consistent peak performance; This includes building confidence and resilience, managing performance anxiety to be used as fuel, knowing how to self-soothe when frustrated, work-life balance, moving through life transitions,

Stephanie E. Gore, MD, MPH, FACOG

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Optum

Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY— Stephanie E. Gore is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Gore earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona. She earned a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Southern California and then earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2010 after which she completed her internship and residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Gore attained board certification in obstetrics and gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). According to Dr. Gore, the mission of the ABOG is to define standards certify obstetricians and gynecologists and facilitate continuous learning to advance

knowledge practice and professionalism in women’s health. Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties. An obstetrician-gynecologist or OB-GYN is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

Dr. Gore practices at CareMount Medical out of the s in Katonah and Mount Kisco, New York and is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital. The doctor notes that Optum CareMount Medical joins a nationwide family of dedicated physicians and care teams working together to help people live their healthiest lives. She is a part of a regional team of over 2100 providers who serve more than 1.6 million patients. Doctors have access to the latest medical information and technology which lets them spend more time with patients, provide, better care, and realize better outcomes. CareMount Medical serves patients throughout New York City, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster Counties.

and facing grief and loss, such as injuries and even retirement. She has extensive experience in the field being an athlete herself, a former coach, and the parent of an athlete.

Ms. Greene-Falk is a member of the Association for Applied Sports Psychology; Illinois Counseling Association; and Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association. She volunteers her time as a psychological medical team leader for the Chicago Marathon annually. She would like to dedicate this honor to her mentors, Mike Sterling, LCSW, and Ward Gates, Ph.D.

For more information, please visit the website www.psychedge.club.

Dr. Gore is a generalist in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. She delivers babies and has a comprehensive gynecologic practice focusing on robotic laparoscopic surgeries and traditional surgical procedures. The doctor notes that she spends the time with her patients, educating them on their conditions. She sees all patients from puberty to old age, provides pre and post-natal care, and advises on nutrition, and hormonal issues.

Dr. Gore is a member of the Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology; American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists; National Medical Association; and American Medical Association. She is a graduate member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and participates in various community service projects with the organization.

Dr. Gore would like to thank her entire family for their support.

Scott Glickman, DO, FACOS

Neurosurgeon

Center for Neurosurgery Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV — Scott Glickman, DO, FACOS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the Medical Field for his contributions as a specialist at the Center for Neurosurgery Las Vegas.

Dr. Glickman obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan. He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Glickman completed a Residency in Neurological Surgery at Michigan State University/ St. John-Providence and served as Chief Resident at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has completed numerous fellowship programs in neurocritical care and emergency neurosurgery, neurology vascular neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, and neurosurgical oncology. Dr. Glickman is also board-certified in neurological surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Dr. Glickman is board-certified with more than 20 years of experience in his

field. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions and injuries of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. He is a founding member and managing partner at the Center for Neurosurgery Las Vegas, located at 6850 North Durango Drive, Suite 301, in Las Vegas, NV. The doctor additionally serves as the Trauma Liaison, Spine Program Director, and the Medical Director of the Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit and Mountain View Hospital, as well as on numerous hospital committees in the Las Vegas region.

Dr. Glickman is considered an expert in treating traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, brain and spinal tumors, Chiari malformations and the craniocervical junction, and other neurovascular disorders. He also has in-depth experience with deep brain stimulator therapy as well as open and minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques.

According to Dr. Glickman, he and his team of highly trained medical providers embrace the belief that “the forefront of medicine is not only what was learned yesterday, but also what they strive to discover tomorrow.” The Center for Neurosurgery Las Vegas focuses on holistic, patient-centered care through osteopathic, allopathic, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Glickman is involved in ongoing clinical research on intracranial pressure, spinal reconstruction, the multimodal

diagnosis and treatment of neuropathy, surgical treatments of hemorrhagic stroke, and the impact of obesity on neurological surgery.

The doctor is a member of the American Osteopathic Association; the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons; the National Association of Spine Surgeons; the Congress of Neurosurgeons; and the Critical Care Society. He is also a strong advocate of the Glioblastoma Support Network.

Dr. Glickman has written numerous scholarly works and has frequently presented at regional, national, and international medical conferences. The doctor has also provided educational instruction to medical residents, physician assistant candidates, and nurse practitioner students and served on the Ethics Committee of the Neurocritical Care Society and the Exercise Committee with the North American Spine Society, and various committees in the American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

Dr. Glickman enjoys running and spending time with his family in his spare time. In accepting this recognition, Dr. Glickman wishes to thank his mentor, Dr. Teck Soo.

For more information, visit www.glioblastomasupport.com.

Winn Mathews, MD

General Surgeon Surgeons Group P.C.

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, AL— Winn Mathews is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a

Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Surgery.

Dr. Mathews earned a Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and an MD from the University of South Alabama School of Medicine. He completed a residency at Brookwood Baptist Hospital and is considered an expert in general surgery, bariatric surgery, and training residents.

Dr. Winn Mathews is a general surgeon with more than 6 years of experience in the field. He performs general surgery and specializes in trauma, breast surgery, robotics, bariatrics and gall bladders. He is associated with the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

In his spare time, the doctor supports Haiti missions. He would like to dedicate this honor to his mentor and father, Dr. John Mathews and his wife, Brooklyn, whom he thanks for her love and support.

Sharona Ross, MD, FACS

Foregut and HPB Surgery

Advent Health

Tampa, FL

Tampa, FL — Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sharona B. Ross, MD, FACS is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the Medical field and will be esteemed as the upcoming cover story in our Inner Circle Magazine.

Fulfilling her civic duty, Dr. Ross graduated from high school and then completed two years of mandatory military service in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). She subsequently began working towards her Medical degree from the University of George Washington College of Medicine in Washington, DC. After she was awarded a Medical degree, she completed her General Surgery residency at the University of South Florida College of Medicine Department of General Surgery in 2006 and was distinguished when awarded the prestigious HPB/ Advanced Gastrointestinal Surgery and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at USF/Tampa General Hospital in 2007. Capping her educational pursuits, the doctor completed an Endoscopic Gastroenterology Fellowship at the Division of Digestive Disorders and Nutrition Department of Medicine, University of South Florida, in 2008.

A testament to her excellent training, Dr. Ross participates in various committees at AdventHealth Tampa to determine the quality of care delivered. She is also the director of the surgical floor at the hospital, where she works with nurses and the surgical teams to optimize the quality

of care their surgical patients receive. The doctor and her team work with various surgical industries to ensure that their patients are treated with the best and safest surgical technologies. Recognized for her 20 years of extraordinary work in her field, Dr. Ross is a board-certified advanced foregut and HPB and is considered an expert in robotic and single-incision laparoscopic operations for conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, pancreas, gallbladder, and liver.

