The Leading Voice Series
Deniece Krebs, CHC
For nearly three decades Deniece has focused her attention and initiatives
on empowering and developing individuals. This passion goes back to one
of her first jobs while in college when she was involved in training new
employees. Once she embarked on her entrepreneurial path, she provided
leadership development to her corporate clients; and most recently to
individual Epigenetic Human Performance Coaching to empower individuals
in their own health journey by discovering and understanding their unique
genetic and epigenetic code – The Code Of YOU!
Over the past decade, she has achieved numerous certifications including:
Certified Essential Oils Coach, Certified Health Coach, Certified Epigenetic
Human Performance Coach, Certified Detox Specialist, Certified Functional
Blood Work Specialist, Certified Amen Brain Health Coach, Certified
Methylation Functional Tester. She loves learning and passing her learnings
on to others to help empower each person to be their best self and live their
purpose. Her passion is in genetics and epigenetics and brain health!
During the “Event of 2020,” she continued to educate individuals to be as
healthy as possible to fight this foreign invader just like every other. This
journey led her to accept an opportunity as “Project Manager” for a national
company, VirtualClinic.MD and now, as VP Operations, she has the distinct
honor to help drive the future growth of VirtualClinic.MD using her lifetime
of skills to support and educate Clinicians to grow their practices and
continue supporting their patients and clients to their optimal health
bringing to the table industry leaders in testing including microplastics and
an internationally successful Persistent Spike protocol among others.
Deniece’s foundational belief is from a local respected businessman who
said “Tell me all the reasons we CAN” as well as the core belief that applied
information empowers and empowerment leads to health. Teaching others
to fish has long been her goal and is energized by this!
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Jeff Leston
Jeff Leston, President and CEO Castlestone Advisors LLC Jeff Leston formed Castlestone Advisors to provider the healthcare industry with information technology solutions, largely based on developments from the financial industry. He implemented the first Artificial Intelligence-based health insurance fraud detection system in the United State in 1991. The underlying technology was originally used in the credit card industry. Mr. Leston conceived and implemented an antifraud project with National Government Services for the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment program, which was completed in 100 days. He has testified in front of the Delaware Joint Finance Committee, the Illinois State Senate Medicaid Reform Committee on technologies to prevent fraud and abuse, to the New Jersey State Senate Oversight Committee on fraud in Managed Medicaid, and consulted to members of Congress and the Illinois Healthcare Fraud Elimination Task Force spoken on the subject at the National Healthcare Antifraud Association. Mr. Leston was the driving force behind H.R. 6690, Fighting Fraud to Protect Care for Seniors Act of 2018 which passed the US House of Representatives. He has authored papers on prescription drug abuse and identity theft in healthcare, and been interviewed by Inc. Magazine on healthcare identity theft. Mr. Leston worked as an analyst and banker and investor in health care information systems and services companies, completing corporate finance, strategic and merger & acquisition assignments for Healthcare IT, medical delivery and services companies. Prior to working on Wall Street, Mr. Leston was a principal in a technology and operations consulting firm specializing in automation of the financial services industry. That firm was acquired by Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) in 1989, where Mr. Leston began developing solutions for the health first industry based on financial services practices. He has authored articles on the use of information technology as a marketing tool. Mr. Leston began his career with the IBM Corporation.
Kameron Loe
Kameron Loe is Vice President and co-founder of the North American Cricket Club (NACC) and the Premier Cricket League (PCL). Mr. Loe currently sits as President of the APBPA, the Association of Professional Ball Players of America and is a retired Major League Baseball player. He is the co-founder & CEO of Haloe Wellness LLC, a revolutionary noninvasive, pain relief & wellness company. He sits on the advisory boards for Healthy America Kids and Victory for Veterans.
Jane Lowe
I am 5th generation Healthcare work. I worked 27 years at Desoto memorial hospital. I have had many roles during those years. I am very passionate about my family and career. I was born and raised in Arcadia Florida. I have 4 children and.
Jay Lucas
Jay is the Founder and Chairman of LB Equity, a venture capital and growth firm focused on investments in the wellness sector, including longevity, regenerative health, human performance, fitness, nutrition and natural beauty. He began his career at Bain & Company, where as a Partner, he developed growth strategies for consumer brand and marketing information based companies on a global basis. Through his work for his clients, Jay has developed a depth of experience in several industry sectors including, beverages, wellness, personal care, and healthy living, among others. Following Bain, Jay founded The Lucas Group, where he serves as Chairman. The Lucas Group is focused on the specialized needs of private equity investors and their portfolio companies; performing due diligence and developing growth strategies. In addition to his business interests, Jay has also been active in government and politics. While in college, he served two terms in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, and later in 1998, was a candidate for Governor in the general election. He has been an active supporter of veterans and is the founder of the American Sunshine Movement, a grassroots effort to revitalize small towns and communities across America with the goal of Impacting more than 1,0000 towns throughout the country.
