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Youssef Farag is a physician, clinical trialist, epidemiologist, educator, and entrepreneur. Farag was previously medical director of clinical development at Akebia Therapeutics Inc., where he led the clinical development program of an investigational drug for anemia associated with chronic kidney disease. He is now the executive medical director of clinical development at Alexion/Astrazeneca, Rare Disease Unit.

Describing himself as a "career mentor", Farag enjoys sharing his passions for epidemiology and statistics with students as a professor and frequently draws on his experiences tutoring and mentoring MPH, international, and pre-med students while working on his PhD. He received his MD from Mansoura University School of Medicine, and his PhD and MPH from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

Veronica Halloway is a seasoned Public Health Consultant & Executive Director for the National Association of State Offices of Minority Health (NASOMH), with over 20 years of experience leading multiple state and national initiatives addressing minority health and health disparities. Her leadership skills have been instrumental in the success of these initiatives. While working at the state level, she led a team that oversaw the administration of more than $25M in state and federal funds for racial and ethnic minorities and underserved communities in Illinois. Her extensive program management skills and public health leadership experience have allowed her to cultivate and lead complex health equity initiatives, teams, and partnerships locally and nationally. She is the recipient of numerous state and national recognitions for innovation, community engagement, and leadership in public health. Projects such as Brothers and Sisters United Against HIV & AIDS (BASUAH), HIV Testing and Locator App, Statewide COVID-19 Community Testing and Vaccination pods, and the Community Revitalization Initiative - Activating Relationships in Illinois for Systemic Equity (ARISE) are among her signature accomplishments while at the Illinois Department of Public Health.     

Currently, Veronica oversees the daily operations of NASOMH, a national leader, partner, and advocate for policies, programs, and services that improve the health and well-being of racial/ethnic minorities, tribal nations, and underserved populations. NASOMH membership spans all 50 states. She also serves as a site visitor for the Council on Education for Public Health, an accrediting body for schools of public health and public health programs.  

Andrea Mantsios is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Public Health Innovation & Action (Phia), a consultancy focused on amplifying community voices in health research and programs. Her experience includes designing and implementing public health interventions, conducting academic research; organizing on-the-ground community mobilization; and establishing interagency and community partnerships. She has designed and conducted research studies of varying sizes and scopes using both quantitative and qualitative research methods and she has worked in healthcare facilities, academic institutions, governments agencies and with community organizations in the U.S. and around the world. Andrea received her PhD and MHS from the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Rachel Siegel is the senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives at MassHealth, managing the operationalization of the state's Section 1115 Waiver-related health quality and equity efforts. Her expertise is in multi-sector collaboration, program management, and organizational development. She received her MPH from the Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Samuel Volkin is a public health specialist who has worked in federal, local, and international health policy and program implementation. He is currently a Manager in Deloitte's Government and Public Services practice, where he focuses on policy implementation and program management operations across state and federal clients. His healthcare experience includes planning and coordinating large-scale health interventions, providing strategic evaluations of government policies and programs, and translating research into actionable policy and practice. Sam holds an MPH and MBA from Johns Hopkins University as well as a BS in Public Health and Public Policy from Cornell University.