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Why is the Supreme Court making some of its most impactful decisions behind closed doors? In this episode, Robin Frazer Clark and Lester Tate welcome Professor Stephen Vladeck, author of the bestselling book The Shadow Docket, to discuss the rise of stealth rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn why unsigned and unexplained decisions—affecting everything from immigration to abortion—are becoming more common and why every American should be paying attention.

Gia-Raquel Rose, owner of Airs Above Yoga, LLC and a real estate sales associate in Tewksbury, New Jersey has had a love for horses stemming from early childhood. Growing up in “horse country” afforded her the privilege of beginning to ride from the tender age of four. It was a childhood illness, which brought her riding aspirations to an abrupt halt. It took twenty years before she was able to reunite with her long lost passion for horses and their ability to heal. In that time, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication from Arcadia University and became a twice two hundred hour certified yoga instructor in both Hatha and Vinyasa. It was the loss of her mother, Rose, to breast cancer, which ultimately shifted her trajectory from the corporate world to the internal work for which yoga, as a practice, is renowned. Jason DeSalvo co-founded Strategic Outpatient Services, Inc. in 1995, a company specializing in the development and management of outpatient Positron Emission Tomography centers, currently serving as the Company's CEO. Mr. DeSalvo has served on non-profit Boards including Ethos Farm Project, Coral Reef Alliance, Tewksbury Land Trust, Jazz House Kids and Hoop-A-Paluza; also serving as Vice Chairman of Montclair, New Jersey's Planning Board while a resident there. Mr. De Salvo holds a B.S. in Business Administration with Honors and Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and lives with his wife Deborah on Coldbrook Farm in Oldwick, New Jersey, where they regeneratively farm heirloom grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables. They have two wonderful adult children, Steven and Julia.

Our special guest today is John Onderdonk, the Co-Founder and CEO of Flume TV, an innovative ad-supported streaming service dedicated to independent content. Prior to founding Flume TV, John accumulated five years of media strategy experience at Comcast NBCUniversal. During this tenure, he held roles in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Cable FP&A, and NBCU Corporate Strategy and Business Development, with a focus on forming the company's direct-to-consumer streaming strategy. Currently based in Palo Alto, California, John is originally from Dallas, Texas. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he also serves as the Student Body Co-President, leading various initiatives to enhance the student experience and foster a vibrant community. Today we'll discuss Flume TV.

Are you as husband looking to go "next level" with how you proactively care for your wife and lead in your marriage? Do you want to be even more intentional in leading your family and have healthy relationships? Then be sure to watch or listen (and share) to this entire episode with Dr. Jorge Suarez & guest host Jordan Linscombe.  Jorge Suarez received his Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University graduating with Highest Distinction. His passion for leadership, male personal integrity, and marital health motivated him to complete professional certifications in Sexual Recovery Pastoral Counseling (SRPC) and Marital Clinical Therapy at the Gottman Institute.Jorge is also a professional Mental Health Coach through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).In this episode, Jorge & Jordan discuss: 

This week on Generative Now, Lightspeed Partner and host Michael Mignano talks to Lisha Li, Founder and CEO of Rosebud AI. Rosebud AI allows users to generate video with a few simple prompts by leveraging AI for every aspect of game design. Lisha shares her diverse background from academia to venture capital and acting, leading up to the inception of Rosebud. Michael and Lisha talk about lessons learned when developing consumer AI products and the different iterations of Rosebud AI and its evolution including stock photos and the viral app TokkingHeads. Lisha is the Founder and CEO of Rosebud AI. She is a former principal at Amplify Partners. Lisha completed her PhD at UC Berkeley focusing on deep learning and probability applied to the problem of clustering in graphs. While at Berkeley she also did statistical consulting, advising on methods and analysis for experimentation and interpretation, and interned as a data scientist at Pinterest and Stitch Fix. She earned her Master of Science in Mathematics at the University of Toronto, with Highest Distinction advised by Prof. Balazs Szegedy in the area of Graph Limits. Episode Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Lisha Li and Rosebud AI (00:47) Lisha Li's Career: Academia, Acting, VC, and AI (07:54) The Genesis of Rosebud AI: Creating a Creative Consumer AI Product  (12:14) Navigating Game Development with AI (17:43) Democratizing Game Creation with Rosebud (31:20) Building Rosebud's AI-Powered Platform (35:56) Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Gaming  Stay in touch: www.lsvp.com X: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.co Email: generativenow@lsvp.com The content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

Today, I am joined by Jason and Deb DeSalvo of Cold Brook Farm. Jason is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Strategic Outpatient Services, Inc. in 1995, a company specializing in the development and management of outpatient Positron Emission Tomography centers and is currently serving as the Company's CEO. Jason has served on non-profit Boards including Ethos Farm Project, Coral Reef Alliance, Tewksbury Land Trust, Jazz House Kids and Hoop-A-Paluza; also served as Vice Chairman of Montclair, New Jersey's Planning Board while a resident there. Deb is currently working as a farmer and gardener on their regenerative farm, Coldbrook Farm in Oldwick, NJ.  She is a member of the board of trustees for Raritan Headwaters Association, an organization protecting the 470-square mile watershed of the North and South branches of the Raritan River. Deb and Jason lived in Montclair for almost 30 years, where they raised their two children, Steven and Julia. While there, Deb worked as an environmental educator at Van Vleck House and Gardens and in the Montclair Public Schools.  She is a Master Gardener and for a short period of time baked in a local tea shop. Jason holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration with Honors and Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  After getting a BA in English Literature and graduating Summa Cum Laude from Hunter College in NYC, Deb was a traffic associate at 1010 WINS radio and traffic manager at Bloomberg News Radio. She left that career behind to become a stay-at-home mom. Jason and Deb live in Oldwick, New Jersey, where they regeneratively farm heirloom grains, fruits, nuts and vegetables.  To connect with Deb and Jason: https://coldbrookfarmnj.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldbrookfarm/ Mentioned in this episode: Ethos Health, Farm Project, Dr. Ron Weiss Nutritionfacts.org TrueNorth Health Center Double Zero NYC Doug Lisle Homegrown National Park Raritan Headwaters NJ Audubon NJ Senator Cory Booker To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummus Join my mailing list and get 3 free recipes just for signing up! https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/3recipepdf Join my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/ Book a free 30 minute call with me: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/book-online To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest ©2024 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLC Theme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kimberly-winters/message

