Jessica Albores, MBA, FNP-C, DipACLM, CWS®, is a dedicated family nurse practitioner who believes in holistic patient care. She has extensive knowledge in lifestyle medicine, telemedicine, complex patient care, wound medicine, primary care, and much more. Jessica has obtained her certification in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle medicine which indicates she has mastered the science of preventing, treating, and reversing chronic disease in an evidence-based manner. Jessica has a business mindset and takes great joy out of being resourceful, strategic, and innovative to meet the needs of her patients.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jessica Albores has an employment relationship with Upward Health. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jessica Albores is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners.

Dr. Josie Bidwell serves as an associate professor in the School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine at University of Mississippi Medical Center. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from the University of Mississippi School of Nursing in 2004, 2006 and 2013, respectively. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Additionally, she is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She was inducted into the University of Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Hall of Fame in 2021. Additionally, she was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2022. She is the first nurse to ever receive the distinction.

Dr. Bidwell is a currently practicing nurse practitioner at UMMC’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, addressing nutrition, fitness, sleep, tobacco cessation, stress, and resiliency with clients 18 and older. She was named the Clinical Director of Preventive Medicine in 2020 which includes Lifestyle Medicine Clinic as well as the Student and Employee Health Clinic.

Bidwell has worked with Southern Remedy since 2012. In response to Mississippi's obesity problem, the Southern Remedy team compiled the Healthy Living Curriculum which is composed of an adult and child nutrition and physical activity program. She served as the lead author for both the adult and children's physical activity curriculum. She serves as a Community Health Advocate (CHA) Master Trainer to provide nutrition, physical activity and healthy living training to laypersons and health-professional students. Bidwell, together with Dr. Alan Penman in the UMMC School of Medicine, received grant funding from The Bower Foundation to establish a healthy cooking teaching kitchen in the midtown community of Jackson. This kitchen taught healthy food selection and preparation for people with high blood pressure and diabetes.

She is also a licensed fitness instructor who regularly teaches both Zumba Fitness and Zumba Kids Jr. classes. In January 2017, Bidwell became the permanent host of Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit on Mississippi Public Broadcasting Think Radio. Southern Remedy Healthy and Fit is a weekly, live, call-in show that provides residents of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and Louisiana with fact-based information about healthy lifestyles.

Her main focus is improving health outcomes for the people of Mississippi through research, education and practice related to healthy lifestyles.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Josie Bidwell has an employment relationship with the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine. She has a family member that has a relationship with Leflore Technologies. Josie Bidwell receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Josie Bidwell is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American College of Preventive Medicine, and the Diabetes Coalition of Mississippi.

LaTaya De Jesus, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, DipACLM is the founder and CEO of Eden Health Restored, a direct care health coaching company which uses lifestyle medicine principles to help people revive their health. Previously, Dr. De Jesus worked as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) in primary care where she practiced using the principles of lifestyle medicine. Dr. De Jesus has more than 11 years of experience in healthcare, which began as a combat medic in the US Army. She obtained her Master of Science in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from The Ohio State University. She is certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: LaTaya De Jesus is the founder and CEO of Eden Health Restored and Eden HR LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: LaTaya De Jesus is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the National Black Nurse Practitioners Association, and the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses.

 

Karla Rodriguez, DNP, RN, CNE, NC-BC, DipACLM, FNYAM, is a clinical assistant professor at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She has a background in pediatrics and adult medical surgical nursing with an interest in lifestyle behaviors, mobilizing patients back into the community and taking part in making positive lifestyle changes for lifelong health. She is also a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karla Rodriguez has an employment relationship with NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karla Rodriguez is a member of the New York Academy of Medicine, the National Health Association, the American Holistic Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and the National League of Nursing.

 

Erin Sinnaeve, DNP, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience in health care. She has been specializing in allergy/immunology for the past 7 years and also practices lifestyle medicine. Dr. Sinnaeve holds a BSN from the University of Nebraska, a MS from Creighton University, and a DNP from Chamberlain University. She is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Erin Sinnaeve has employment relationships with Chamberlain University and Advocate Medical Group. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Erin Sinnaeve is a member of the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Elizabeth Winings, DNP, APRN, PMHNP, DipACLM, currently works full time as an assistant professor in nursing at Jacksonville University Keigwin School of Nursing and owns Winings Wellness, a private practice based in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Winings specializes in the relationship between diet, lifestyle, and mental health. In the clinical setting, she works primarily with children and families, practicing with the understanding that health is composed of physical, mental, and emotional experiences. Winings Wellness provides mental health care with an emphasis on screening, prevention, and early intervention, including psychotherapy, conservative use of medication when needed, and nutritional guidance.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Elizabeth Winings maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with Jacksonville University, Esselstyn Foundation, and the Engine2 Diet Immersion. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Elizabeth Winings has no relevant non-financial relationships.