Expert List
McKay Christensen has been working with electronics and tech ever since his first job in high school when he had a job repairing robots. Aside from working for several different tech companies, he spent several years teaching English in China and doing landscape design in Alaska. He has worked with computers for the past 10 years as an IT specialist. McKay also keeps busy doing tech product reviews on his Youtube channel GoTechGeek.
Alexander Donovan, O.D. is an optometrist serving the people of Nebraska, USA, passionate about providing the most advanced, quality vision care to its residents and the surrounding areas. Dr. Donovan has extensive experience treating and managing dry eye and other ocular surface diseases. He is particularly invested in uncovering and treating the root cause—not just the symptoms—to provide our dry eye patients with lasting relief. Dr. Donovan’s other areas of expertise include diabetic eye exams, refractive management, the preoperative care of cataracts, glaucoma, SLT, YAG Peripheral Iridotomy, and Capsulotomy, and diagnosing and treating ocular disease.
Originally from Los Angeles, Dr. Shuwarger graduated from the New England College of Optometry in Boston in 1991. He had practiced in the Texas Panhandle, where he learned to manage Dry Eye Syndrome and its unique complications with soft contact lenses. He stayed in Texas for 27 years until 2018, when he moved to Colorado and never looked back. Since then, he has been practicing in Pueblo, Colorado, where he sees people of all ages and with visual needs. He thoroughly enjoys his job— especially when putting glasses on an infant or toddler who, for the first time, can see their parents clearly. Dr. Shuwarger is so committed to helping vision that his hobbies of astronomy and astrophotography are visually based, too.
Dr. Alice Hsieh is a highly skilled board-certified prosthodontist specializing in cosmetic and implant dentistry. She has devoted her time to private practice and academia for the past 13 years.
Dr. Anum Bana is a general dentist practicing in Houston, Texas. She loves all areas of dentistry, including restorative, pediatrics, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthodontics, and cosmetics. Currently, she is implementing and focusing her care on preventive care and loves educating her patients on oral hygiene care. Dr. Bana graduated from Meharry Medical College of Dentistry in 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved back to Houston to practice. She loves a wide array of topics in dentistry, and her expertise is primarily in restorative and preventative care. Dr. Bana has a deep passion for dentistry and spends numerous hours annually on continuing education courses to stay current on all the latest technology and material to better serve her patients. She also volunteers on mission trips and local community events to help serve the underserved. Further, she likes to educate her local community members through oral health presentations and screenings.
Dr. Guirguis has over 20 years of clinical experience, having graduated from Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2004. Since then, he has managed and owned numerous successful offices in Ohio and Florida.
Kurlified, AKA Keyonna Tillman, is a hairstylist, educator, and texture expert specializing in treating, shaping, and styling curly hair. Her dedication to curly hair began with her own. As a little girl with massive curls, all she heard was, "Unmanageable! Untameable! Unbelievable!" And the only option available was a chemical straightener--a nasty, smelly solution that could have dissolved paint! This experience inspired her to teach one-on-one classes, educating future hair stylists on wet and dry cutting techniques, product application, and finishing techniques. Kurlified means undeniable confidence. Kurlified by Keyonna makes people feel great about their natural hair texture, no matter their desired style. Her goal is to make her clients feel like superstars! She strives to bring high energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and a strong work ethic to every head of hair.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for over 25 years, Kathy has mastered numerous medical specialties and teaching methods: health promotion, counseling, academic teaching, endocrinology, psychiatry/mental health, supplements, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, aging, and alternative medicine. Experiences include: -Managing her own telehealth/nutrition consulting business -Directing a continuing education program for RDs and nurses -Consulting for long-term care regulatory affairs -Working with State and local health departments -Coordinating diabetes education programs Her experiences led her to reach people with life-changing information as a medical editor and writer. For over five years, Kathy has acquired increasingly complex roles. Passionate about the root causes of disease, she obtained her certification in Integrative Medicine and Functional Nutrition from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics three years ago. This series continues to influence her approach to writing.
Dr. Raghda Alraei, DCN, MS, RD, CDCES, is a Registered Dietitian, doctor of clinical nutrition, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York, with over 17 years of experience in the field of nutrition and a demonstrated history of working in clinical nutrition and higher education industry. Skilled in diabetes care and education, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, clinical research, wellness coaching, and disease prevention. Strong education professional with a Doctorate focused in Clinical Nutrition from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, a master's degree in nutrition sciences, and a background in biology and biochemistry. Raghda is passionate about the role of nutrition in health and wellness and is eager to learn new findings in this dynamic and evolving field and share that knowledge with others.