Brian Dally is no stranger to the proptech ecosystem. Brian Co-founded Groundfloor just over 10 years ago, and is still driving the company at an aggressive growth rate. Groundfloor has achieved Inc 5000 recognition four times as being one of the fastest growing private companies in the US. In this interview with Brian, we cover the specifics of the Groundfloor product—a fintech/proptech solution enabling investors (both accredited and non-accredited) to invest in real estate debt. Groundfloor promotes investors have seen a consistent 10% annualized returns on its short-terms offers. We also discuss the challenges of operating a business like this with the many changes the real estate industry has seen over the last 10 years. One thing I find when talking to more seasoned veterans like Brian, is that sometimes the more things change the more they stay the same. Maybe you'll hear that theme in here too. Listen in! More about Brian and GroundfloorCelebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023, Groundfloor is an award-winning fintech company that offers the ease of savings with the real returns of investing. Known for its regulatory prowess and developing completely new financial products for individual investors, the company was the very first to be qualified to offer direct real estate debt investments for both accredited and non-accredited audiences alike. The company has won numerous awards for its product innovation and growth, including four years in a row of being on the Inc. 5000 List. Since it launched in 2013, Groundfloor's investors have consistently seen 10% annualized returns across its short-term investment offerings. For more information or to get started investing fractionally in real estate, visit Groundfloor.com.  Over a 25-year entrepreneurial career that spans IP communications, wireless telecom, and finance, Brian Dally has pushed the boundaries of how disruptive Internet technologies can be applied to solve large-scale consumer problems and distribute the value to all.As the co-founder and CEO of Groundfloor, a wealthtech platform that allows everyone to build wealth through real estate, Brian has helped make private capital markets radically more accessible to new participants. Under his leadership, Groundfloor became the first company qualified by the SEC to offer direct real estate debt investments via Regulation A to non-accredited investors and accredited investors alike. In 2020, Groundfloor made its debut onto Inc. Magazine's prestigious list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America, and was recognized in the top 10 percent of all honorees as well as being the fastest-growing financial services company in its home state of Georgia. It's now been on the Inc 5000 list four years in a row. Brian has also been recognized for his entrepreneurial leadership by many organizations.Before co-founding Groundfloor in 2013, Brian's career building disruptive technology startups included stints in Silicon Valley, Boston, London and the North Carolina Triangle region. Previously, he led the launch of Republic Wireless to take on the big four cellphone carriers to international acclaim. As a result, millions more Americans can now afford a smartphone. Brian has a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia. A native of Detroit who lived near Boston during childhood, Brian currently resides with his partner Ashley in Atlanta and Telluride, CO, where he still avidly roots for the Red Sox (but never the Patriots). Follow Brian on Twitter Connect with Brian on LinkedIn Follow Groundfloor on Twitter Check out Groundfloor

Paul Monasterio co-founded Kalepa in 2018 with the mission to help commercial insurance underwriters bind business with confidence. Kalepa's AI-powered Copilot software enables underwriters to focus their time on the highest ROI opportunities and to quickly evaluate and optimally select risk. Paul talks about finding the balance between underwriters saying yes to everything versus saying no to everything, to focus their time on selecting exactly the right opportunities that bring profitability and reduce claims risk. The first decision an underwriter has to make is where to use their time - so Copilot helps triage opportunities based on their attractiveness and alignment to the strategic book priorities.  Paul also discusses technology tools and changes applicable to commercial insurance, focusing on the right opportunities and understanding risk exposures in the right context. He sees that underwriters need to be better armed to address the complexity and nature of claims and new lines. He does not see a world in which there are fewer underwriters, or less work to do. instead, he sees winning carriers and MGAs as those who understand where to use technology to augment their underwriters' skills and not fall into the trap of thinking tech will drive personnel cost savings. Kalepa is backed by IA Ventures, Inspired Capital, and leaders in technology and financial services. Kalepa was recognized as one of the most innovative insurtechs in the world as part of FinTech Global Insurtech 100 in 2022 and 2023, one of Benzinga's Best Insurtechs in 2021, and as a Cool Vendor by Gartner in 2020. Prior to founding Kalepa, Paul was an executive at Facebook/Meta, Mastercard, and Applied Predictive Technologies, developing novel applications of data and technology to solve the most critical problems of Global 1000 firms in insurance, banking, and the public sector in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Paul also founded Forg, a microfinance organization fostering micro-entrepreneurship in South East Asia. Paul graduated with a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering at MIT and holds Bachelors degrees with Highest Honors and Highest Distinction in Mathematics and Nuclear Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Follow the Insurtech Leadership Podcast airing weekly hosted by Joshua R. Hollander. We give you up-close access and personal insights from the leaders of the fastest-growing #insurtechs and most innovative #insurance carriers and brokers.

Huijin Kong is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment, making an enduring impact in the world of business leadership. A tenacious achiever, she earned her stripes graduating summa cum laude from Wharton and securing an M.B.A. with Highest Distinction from Harvard Business School. Driven by an unyielding faith in the inherent potential of every individual, she fearlessly carves her path, leaving a lasting impact in her wake. Currently, as the Principal Counselor at LinHart Group and co-author of 'Positive Influence: The First and Last Mile of Leadership,' Huijin continues to inspire and empower.In today's episode, Huijin tells us how she was called to this career, sheds light on the challenges faced by higher-ups in maintaining their purpose, and how leaders can positively influence their teams. Press play to hear Huijin's thoughts on…Taking the leap and trusting yourself “Success and our pride is very, very hard to let go. That was the most difficult thing for me in my own transition— to move on from one successful career to, frankly, what looked like a not very promising second career that I probably will fail at. So, do you dare to take the leap and then find the courage in yourself and in your company and your organization to do it?”Being an influencer at your company“The key as an influencer is to really understand the key goals that you have, that your company has. What's going to be difficult for people? Because our definition of influence and leadership, which is interrelated, is ‘Are you able to get someone to do something better, faster, or new that they wouldn't have otherwise done?'"

