Wendy Puriefoy has held the position of president of the Public Education Network (PEN), the biggest network of independent, neighborhood-based school reform organizations in the country, since 1991. The goal of PEN is to increase support for and demand for high-quality public education for all children. PEN advocates for more financing, more teacher professional development, updated school infrastructure, and greater public... read full bio
Formerly employed as an analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Nada Bakos was a member of the group that was tasked with determining the connection between Iraq, Al-Qaeda, and the 9/11 attacks. Ms. Bakos was a Targeting Officer in the Counterterrorism Center during the conflict that the country was engaged in. She prepared and contributed to crucial intelligence reports... read full bio
Breast cancer therapy is Dr. Mylin A. Torres' area of expertise as a radiation oncologist, and she has received board certification in this field. Her research program is devoted to understanding the biology that lies behind treatment-related side effects, such as cancer-related fatigue and chronic inflammation, as well as finding therapies that will improve the life quality of breast cancer... read full bio
Dr. Pat Steeg serves as the deputy chief of the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research's Women's Malignancies Branch. She has spent 25 years researching the molecular processes involved in the spread of breast cancer. Nm23, the first metastasis suppressor gene, was found by her. In eleven different model systems, Nm23 has now been shown to suppress metastasis (but... read full bio
Dr. Nikhil Wagle is a medical oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an associate member of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In the areas of precision (or personalized) cancer medicine and breast cancer genomics, Dr. Wagle directs a translational research program. His research focuses on developing innovative approaches to treat... read full bio
Mari Lynn Foulger, better known by her stage name Bob Bland, is an American activist and fashion designer. She leads Manufacture New York, a company that supports moral business conduct and environmentally friendly clothing. Bland, who is the daughter of two public school teachers, was born in Northern Virginia in 1982. When she was eight years old, she started sewing,... read full bio
Laura Snapes is a freelance journalist who frequently contributes to Pitchfork, Uncut, The Guardian, The Observer, The Financial Times, and NME. She also has written for The Financial Times. She has worked as the features editor for NME and as an editor for Pitchfork in the past. Pitchfork is fortunate to have her on staff as a contributing editor. She... read full bio
Sarah Howard is a well-known writer and beauty expert based in Los Angeles. H er father is the owner of the famed NYC salon Pierre Michel and the former proprietor of Make Up Forever, Sarah has worked in the beauty industry since she was a young adult. She is always up to date on the newest cosmetics and her sultry site... read full bio
Yolanda "Yoli" Vazquez is a reporter who has won multiple awards. Currently, she serves as a motor news anchor for MotorWeek, which can be seen on PBS, Velocity, and the V-me Spanish-language network. The primary mission of Yoli is to provide readers with insights and background information on significant consumer stories. After being on the front lines of breaking news... read full bio
Dotto Tech was a nationally syndicated television show, and Steve Dotto served as both the show's host and executive producer for 15 years. Steve has delighted and taught millions of people in Canada about technology in all of its facets, earning him the title of "Canada's most respected geek." Steve's new favorite network is YouTube, where he serves not one... read full bio
For Cornell Brooks, becoming the leader of the nation’s oldest, largest and most widely respected civil rights organization is the culmination of both a notable career advocating for equality and justice and an enduring family legacy of fighting for civil rights.A graduate of both Head Start and Yale Law School, Brooks is a champion of the transformative power of education... read full bio
AnaOno is a brand of intimates and lifestyle clothing for women who have had breast surgery due to breast cancer or another health issue. Dana Donofree is the company's founder, CEO and head designer. She began the line after discovering there were very few sexy and fashionable bra options available on the market for women after reconstruction following her own diagnosis... read full bio
Expert in both the art and science of breast reconstruction is Dr. Craig A. Blum. He is a member of the top surgical group of the New Orleans Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. Women seeking the most cutting-edge methods for breast reconstruction have benefited from Dr. Blum's creative work in the field of natural tissue transplantation. Dr. Blum recently served... read full bio
Michelle Esser is uniquely qualified to appreciate the difficulties faced by young moms dealing with breast cancer because she was diagnosed at the age of 37, when her children were three and six years old. Michelle began as a volunteer for the Philadelphia Affiliate before being hired to administer its programs. She is now a part of the national programs... read full bio
Filmmaker Russell Brown hails from Los Angeles, California. Loren and Rose (2021), The 44 Scarves of Liza Minnelli (2019), Search Engines (2016), Annie and the Gypsy (2012), The Blue Tooth Virgin (2008), and Race You to the Bottom are among the movies he has written and directed (2005). A variety of documentaries and short films have been directed by Brown.... read full bio
At the Winship Cancer Institute, where she also holds posts in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Wendy Baer is the Medical Director of Psychiatric Oncology. As part of her work at the Institute, Dr. Baer assists patients and their families in coping with the emotional strain that comes with being diagnosed with... read full bio
Patrick Shane On loan from Brighton and Hove Albion, Michael Duffy is an Irish professional football player who currently plays as a defender for both the Republic of Ireland national team and Premier League club Fulham. After being promoted to the main squad, Duffy concluded his development at Everton's youth program, spending the most of his time there on loan.... read full bio
Due to the extraordinary multiple chemical sensitivity that Ann Fonfa had, she was unable to undergo chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She instead embarked on an investigation into the area of complementary and so-called "alternative" therapy. She oversaw an educational group at SHARE that held meetings on a regular basis for a period... read full bio
Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University's School of Medicine is Dr. Keerthi Gogineni. Before relocating to the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship, she spent four years as a breast medical oncologist at the University of Pennsylvania's Abramson Cancer Center. Dr. Gogineni oversees the clinical trial program in pursuit of novel... read full bio
A woman that Lara MacGregor had never met but with whom she had a mutual friend gave her a package after she was given the news that she had breast cancer at the age of 30, seven months into the pregnancy with her second son. Beautiful scarves that she worn throughout her cancer treatment were also inside, along with a... read full bio