Dr. Ross is a leading expert in LaparoEndoscopic Single Site (LESS) Surgery and was one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer that option. She is also one of the few surgeons to offer patients robotic, complex abdominal operations for cancers and serves as the Director of the Advanced GI and HPB Surgery Fellowship at the Digestive Institute, which she notes trains new surgeons to master minimally invasive complex operations.

Dr. Ross is dedicated to keeping abreast of the most state-of-the-art advances in her field and maintains memberships with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic (SAGES) Robotics Task Force Committee; is Co-Chair of the Technology and Value Assessment Committee, Development Committee, Oncology Committee, and HPB Committee, and is the Treasurer-Elect for the Society of Laparo-endoscopic & Robotic Surgeons (SLS); and is on the Board of Directors. Additionally, she is the chair of the Technology, Innovation & Surgical Standardization SIG Committee; a member of the GERD SIG Committee; Women in MIS SIG Committee; and the RVS Update Committee. Dr. Ross holds the Chair of the Florida Chapter of Women in Surgery; is a member of the Executive Video-Based Education Committee; the Florida Council Committee; and the Executive Video Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Dr. Ross is highly sought after for her expertise and is a distinguished member

of the Surgical Innovations Committee of the Americas Hepato Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA); the HPB Program Committee; the Research Committee; and the Fellowship Council of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). She is the second vice president of the Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) and a member of the Council and Executive Committee where she is the President-Elect for SRS 2025.

In addition to her medical responsibilities, Dr. Ross is also a reviewer on the editorial boards of the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research; Journal of Gastrointestinal; ISRN Minimally Invasive Surgery; Surgical Endoscopy; Journal of the Society of Laparoendscopic Surgeons; Annals Of Surgery; Artificial Intelligence Surgery; The American Surgeon; and Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Ross is regarded as a dynamic speaker and has been a moderator, presenter, and keynote speaker at more than 155 national and international events. She has contributed to 155 peer-reviewed publications; 55 news articles; 21 TV news reports; and has more than 200 oral presentations and 165 operative video presentations.

The doctor is meritoriously named a Patient Preferred Surgeon Representing the State of Florida for 2020-2023 and notes that her love for taking care of people has played a significant role in her career success by consistently embracing new surgical technology and innovation that help improve the quality of care she delivers to her patients.

In her spare time, the doctor enjoys spending time with family; skeet shooting; horseback riding; her dog, Roger, a Rhodesian Ridgeback; and playing golf. Dr. Ross wishes to acknowledge the support of her mentor, Dr. Alexander Rosemurgy, and thanks her dear children, who are her inspirations: Eran, Nicole, Stephanie, and Justin.

Stanley Katz, MD, FACC Cardiologist

Health Physician Partners Cardiology at Riverhead & Peconic Bay Medical Center

Riverhead, NY

Riverhead, NY— Stanley Katz is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Cardiology.

Dr. Katz earned a medical degree from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Medicine. He completed an internship at Tel Hashomer Hospital in Israel and performed his residency in pathology at Boston University Hospital. He completed his medical residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division.

The doctor attained board certification in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). According to Dr. Katz, the ABIM is

a physician-led non-profit independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Katz began his career as a staff cardiologist at LIJ Medical Center. He also managed New York’s largest cardiac catheterization laboratory at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH). He joined NSUH in 1991 after serving for 10 years as director of cardiac catheterization at Winthrop University Hospital. The doctor notes that cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects coronary artery disease heart failure valvular heart disease and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose assess and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

Dr. Katz currently practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiology at Riverhead. He also serves as Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular Services & Chairman of Cardiology at Peconic Bay Medical Center. He is also a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Katz asserts that he focuses on helping patients maintain a healthy heart in the

areas of angioplasty; antihypertensive agents; heart diseases; interventional cardiology; stent devices; and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Dr. Katz began performing acute infarct angioplasty in 1984 even though the procedure did not become routine until 1994. He also began performing coronary stenting with biliary stents in 1993 more than a year before the procedure was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. In 1998, he began incorporating flat panels into Northwell’s cardiac catheterization labs.

Dr. Katz is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and AHA. He is the author of more than 35 peer-reviewed publications and over 50 abstracts Dr. Katz has also been a primary investigator on 16 clinical studies mostly involving intervention and acute myocardial infarction.

Dr. Katz has received many awards including Patients Choice Award (2012 2011); Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012 2011); Top 10 Doctor Neighborhood (2014); and Top 10 Doctor City (2014). The doctor supports UJA and notes that his mentors are Dr. Jim Scheuer and Dr. Jeff Harzler. He would like to dedicate this honor to his wife, Edith Katz, and thank them for their love and support.

Clearfield, PA— Peter Korch is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his contributions to the dental field.

Dr. Korch received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and Master’s Degree in Zoology from Southern Illinois University. He then earned a DMD from the University of Pittsburgh along with a Certificate in Advanced Human Anatomy and Histology.

Dr. Korch notes that his key to success has been to work hard and do great work. He practices in Northern Cambria and Clearfield PA and specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. The doctor is considered an expert in general and cosmetic dentistry, TMJ, and the restoration of implants.

Dr. Korch is associated with the American Dental Association and the Pennsylvania Dental Association where he currently serves as chair of the Bylaws Committee. He supports local and international charities and enjoys listening to music, gardening, and cooking in his spare time.

The doctor notes that his personal mentor is Dr. Dennis McNair. He would like to dedicate this honor to his father, Dr. Peter Korch, Jr.

Peter P. Korch, DMD

Dentist

Private Practice Clearfield, PA

Tequilla T. Manning, MD, MPH

Primary Care Physician

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Hospital

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Tequilla Manning is acknowledged as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider for her contributions to the Medical Field.

Dr. Manning began her educational journey at Grinnell College where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in 2011. She then attended

the University of Kansas Medical Center and graduated from medical school in 2017. The doctor continued her scholarship by earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) in May 2021 from Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University and completed residency training in Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx in June 2021. Dr. Manning is currently working on a Master of International Health (MIH) degree.

A leader in her field, Dr. Manning is a Primary Care Physician in Family Medicine at a community care clinic in rural PA and is currently transitioning to urgent care medicine at the local hospital. She is an expert in Gender Affirming Care and Women’s Health and in a typical day, she prescribes hormone therapy for transgender patients who are transitioning. The doctor is also certified in Nexplanon, Mirena, and Paragard IUD placement and removal.

