Keynotes
Geoffrey Canada, MEd -
As President and CEO for Harlem Children's Zone, Geoffrey Canada has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work helping children and families in Harlem and as a passionate advocate for education reform.
Barbara Fredrickson, PhD -
Dr. Fredrickson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Principal Investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the University of North Carolina. She is a leading scholar within positive psychology. Her book Positivity (due in January) is already being called the "feel good" book of the year.
David Myers, PhD -
A pioneer in positive psychology, Dr. David Myers’ writings, supported by National Science Foundation grants and fellowships and recognized by the Gordon Allport Prize, have appeared in three dozen academic periodicals, including Science, the American Scientist, the American Psychologist, and Psychological Science. Myers’ book, The Pursuit of Happiness explores the pathway to fulfillment and well-being.
Mark Plotkin, PhD -
Renowned ethnobotanist, orator and author of Tales of a Shaman’s Apprentice, Mark Plotkin has been hailed by TIME Magazine as an environmental "Hero for the Planet." In 2000, Dr. Plotkin’s work hit the IMAX screen in the film Amazon, which was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Documentary.
Hans Diehl, Dr HSc, MPH, FACN, CNS -
Dr. Hans Diehl directs the Lifestyle Medicine Institute in Loma Linda, CA. As a leader in the emerging field of Lifestyle Medicine, Diehl is an epidemiologically trained lifestyle interventionist with the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP). Hans also delivered a signature keynote at the first major National Wellness Conference.
Meg Jordan PhD. RN-
Meg Jordan has motivated millions to live healthier, more fufilling lives. Author, speaker, international health journalist, registered nurse and clinical medical anthropologist. Dr. Jordan is one of the most recognized names in health and wellness reporting.
Meg Jordan is a clinical medical anthropologist, author speaker, international health journalist, registered nurse with expertise in behavioral medicine. She is Department Chair and Professor of Integrative Health Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies.
