There’s hope where you look for it

Zayna Khayat
Health Futurist & Systems Thinking
Zayna is a futurist that’s sought after many global companies and conferences that want to get ahead in health and innovation. Her work and research have collaboratively urged her audiences to demand more in their health care. Dr. Khayat was previously the lead of health system innovation at MaRS Discovery District, a health innovation hub in Toronto, Canada. Currently, Zayna Khayat is a Future Strategist with SE Health.

There is a power shift occurring – from the healthcare provider to ‘people-powered health care.’ In this ‘patient revolution’, patients are taking matters into their own hands, now that they have more information as well as the means of production. Employers are also starting to become healthcare organizations, rather than waiting for or trying to fix the current healthcare system. Dr. Khayat brings a powerful perspective, and insight into what citizens, employers, and policy-makers must do today to enable and even catalyze positive change for tomorrow.

Drew Taylor
Regenerative Medicine Pioneer
Now in a time where we realize the fragility of our health, how much farther are we from taking the necessary steps forward? Drew is going to touch on the future of regenerative medicine, genetics and powerful stem cell therapy accessible to everyone.

Drew Taylor is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Acorn Biolabs. Biologist and former professional athlete (Ex- Toronto Blue Jay), Drew has charted his path across molecular cell biology, science and baseball with steadfast passion over his career.

Mary Trudeau
Director, Envirings Inc.
Mary will be speaking about her personal experience in coping with stressful situations. She will discuss a simple, accessible and on-going opportunity to find relief and to re-energize in the face of daunting information.

Mary Trudeau has dedicated her career to water. She is a professional engineer with 15 years of experience managing municipal water infrastructure and 15 years of experience as a consultant providing advice bridging science and policy, in particular concerning water environment protection. She completed Ph.D. research on the topic of urbanization and its effects on rivers and fish communities. In her non-work world, Mary is the proud mother of two sons and lives in constant amazement at the opportunities offered by circumstance and nature.

Dr. Sherry Walling
Entrepreneur Psychologist, Author & Speaker
A demanding work life can take a significant toll on your personal relationships. Now more than ever, working remote has caused many to feel stressed, isolated, and wrought with the kinds of challenges that can cause friction in even the most connected families. Dr. Sherry will walk you through how to protect your most important relationships in the midst of these times of uncertainty.

Dr. Sherry Walling is one of the world’s only clinical psychologists focused on the mental health of entrepreneurs & the self-employed. She has a unique mixture of elite research training, psychotherapy experience, and time in the entrepreneurial trenches.