Wendell Joseph Gorum II, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon and Owner

W. Joseph Gorum, MD Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY—Wendell Joseph Gorum II, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Medical field.

Dr. Gorum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He graduated in 1997 with a Medical Degree from the MCP Hahnemann University and Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. The doctor completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the same academic institution in 2002. He also finished

fellowship training in trauma surgery at New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the nation’s largest and most respected hospitals, acclaimed internationally for its excellence in clinical care.

Dr. Gorum has worked in the medical field for more than 20 years and serves patients at his private practice in Brooklyn, NY. According to the doctor, orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with musculoskeletal system conditions. As an orthopedic surgeon, the doctor uses surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. Dr. Gorum is considered an expert in trauma surgery, motor vehicle accidents, and workers’ compensation cases. The doctor notes that he spends

Touting a rich travel experience, Dr. Manning has visited more than twenty countries, many of which she provided healthcare. Her last clinical rotation was in Thailand, where she worked mainly in Primary Care and Women’s Health and was able to utilize her extraordinary experiences and skills.

Dedicated to providing the latest in advancements to her field, the doctor is affiliated with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Aside from her professional pursuits, Dr. Manning supports the charities Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and enjoys travel and time with friends.

time with all patients, educating them and working on their recovery plans.

Dr. Gorum is a member of The Bronx Medical Society, is active with the STEM program, and belongs to several associations mentoring young people who are attending college. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Delaware chapter of 100 Black Men.

The doctor wishes to honor the loving memory of his father, Wendell Gorum, Ph.D. and acknowledges the support of his mentors, Cato Laurentin, MD, Ph.D., and Kenneth Alleyne, MD.

Zaid Rana, DO, MPH Gastroenterologist

Larkin Community Hospital Miami, FL

Miami, FL— Zaid Rana is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Lifetime Member for his work in the medical field.

Dr. Rana earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and minor in chemistry from St. John’s University in 2012. He earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and his Master of Public Health degree from Nova Southeastern University and completed his in Internal Medicine at Larkin Community Hospital in 2020.

Dr. Rana is the Chief Fellow of Gastroenterology at Larkin Community Hospital in South Miami Florida. According to the doctor, he has a strong

Virgil Barbu, DDS

Dentist

Roam Dental

Shelby Township, MI

Shelby Township, MI — Virgil Barbu, DDS, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Professional for his contributions to the dental profession.

Dr. Barbu graduated from Wayne State University with an undergraduate degree in biology. He worked in the dental field as an assistant while attending the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.

Dr. Barbu has more than 5 years of experience. He serves patients in Shelby Township, MI, at his private practice, Roam Dental. The doctor has expertise in root canals, orafit, full mouth restoration, implants, veneers, dentures, and family dentistry, and accepts insurance in a state-of-the-art practice location.

background in both medicine and public health and is well-equipped to tackle a wide range of health issues and make a positive impact on the lives of his patients.

The doctor is double board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). Dr. Rana notes that ABIM and AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention diagnosis and treatment of disease in adults. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus stomach small intestines colon liver pancreas and biliary system.

Dr. Rana is considered an expert in gastroenterology, colonoscopy, Crohn’s Disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. He is associated with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG); the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases AASLD; and the American College of Physicians (ACP). His mentors are Dr. Noure Khoury, Dr. Nora Khoury, and Dr. Emmanuel McDonald.

In his spare time, the doctor enjoys exercise and dining out. He would like to dedicate this honor to his family and his dear mother, Dr. Rozina Rana, and thank her for her love and support.

According to Dr. Barbu, dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Dr. Barbu is a member of the American Dental Association and the Michigan Dental Association. The doctor notes that he has always been inclined to help people both in and outside of the office. He is always volunteering at his church organizations and functions, such as food drives, cooking and serving food to the underprivileged, charity dinners for children in need, etc. When Dr. Barbu is not volunteering and working, he likes to see movies and plays, discover new

restaurants and little hot spots in the city and surrounding areas, have dinners with his friends, and spend time with his mother, niece, sister, and brother-in-law.

Dr. Barbu wishes to acknowledge the support of his mother, Emilia, and his sister, Diana, and to honor the loving memory of his dear father, Virgil.

For more information, visit www.roamdental.com.

Vijay Halari, MD

Family Physician

HMH Primary Care/ Cedarbridge

Manalapan, NJ

Manalapan, NJ— Vijay Halari is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his exceptional work as a family medicine physician.

Dr. Halari earned a BS in an accelerated medical combined program from Manipal University in 2010 and received his medical degree from the American University of Antigua/Kasturba Medical College in India. Dr. Halari was born in Burbank, Illinois but moved to New Jersey at an early age, he continued his education there, finishing high school in Manalapan, NJ after he moved there in 2010. He returned to New Jersey to complete his residency in Family Medicine at CentraState Medical Center in 2019, which is associated with Rutgers/ Robert Wood Johnson. Dr. Halari earned board certification in family medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). According to Dr. Halari, the ABFM is a non-profit independent medical association of American physicians who practice in family medicine and its sub-specialties.

As a family physician, Dr. Halari provides out-patient care to people aged 16 and up. He sees patients for pre-operative and wellness examinations, chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, and some mental health issues. He spends time with each patient, educating them on their conditions and the medications necessary to maintain good health working at HMH Primary Care / Cedarbridge Medical Associates in Brick Township New Jersey. His practice is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center, as he provided outpatient care. There he provides comprehensive care ranging from adolescents to geriatric patients. Patients with concerns regarding hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or needing minor procedures are welcome to the practice. Dr. Halari shows concern about the patient’s disease healing and quality of life. He believes that two-way communication is the key to good health. He also believes that the patient-provider relationship should be built on mutual trust and that it plays a crucial part in providing care. His mantra is, “it is your

body you call the shots, I will provide guidance, information, to help you make the best decision possible.”

While studying abroad, Dr. Halari participated in extracurricular programs such as Manipal Students Aiding in India’s Development (MSAID) in Manipal India 2006 – 2008; Alpha Theta Sigma in Manipal India 2008 – 2010; and Peer Mentorship in Manipal India 2007 – 2010; and Student Council in Manipal India 2007 – 2008. Dr. Halari is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). He has certifications in National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Dr. Halari has served as a research assistant for Dr. Padmaja Upadya at St. Joseph’s Pediatric Outpatient Surgical Center (July 2015 – June 2016) on the following research projects: “Pediatric Dental Anesthesia and Outcome on Post-Op Delirium Duration” and “What do doctors think about patient financial status and its influence on medication & treatment”. He also served as a clinical research coordinator for Dr. Ashok Patel at BioBehavioral Health (July 2015 – June 2016) in a Phase 3 Randomized Double-blind Placebo-Controlled Study of LY2951742 in Patients with Episodic Migraine.

