For more than a decade, Dr. Powell has been immersed in broad and progressive leadership positions where she’s been unapologetically outspoken about racial injustices and health inequities. Her professional and personal experiences spearheading equity efforts in healthcare, state government, academia, and public health, make her a nationally sought after leader, speaker, and consultant on all things health equity. 

Nisha Botchwey, PhD is the dean of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. As dean, Botchwey is the chief executive officer and chief academic officer of the Humphrey School, and is widely recognized for its success in advancing the common good in our diverse world through a comprehensive, world-class program. Botchwey is a collaborative academic leader and an accomplished researcher and educator working at the intersection of health and the built environment, with a special focus on youth engagement and health equity.

Jayant Parthasarathy trained as an electrical engineer and scientist before joining a medical device company. He eventually joined UnitedHealth Group leading scientific efforts at the global giant and now leads a startup that is combining all his experiences to better diagnosis and treat cancer.

Natasha Chen is a results-oriented, strategic leader with recognized leadership successes, across multiple geographies including high-growth environments and sustainable business turnarounds. Her experiences span across multiple direct P&L ownership roles, to working collaboratively with internal business units in running various horizontal functions to support strategies and revenue growth.