Dr. Peter H. Addy, PhD, LPC, LMHC, runs a therapy practice in Portland, Oregon, specializing in chronic pain, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and trauma care. A former psychedelic researcher at Yale, he founded Psychedelic Affirming Education to train mental health professionals. His work integrates evidence-based therapy with pharmacological approaches for treatment-resistant conditions.

Alex Keoskey, a partner at Frier Levitt, specializes in healthcare litigation, compliance, and peer review matters. With 30 years of experience, he has represented healthcare providers and served as counsel for New Jersey’s largest FQHC. He also teaches medical ethics and compliance through PBI Education.

Gabriel Harry is a vice president in Coker’s healthcare technology service area. Gabriel has over two decades of experience working on a variety of healthcare and IT consulting projects. He is passionate about utilizing technology to improve clinical outcomes in healthcare environments. He is proficient in best practices in healthcare information technology (HIT) and research and development of current technologies to maximize efficiency at minimum cost. Gabriel has a strong delivery of efficient design, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes assessment with excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.

Chelsey Hoffmann, a registered dietitian and physician assistant, specializes in Pain Medicine at Mayo Clinic and serves as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology. A sought-after speaker and educator, she shares expertise on pain management, nutrition, and clinician well-being. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education Leadership, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare and education.

Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM, is Chief Medical Officer at The Pointe Malibu Recovery Center and a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM. Certified by ABAM, he also serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. An accomplished author, Dr. Pohl has written several books on pain recovery, including A Day Without Pain and The Pain. A sought-after speaker, he filmed a PBS special, The Pain Antidote, in 2015.

Martha A. Roberts, MSN, ACNP-BC, PNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner with 20+ years in emergency medicine. She practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, teaches nationally, leads RCG Collective, and co-hosts The Two View podcast. A published author and editor, her work focuses on pain management and procedural safety.

Ryan Budwany, MD, MBA, MPH, is a triple board-certified physician leader transforming healthcare through AI, innovation, and global health diplomacy. His expertise spans interventional spine care, MedTech integration, and AI-driven solutions, advising on product design, clinical trials, and market adoption. Focused on closing gaps in care delivery and health equity, Dr. Budwany specializes in regenerative medicine, health policy, and physician leadership, creating scalable solutions to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Dr. Stephanie G. Vanterpool, Director of Comprehensive Pain Services at the University of Tennessee, is a board-certified pain management expert and advocate. A leader in pain policy and care, she champions accessible treatment for underserved populations and produced the PBS documentary Targeted Pain Treatment – Hope for Patients with Pain.

Dr. Elicia DeParolesa, a pharmacist and integrative healthcare expert, designs innovative, patient-centered models to transform chronic care and improve access. A mentor and leader, she champions integrative pain care focused on resilience and prevention.

Dr. Timothy Deer, an Interventional Spine and Nerve physician in Charleston, West Virginia, is CEO of the Spine and Nerve Center of the Virginias and founder of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. He has published 300+ manuscripts, edited six textbooks, trained physicians globally, and co-founded Axonics for sacral neuromodulation.