Dr. Halari is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians. According to Dr. Halari, family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility. They are known as the “quarterback” of the medical team that can begin to provide an all-inclusive care and coordinate treatment between specialists.

Dr. Halari has conducted many presentations including Internet Search Patterns by State after the Identification of Foodborne Outbreaks by CDC; NJAFP

Scientific Assembly; Caesar’s Palace Atlantic City, Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Approach to Care and Management (June 15 2018); West Windsor Senior Center Colorectal Screening (May 22 2018); Howell Senior Center Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (April 24 2018); Greenbriar at Monroe Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (March 8 2018); and Howell Senior Center (December 5 2017). He has also served as co-president of the GMEC Residency Council Committee from July 2018 until June 2019. As a volunteer, Dr. Halari served at Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold New Jersey in 2006 where his responsibilities included patient transport, patient care, and patient social interactions. He also attended seminars for treatment strategies, lifestyle modifications, and hospital care efficiency, and offered supplemental assistance to nursing and hospital staff, such as physician nurses, and administration officials. The doctor was also a medical representative at the Hispanic Coalition Health Fair in West Windsor, New Jersey in 2013, where he conducted multitudes of medical procedures from clinical examinations to measuring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and basic blood chemistries. He also informed and educated patients on how to use home medical devices and emphasized the importance of medical management.

The doctor has participated in community outreach in the town of Freehold, NJ, and with the Hispanic Coalition, training high school students on basic medical procedures.

Dr. Halari attributes his success to 80% hard work, 10% family support, 5% relaxation, and 5% luck. He enjoys spending time with his family, especially playing with his two young boys & dog, his wife, Mrs. Khyati Halari, of eight years, biking, billards, and watching movies. He has traveled to locations such as Dubai and India. His new travel endeavors include Bali, Maldives, and Europe. He speaks several languages including English, Gujarati, and Hindi.

Dr. Halari would like to dedicate this honor to his mentors Parthiv Raval, M.D., Aaron Feingold, M.D., Maria Ciminelli, M.D., Bennett H. Shenker, M.D., Tara Sinha, M.D., Padmaja Upadya, M.D., Ashok Patel, M.D., Francis Ihejirika, M.D., and Robert Kruse, M.D.

Wael Hassanein, MD

Anesthesiologist

North American Partners in Anesthesia

Pottsdale, PA

Pottsdale, PA— Wael Hassanein is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the medical field.

Dr. Hassanein received an MBBS from Ein Champs University, Faculty of Medicine in Cairo, Egypt. He completed a residency and fellowship in cardiac anesthesia, both completed at Hahnemann Medical Center (Allegheny University).

Dr. Hassanein is a board-certified anesthesiologist and serves as the Chief of

Anesthesia, overseeing all patient care. He has a background in cardiac anesthesia, and notes that he works with each patient as an individual to provide the best outcomes for his patients.

Dr. Hassanein ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. According to Dr. Hassanein, anesthesia is the practice of taking patients through a difficult time of having surgery and ensuring their safety by customizing a plan for each patient based on their health issues and kind of surgery.

Dr. Hassanein has had advanced training in cardiac anesthesia practice. According to the doctor, anesthesiologists specialize in the practice of taking patients through the difficult time of having surgery, ensuring their safety by customizing a plan for each patient based on their health

issues and kind of surgery. Anesthesia involves being unconscious (Asleep or Sedated) and pain-free both during and after surgery, which may or may not involve regional anesthesia.

He is a member of the American Medical Association; Pennsylvania Society of Anesthesiologists; and American Society of Anesthesia. During the Covid pandemic, Dr Hassanein volunteered his time with local high schools and middle schools, administering vaccines to the students. His mentor is Willi Hardy, Jr, MD.

Samuel D. Thompson, PhD Senator

New Jersey State Senate

Old Bridge, NJ

Old Bridge, NJ— Senator Samuel D. Thompson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Life Achiever for his contributions to the New Jersey Legislature.

Senator Thompson received his Bachelors of Science degree with majors in chemistry and math from the University of Arkansas (Little Rock) and his doctorate in physical chemistry from Louisiana State University. He has been a member of the New Jersey Legislature since 1998. His areas of interest include healthcare, senior citizen issues, education, tax relief

and transportation. He was prime sponsor of legislation that created the NJ Kid Care and NJ Family Care Programs, which provided health insurance for low income working families.

Dr. Thompson was employed as a research scientist for six years by DuPont and J.P. Stevens prior to 22 years with the NJ Department of Health. He has served as a Senator for more than 50 years.

Dr. Thompson has received many accolades, including New Jersey State Jewish War Veterans Legislator of the Year (2006) and New Jersey State VFW Legislator of the Year (2005). He currently is a member of the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association; the NJ Shore Builders; and the NJ Association of Health, Physical, Education and Recreational Dance. The senator was cited by the Association of Asian Americans for

Excellence in Public Service by the indoAmerican Festival, Inc. for Continued Support of Indian American Community.

For more information about Dr. Thompson, please use the email address senthompson@hjleg.org.

Joseph A. Custer

Associate Professor of Law/Director

Case Western Reserve University/Judge Ben C.

Law Library

University Heights, OH

University Heights, OH—Joseph A. Custer is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Law Library Administration Field.

Mr. Custer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high honors in 1983 at the University of Northern Iowa. He received a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 1989 at the University of Arkansas. In 1991, He obtained a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Missouri in 1991 and concluded his studies with a Master of Business Administration from the University of

Kansas in 2012. He subsequently was admitted to practice before The Missouri Bar in 1990 and the Supreme Court of the United States in 2016.

Mr. Custer has served since 2015 as an associate professor of law at Case Western Reserve University and also director of the Judge Ben C. Green Law Library. Prior to these, he was an assistant professor of law at the St. Louis University School of Law and director of the institution’s Immel Law Library from 2010 to 2015. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Custer garnered experience as the associate director and head of technology services at the University of Kansas School of Law’s Wheat Law Library, where he previously worked as the associate director and collection development librarian from 1998 to 2008.