In this Wednesday special we sat down with the brilliant  Co-Founder and General Partner of True Beauty Ventures, Cristina Nuñez to learn about what it takes to truly build brands that are hallmarks of the beauty industry and her role in the process as an investor and mentor. Cristina has over 16 years of investing, operating, and advising experience in the CPG industry, with the last 9 years specifically focused on beauty and wellness. Cristina co-founded True Beauty Ventures to bring true sector expertise to early stage beauty investing. She supports the True Beauty portfolio through several board seats including Maude, Youthforia, Crown Affair, Caliray, Moon Juice, Cay Skin, and Feals. Her contributions to the industry have garnered strong recognition, including being named one of 2023's Most Inspirational Women Leaders by WWD and featured on Latino Leaders' 100 Latinas of 2023 List.Prior to True Beauty Ventures, Cristina spent half her career as an operator within the beauty and wellness sector, at brands such as Clark's Botanicals, Laura Geller Beauty, and Equinox. Cristina previously started her professional career in finance as an Associate at L Catterton and then as a Senior Associate at Tengram Capital Partners. She began her finance career as an Analyst in the Consumer & Retail Investment Banking group at UBS.Cristina graduated magna cum laude from Duke University and holds a B.A. with Highest Distinction in Public Policy Studies and Political Science.Support the showFollow The Show On All Socials Using The Tag @skincareanarchy

In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with David Narrow, CEO of Sonavex, who has previously worked with multinational medical device companies on their commercialization and long-term business strategies as a healthcare consultant for Health Advances. David earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with Highest Distinction from the University of Rochester before receiving his Masters from Johns Hopkins University. He was named 30 Under 30 in Healthcare by Forbes in 2016 and 40 Under 40 by the Baltimore Business Journal in 2017.In this interview with David, we talk about the art of perfecting product design, the strategies to adeptly navigate complex regulatory waters, and the nuances of capturing the trust and interest of venture capitalists. Before we dive into the discussion, I wanted to mention a few things:If you're into learning from proven medtech and health tech leaders and want to know when new content and interviews go live, head over to Medsider.com and sign up for our free newsletter. You'll get access to gated articles, and lots of other interesting healthcare content.Second, if you want even more inside info from proven experts, think about a Medsider premium membership. We talk to experienced life science leaders about the nuts and bolts of running a business and bringing products to market.This is your place for valuable knowledge on specific topics like seed funding, prototyping, insurance reimbursement, and positioning a medtech startup for an exit.In addition to the entire back catalog of Medsider interviews over the past decade, premium members get a copy of every volume of Medsider Mentors at no additional cost. If you're interested, go to medsider.com/subscribe to learn more.Lastly, here's a link to the full interview with David if you prefer reading.

"They each have a different perspective. They each in their own way... And I can say this just based on how I've heard them talk about this and from what I think you'll see in this wonderful video about this project that we have made, each of our five artists is so profoundly connected to the land of Wyoming as their raison d'etre for doing what they do. I think so much of their vision and their work is embedded in the fact that they are connected with Wyoming." - Lisa Fleishman Jennifer Rife is right at home on the high prairie of Cheyenne, Wyoming, hailing from rural southeastern Colorado and living most of her life in the American West. A lifetime of exploring places on road trips across the continent has enhanced her love of wide-open spaces and vast skies. The human-made structures and objects she has seen along the way provide endless references for her ephemeral installations. (View her work at artinthemiddleofnowhere.com)  She earned her BFA in the History of Art with a studio concentration in clay at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, graduating with Highest Distinction in 1986. Jennifer has exhibited her work throughout the United States; has had her work featured in books and articles; and has won a Wyoming Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowship. An avid visitor of museums and land art sites, she finds ideas in a variety of art forms but is most inspired by work in situ(on site) that transcends time and place. Jennifer is one of five Wyoming artists selected for Women To Watch. The 2024 exhibit is the National Museum of Women in the Art's biennial exhibition series that features underrepresented and emerging women artists who create in any medium including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, print, drawing, photography, film, digital, installation, and sound. Wyoming will participate for the first time in NMWA's Women to Watch exhibition, held in Washington, DC in 2024 and Rife is one of the five awesome artists chosen from across Wyoming to be invited to submit their work. BUT, only one will be chosen to be on exhibit in a collection at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C!

This week's episode is the first-panel discussion with the Lady Leaders Book Club and continues our cross-over event with Leslie Vickrey's The Edge Podcast. We could not have 3 better leaders discuss how to make the most of your career growth and career. Our guests include Adecco's Joyce Russell; RemX, and EmployBridge company, & Kelly Boykin, of Real Staffing. The group also focuses on: Gratitude focusing on your superpowers (aka your strengths) the importance of goal setting This episode is brought to you by ClearEdge Marketing, Kyloe Partners & Leap Consulting Solutions Please remember to rate, review and share the episode wherever you tune in. Bios: Joyce Russell is a 30+ year veteran with the Adecco Group and led the largest business unit of the Adecco Group North America. Today, she is president of the Adecco Group US Foundation whose mission is to make the future work for everyone. Joyce is a panelist and participant at the World Economic Forum and Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summits. She is on the Board of Directors of the American Staffing Association and Dress for Success International. Joyce is a recipient of the Committee of 200's Luminary Award for Corporate Innovation and is a former board member of C200. A founding member of Paradigm for Parity, she is also a member of the International Women's Forum and Women Corporate Directors. Joanie Bily brings over 25 years of experience in professional and commercial staffing, including executive leadership roles with two of the world's largest employment firms. In 2019, Joanie was named to the board of directors of the American Staffing Association and in 2020 became an officer on the board. She was named to the Women in Staffing Global Power 100 and North America 50 by Staffing Industry Analysts for five consecutive years. Joanie has a Bachelor of Science with the Highest Distinction from the State University of New York, She is a mom of two wonderful children and spends her free time running, exercising, decorating, and remodeling homes. Kelly Boykin is the Head of MSP at Real Staffing, an SThree company, managing partnership strategy with the worlds best and largest Managed Services Providers around the world. She is a 25 year veteran of the staffing industry and began her career leading sales and recruiting teams across North America, working with top Fortune 500 brands. Kelly is active in the staffing industry, including the American Staffing Association (ASA) and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). She is particularly passionate about supporting women in the industry. Kelly is the Chair for the Women in Leadership Council for the American Staffing Association, and also mentors women in staffing through the ASA Mentoring program. She has been recognized for the past three years by Staffing Industry Analysts on the Global Power 150 Most Influential Women in Staffing. She was recently named one of Pride Global's Trailblazing Women for promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and advancing opportunities for women.

