Donald E. Wesson, MD, MBA, FACP, FASN, currently serves as President
of the Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center at Juanita J. Craft
Recreation Center, as well as Senior Vice President of Baylor Scott & White
Weight Management Services. In this role, Dr. Wesson is an advocate for
improving the health of communities through focused, data driven
population health initiatives.
Dr. Wesson is a thought-leader in academic medicine and an internationally
recognized researcher in kidney acidifying mechanisms. He has translated
his basic science studies to clinical studies examining the role of nutrition in
population health and the kidney-protective benefit of nutrition. He has
authored more than 80 peer-reviewed scientific papers regarding kidney
physiology, more than a dozen books about kidney disease and hypertension,
and many other papers on cigarette smoking and its effects on kidneys.
Previously he was Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean of Texas A&M University College of Medicine in Temple,
Texas. His academic career includes roles as the S.C. Arnett Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department
of Internal Medicine and Physiology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Associate Professor of
Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he was Assistant Chief of the Nephrology Section at the Houston
VA Hospital. He has received multiple teaching awards while at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Wesson received his undergraduate degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He attended
Washington University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine
(Houston), completed his Internal Medicine residency and internship at Baylor College of Medicine, and his
nephrology research fellowship at the University of Illinois (Chicago). He earned his Masters of Business
Administration from the University of Texas (Austin).
Dr. Wesson was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) in 2007 after serving on
a number of ASN committees since 1996. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of
Internal Medicine (ABIM) and its Foundation since 2001 and is past Chair of the ABIM Board of Directors (2007-
2008) and the ABIM Foundation (2012-2014). He has also held multiple positions within the National Kidney
Foundation. 

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Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales took office in January of 2019 on a pledge to reform the office, restore public confidence, and make the office more accountable to the voters.

The primary duty of the District Attorney is to seek justice. In the course of its work, the Criminal District Attorney's Office works closely with victims of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the local community. 

The Criminal District Attorney's Office analyzes all felony and most misdemeanor charges filed by law enforcement agencies in Bexar County, reviews these charges to decide if enough evidence exists for further prosecution, and determines how best to proceed in the interests of justice.

The District Attorney seeks to require defendants who are found guilty of a crime to take responsibility for their actions and for any harm they have caused, but also works to lessen recidivism, prevent crime, and make Bexar County a safer and better place to live, work and raise children.

In addition to responsibility for criminal prosecutions in Bexar County, the District Attorney also serves as legal counsel for Bexar County, county officials, and county employees in all matters related to their governmental functions.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

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Dr. Richard Gibney, MD

Dr. Richard Gibney, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Hillsboro, TX.  Dr. Gibney has more experience with Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area.  He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Providence Health Center and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest.

Mother, Business Woman, and Health Advocate, Tiffany Jones-Smith inspires listeners with interviews with the heroes that are transforming lives in San Antonio.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

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Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Joe Gonzales took office in January of 2019 on a pledge to reform the office, restore public confidence, and make the office more accountable to the voters.

The primary duty of the District Attorney is to seek justice. In the course of its work, the Criminal District Attorney's Office works closely with victims of crime, law enforcement agencies, and the local community. 

The Criminal District Attorney's Office analyzes all felony and most misdemeanor charges filed by law enforcement agencies in Bexar County, reviews these charges to decide if enough evidence exists for further prosecution, and determines how best to proceed in the interests of justice.

The District Attorney seeks to require defendants who are found guilty of a crime to take responsibility for their actions and for any harm they have caused, but also works to lessen recidivism, prevent crime, and make Bexar County a safer and better place to live, work and raise children.

In addition to responsibility for criminal prosecutions in Bexar County, the District Attorney also serves as legal counsel for Bexar County, county officials, and county employees in all matters related to their governmental functions.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

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Dr. Richard Gibney, MD

Dr. Richard Gibney, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Hillsboro, TX.  Dr. Gibney has more experience with Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area.  He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Providence Health Center and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest.

Mother, Business Woman, and Health Advocate, Tiffany Jones-Smith inspires listeners with interviews with the heroes that are transforming lives in San Antonio.

Henry Cisneros, (born June 11, 1947, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.), American politician who, as mayor of San Antonio (1981–89), was the first Latino to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city in the 20th century and who served as secretary of housing and urban development (1993–97) under U.S. Pres. Bill Clinton.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

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Patient Empowerment, behavioral health and Life coaches are the next steps in creating a healthy population. Guests Dr. Richard Gibney and Arlet Polack share their expertise with our listeners.

Arlet Polack

Bilingual public health professional with Masters in Health Education, certifications including Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Community Health Worker Instructor (CHW-I), and qualified to facilitate a variety of health promotion curricula.  Over 4 years of professional experience working to advance access to health promotion and prevention services across populations.

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Dr. Richard Gibney, MD

Dr. Richard Gibney, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Hillsboro, TX.  Dr. Gibney has more experience with Nephrological Conditions than other specialists in his area.  He is affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Providence Health Center and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Hillcrest.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany Jones-Smith is a people connector. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private business, she has a reputation for opening the lines of communication between clients, organizations and businesses. She leverages influence and experience to form strategic alliances.

Jones-Smith is the host of the popular 930 AM radio show and VLOG On the Record with Tiffany.

She holds a Public Leadership Credential from
Harvard Business School Online along with a BA in Journalism and Foreign Service from Baylor University and a certificate in Italian studies from L’Universita per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy. Tiffany attended high school at MaryMount International School in Rome, Italy. Tiffany is a journalist, businesswoman, and healthcare advocate.

“The United States has a broken healthcare system. The current system compensates providers for taking care of people who are sick. We need a healthcare system that compensates providers for making patients better. My goal is to fix the broken system.”

She strives to close the gap in healthcare disparities by addressing obesity, diabetes, hypertension and social determinants of health. She believes we have a broken healthcare system. An ideal system would reward providers based on improved health outcomes for patients. With 140 million Americans below the poverty line, addressing healthcare outcomes is her focus.

Jones-Smith is a writer and advocate. She draws from her professional and personal experiences when writing. She has been published in national, state and local publications. Her recent work is a research paper authored with 18 colleagues as a member of the APOL1 in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Delphi Consensus, a group of investigators dedicated to the study of APOL1, the first CKD genetic link to descendants of West Sub-Saharan Africa.  Delphi consensus and systematic review on diagnosis, education and care of patients with APOL1-associated nephropathy will be published in 2020.

Jones-Smith was recently appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force. She also belongs to the We Work for Health Texas Coalition, Honor the Gift Campaign, SAAACAM, San Antonio Business Journal Leadership Trust, American Association of Kidney Patients, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Jones-Smith serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dynamic Life Press. She is also the CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.