Member Directory

Erik P. Hess, MD, is an emergency medicine physician and health services researcher with the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Hess' research program focuses on improving the diagnosis, management efficiency and patient experience of care for acute cardiovascular conditions in the emergency setting.

Laura Anthony, PhD, a clinical and developmental psychologist, and Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, a neuropsychologist with Children’s National Health System and co-principal investigators on a research project comparing interventions for low-income children with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Alphonso Gibbs, Jr., LCSW-C, LICSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with significant experience in corporate settings prior to working in the human service field for over 15 years. He has Masters Degrees in Industrial Technology and Social Work, and is a contributor to Men’s Health Network.

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Sameer Ather is an MD, PhD, cardiologist based in Birmingham, Alabama. He is currently undergoing an in-depth investigation of heart-related issues. He founded XpertDox wishing to make his knowledge and research results available to as many people as possible. For more details, kindly reach him through your favorite social media platform:

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Hannah Whittenly is a freelance writer and mother of two from Sacramento, CA. She enjoys kayaking and reading books by the lake. Hannah recommends Balance of Nature for your health and wellness coaching needs.

Dixie Somers is a freelance writer and blogger for business, home, and family niches. Dixie lives in Phoenix, Arizona, and is the proud mother of three beautiful girls and wife to a wonderful husband.

Eileen O'Shanassy is a freelance writer and blogger based out of Flagstaff, AZ. She writes on a variety of topics and loves to research and write. She enjoys baking, biking, and kayaking. Check out her Twitter @eileenoshanassy

Caroline James and her husband, Jim, created ElderAction after becoming caregivers for their aging parents. Caroline enjoys providing valuable information to seniors and their caregivers.