Ama Mazama (aka Marie-Josée Cérol) is Associate Professor and Director of the Graduate Programs of the Department of Africa American Studies at Temple University. She received her PhD with highest distinction from La Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris III. After graduating from La Sorbonne with Highest Distinction in Linguistics for her doctorarte, Professor Ama Mazama taught at the University of Texas, Pennsylvania State University, before arriving at Temple University in l993. She established a reputation as the principal exponent of the African origin of the Guadeloupian language. In two books, Langue et Identité en Guadeloupe: Une Perspective Afrocentrique and Une Introduction au Créole Guadeloupéen.Langue et Identité en Guadeloupe: Une Perspective Afrocentrique and Une Introduction au Créole Guadeloupéen. She is the Managing Editor of the Journal of Black Studies. Her publications appear in journals in three continents. Well known as an educational consultant for the infusion of African content in American schools Mazama has written several books for teachers in addition to her major scholarly works in Afrocentric philosophy and theory. Two co-edited encyclopedias, the Encyclopedia of Black Studies and the Encyclopedia of African Religion, earned praise for their pioneering work from the National Council of Black Studies. Her scholarly works critique domination and hegemonic philosophies, reveal the cultural, linguistic, and religious bases of Caribbean culture, especially Vodu, and examine cultural and critical methods of establishing an ethic of justice and equity. Dr. Mazama has been home schooling her children for almost 2 decades and has done extensive research looking into the reasons why black parents home school their children. https://www.amazon.com/Books-Ama-Mazama/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AAma+Mazama --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mastermine-mrg/message

Body Memory Process Kat SohnDiscover Your Childhood Vows and Change Your Life with Kathi Sohn#BodyMemory #BodyMemoryProcess #KathiSohnHi, and welcome to the show!On today's show I have the pleasure of welcoming CEO at Body Memory Process LLC, Kathi Sohn, to talk about body memory, the Body Memory Process, and how our early childhood vows impact our beliefs and ultimately, how we live our lives.Kathi served in the U.S. Army between 1984-1988, and has served in multiple positions within the U.S. Department of Defense and The U.S. Department of State between 1988 and retired as a GS-15 from Federal service in 2020. She holds a Master of Arts, National Security Studies, National War College, and graduated with Highest Distinction. Kathi also holds and Master of Science, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, along with a Bachelor of Political Science from Maryland University.During this content-rich call, Kat shares information about how much of childhood trauma is self-inflicted during seemingly innocuous occurrences. The child interprets experiences with a pre-logical mind that provides a conclusion about how “I am…,” how “they are…,” and how “life is…” Often, the result is a confusing repeat behavior pattern in the adult, although it originated as a mechanism designed by the brain to protect the child from future trauma. Kat also reveals details about body memory and the Body Memory Process as a way of discovering and then releasing childhood vows that are not serving us.To learn more about the topics discussed, or to contact Kathi directly, click the link below.Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored post.” My Future Business is disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Contact info:John Johnson PhD, President and CEO of Edgeworth Economics 202-559-4388 www.johnjohnsonphd.com jjohnson@edgewortheconomics.com Bio:John H. Johnson, PhD is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday. Dr. Johnson has helped some of the world’s largest companies understand how to interpret data and is known internationally for his ability to explain highly sophisticated concepts in a simple, straightforward manner, helping his audiences become more confident and discerning consumers of data and make better decisions in their professional and personal lives. Dr. Johnson received a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his BA in Economics with Highest Distinction from the University of Rochester. He lives with his wife and two children in McLean, Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John H. Johnson, PhD is president and CEO of Edgeworth Economics, a professional economist, expert witness, internationally renowned speaker, and author of EVERYDATA: The Misinformation Hidden in the Little Data You Consume Everyday. Dr. Johnson has helped some of the world’s largest companies understand how to interpret data and is known internationally for his ability to explain highly sophisticated concepts in a simple, straightforward manner, helping his audiences become more confident and discerning consumers of data and make better decisions in their professional and personal lives. Dr. Johnson received a PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his BA in Economics with Highest Distinction from the University of Rochester. He lives with his wife and two children in McLean, Virginia.     = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion.   We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP!   Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader.   Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-star review. Book a free 15-minute discovery call with me to discuss how you can chart a new direction for your business or career.

