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  • Dr. Katie Schenk

    Epidemiologist, public health informatics specialist, community builder

  • Having a human experience

    Nurse, mother, seeker, fellow human. All views expressed are my own.

  • Lisa Brodsky

    Lisa Brodsky is a writer and public health professional whose work explores intergenerational trauma, cultural inheritance, and spiritual resilience. She writes about ancestral magic and unseen power in everyday moments.

  • Elizabeth Watson, MPH

    I am a public health professional with a 13 year background in healthcare. I earned my MPH in 2024, and I am currently a PhD student in epidemiology at Walden University. I enjoy reading, jigsaw puzzles, and a good long walk (not on the beach)!

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    Science advocate

  • Karen Vogt

    Physician trained in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology

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