Conference

Muriel Moyo, DNP, MS, RN, CCRN, NE-BC, EBP-C, is an innovative and transformative leader serving as the Nurse Manager of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at UCI Health. More than a manager, she's a change-maker, cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation. Notably, she spearheaded initiatives, including the POWER framework, resulting in $2 million in cost savings and a remarkable surge in staff engagement, from 19% to 60%. Muriel's dedication extends beyond metrics. Her commitment to her team and patients fosters a supportive, collaborative environment, earning the MICU prestigious accolades like the AACN Gold-Level Beacon Award and the 2023 DAISY [...]

Monina Fernando is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse who has successfully transitioned into the financial services industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University-Dominguez Hills and is a licensed Registered Nurse as well as a licensed Financial Professional. She was inspired to transition from nursing to finance after witnessing firsthand the financial struggles faced by patients and families during her extensive career in home health and hospice care. This experience motivated her to empower individuals and families to navigate life's uncertainties by providing holistic, empathetic financial guidance and [...]

President, leadership.NET | Founder, LeaderBridge® John Behr is leading a transformation in leadership development. With nearly 25 years of experience helping thousands of executives across 100+ companies in the U.S., Europe, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia, he has built a new model of leadership growth, one based on real-world problem-solving, structured peer collaboration, and measurable impact. As the founder of leadership.NET, John developed a structured, action-based leadership methodology that moves beyond traditional training and theory. Through years of applying this methodology in real-world leadership challenges, he saw the need for a platform that could bring this learning process to life at [...]

Bina Bendale is a dynamic speaker, coach, and innovator with over 18 years of experience as an Emergency Room nurse. A Board-Certified Nurse Coach, she is the founder of the Nurse Coach Business Association and the creator of the Silent Struggle Solution, a groundbreaking program that empowers HR leaders and corporate teams to build healthier, more engaged workplaces. As a mother to three special needs children, Bina has firsthand experience navigating the challenges of balancing professional success with personal resilience. Her journey has inspired her to develop programs that address both corporate and parental struggles, fostering understanding and compassion in every [...]

Atousa Raissyan is a shaman, transformational life coach, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, poet and artist. She is dedicated to guiding individuals toward holistic well-being and life mastery through the magic of self-love. In her private practice, through her speaking engagements and in the pages of her award-winning book “Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform your life from fear-based living to choosing love and seeing magic”, Atousa guides people to release their traumas, reprogram their fear-based living and shift to living a more heart-centered life. She’s been referred to as a “Guiding Light”, “Life Changing”, Intuitive and Gifted Healer” and “Magic” by [...]

Dr. Alisha McCorkle is not your average nurse. She is an explorer of all things related to nursing and specifically a subject matter expert in leadership and academia. Her work includes an intense focus on the behaviors of high performing leaders, team unity and communication as well as intrinsic motivators and toxic workplaces. Dr. Alisha has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry ranging from leadership roles as director of nursing, consultant, and academic faculty. Her recent pivot into the behavioral health clinical setting provides a new adventure of leadership education and exploration.

Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, widely known as Nurse Alice, is a nationally respected media health expert and the founder and CEO of MediaRX, a premier medical media and PR firm that helps healthcare professionals turn their clinical expertise into powerful, influential brands. A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 25 years of frontline experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular health, Alice now leads the conversation on how health professionals can use media to educate, advocate, and lead without compromising clinical or legal integrity. She is the author of "Headlines, Hospitals, and HIPAA," a groundbreaking [...]

Managing Associate at Koya Partners | Diversified Search Group Tiara Muse has wide-ranging expertise in recognizing C-suite and senior leaders. She brings diverse perspectives with her broad experience in for-profit, non-profit, and public sectors. Her specialties include retained executive search and integrated talent management; leadership consulting; diversity/equity/and inclusion strategy.

Nathieli Diaz Martinez has proudly served individuals from all walks of life by promoting essential resources to enhance health outcomes, foster economic sustainability, and promote social equity for more than a decade in the Inland Empire. She graduated at the top of her class from Loma Linda’s School of Public Health with a Master's in Healthcare Administration in June 2023 and is now embarking on her own social entrepreneurial journey. Currently, she serves as the Executive Administrative Assistant at NursesBond Inc., where she is heavily involved in coordinating and executing this year’s ELEX Conference. Beyond her professional endeavors, Nathieli is passionate [...]