In this podcast interview, Dr. Tess Neal provides an overview of her academic journey since completing her B.A. at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln through her Ph.D. program at the University of Alabama to her current position as Assistant Professor of Psychology in Arizona State University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Dr. Neal is a licensed psychologist, and she reveals the choices she made when selecting a master's and doctorate school and program while providing copious advice for those interested in seeking graduate degrees in psychology. Dr. Neal graduated with her Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has always had an interest in law and forensic psychology. Much of her early work focused on expert bias in the legal system, credibility, and juror perceptions. As a result of her persistence and dedication, she has become an award-winning teacher, scholar, and mentor. Dr. Neal was named a “Rising Star” by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) for her early career research on judgment, decision-making, and expert bias. The APS “Rising Star” designation is given to those whose innovative research has “already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions.” Recently, Dr. Neal was recognized for her long-standing commitment as a mentor as she received the ASU Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award (Outstanding Master's Mentor). As the Director of ASU's Clinical and Legal Judgment Lab, Dr. Neal works with students and other scholars to examine how human judgment intersects with psychology, law, and other sciences to better understand how people make decisions. From studying how to keep “junk science” out of the courtroom to studying the biases of forensic experts, Dr. Neal hopes her interdisciplinary research blending psychology, law, and ethics continues to improve the criminal justice system. She plans to continue studying the judgments, perceptions, and misperceptions of psychologists and other experts in the legal system as these have meaningful impacts on the real world. Connect with Tess M.S. Neal, Ph.D.: LinkedIn | TwitterConnect with the Show: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter https://vimeo.com/494299396 Interests and Specializations Dr. Neal's interests are reflected in her scholarly research.  She is interested in reasoning, inference, and decision making among forensic experts, jurors, and judges. She is also interested in the effectiveness and validity of expert testimony and is currently examining psychologists' judgments in legal contexts. In fact, if you are a licensed psychologist you can participate in her most current research and receive Continuing Education (CE) credits. Education Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Psychology and English, Double Minor: Sociology and Criminal Justice (2005); Graduated with Highest Distinction, Honors Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology (2007); Psychology and Law Concentration, University of Alabama. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Psychology (2012); Psychology-Law Concentration, Quantitative Minor, University of Alabama. Professional Credentials Licensed Psychologist (L.P.), State of AZ (Lic #PSY-004630) and NE (Lic #844), voluntary inactive status. Other Links of Interest ASU Law and Behavioral Science InitiativeASU On Campus M.S. Program in PsychologyASU Online Master of Science in Forensic PsychologyASU Online Master of Science in PsychologyThe PLuS AllianceThe Night That Lasted A Lifetime: How Psychology Was Misused In Teen's Murder Case Podcast Transcription Bradley(00:00:13)Welcome to the Master's in Psychology podcast where psychology students can learn from psychologists, educators, and practitioners to better understand what they do, how they got there, and hear the advice they have for those interested in getting a master's degree in psychology. I'm your host, Brad Schumacher,

Lisa is joined by Todd Krueger who is the CEO of AO Biome.  Todd started his career as a consultant for Bain and Company, a management consulting firm, and was responsible for providing strategic analysis and solution implementation to Fortune 500 clients. His first entrepreneurial venture was co-founding Fluidigm Corporation, which is principally engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of biological research equipment and is currently listed on NASDAQ (stock symbol FLDM). Todd earned a Bachelor of Economics degree with Highest Distinction, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He went on to hold various leadership roles within the biotech space before joining AO Biome, where he currently serves as CEO, President and Director.Find us online at www.businessbuildersmastermind.com

It's been almost six months since COVID-19 became a global pandemic, and no country has been spared from this crisis. As we now know, this is the most significant global public health threat we have faced in generations. Despite this, many nations have systematically fought the virus and have prevented it from devastating its people and communities.   But what about the United States? How has the world's most powerful country dealt with the pandemic, and where do we go from here? Join me in this episode as former Health Commissioner of the City of Detroit, national activist, and author Dr. Abdul El-Sayed discusses his book, "Healing Politics," and shares his diagnosis and prescription for how we can work together to move the health of our nation forward during this unprecedented time.  Episode Highlights: The epidemic within this pandemic Where do we stand as a country amidst the pandemic How the notion of insecurity is negatively impacting our nation in times of crisis Why we as a society are unable to invest in a collective action What leaders should be thinking of to prepare for the future Addressing the current failures of our culture Highlights from Dr. Abdul’s book, “Healing Politics” About Our Guest: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, progressive activist, educator, author, speaker, and podcast host. He is the Chair of Southpaw Michigan and a Political Contributor at CNN. ​He serves as a Sanders appointee and one of eight members of Vice President Biden’s 2020 Unity Task Force for Healthcare. ​His book, ​Healing Politics​ (Abrams Press), diagnoses our country’s epidemic of insecurity and the empathy politics we will need to treat it, and his forthcoming book ​Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide​ (​ Oxford University Press, 2021) co-authored with Dr. Micah Johnson​, ​offers a no nonsense guide to the policy. He is the host of “America Dissected,” a podcast by Crooked Media, which goes beyond the headlines to explore what really matters for our health. He is a Scholar-in-Residence at Wayne State University and American University, where he teaches at the intersection between public health, public policy, and politics. He was previously a SIne Fellow at American University’s Sine Institute of Policy & Politics, and Pritzker Fellow at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics. In 2018, Abdul ran for Governor of Michigan on an unapologetically progressive platform. Though he finished second of three earning over 340,000 votes in the Democratic primary, his bid was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and The Nation.​ Prior, he served the City of Detroit as Health Director, appointed to rebuild Detroit's Health Department after it was privatized during the city's bankruptcy. He was the youngest health official in a major American city and was awarded “Public Official of the Year” by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and "40 under 40” by Crain’s Detroit Business in view of his leadership. Prior to entering public service, he was Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health where he led Columbia’s Systems Science Program and Global Research Analytics for Population Health. He has over 100 peer reviewed scientific publications that have been cited over 1700 times. Abdul earned a Doctorate in Public Health from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He also holds a Medical Degree from Columbia University where he was an NIH-funded Medical Scientist Training Program Fellow and Soros New Americans Fellow. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with Highest Distinction from the University of Michigan, where he was chosen to deliver the student remarks alongside President Bill Clinton and was awarded the Bicentennial Alumni Award in 2017. He is a native Michigander who was born and raised in Metro Detroit, where he lives with his wife Sarah, a psychiatrist, and daughter Emmalee.... Support this podcast