Katie Drakeford, MA, RD, CSP, LD, CLC, is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years of experience serving all ages across the lifespan, from critically ill neonates to aging populations. She holds a board certification in pediatric nutrition and serves as a subject matter expert on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics pediatric exam committee. She attended the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where she received a Master’s in Dietetics and completed her Dietetic Internship.
Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN, is a plant-forward registered dietitian nutritionist, classically-trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, professional recipe developer, media personality, spokesperson, and food writer. Her most recent book is The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook. She’s a Forbes Health advisory board member, contributor to Diabetes Food Hub, and former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Jackie was a healthy cooking instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education for more than a decade and is currently a private cooking instructor. She is also a culinary nutrition advisor to major food companies.
Megan is a registered dietitian and gluten-free food influencer (@sayimafoodie) and owns a virtual nutrition private practice–Nutrition by Megan. Currently, she works as a performance nutrition intern at the United States Naval Academy. She has been quoted for her nutrition expertise in numerous media outlets, including Health, Forbes, People, Clean Plates, EatingWell, and Eat This, Not That! Megan earned her undergraduate degree in nutritional sciences and toxicology-dietetics at the University of California, Berkeley.
After thirty-seven years working as an OT and wanting to work more on the prevention side of health, Lori got certified in Functional Medicine and completed a post-master degree in Clinical Nutrition. Lori has worked nine years as a nutritionist using the "Food as Medicine" and "Root Cause" approach and has helped thousands of people lose weight and optimize their health.
Maki is a lecturer in the Animal Clinical Nutrition Education Research Lab at the Yamazaki University of Animal Health Technology's Department of Veterinary Nursing. She specializes in the nutrition of dogs and cats, conducting research and educational activities on cat pet food, hydration, and urination behavior. Maki is affiliated with the Japanese Society of Veterinary Nursing and the Japanese Society of Pet Animal Nutrition and holds qualifications as a veterinary nurse and a pet nutritionist. She has been awarded three times for her presentations on veterinary nursing education and animal nutrition at academic conferences by the Japanese Society of Veterinary Nursing. She is also the author of "The Great Book of Good Things for Cats" (published by Shufu no Tomo).
As secretary-general of the Foot, Footwear, and Health Association (FHA), Katsutoshi is deeply involved in conducting shoefitter training courses and lectures to the general public and handling media inquiries. Affiliations: - Japanese Society of Shoe Medicine, Member - IVO (International Pedorthic Association) Japan, Director - Foot Guardians, Director - Foot Education Research Group, Member
A passionate evangelist for suitcases and travel accessories, Sato began their career aiming to create smiles through work, initially in stage production, before transitioning in 2004 to a lifestyle goods store as a buyer for travel and rain gear. Around 2017, realizing there were many travel experts but few who could speak knowledgeably about the products themselves, Sato decided to become a voice for those less familiar with travel. Adopting the title "Suitcase Evangelist," they began sharing their love for suitcases on social media. Now, Sato appears on TV, in magazines, and at events, spreading the allure of travel goods.
In 2007, Mayumi said goodbye to 32 years of living in clutter. Since becoming a sought-after organizing consultant, she has visited over 2,000 clients, solving numerous decluttering dilemmas. Her activities span from home organization services to corporate 5S consulting, lecturing, supervising products, and making media appearances.
In addition to serving as an assistant professor at the University of Shizuoka, Masahiro is the director of the Society of Indoor Environment Japan, specializing in environmental and engineering sciences. After completing his studies in Environment Systems at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, the University of Tokyo, he now works on developing technologies for efficient wastewater and exhaust gas treatment. His research focuses on comprehensively assessing the risks of chemicals in our surroundings and developing methods to efficiently reduce those risks. Masahiro has received numerous awards, including the Award for Excellence in Environmental Science Research from the Kurita Water and Environment Foundation.
Leveraging her experience in trading companies, Yuko Ogawa is dedicated to providing high-quality, authentic oils as an Oil Sommelier. She conducts seminars and courses using oils and superfoods. Additionally, in February and March of 2018, she was featured in 'Sankei Shimbun's' 'Kiite!' magazine, where she introduced beauty methods and recipes using oils, showcasing her expertise in the field. She also serves as an exclusive writer for the Instagram expert account @bioil_official.
Executive Chef with 15 years of experience across various food service sectors such as hotels, country clubs, corporate dining, and university and college food service. Graduate from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Involved in various organizations such as the National Restaurant Association, National Association for College and University Foodservice, American Culinary Federation