Throughout her long career in science, Dr. Blackburn has been a leader in the area of telomere and telomerase research, having discovered the molecular nature of telomeres – the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that serve as protective caps essential for preserving the genetic information – and co-discovered the ribonucleoprotein enzyme, telomerase. She is also known for her championing of diversity and inclusion in the sciences.

As the sixth managing partner in the 98-year history of Edward Jones, Penny Pennington is responsible for its strategic direction, working with more than 49,000 associates across North America to help 7 million clients achieve their financial goals. She was recently named to Barron’s inaugural 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance and Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Business lists.

Hon Pak, MD, is a seasoned corporate physician executive with over 25 years of health-care strategic leadership in health information technology across both public and private sectors.

Dr. Margaret Hamburg, President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), is an internationally recognized leader in public health, medicine and science. Dr. Hamburg is a former Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, known for advancing regulatory science, modernizing regulatory pathways, and globalization of the agency.

Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, serves as the president and CEO of the SCAN Foundation.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as the 23rd Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from May 2017 to April 2019. A medical policy expert and public health advocate, Dr. Gottlieb previously served as the FDA's Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs and as a senior advisor to the FDA Commissioner.

Abby Levy has spent her career helping businesses and consumer brands grow as an operator, entrepreneur, and advisor, most notably in the wellness sector.

Robert Kramer is Founder and Strategic Advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC), a non-profit education and resource center that serves debt and equity investors interested in the seniors housing and care industry.

As Chairman of Oracle Health, David Feinberg, M.D., is committed to making healthcare more accessible, affordable and equitable. His work advances thought leadership and strategy related to unleashing the healing power of data through an open and connected healthcare ecosystem.

Deborah W. Brooks is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). Ms. Brooks launched MJFF with Michael J. Fox in 2000 and served as founding CEO until 2007. Since then, she served as Co-Funder and Executive Vice Chairman, overseeing the fundraising and marketing functions of the organization.