Dr. Lee Kurisko
Dr. Lee Kurisko is a Physician, Author, Speaker, and Health Advocate. Recognizing the failure of the healthcare system to address root causes - due to perverse incentives that favor pharmaceuticals, screening and surgery over prevention and lifestyle interventions - Dr. Kurisko and his wife, Joyce, launched Kurisko & Company, a platform dedicated to health education. Through their YouTube channel, upcoming documentary “Uninformed Consent: Revealing the Truth About the War on Cancer,” and their soon to be launched corporate wellness program, they are on a mission to empower individuals and businesses to take control of their health.
Joyce Kurisko,
Joyce Kurisko, MBA has two decades of experience in sales, management, operations, quality, and consulting specific to the biotech, med device, and healthcare industry. She operates Kurisko and Company, a IA Health & Wellness Coaching/Corporate Wellness company. She leads the development and delivery of scalable, outcomes-based corporate wellness programs in partnership with WellSteps. They offer whole food plant-based (WFPB) initiatives that include educational campaigns, culinary demos, virtual support, and live wellness coaching. JOYCE KURISKO, MBA has two decades of experience in sales, management, operations, quality, and consulting specific to the biotech, med device, and healthcare industry. She operates Kurisko and Company, a IA Health & Wellness Coaching/Corporate Wellness company. She leads the development and delivery of scalable, outcomes-based corporate wellness programs in partnership with WellSteps. They offer whole food plant-based (WFPB) initiatives that include educational campaigns, culinary demos, virtual support, and live wellness coaching.
Chaplain Joshua Macias
Chaplain Joshua Macias is a U.S. Navy combat veteran, ordained Chaplain, and activist who founded Veterans For Trump / END27 and other initiatives supporting Veterans. He transitioned from military service in 2002 into biomedical engineering & real estate, focusing on housing and healthcare for Veterans. He gained increased attention for his outspoken support of Donald Trump, co-founding Vets for Trump to mobilize veterans for Trump's agenda across the country. Prior to VFT Chaplain Macias was also scene as a prominent figure in the American makerspace community, particularly known for his work in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. With a background in engineering and innovation, he has contributed to various projects that explore the integration of neural signals with digital systems, enhancing human-computer interaction. l
Brenda Navin
Brenda Navin, is a visionary leader and pioneering force in the wellbeing and healthcare industries. As a registered dietitian and the CEO and founder of Launch My Health, she’s revolutionizing the concept of “Food is Medicine” and making it accessible to all. After more than 20 years in big healthcare, Brenda launched Launch My Health in 2020 to address the critical gaps she saw in conventional care. Today, her company partners with some of the nation’s largest employers to deliver science-backed digital nutrition programs to thousands of employees, tackling issues like weight management, inflammation, gut health, and women’s health. These programs are not only improving lives but also demonstrating measurable outcomes that matter to organizations and individuals alike. In addition to transforming workplace wellness, Launch My Health is also equipping physicians and care teams at major health systems with the tools and training to integrate nutrition into clinical practice, bridging the gap between food and medicine in a way that’s never been done before. A true trailblazer, Brenda is committed to redefining health and empowering others to do the same. She actively mentors women entrepreneurs and fosters a community of bold, purpose-driven leaders.
Neer Patel
Neer Patel is an Engineer by degree but an Entrepreneur at heart. After helping build and grow his wife, Dr. Katriny Ikbal's direct primary care practice called DirectMed DPC throughout Central Texas over the past 11 years, he learned that the group health insurance system was also severely broken and started working with employer groups to teach them how to break free from it. This is when Neer met Angel Saucedo and Virtuous Benefits was founded in 2020. Virtuous Benefits is truly a full service agency that helps employers of all sizes across the country successfully implement ACA compliant healthcare insurance plans that are affordable, transparent and that provide employees and their families with the best quality DPC care they've ever had while minimizing and oftentimes eliminating their out of pocket costs. VBDPC health plans puts patient care over profits while helping employers save 30-50% compared to traditional network plans.
Collin D. Powell
Collin D. Powell leads The Powell Firm & Associates, the national leader in health data monetization, technology solutions, and clinical research support. His firm’s Health Information Network (HIN) and GPO divisions deliver compliant, integrated technologies that help hospitals and researchers leverage de-identified data for compliance, innovation, and large-scale clinical studies.