Mr. Custer is also an author with many published works. He co-authored “Kansas Legal Research Teacher’s Manual” with Carolina Academic Press in 2009 and was a contributing editor to “The Jury Expert” with the American Society of Trial Consultants from 2005 to 2008. He authored and edited the third edition of “Kansas Legal Research and Reference Guide” in 2003, the second edition in 1997, and has also contributed articles

to professional journals and chapters to books.

Mr. Custer is an expertise in advanced legal research and electronic discovery. He maintains affiliation with the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He is a member of the American Association of Law Libraries, the American Association of Law Schools, the Mid-America Association of Law Libraries, the Ohio Regional Association of Law Libraries, and the Missouri Bar Association.

Mr. Custer has been recognized with many awards, such as Paper of the Year award from LexisNexis and the American Association of Law Libraries in 2009. He received an Andrews Award from the American Association of Law Libraries in 2007, an Individual Article Award from The University of Kansas School of Law in 2007, and a Continuing Legal Education Award from The University of Kansas School of Law in 2001, 2002 and 2003. In his spare time, Mr. Custer enjoys music, hiking and biking.

Anne D. McGowan Attorney

Stewart Green & McGowan Carmel, CA

Carmel, CA— Anne D. McGown is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Attorney for her work in the field of law.

Ms. McGowan earned a BSN degree at Carlow University and obtained a Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University in 1960. She taught ethics

at Monterey College of Law and is the President of the California Women Lawyers Association.

Ms. McGowan has more than 40 years of legal experience in the areas of estate planning and trust administration. She notes that she has developed an honorable reputation for herself throughout the duration of her career with all her clients. While the attorney is semi-retired, she is still actively running Stewart Green & McGowan.

Ms. McGowan is affiliated and a member of the California State Bar Association. According to the attorney, she has been

honored with multiple awards throughout her career and contributes that to nothing other than determination loyalty to her clients and perseverance.

Dedications: She would like to dedicate this honor to her clients for 2023.

Craig F. Ashton

Attorney

Ashton & Price LLP

Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks, CA—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Craig F. Ashton acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Law.

A graduate of UC Berkeley, Mr. Ashton continued his studies at Pepperdine University School of Law where he earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence. A leader in his field, he is considered a masterful practitioner of Personal Injury and has won hundreds of millions of dollars in injury settlements, awards, judgements, and jury verdicts since 1993.

A member of the California Bar Association, Mr. Ashton noted that he has dedicated his career to obtaining justice for those injured by another’s negligence or recklessness and believes that personal interaction with clients is key to achieving success in a case because it allows him to build relationships with them while also understanding their needs and concerns.

Known as “The Ironman of Injury Settlement,” he is an avid athlete who competes in Ironman triathlons both nationally and internationally. According to the attorney, they are arguably one of the most grueling tests in sports, featuring a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run all completed within 17 hours. He asserts that it takes dedication, determination, and focus, which are all qualities that have helped Mr. Ashton become such an effective advocate for his clients as well as an award- winning athlete. And to note, he has even swum from Alcatraz to San Francisco four times with the sharks, of course, extending professional courtesy.

Recognized by peers and clients as a caring, thorough, and aggressive attorney, clients can expect personalized attention

from beginning to end, as he works closely with the client every step of the way so that he can understand the individual needs, as well as to build trust between himself and his clientele. This, he notes, ultimately leads to greater satisfaction with the outcome in any given case. Clients can also count on him having the endurance necessary to take the case all the way to trial if necessary because, as evidenced by his five awards, he IS an Ironman.

In addition to his success in the legal field, Mr. Ashton is proud to be a descendant of Revolutionary royalty. His fifth-generation grandfathers are Richard Henry Lee and John Augustine Washington, while George Washington is Mr. Ashton’s direct great uncle (5th). Acknowledging the tremendous support, she and his brother give, Mr. Ashton would like to dedicate this honor to his wife of 12 years, Tanya, and his brother Scott Randall Ashton.

David Alan Holland

Retired Aviation Cadet Pilot & Educator

Jacksonville, AR

Jacksonville, AR— David Alan Holland is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his service in the United States Air Force and as a Valued Leader.

Lieutenant Colonel Holland earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 1972 at Ashland University. He then served in the United States Air Force for more than 50 years. He joined the military as an aviation cadet in 1959 and graduated to the post of a pilot and officer. He then advanced to the rank of lieutenant colonel and flew trainer, fighter, bomber, and transport aircrafts

during the Vietnam War to transport cargo and personnel. Lieutenant Colonel Holland flew the Republic F-105 Thunderchief supersonic fighter-bomber on missions in Vietnam and reenlisted for another tour of service.

Lieutenant Colonel Holland served as the chief pilot for the United States Air Force training organization after his active-duty service. He was responsible for training young troops in flight simulation and active aviation drills.

Lieutenant Colonel Holland has received the Silver Star Medal; a Distinguished Flying Cross Medal; Bronze Star Medal; 3 Meritorious Service Medals; and 6 Air Medals. He is most proud of his management and instruction of the United States Air Force pilots in their initial and advanced aviation careers.

In his spare time, Lieutenant Colonel Holland was the league president of Jacksonville Bowling Association for 20 years. The Lieutenant Colonel attributes much of his success to his upbringing, as well as his parents, school colleagues, and teachers, who all inspired him to strive for greatness and help those in need. Looking toward the future, Mr. Holland aspires to continue assisting the disadvantaged and hopes to do some writing.

Tacorya J. Wright

Procurement Analyst

New York City Emergency Management

Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn, NY— Tacorya Wright is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in the fields of Leadership and Military.

Mr. Wright earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from 2004 to 2009 from Alabama State University and also graduated from Saint Joseph’s University with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from 2016 to 2018. Currently, Mr. Wright is working toward a Master’s degree in Homeland Security and Crisis/ Emergency/Disaster Management at the Metropolitan College of New York. Mr. Wright has also earned a HAZMAT

Awareness Certification, a HAZMAT Operations Certification, and a HAZMAT Mass Decontamination Certification.

Mr. Wright has been a chemical biological radiological and nuclear specialist with the U.S. Army since 2018. He has served as part of the Army’s Operation Inherent Resolve in Baghdad Iraq from 2019 to 2022. He served with the Army in Fairbanks Alaska from 2018 to 2019. Starting in 2022, Mr. Wright has served as an emergency preparedness specialist with NYC Emergency Management.

Mr. Wright is a member of the Track and Field Team, Student Government Association, NAACP, and has served as a College Legislator. Mr. Wright is also a member and the former vice president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. chapter at Alabama State University.

Mr. Wright supports local and community projects. He would like to dedicate this honor to his mother, Angelia Allen; siblings, Rashunda, Octavious and Dashwan; and daughter Noelle. He thanks them for their love and support.

