Connect with Gloria:

LinkedIn: @drgloriaesoimeme

Instagram: @drgloriaesoimeme

Facebook: @drgloriaesoimeme

What if calling 911 instantly connected you to a board-certified emergency physician?
That’s the reality Dr. Ramon Lizardo has created.

In this inspiring conversation, Ramon shares his journey—from a child of immigrants to earning his MD at just 24, selling his first company at 29, and founding Tele911. What started as an idea in 2015 became a national lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic—now transforming emergency access for millions.

We dive into:
🚑 How Tele911 is breaking down barriers to specialist care in emergencies
🌍 Why understanding the social context of patients changes health outcomes
💡 The vision for nationwide access to emergency physicians—within seconds

Dr. Lizardo’s mission is simple but powerful: Every patient deserves a specialist in their moment of greatest need.

🎧 Tune in for a story of innovation, perseverance, and the future of emergency care.

Connect with Ramon:

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.tele911.com

Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development 

Connect with Steve:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/

Steve Ogutu | Executive Director (KE) & East Africa Coordinator, Movement for Community-led Development

Connect with Steve:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephine-ogutu/

Dara Kass, MD is the founder of FemInEM. An emergency medicine physician and advocate for the advancement of women in medicine, she is passionate about creating a community where women in EM can act as champions for one another. She is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical School and Kings County Hospital’s residency program. Previously the director of undergraduate medical education at NYU, she now serves as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Center in NYC. Under her leadership, FemInEM strives to achieve gender equity in emergency medicine and provide professional development, resources, and support for women who have been called to a life in EM. In addition to her work as an advocate and physician, she is mother to Hannah, Charlie, and Sam. She lives with her children and her husband, Michael, in Brooklyn, New York.

Connect with Dara: 

https://feminem.org/

LinkedIn: @FemInEM

Instagram: @feminemgram

Check out the Power of Women in Medicine Summit happening in September 2025!

Eloisa Perard is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience driving organization design to align with business strategy and a track record of success partnering with business leaders.

She currently serves as CEO & President of Gracelight Community Health, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center organization. In partnership with the executive management team, Ms. Perard creates strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals while accelerating and deploying technologies that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Before joining Gracelight Community Health, Mrs. Perard held several increasingly responsible executive-level and consulting roles across a broad spectrum of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Ms. Perard is known for her strong project management skills and for driving growth and profitability through technology solutions that increase organizational capacity.

A long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Perard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee for Health Care L.A., an Independent Physician Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Chicago School Board of Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Primary Care Association.

Connect with Eloisa:

LinkedIn: @gracelightcommunityhealth, @EloisaPerard

Instagram: @gracelightcommunityhealth

Facebook: @gracelightcommunityhealth

Eloisa Perard is an accomplished executive with 20+ years of experience driving organization design to align with business strategy and a track record of success partnering with business leaders.

She currently serves as CEO & President of Gracelight Community Health, a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center organization. In partnership with the executive management team, Ms. Perard creates strategies in support of the organization’s mission and goals while accelerating and deploying technologies that improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Before joining Gracelight Community Health, Mrs. Perard held several increasingly responsible executive-level and consulting roles across a broad spectrum of industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Ms. Perard is known for her strong project management skills and for driving growth and profitability through technology solutions that increase organizational capacity.

A long-time resident of Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Perard holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Leadership and a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee for Health Care L.A., an Independent Physician Association. Additionally, she is a member of the Chicago School Board of Trustees and serves on the Board of Directors for the California Primary Care Association.

Connect with Eloisa:

LinkedIn: @gracelightcommunityhealth, @EloisaPerard

Instagram: @gracelightcommunityhealth

Facebook: @gracelightcommunityhealth

Connect with Todd:
LinkedIn: @toddrottenmdfaafp
E-mail(s): rippleofchange.us
medicineforward.org
Check out "Ripple of Change" now on Audible!

Connect with Todd:
LinkedIn: @toddrottenmdfaafp
E-mail(s): rippleofchange.us
medicineforward.org
Check out "Ripple of Change" now on Audible!

Jenn Johnson, RN, is a dedicated nurse with over 16 years of experience in emergency rooms across Northern and Southern Ontario, Canada. A frontline worker through the most challenging times, Jenn has witnessed firsthand the intense pressures of the profession, from life-and-death moments to the struggles of coping during the pandemic. A passionate advocate for nurse well-being, Jenn’s new book, NURSING INTUITION, was written to support her peers by offering insights on how to reconnect with the love of nursing and foster resilience in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. She is also a wife and mother of two.

Jenn’s qualifications go beyond her nursing experience. As a mentor and advocate for nurse well-being, she has dedicated years to helping peers navigate the profession’s demands. Her deep understanding of these challenges, paired with her passion for fostering resilience through intuitive practices, makes her an invaluable resource. Jenn's work is already influencing how nurses trust their instincts and take proactive steps to protect their mental health.

Connect with Jenn:
LinkedIn: @jenniferjohnsonbscnrn
Tik Tok & Instagram: @ernurse.jenn
Website: rxforgrowth.com
Check out her book! NURSING INTUITION