Donovan Pyle
Donovan Pyle Named the 2025 Benefits Advisor of the Year by the Validation Institute, Donovan Pyle is a nationally recognized authority dedicated to fixing the broken business of healthcare. As the celebrated author of Fixing Healthcare, he provides business leaders with a proven playbook to transform their benefits spend from a runaway liability into a powerful competitive advantage. A main stage speaker and sought-after podcast guest, Donovan's insights are in high demand with top-tier organizations; he is a featured workshop leader at the upcoming Chief Executive Leadership Conference (November 2025). His expertise is underscored by his status as one of only two professionals in the US holding both the CHVP and REBC designations, and he frequently shares insights from his proprietary national benefits surveys.
Tom Renz
Tom gained international attention for his work challenging corruption in the U.S. Government, and advocating for individual liberties, medical freedom, and informed choice. Renz's legal expertise and relentless advocacy have established him as a leading voice in the fight for our Freedoms. The Tom Renz Show broadcasts every weekday to major platforms and networks across the nation.
-Coined 'America's Corruption Attorney
-Only American to ever clerk with the Honorable Justice Tarun Chatterjee of the Supreme Court of India.
-Spoke at countless events with live audiences exceeding 10k.
- Nationally recognized expert for political action in the credit union industry. Licensed to argue before the Supreme Court of the United States.
-Renz's lawsuits, legislative advocacy, and public education campaigns had a major impact in ending lockdowns, masking, vaccine mandates, and other corrupt government overreach related to COVID.
-Testified before numerous state and federal elected officials and committees.
Kimberley Robinson
Enthusiastic results-oriented leader with over 30 years of successful experience in healthcare organizations from small hospitals to corporate level, with focus on healthcare policy, operations, quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Overarching theme of prevention, education and training activities. Specialty in transfusion medicine, laboratory operations, healthcare quality and risk management, food culture & communication. History of excellence in regulatory compliance with JCAHO, CAP, FDA, AABB, CLIA, CMS, and national and international military organizations. Authored numerous quality programs, procedures and educational activities. Experienced compliance assessor as CAP inspector/AABB assessor. Former Educational Program Director. Highly effective team builder and motivator in peacetime, wartime and disaster settings. Culinary, nutrition & health educator for civic, educational and personal groups and individuals.
Tim Rogge
Tim Roegge is a visionary executive with over 30 years of transformative leadership in the cannabis and hemp industries. Renowned for being at the forefront of innovation in cannabis concentrates and CBD-based therapies, Tim has collaborated with more than 100 doctors across North America-from Puerto Rico to Canada-developing life-saving treatments for patients, including critically ill children.
His advocacy has directly influenced cannabis legislation, including securing a state of emergency
designation for cannabis in Puerto Rico. With over 50 industry awards, including a Lifetime Achievement
Award, Tim has played a foundational role in shaping the legal and medical landscape of cannabis.
Tim is also pioneering future technologies through the development of graphene-based quantum AI chips,aimed at revolutionizing artificial intelligence with faster, greener, and more powerful processing capabilities.
A passionate sustainability advocate, Tim envisions hemp as the cornerstone of tomorrow's industries, from renewable housing materials and clean energy to advanced aerospace applications.
Above all, Tim is a dedicated family man. He works with purpose and integrity on behalf of his four children, twelve grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, combining professional excellence with generational impact.
Dan Rush
Former PRISONER OF WAR (POW) in the war on cannabis. Dan is a dedicated coalition builder, advocate, and leader, instrumental in advancing medical cannabis legalization, labor rights, and social justice initiatives. Known as an effective fundraiser responsible for raising tens of millions of dollars for cannabis legalization, labor organizing, and community nonprofit issues campaigns and social service. Usually serving as senior consultant, senior advisor, and director, leading his own hand-picked teams through complex ballot initiative, legislative and 10th Amendment sturdy regulatory agency creation efforts. Key Achievements Cannabis Legalization Policy Architect
Played a pivotal role, alongside a hand-picked team working under his direction, in passing the Hinchey-Farr-Rohrabacher Amendment, which protects state-regulated cannabis industries from federal intervention.
Since the end of his parole in 2024, Dan and his wife Margaret are the co-founders of Mendocino Development Group, Inc., a private stock holding company committed to building a diverse cannabis ecosystem and distribution with a focus on organic medical, pharmaceutical bio-cutical, herb-acutical, cannabis health & wellness products. Its operations include Cana4oce and Hemp4oce International.\