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Jackie graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Masters of Science degree in Nursing and Certification in Nurse Midwifery.She then went on to complete her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of Kentucky. In addition, she is also certified by The North American Menopause Society. Jackie holds professional memberships in the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, The American College of Nurse Midwives, and The North American Menopause Society.She has over 20 years experience as a women’s health care provider in her hometown of greater Cincinnati. She performs a full range of gynecologic services caring for women across the lifespan from adolescence through menopause, including preconception counseling, all forms of contraception, sexual health and hormone management along with menopause.Her mission is to empower women, encouraging them to be active participants in their health and wellness.

Jackie is a Board-Certified Nurse Midwife who is passionate about providing evidence-based gynecological care. She comes to HerMD with over ten years of experience in providing full-scope Obstetrics and Gynecology. During her time in obstetrics, she saw the deficit in education for people in perimenopause, menopause, and those with sexual dysfunction, and so her desire to care for and empower women in this season of life was born. Jackie places a focus on providing holistic care and treating the individual as a whole with an emphasis on improving quality of life. She can offer sexual health, menopause counseling, wellness exams, contraception, and STI screening. As a Midwife, Jackie’s goal is to partner with her patients to provide a patient-centered and nurturing experience while navigating life’s most sensitive topics.

Jackie Alpers is a professional food photographer and cookbook author. She is a noted expert on Tucson's Sonoran style regional cuisine, and she was named the #1 Famous Food Photographer to follow in 2023 by Shotkit. She he has been awarded the Taste Awards medallion, a gold Muse Photography Award in the food photography category, and multiple awards from American Photography, The Lucie Foundation's International Photography Awards, The London Photography Awards, The Color Awards and The American Advertising Federation.  She is the author of Taste of Tucson: Sonoran-Style Recipes Inspired by the Rich Culture of Southern Arizona which is an official selection of UNESCO's Tucson City of Gastronomy, and a RUSA and Eating the West Award winner, The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook  to be released Oct. 2023, and  Sprinkles!:Recipes and Ideas for Rainbowlicous Desserts.She is especially interested in experimenting with regional culinary influences while exploring food history and culture, and the relationship that people have with food and drink. She teaches creativity in the kitchen from her home in Tucson, Arizona.Alpers started contributing a monthly column, food photography and additional illustrated articles to the Food Network and  Refinery29 in 2013. She also contributes to Random House’s Tastebook, TheKitchn, Today.com, Real Simple, National Geographic and Edible Baja Arizona Magazine. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine,  Reader’s Digest, CNN, Good Morning America, The New York Times,  NPR. Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Glamour, Better Homes and Gardens, MSN, Brit + Co. and Buzzfeed Food. Other corporate and editorial clients include, P.F. Chang's China Bistro/Pei Wei, Newman's Own, Penguin Random House, Cherry Bombe Magazine, Visit Arizona, Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Loews Hotels, NBC/Universal, Rovio Entertainment/Angry Birds, Cuisinart, Mattress Firm, George Foreman Grills, Epicurious.com, AARP and The U.S. White House.She is an experienced educator who speaks on industry related topics at workshops and universities. She has been a professional photo editor for over 25 years, starting her career as the managing photo editor at Swanstock, the premier fine art photography division of Getty Images.

Inder Bedi has been a trailblazer in the sustainable fashion industry for over 20 years. His career began when his vegetarian lifestyle sparked an interest in vegan fashion. This led him to write a business plan that laid the foundation for his first successful venture, marking the start of his journey in the eco-conscious fashion industry.Two decades later, feeling that the fashion industry needed to take further responsibility for its environmental impact, Inder shifted his focus toward advanced sustainable initiatives. He dedicated years to research and development, aiming to create one of the most sustainable fashion brands in the world, with a determination to produce everything locally in Canada.In 2021 Inder was named a Climate Champion by the United Nations through its COP 26 Initiative for his work in sustainable fashion.Inder's latest venture, BEDI Studios, began in the scrapyards of Quebec, with the first collection made from upcycled materials like old airplane seats and car seat belts. The current Japandi-inspired collection features winter coats rated to -30°C/-22°F, utilitarian bags, and thick cotton knits, all made from high-quality, sustainable materials. BEDI is B Corp certified and highly rated by Good On You.In addition to a flagship boutique in Montreal’s Mile End district, BEDI Studios’ line is available at prominent retailers like Holt Renfrew and Simons in Canada.

Ian Blessing is a hospitality veteran with over 15 years of experience in food and beverage, including sommelier at The French Laundry and Opus One Winery. After giving up alcohol with his wife Carly, Ian co-founded All The Bitter, a line of non-alcoholic cocktail bitters recognized in 2023 as the No/Low Spirit Producer of the Year by the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Ian and Carly have been called "anchors of the mindful drinking movement" by Derek Brown, author of Mindful Mixology.

Holly Berrigan is the founder of MYSA Natural Wine. As a serial entrepreneur and current sustainable agriculture student, she's built a platform focused on sustainable consumption through partnerships with organizations like 1% for the Planet and The Carbon Fund. She has a WSET Level 3 certification with Distinction, is a member of Slow Food USA and writer for the Porto Protocol, as well as a student in Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts Stockbridge.

