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Jessica Emanuel advises leadership teams and investors on growth strategy, market positioning, and value creation. With nearly two decades of experience supporting professional services firms and PE-backed platforms, she focuses on aligning marketing, business development, and operations to drive sustainable growth. Jessica holds a BA from UCLA and is completing her MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Dr. Catherine Oseni, Pharm.D., ABAAHP, FAAMFM, FICT, is an internationally recognized speaker and nationally respected expert in functional, integrative, and longevity medicine, with over 20 years of experience delivering root-cause, precision care. She is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Care Wellness Center in Weatherford, Texas, Director of Integrative Medicine at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Fort Worth, and co-author of Healthspangevity™️, specializing in women’s health, hormone optimization, and metabolic longevity.
Rachel Kerr Schneider is a speaker, author of The Widow Chose Red?, and the voice behind the Spirited Prosperity message. With warmth, humor, and powerful storytelling, she inspires audiences to lead themselves first and live with courage, faith and purpose. Drawing from an extraordinary life journey, Rachel challenges individuals to step into their calling… because where Spirit leads. Success follows.
Lauretta Ogbue is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician specializing in hospital medicine. As a dedicated hospitalist, she manages acute and medically complex inpatient cases, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure clinical excellence and patient safety.
Beyond the hospital, Lauretta is an avid traveler who finds joy in immersing herself in diverse cultures. These global adventures provide a lifelong education that broadens her perspective, bringing a deep sense of empathy and cultural sensitivity to her medical practice and daily life.
Busola Daramola is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner focusing on weight loss and women’s health, helping patients achieve healthier, more balanced lives through personalized care. In addition to her medical practice, she is an experienced real estate broker working with residential, commercial, and investment properties. Busola is passionate about serving her community by improving both the health and financial well-being of the individuals and families she supports
Dr. Vanessa I. Vera, MD, is an internationally recognized glaucoma, cataract, and advanced anterior segment surgeon, currently serving as Senior Medical Director for Glaucoma in US Medical Affairs at AbbVie in Irvine, California. With over two decades of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Vera has held pivotal roles including Clinical and Surgical Consultant, Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer.
Dr. Vera completed advanced surgical fellowships in Glaucoma & Advanced Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of Toronto under Dr. Ike Ahmed, and in Glaucoma at Unidad Oftalmológica de Caracas/AVAO, Venezuela.
As a leader in ophthalmic innovation, Dr. Vera has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers, influential book chapters, and has been an invited lecturer and adjunct clinical professor. She is a named inventor on over 20 US patents and applications for advanced surgical and laser technologies to treat glaucoma and cataract.
Dr. Vera’s research focuses on novel glaucoma therapies—spanning medical, laser, surgical treatments, and device innovation. She has contributed to landmark studies in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), intraocular stents, and real-world patient outcomes. Dr. Vera is an active member of multiple leading professional societies, including AAO, AGS, ASCRS, WIO, ARVO, and SVO, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Her dedication centers on advancing patient outcomes through innovative care, clinical research, and the development of new solutions for glaucoma and anterior segment therapies.