Using the reMarkable Tablet for Business Owners, Managers, Team Members, and Employees

Have you ever heard of the reMarkable tablet?

It is possible that you have not, especially if you own an iPad, and even more so if you own an iPad with an Apple Pencil.

But the reMarkable operates from a different metaphorical “mindset” than the iPad does – it acts as a multi-dimensional notebook. While the iPad, when paired with an Apple Pencil, can also act as a notebook through the Notes app, its main function is not to work as a virtual notebook. The reMarkable is perfect for business brainstorming, as it comes equipped with every kind of virtual notebook paper imaginable. Additionally, users are able to purchase templates from third-party websites (i.e. Etsy).

The reMarkable also comes ready with a magnetic stylus (akin to an Apple Pencil); there is a magnet “catch strip” for the stylus on the side area of the tablet, which helps those who lose small objects easily. The software, in addition to the virtual notebook sheets, allows users to sort their notes into dedicated files, for third-party app integration including Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox; for PDF upload and viewing; for cutting, copying, and pasting of notes; and for outgoing emailing of files. The actual sheet templates include plain-paper sheets, lined paper sheets, checkliststyle sheets, and graph/grid paper, to name only a few. The tablet comes equipped with a “convert notes to text” feature, in which the software reads hand-written notes and (somewhat obviously) converts those notes into typeface.

Through both a desktop and phone app, as well as an Internet portal, PDFs can be uploaded to the reMarkable version of a cloud through these entry points and then be viewed on the tablet. In short, the reMarkable is an all-in-one notebook, filing system, calendar, and e-reader, which is ideal for all different members of the workforce.

For an Entrepreneur: The reMarkable is perfect for brainstorming your next promotional campaign, especially for small business owners who serve as the owner, manager, and head of advertising. Plain sheets of paper can easily become hand-written flowcharts. Tasks can be consolidated into a to-do list with the checklist template, which the tablet comes equipped with. Notes can be emailed to anyone who needs to read them and are automatically converted into a PDF once the email sharing command is issued. By downloading a calendar template from a third party, penciling in appointments has never been easier. These third party apps do not allow for automated appointment reminders, but appointments can still be seen all in one location as they would be with a paper calendar. The tablet software also comes equipped with a “day planner” template, if that is preferable to a calendar template from a third party.

For Managers: The reMarkable’s filing system is similar to that of Google Drive; folders are created in a cloud and documents are sent to said folders. Subfolders can be created inside folders. So, if managers need to keep a file on each of the employees they are responsible for, they can be created virtually and would be accessible on the tablet as well as on the apps and portal. Notes on each employee can be stored within each folder. A master “employees” folder can house subfolders on each employee. PDF documents pertaining to each employee can be uploaded to subfolders. Employees can email PDF time sheets to managers, which can then be saved to each subfolder as well.

For Team Members and Employees: A template equipped with lined virtual notebook paper is available with the tablet software, which is perfect paper for note-taking during team meetings and video calls. The checklist feature is helpful for team members or any employees to keep track tasks during a work day. Even storyboard templates are ready-to-use for demos. Folders can help employees organize notes by meeting or by task. Overall, the reMarkable tablet, when utilized to the best of its capabilities, is a user-friendly, functional resource for every worker. It can be used in varying types of jobs and work situations – from the freelancer who holds private meetings with clients and needs to take organized notes, to the construction worker who needs to view PDF blueprints and take notes directly on the blueprints, to the event planner who needs to organize floor plans into files, to a professional performer who needs to write director’s notes directly into a PDF-format script or piece of sheet music, to the finance officer who needs to constantly write down numbers.

While an iPad is great for apps, and Google Drive can be installed on an iPad to view virtual folders, the Apple Notes app cannot compare to the notetaking capability of the reMarkable tablet. An iPad cannot convert notes to text. The Apple Pencil by itself costs $129.00.

The reMarkable tablet is available for purchase directly from its manufacturer, at remarkable.com. It can also be purchased at third-party retailers; notably, Best Buy carries the reMarkable tablet online and in-store. Pricing starts at $279.00, for the tablet as well as a charging cord, stylus, and replacement stylus tips. A keyboard add-on comes at an additional charge. Every tablet comes with a year’s subscription to “Connect,” reMarkable’s version of a cloud service – the subscription then costs $2.99/month after the first year. Even the pricing puts the reMarkable tablet in a more userfriendly category than its Apple-branded cousin.

Connie L. Thomas

Chief Executive Officer/Owner

Victory Home Center LLC

Madisonville, LA

Madisonville, LA—Connie L. Thomas is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the Manufactured Housing Industry.

Ms. Thomas earned a cosmetology license and built a thriving beauty industry business spanning 14 years prior to entering the manufactured home industry. Working first as a hair designer at two salons, she eventually branched out to become a salon owner, which helped to prepare her for success in the mobile home industry. Ms. Thomas initially launched Victory Home Center as a joint venture with her former husband, and they spent more than 15 years developing the business together. In 2018, she bought the company out, becoming the sole owner, and has continued to invest in its success, turning it into one of the biggest single-lot manufactured home sales companies in the industry.

Ms. Thomas is the chief executive officer and owner of Victory Home Center, LLC, an independent retailer of prefabricated

and manufactured homes serving clients throughout Louisiana. Ms. Thomas has managed Victory Home Center since 2000 and has grown the business to become one of the largest retailers of its type in the United States. According to Ms. Thomas, her company partners with five manufacturers to offer clients premium manufactured homes in a variety of floor plans and sizes. Ms. Thomas and her staff offer new and custom single- and doublewide homes in addition to a selection of previously owned structures. She notes that they are proud to provide their clients with a wide range of affordable and luxury housing solutions.

Ms. Thomas is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s operation as the owner and chief executive officer, including financial functions, development and planning, and marketing. She manages all bookkeeping and payroll operations, commission payouts and supervision of the company’s sales team, and hiring, in addition to creating marketing strategies.

According to Ms. Thomas, she is considered a regional celebrity with a larger-than-life persona and has built a strong brand identity for Victory Home Center. She often appears in commercials and other marketing. She recalls an instance where she was approached by a potential customer whose son had been impressed by her and her advertisements and wanted to meet her. She notes that what began as a friendly meeting gradually evolved into a business relationship, as the family returned two years later to purchase a home.