Recorded June 26, 2020. Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, and progressive activist. He is the Chair at Southpaw Michigan and a Contributor at CNN. He is the author of “Healing Politics” which diagnoses our country’s epidemic of insecurity and the empathy politics we will need to treat it, as well as “Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide” with Micah Johnson. He hosts “America Dissected,” a podcast by Crooked Media, which goes beyond the headlines to explore what really matters for our health. In 2018, Abdul ran for Governor of Michigan on an unapologetically progressive platform, advocating for universal healthcare, clean water for all, debt-free and tuition-free higher education, a pathway to 100% renewable energy, and to rebuild the barrier between corporations and government. His bid was endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Nation, and Current Affairs. And though he earned over 340,000 votes, he finished second of three in the Democratic Primary.Prior, he served as Health Commissioner in the City of Detroit, appointed to rebuild the City’s health department after it was privatized during municipal bankruptcy. He was the youngest health official in a major US city. Responsible for the health and safety of over 670,000 Detroiters, the Detroit Health Department became a state and national leader in public health innovation and environmental justice, in one of the fastest municipal public health turnarounds in American history. He was awarded “Public Official of the Year” by the Michigan League of Conservation Voters and “40 under 40” by Crain’s Detroit Business.As a professor at Columbia University's Department of Epidemiology, Abdul became an internationally recognized expert in health policy and health inequalities. He was Director of the Columbia University Systems Science Program and Global Research Analytics for Population Health. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications that have earned over 1200 citations, including a foundational textbook on Systems Science & Population Health.Abdul holds a doctorate in Public Health from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, as well as a medical degree from Columbia University, where he was a Medical Scientist Training Program Fellow and a Soros New Americans Fellow. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with Highest Distinction from the University of Michigan, where he was chosen to deliver the student commencement speech alongside President Bill Clinton.  Links for this episode: AbdulElSayed.com @AbdulElSayed Healingpoliticsbook.com Medicareforallbook.com We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD

Researcher Dr. Eva Lee joins Tim to discuss her work on the front lines in the battle against the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lee is a professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, and Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and HealthCare, and her not-so-secret weapons are math, data and analytics. https://traffic.libsyn.com/shapingopinion/Opioids_-_Start_by_protecting_the_innocents_-_Episode_27.mp3   In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lee about her work in trying to tackle challenging problems associated with the nation’s opioid epidemic and how perceptions in the medical community is one key area of focus. This bonus episode is a break from our normal pattern at the Shaping Opinion podcast. Usually, we talk about people, events or things that have found a place in history that truly have shaped the way we think. The nation’s opioid epidemic is different, however. The opioid epidemic is happening now. It’s not history. Our perceptions of the seeming harmlessness of a painkiller or a cough medicine may lead us to choose comfort over temporary discomfort, which has the potential to lead to complications from taking opioids. When we talked to Dr. Eva Lee, we learned that math can be used to identify patient care practices with the best outcomes, and that if those practices spread, society can start to take significant measures to counter the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lee focused her research on the youngest and most vulnerable among us, babies. But not healthy babies. These are babies born with heart defects that typically begin their lives in the Intensive Care Unit and face serious surgeries in the first year of their lives. They are prescribed opioids to alleviate their suffering. But where do we get to the point where the opioids can cause more problems than they solve? And most importantly, what can we learn from Dr. Lee’s research in this area to expand those lessons to children and adults so that the nation can form a more broad-based attack on the opioid epidemic? Dr. Lee is a professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, and she is Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and HealthCare. She is also a Senior Research Professor at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. She uses mathematical programming and large-scale computational algorithms to help medical and healthcare decision-making. She tackles challenging problems in health systems and biomedicine by bringing a math perspective to healthcare, through systems modeling, algorithm and software design, and decision theory analysis. This work creates a better understanding of what works based on data and analytics so that patient care guidelines across the country can be improved. Dr. Lee was part of a team that was a finalist for a prestigious honor for this work. It is the Franz Edelman Award from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). We talked to Dr. Eva Lee about her research and what it means from actual health care practices, to doctor and patient perceptions. Links Dr. Lee Bio (Georgia Tech) The Most Interesting Person in the O.R. World, INFORMS Pediatric Heart Network, Edelman Award Finalist, INFORMS About this Episode's Guest Dr. Eva Lee Eva K Lee is a professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Director of the Center for Operations Research in Medicine and HealthCare. She is also a Senior Research Professor at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Dr. Lee earned a Ph.D. at Rice University in the Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics, and received her undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Hong Kong Baptist University, where she graduated with Highest Distinction. Dr. Lee was awarded a NSF/NATO postdoctoral fellowship on Scientific Computing,

Today's guest claims that his crowd funding source is the one and only accredited and non accredited investor backed lending source. He's also one of the fastest approvers of a loan you need. Tune in and hear today's opportunity to be a borrower or an investor! Best Ever Tweet: Don't keep doing the same old things, try new things because the world is changing. Brian Dally real estate background: Co-founder and CEO of GROUNDFLOOR Started a wireless company called Republic Wireless and built it as a division of Bandwidth Has a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with Highest Distinction from University of Virginia Based in Atlanta, Georgia Say hi to him at: https://www.groundfloor.us/about Please Take 4 Min and Rate and Review the Best Ever Show in iTunes.  Listen to all episodes and get a FREE crash course on real estate investing at:http://www.joefairless.com Need financing? Are you a buy-and-hold investor or doing fix and flips? I recommend talking to Lima One Capital. A Best Ever Guest told me about them after I asked how he financed 10 properties in one year. They are an asset-based lender with unique programs for long-term hold and fix and flippers. Click to learn more or, better yet, reach out to Cortney Newmans at Lima One Capital. His cell is 404.824.6121. Subscribe to Joe’s YouTube Channel here to learn multifamily and raising money tips:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwTzctSEMu4L0tKN2b_esfg Subscribe in iTunes  and  Stitcher  so you don’t miss an episode!