Hiro is Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at FOTOFOTO, where his innovative approach to technology and design drives the look and feel of our revolutionary OM-1 cameras.A passionate advocate for green design, Hiro has dedicated his career to developing products and technologies that provide joy while also reducing emissions warming our planet.Prior to FOTOFOTO, Hiro founded Koa, a clean suncare brand. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he studied the intersection of science, technology and politics.

Henna Pryor, PCC is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert and an award-winning 2x TEDx and global keynote speaker, virtual presenter, author, and professional executive coach. Her playful style and high-impact talks blend 2 decades of work with corporate leaders and teams, with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.She has been invited to speak twice for TEDx in NYC and Wilmington, DE, and brings her expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase. She has also been featured in top media including Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, Fast Company, Inc., Business.com, HuffPost, and many more.Henna founded Pryority Group – a fast-growing performance growth firm – to expand on her belief that the key to most people’s success is learning to strengthen mental and social muscles in order to boost risk-taking, maximize influence, and be braver in the work that we do.She’s been named a SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and SXSW Workplace track speaker, and her best-selling book, Good Awkward, was endorsed by NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR Editor Karen Dillon, and was named a Kirkus Reviews’ Best Book of the Year.Additional Professional ExperienceHenna’s finance career began with several years in external audit working in the Big 4 with Ernst & Young LLP, before pivoting into an explosive 14 year career with a $2 billion dollar publicly traded staffing firm. During this time, Henna consistently was a perennial “Gold Performer” (top 10% in the firm every year) and recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including the highly coveted Diamond Club “Performer of the Year” Award (#1 in the firm).Education and Certification SummaryBS in Finance, University of Delaware, Honors Program (1999)Masters in Accounting, University of Virginia (2000)Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential, International Coaching Federation, 2022 (ACC earned in 2019)Certification for Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance (LCOP), Executive Coaching, American University (2019)Certified Public Accountant (licensed in 2004)

Heidi Rauch is a seasoned entrepreneur with 20 years experience building women’s lifestyle brands. She is passionate about designing and marketing wearable Femtech solutions that make women’s lives easier from menstruation through menopause. She founded and sold her own maternity apparel company and now leads growth for Become - an innovative menopause clothing brand that uses patented Anti-Flush™ Technology to provide immediate relief for hot flushes + night sweats caused by (peri) menopause.

Hebru Brantley is a prominent artist known for his distinct and vibrant artistry that merges various styles and cultural elements. His work often explores themes of hope, heroism, and the human experience through his characters FLYBOY and LIL MAMA, which have become iconic in contemporary art. Brantley's influence extends beyond the canvas, with his art gaining recognition in esteemed publications like CNN, the Chicago Tribune, Forbes, and Complex Magazine, among others.His art has captivated a broad array of collectors, including notable figures like LeBron James, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and George Lucas. Brantley's collaboration with major brands such as Nike, Hublot, and Adidas showcases his ability to transcend traditional art boundaries, making his mark in various creative sectors.In 2019, Brantley unveiled an immersive fine art installation in Chicago, drawing over 23,000 attendees and offering a unique interactive experience centered around his narrative-driven characters. Now based in Los Angeles, he continues to expand his creative horizons into film, TV, and other media through his company, Angry Hero, further establishing the FLYBOY Universe. His foray into content creation includes a short film released on Netflix in 2022.With a B.A. in Film from Clark Atlanta University and a background in Design and Media Illustration, Brantley's diverse skill set enables him to explore and innovate across various artistic mediums, continually captivating audiences with his storytelling and visual artistry.

A native resident of the Connecticut shoreline & a first-born daughter with a lifelong affinity for clothes, Hayley Segar is a beach-loving problem solver...who always hated swimwear. "I always loved fashion, but hated swimsuits. I knew there was something wrong with it, but coudn't put my finger on the exact issue. I just sucked it up and wore subpar swimwear that dug and squeezed, year after year."That was, until April of 2019 when Segar had her lightbulb moment after trying on dozens of swimsuits. "I literally said out loud out of frustration, 'I just want a swimsuit that fits like my favorite no-show underwear does.' And it was in that moment that it hit me. I knew had to create it."Fast forward to November 2021 when Hayley launched her patent-pending swimsuit concept that is truly 'onewith' a wearer's body. Size-inclusive, edgeless, dig-free, and elastic-free, onewith is everything normal swimwear, as we know it, is not. Women wanting swimwear that fits like underwear is nothing new; onewith is simply the brand that brought it to life, filling a white space in an otherwise saturated industry. onewith consistently goes viral for this reason.Hayley is a graduate of the University of Connecticut. She is a self-described "cat-person convert," and resides in CT with her two beloved rescued Ragdolls, Remy & Chloe.

Hayley is a seasoned Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in branding and storytelling across the fashion, real estate, and hospitality sectors. Hayley is the Co-Founder of boutique marketing and creative agency Insert Brand, as well as The Brand source, an on-line subscription based platform providing marketing and creative support tailored to Real Estate professionals.Having overseen creative teams of 100+ employees delivering high-end creative through a brand-specific lens, Hayley is at expert in balancing art and commerce to drive results through content creation. Her expertise includes hiring and growing teams, developing scalable design operations, and working as Creative Director to strategically conceptualize and define brand visions. She has successfully executed brand campaign across all channels globally, managed in-house and external creative teams, and led the development of visual assets, marketing collateral, and packaging for ecommerce, retail, wholesale, and social media.