The entrepreneur is proud to have developed Victory Home Center into a cornerstone of the Louisiana manufactured home market, and looks forward to continuing to build the business to better serve her clients, staff, and the communities that she helps to create. She is proud to have made Victory Home Center the only single femaleowned manufactured home dealership in the state and hopes to be an example for other female entrepreneurs in the region and the industry. Considered a trailblazer in her field, Ms. Thomas has been featured in seven different magazines, including on the cover of Tangi Lifestyles, and is a frequent interviewee on local radio stations. She advises others looking to succeed in business to “do you, because they’re going to talk about you anyway,” and to chase success regardless of the opinions of others. In the coming years, Ms. Thomas hopes to begin to cement her legacy in her field and to remain an inspiration to other entrepreneurial hopefuls.

In her spare time, Ms. Thomas is active in community charitable organizations and is a supporter of her local law enforcement department. She credits her success in business and in life to the strength that she gains from her faith and her family, especially her daughter, who she considers to be a gift from God. In her personal time, Ms. Thomas enjoys spending time outdoors boating and riding her tractor.

Joseph J. McMillan

President Real Estate Broker

Mc Millan Real Estate Broker

North Myrtle Beach, SC

North Myrtle Beach, SC—Joseph J. McMillan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Broker for his contributions to the real estate industry.

Mr. McMillan earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Davidson College. He was inspired to enter the real estate field by his father, who encouraged him to sell properties to fund his love of travel. Mr. McMillan notes that he proved to be a natural in the profession, receiving the highest score in the history of South Carolina on

one half of the real estate examination. Throughout his career, he has been proud to receive numerous real estate awards, but what brings Mr. McMillan the most satisfaction is building relationships with customers and clients, many of whom he considers friends and family.

Mr. McMillan is president and brokerin-charge of McMillan Real Estate, Inc., a leading residential property sales and rental agency which offers some of the finest luxury oceanfront and near ocean properties in and around the Grand Strand area of South Carolina. Mr. McMillan manages more than 60 rental condominiums and oversees property sales in North Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area. Mr. McMillan has expanded the agency into a leading real estate firm in the region, earning him

recognition by Build magazine as a top vacation home sales and rental agent.

In his spare time, Mr. McMillan is a skilled pianist. He began playing the instrument in his childhood and proved to be a piano prodigy in his teenage years. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree at Davidson College and beginning his career, playing fell by the wayside, however he rediscovered his passion for the instrument when a hurricane caused a power outage in his region, and he has enthusiastically continued the hobby ever since.

Judith Marie Bikulege

Senior Managing Director of Real Estate

Extended Stay America

Monroe, NC

Charlotte, NC—Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Judith Marie Bikulege is acknowledged as a Distinguished Business Professional for her contributions to the field of Hospitality and Real Estate.

Backed by more than four decades of industry experience, Judith Marie Bikulege is a highly motivated and experienced executive skilled in orchestrating financial strategies, operations, and fiscal excellence for major private and publicly-held corporations. Her negotiation skills have been proven by demonstrable metrics that exceed

industry averages for comparable transactions. She is valued for her depth and variety of experience, with extensive versatility in the hospitality and real estate industries and experience in finance, operations, asset management, and capital markets.

Ms. Bikulege began her educational journey at the University of Houston where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1990. Considered a leader in her field, Ms. Bikulege has served as the senior managing director of real estate for Extended Stay America since 2021 and has also worked as a self-employed consultant and independent contractor in her field since 2014.

Ms. Bikulege’s extraordinary career began at Aircoa, later known as Richfield Management, from 1980 to 1989 and transitioned to working with the Fine Hotels Company from 1989 to 1992. A testament to her business acumen, she later served as the vice president of acquisitions and finance for Gencom American Hospitality Inc. from 1992 to 1997 and the vice president of mergers and acquisitions for Patriot American from 1997 to 1999.

Ms. Bikulege is revered by her peers as an accomplished business expert and has served as the chief investment officer for Extended Stay America from 2017 to 2021, as well as a previous post as the senior vice president of business affairs for the Morgans Hotel Group from 2002 to 2007 and executive vice president of capital markets for Gencom American Hospitality Inc. from 2007 to 2013.

With many accolades to her credit, Ms. Bikulege was also recognized among the 12 Inspirational Women to Finding the Future Hospitality on International Women’s Day in 2021. She was also honored among the Top Influential Women in Hospitality by Hotel Management Magazine the same year. In her spare time, Ms. Bikulege contributes to her community through The Castell Project, an organization that promotes women in the workforce; CHIEF, a private membership network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders; and the AHLA Foundation, the latter of which she is active as a mentor for women in the hospitality industry.

Linda Brooks Santos

Realtor

Warren Real Estate Interlaken, NY

Interlaken, NY— Linda Brooks Santos is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Realtor for her contributions to the residential real estate field.

Ms. Santos has a license to sell real estate and she has earned numerous designations, such as Graduate of the Realtor Institute, Seller’s Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, and certification by NYU. According to Ms. Santos, she is a soughtafter realtor who specializes in residential and land sales in upstate New York. Ms. Santos works in the downtown Ithaca Warren Real Estate office with buyers and sellers from all walks of life, from first timers to seasoned investors. She is

associated with the National Association of Realtors.

Ms. Santos has been interested in real estate since her early career days. She enjoys helping clients make critical decisions to sell or buy the amazing types of properties found in her area. Diversity of property types, as well as the people who buy and sell them, keep her highly motivated and interested in her profession. She often finds that clients become friends, and is proud to be called on repeatedly by people who return to her because of her dedication and attention to detail.

Ms. Santos is active as a guest speaker with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, an organization which provides purchase assistance to first-time buyers, as well as to homeowners who need help with repairs, energy improvements, and accessibility modifications.

While living in NYC, Ms. Santos was fiercely competitive in the New York

Road Runner’s Biathlon competitions, earning 5 plaques for placing among the top 3 finishers by age group, between 2000-2004. She maintains certification with ACSM-American College of Sports Medicine, and teaches yoga classes regularly. Ms. Santos serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Women’s Organizations.

Ms. Santos notes that she has a philanthropic heart and has recently included the Tompkins County SPCA, Bridges Cornell Heights, Doctors Without Borders, The Arc of Schuyler County, the Schuyler County Humane Society, and WXXI radio, in her annual giving plan.

Ms. Santos would like to dedicate this honor to her parents, Jim and Alice Brooks.

Sylvia Mock

Realtor

Carolina One Real Estate Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC—Prominently displayed in The Inner Circle, Sylvia Mock is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Real Estate Professional for her contributions to the real estate industry.

Mrs. Mock is well qualified as a real estate professional with her numerous designations and certifications as an

Accredited Buyers Realtor (ABR); Sellers Real Estate Specialist (SRS) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She has more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry and is considered an expert in residential real estate, buyers and sellers, veterans, military, and firsttime homebuyers.

