Learn from Our Speakers

Rob is now an advocate for living with rheumatoid arthritis. He shares his journey of resilience, combining his experience in sports entertainment with a passion for raising awareness and educating others on managing chronic illness.

Expert on innovative solutions in autoimmune care, Jin leads with a focus on patient-centered approaches and cutting-edge research to improve treatment outcomes.​

A passionate advocate for autoimmune awareness, Shamekka shares her journey to inspire resilience, self-care, and empowerment for those living with chronic illness

Grace amplifies women leaders in healthcare innovation. She brings a unique perspective, blending innovation narratives with powerful patient and caregiver voices to drive empathy and change.

Our skilled rheumatologist, specializing in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of autoimmune diseases, Dr. Ravi Sutaria is committed to providing personalized care to improve patient well-being.

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Dr. Rakhi Sutaria specializes in pain management and non-operative musculoskeletal treatments. With expertise in ultrasound and a holistic approach, she is dedicated to compassionate care in her community.

Dr. Kevin Tin is a board-certified specialist dedicated to patient-centered autoimmune care. With advanced training from NYU Langone and Maimonides, he bridges medicine and cultural understanding to improve gut health and inflammation treatment.

Shanell brings her love of storytelling to her work as a touring poet, multicultural communications educator, and a lupus advocate. She has toured internationally, speaking on patient resilience, self-advocacy, and promoting the importance of health equity and diversity, especially in clinical trials. 

Dr. Gupta is dedicated to compassionate care, innovative treatments, and improving women’s health. With expertise in laparoscopic surgery, urogynecology, and sexual medicine, she addresses concerns. Passionate about education and advocacy, she shapes the future of wellness through leadership and a patient-focused approach.

Danica is a passionate leader improving the lives of autoimmune patients. She combines her personal experience with type 1 diabetes and professional expertise to champion patient-centered care. Through advocacy and digital health innovation, she empowers individuals to take control of their health.​

Tiffany drives patient-centered research and advocacy, focusing on healthcare access, precision medicine, and policy reform. As both a researcher and patient, she is dedicated to improving care for those with autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.

Tanya has over a decade of experience specializing in nutrition for Lupus and autoimmune diseases. Passionate about empowering others, she combines evidence-based strategies with personal understanding to improve health and quality of life.

Dr. Lee has 16 years of experience managing chronic pain and autoimmune disorders. Living with AS, she advocates Tai Chi for pain relief. Combining evidence-based treatments with holistic approaches, she empowers patients to live fully and motivates others to overcome challenges.

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