"...creators deserves their right as a vital part of every society." - Christoffer B. Wallin Christoffer B. Wallin - Founder and Gardener at Pindify, Founder of Jamclouds and Part-Owner of Sprinklebit "I'm a fortunate beloved husband, father and friend who sincerely believes that creators deserves their right as a vital part of every society. Started Backstage in 2006 to help local artists be on stage and get promoted with larger headliners. In 2011 I helped my brother start Sprinklebit while I started Jamclouds “The collaborative platform for musicians to unite and collaborate in a real-time online studio”. Today I'm growing a Creators Market named Pindify. After being reborn at the age of 30 I started to organize my purpose into a book which I'm continuously writing; "The Art of Struggle" I've created many songs, been the lead-singer for 5 bands and sadly, yet under the circumstances; understandably, received the “Golden Ticket” from the TV-production; Swedish Idol. Project Manager and Developer at BTS for 5 years where I led and developed projects such as the Training Portal for The Coca Cola Company. Other clients include HP, Vestas, PMI, Logica, DHL, AT&T, AOl, Ericsson, EADS, to mention some. I got a paycheck every month and learned several diversified "things". One of my proudest accomplishments was to periodically being a bartender and waiter for over 13 years. It fueled my heart with that sweet bitterness you need in today's ironic society and gave me strength to move on after several years of people laughing at the “creative” dreamer (entrepreneur). I agree with Mark Twain's statement: " I've never let my school interfere with my education" but I did power through a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with Honors of Highest Distinction, from University of Utah, Minoring in Business Marketing at David Eccles School of Business."   Connect With Christoffer: Website | @Pindify | About.me | Facebook   Subscribe to the Outlier Newsletter: Click Here If you enjoy Outlier On Air, please Subscribe & Review on iTunes or Stitcher Brought to you by: OUTLIER ENTREPRENEURS CLOSED FACEBOOK GROUP Request Invite

Leah Lizarondo is an innovator and food advocate. She is also the founder of The Brazen Kitchen, a food education practice and influential blog and the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, an innovative technology-driven nonprofit that fights hunger and waste.   Leah received her Master's Degree in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University graduating with Highest Distinction and is an advocate for healthy food accessibility, food safety policy and sustainability. She has trained at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City and received her Certification in Plant-based Nutrition from Cornell University.   She served as one of the Trustees at the global Awesome Foundation: Food, serving with leaders and creative innovators in food and is an Ambassador for Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.   She began her career as a product manager in Southeast Asia, working in consumer packaged goods and as a consultant working with technology startups. She served in leadership positions at global nonprofits before moving on to her passion in food and health advocacy. She is interested in the intersection of food, health and innovation.   Leah’s work has been featured in print and online publications including MSN’s Re:Discover Series, NPR, Oprah.com, GOOD Magazine online, and lots of local media. The Brazen Kitchen was named one of the Top 100 Foodie Blogs in 2013 by IPE and won the 2013 National City & Regional Magazine Awards for Best Blog. In April 2014, she gave the TEDx Talk “Why the Farm Is Not Getting to the Table.”   Check out the CrowdRise Campaign   Leah’s Challenge; Write a letter to yourself one year from today explaining your vision for yourself.     Connect with Leah Twitter @LeahLizarondo @412FoodRescue Instagram @412FoodRescue @brazenkitchen Facebook LinkedIn Website

Throughout the world, companies are finding that data breaches have become as common as a cold but far more expensive to treat. With the exception of Germany, companies had to spend more on their investigations, notification and response when their sensitive and confidential information was lost or stolen. As revealed in the 2014 Cost of Data Breach Study: Global Analysis, sponsored by IBM, the average cost to a company was $3.5 million in US dollars and 15 percent more than what it cost last year. Will these costs continue to escalate? Are there preventive measures and controls that will make a company more resilient and effective in reducing the costs? Nine years of research about data breaches has made us smarter about solutions. Critical to controlling costs is keeping customers from leaving. The research reveals that reputation and the loss of customer loyalty does the most damage to the bottom line. In the aftermath of a breach, companies find they must spend heavily to regain their brand image and acquire new customers. Our report also shows that certain industries, such as pharmaceutical companies, financial services and healthcare, experience a high customer turnover. In the aftermath of a data breach, these companies need to be especially focused on the concerns of their customers. As a preventive measure, companies should consider having an incident response and crisis management plan in place. Efficient response to the breach and containment of the damage has been shown to reduce the cost of breach significantly. Other measures include having a CISO in charge and involving the company's business continuity management team in dealing with the breach.In most countries, the primary root cause of the data breach is a malicious insider or criminal attack. It is also the most costly. In this year's study, we asked companies represented in this research what worries them most about security incidents, what investments they are making in security and the existence of a security strategy. An interesting finding is the important role cyber insurance can play in not only managing the risk of a data breach but in improving the security posture of the company. While it has been suggested that having insurance encourages companies to slack off on security, our research suggests the opposite. Those companies with good security practices are more likely to purchase insurance. Global companies also are worried about malicious code and sustained probes, which have increased more than other threats. Companies estimate that they will be dealing with an average of 17 malicious codes each month and 12 sustained probes each month. Unauthorized access incidents have mainly stayed the same and companies estimate they will be dealing with an average of 10 such incidents each month. When asked about the level of investment in their organizations' security strategy and mission, on average respondents would like to see it doubled from what they think will be spent—an average of $7 million to what they would like to spend—an average of $14 million. This may be a tough sell in many companies. However, our cost of data breach research can help IT security executives make the case that a strong security posture can result in a financially stronger company. About the speaker: Dr. Larry Ponemon is the Chairman and Founder of the Ponemon Institute, a research "think tank" dedicated to advancing privacy, data protection and information security practices. Dr. Ponemon is considered a pioneer in privacy auditing and the Responsible Information Management or RIM framework. Security Magazine has named Dr. Ponemon as one of the "Most Influential People for Security."Dr. Ponemon was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Online Access & Security for the United States Federal Trade Commission. He was appointed by the White House to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee for the Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Ponemon was also an appointed to two California State task forces on privacy and data security laws. He serves as chairman of the Government Policy Advisory Committee and co-chair of the Internet Task Force for the Council of American Survey and Research Organizations (CASRO).Dr. Ponemon was a senior partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he founded the firm's global compliance risk management group. Prior to joining Price Waterhouse as a partner, Dr. Ponemon served as the National Director of Business Ethics Services for KPMG Peat Marwick, and was appointed Executive Director of the KPMG Business Ethics Institute.Dr. Ponemon has held chaired (tenured) faculty positions and published numerous articles and learned books. He has presented hundreds of keynote speeches or learned presentations at national or international conferences on privacy, data protection, information security, corporate governance, and responsible information management. Dr. Ponemon is an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, serving as founding member of the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) Advisory Board. Dr. Ponemon earned his Ph.D. at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He has a Master's degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended the doctoral program in system sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ponemon earned his Bachelors with Highest Distinction from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Information Privacy Professional.