According to Mrs. Mock, she loves people and loves talking to people, which has been the key to her success. She has worked with Carolina One Real Estate since September 2013. In her first year there, she was awarded the Rising Star Award and Top New Agent Award. She has also received the Top Dog award twice for writing up 5 contracts in one month.

Mrs. Mock supports Wounded Warriors; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital; Displaced Vet; and likes to work with the homeless. She also participates in Helping Hands and Trunk or Treat for the office.

In her spare time, the realtor enjoys travel, camping, and joining her husband in the RV. Mrs. Mock notes that her mentor is Patricia Cosgrove and she would like to dedicate this honor to her husband, Tom, and thanks him for his love and support.

Sherri Murphy

Professional Real Estate

Coldwell Real Estate

Southlake, TX

Southlake, TX— Sherri Murphy is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the Real Estate Field.

Ms. Murphy is a real estate advisor and team lead at The Ultimate Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker Realty in Southlake Texas. She manages and mentors three real estate professionals and has more than four decades of experience in both the real estate and mortgage industries.

Ms. Murphy provides personalized service and superior expertise in luxury homes and military relocations. She is well-versed in the buying and selling process of residential homes including luxury estates, foreclosures, short sales, commercial and mixed-use spaces, and the management of large portfolios of properties.

According to Ms. Murphy, she was born and raised in Texas and learned the intricacies of construction from her grandfather and uncle who were both builders. She has developed an immense understanding of the growth and ongoing fluctuations of the market affording her the ability to assist her clients to make the best decisions. Ms. Murphy also relies on her previous expertise as a mitigation loss specialist, asset manager, loan officer, and property manager to help clients realize their dreams.

Ms. Murphy notes that Coldwell Banker was founded by Colbert Coldwell in 1906. Today it is owned and operated by the nation’s largest residential real estate company, Realogy Brokerage Group, which is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corporation. Coldwell Banker presently operates in more than 50 major metropolitan areas throughout the country.

Ms. Murphy is involved with a local annual blood drive for Carter Blood Care and volunteers her time with various veteran programs. She is a certified military relocation specialist, accredited

luxury home specialist, and certified luxury home marketing specialist.

Ms. Murphy is associated with NAR, Luxury Home Specialist, Guild Designation, and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. She was featured in a 2022 issue of The Top 100 Realtors Magazine for her proficiency as a regional real estate professional specializing in luxury home sales. She was also recognized in 2022 as a Top Producer by Coldwell Banker Realty and received the Guild Designation for the number of luxury homes that she closed.

In her spare time, Ms. Murphy enjoys the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. She would like to dedicate this honor to her family; her dear children and grandchildren, and thanks them for their love and support.

James P. Embrey

Cyber Security Infosys

Carlisle, PA

Carlisle, PA—James P. Embrey is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the field of Cyber Security.

Mr. Embrey earned his BA in Communications and Journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. He works at Revature specializing in Multimedia Information Technology and Cyber Security and also does software development and helps produce music. According to Mr. Embrey, Revature has

a training program to hire, develop, and deploy top talent including those who are well-versed in leading-edge and next-gen technologies.

Mr. Embrey has a plethora of skills pertaining to the technology field that includes telecommunications; multimedia; information technology; engineering; digital media; electronics; computer programming; project development; broadcasting; television; website design; radio; and arts and sciences. He has a reputation for being efficient; attentive; team- and goaloriented; good at problem solving; creative; ambitious; and tech savvy.

Mr. Embrey is considered a specialist in Computer Programming for Personal and Professional use and Multimedia Production. He notes that he is computer

literate and tech savvy and has published two STM Academic Journals.

In his free time, he enjoys fitness, programming, audio and video, and music production.

Paul H. Mitchell

Vice President of Special Projects

Nike, Inc.

Bonita Springs, FL

Bonita Springs, FL— Paul H. Mitchell is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his work in the engineering field.

Mr. Mitchell earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas to begin his career, which he notes has been long and distinguished, filled with many highlights. Mr. Mitchell holds 15 patents and has been very active in the Society of Plastic Industry Sheet Products, serving as its president for 2 years, as well as serving on the National Board of Directors of the Society of Plastic Industry.

The engineer worked at Eastman Kodak upon completion of the ROTC program and graduation from the University of Kansas. He then served two years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mitchell received the U.S. Army Commendation Medal for Outstanding Military Service and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

Mr. Mitchell held leadership positions at major corporations in the Fort Smith, Ark., region. In 1980, Tetra began working with the sporting equipment giant NIKE to develop uniquely engineered cushioning systems for the Nike Air line of shoes. He was promoted to president and COO of Tetra in 1988 and obtained general management responsibilities. In 1991, Mitchell negotiated the sale of Tetra Plastics to Nike and was named the president and CEO of the new Nike IHM subsidiary. Mr. Mitchell served as the Vice President of Advanced Research and Development for Nike Inc. prior to retiring.

In 2000, Mr. Mitchell was named vice president for advanced research and development for Nike Global Footwear. He has been the advisory board member from 1994 to present. Mr. Mitchell is also the board member for the Bonita Bay Club Golf Committee, and president of the Bonita Bay Hurricane Relief Fund Inc.

Mr. Mitchell notes that he has always represented himself with excellence and integrity. As such, he was named Businessman of the Year; Recipient of the DESA Award; University of Kansas School of Engineering; Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award; and Honoree for the Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award.

Stephen Lyon Keiley

Co-Founder Chief Executive Officer WindWhistle LLC

Hudson, NH

Hudson, NH— Stephen Lyon Keiley is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the business field.

Mr. Keiley earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1960 from Yale University. He continued his collegiate career at Harvard Business School and received a Master of Business Administration in International Marketing in 1967.

Mr. Keiley recently co-founded WindWhistle LLC, a green business alliance brokerage firm, where he serves as chief executive officer. He also remains active as the owner of Foxfire LLC. Mr. Keiley previously served as the director of The Nature Conservancy and as a founder and chief executive officer of Enterprise Development Inc.

Mr. Keiley has focused on environmentalism and helping others. He traveled to Malawi and Kenya to help create camps for refugees at various points in his career. Much of this work came as part of his participation with AIESEC, an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that promotes leadership from young adults.

Mr. Keiley attributes his success to his values of trust, honesty and integrity. He is a result-oriented individual with a passion for helping others and those in need in his community.

He would like to dedicate this honor with special thanks to Dr. Tony Sullivan.

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