Presented by METRANS Transportation Center as part of the Transportation Research Seminar Series. Over the past 20 years, California has made substantial investments in intra-metropolitan passenger rail infrastructure, expanding existing systems and building new ones. According to advocates of New Urbanism, such investment should encourage the growth of mixed-use transit-oriented development, defined as a high-density mix of residential and commercial uses within walking distance of rail stations. Little research to date has examined whether rail investment stimulates retail activity, which is a key component of mixed-use development. In this seminar, we examine whether the opening of new rail stations across California’s four largest metropolitan areas has affected retail employment within one-quarter mile of the stations, compared to similar neighborhoods around older stations or with no rail stations. Jenny Schuetz is an Assistant Professor in the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Her primary research interests are urban and real estate economics, local public finance, and housing policy. Her research has been published in a variety of journals, including Regional Science and Urban Economics, the Journal of Housing Economics, Real Estate Economics, the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, and Urban Studies. Current research projects include urban retail location patterns and the relationship between art galleries and neighborhood change. Dr. Schuetz teaches classes in real estate finance and policy analysis. Dr. Schuetz earned a B.A. with Highest Distinction in Economics and Political and Social Thought from the University of Virginia, a Master's in City Planning from M.I.T., a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at NYU's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. Previously Dr. Schuetz worked for Abt Associates Inc., the Fannie Mae Foundation and the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.

Shui-Yin Lo, Ph.D., Physics, University of Chicago, B.S., Highest Distinction in the Department of Physics, University of Illinois. Director, Quantum Health Research Institute, 2005- present, Professor of Research in Chinese Medicine, American University of Complementary Medicine, Los Angeles, 2003-present and co-founder of D & Y Labratories. Today Dr. Lo will talk about his book, “Biophysics basis for acupuncture and health” (Dragon eye press) 2004. Dr. Lo recently spoke at the Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine and will share what he spoke about as well as other issues addressed at the World Congress. Additional websites of Dr. Lo: www.stablewatercluster.net & health-join-study.net

Dr. Larry Ponemon is the Chairman and Founder of the Ponemon Institute, a research ?think tank? dedicated to advancing privacy and data protection practices. Dr. Ponemon is considered a pioneer in privacy auditing and the Responsible Information Management or RIM framework. Ponemon Institute conducts independent research, educates leaders from the private and public sectors and verifies the privacy and data protection practices of organizations in a various industries. In addition to Institute activities, Dr. Ponemon is an adjunct professor for ethics and privacy at Carnegie Mellon University?s CIO Institute. He is a founding board member of the Unisys Corporation?s Security Leadership Institute. Dr. Ponemon consults with leading multinational organizations on global privacy management programs. He has extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks for managing privacy and data security including financial services, health care, pharmaceutical, telecom and Internet. Dr. Ponemon was appointed to the Advisory Committee for Online Access & Security for the United States Federal Trade Commission. He was recently appointed by the White House to the Data Privacy and Integrity Advisory Committee for the Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Ponemon was also an appointed to two California State task forces on privacy and data security laws. Dr. Ponemon is a member of the National Board of Advisors of the Eller College of Business and Public Administration, University of Arizona. He serves as Chairman of the Government Policy Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the Internet Task Force for the Council of American Survey and Research Organizations (CASRO). Dr. Ponemon was a senior partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he founded the firm?s global compliance risk management group. Prior to joining Price Waterhouse as a partner, Dr. Ponemon served as the National Director of Business Ethics Services for KPMG Peat Marwick, and was appointed Executive Director of the KPMG Business Ethics Institute. Dr. Ponemon has held chaired (tenured) faculty positions and published numerous articles and learned books. He has presented more than 500 keynote speeches or learned presentations at national or international conferences on privacy, data protection, information security, corporate governance, and responsible information management. Dr. Ponemon is an active member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, serving as founding member of the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) Advisory Board. Dr. Ponemon is column editor for Computerworld, CSO Magazine, BNA, Dark Reading and other leading publications. He is a frequent commentator on privacy and business ethics for CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Financial Times, Business 2.0, Newsweek, Business Week, U.S. News & World Report, CIO Magazine, Industry Standard, Boston Globe, InfoWorld, InformationWeek, Forbes, Fortune, CFO Magazine, Red Herring, Dow Jones News and others. Dr. Ponemon earned his Ph.D. at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He has a Master?s degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended the doctoral program in system sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ponemon earned his Bachelors with Highest Distinction from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. He is a Certified Public Accountant (active license in Texas). Dr. Ponemon is a veteran (Vietnam War era) of the United States Navy. He is married and has two sons.

Dr. Lawrence A. Ponemon is the Chairman and Founder of the Ponemon Institute, a research think tank dedicated to advancing privacy and data protection practices. Dr. Ponemon is considered a pioneer in privacy risk management and the development of the Responsible Information Management or RIM framework. Ponemon Institute conducts independent research, educates leaders from the private and public sectors and verifies the privacy and data protection practices of organizations in a various industries. In addition to Institute activities, Dr. Ponemon is an adjunct professor for information ethics and privacy at Carnegie Mellon University's CIO Institute and is faculty of CyLab. He serves on the Unisys Corporation?s Security Leadership Institute Board and the IBM Privacy Management Council. Dr. Ponemon is a member of the National Board of Advisors of the Eller College of Business and Public Administration, University of Arizona. He serves on the Government Policy Advisory Committee and Co-Chair of the Internet Task Force for the Council of American Survey and Research Organizations (CASRO). Dr. Ponemon earned his Ph.D. at Union College in Schenectady, New York. He has a Master?s degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended the doctoral program in system sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ponemon earned his Bachelors with Highest Distinction from the University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. Please visit Dr. Ponemon's web site: www.ponemon.org Susan Jayson Susan Jayson is executive director and co-founder of Ponemon Institute, LLC. In this role, Susan is responsible for managing the Institute's operations, including research on privacy and information management issues. Susan's background includes marketing, investor relations and corporate communications for such leading organizations as KPMG Peat Marwick, Arthur Andersen and the Financial Relations Board.