Alex E. Crosby, MD, MPH

Alex E. Crosby, was raised in Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of Emeral and Corene Crosby and is a husband and father of four children. He graduated with a BA in chemistry from Fisk University, an MD from Howard University's College of Medicine, and an MPH in health administration and management from Emory University's School of Public Health. He completed training in Family Medicine, General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, and epidemiology. He worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 30 years and responded to public health emergencies addressing suicide clusters, civil unrest, school-associated violence, sniper attacks, firearm-related injuries, hurricanes, Ebola, and Coronavirus. He has authored or co-authored over 125 publications. His work focuses on the prevention of suicidal behavior, child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, interpersonal violence among adolescents, and assault injuries among minorities. He serves as a professor at the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Kerri Fisher, LCSW

Kerri Fisher is the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. With 16 years of practice and teaching experience Kerri loves providing training and resources at the intersections of micro and macro practice for mental and behavioral health professionals.  Prior to her time in Higher Ed Kerri was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in school settings providing individual, group, & family counseling, case management, and consultation as a part of student care teams. In her work as an educator, she has taught Advanced Clinical Practice, Social Work Practicum, Human Behavior in the Social Environment and Human Diversity & Social Justice; and as practicum instructor, she has supervised students offering mental health services in schools, hospitals, hospice facilities, and a wide range of non-profits. Kerri is a regularly invited speaker on Cultural Humility, Antioppressive Practices, & Combating Supremacy in all its forms. Her work as a podcaster and creative writer focuses on the intersections of diversity and spirituality.

William Zangwill, Ph.D.

William M. Zangwill, Ph.D., is one of the original EMDR trainers certified by Dr. Francine Shapiro and has trained therapists in EMDR and other methodologies across the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His Publications include “Combining EMDR and Schema-Focused Therapy”, “The Need to Strengthen the Mindfulness Component of EMDR,”  and a chapter on sexual victimization in “OUR SEXUALITY.  Currently, he practices in New York where he conducts trainings in EMDR and specializes in the treatment of PTSD and of sexual, marital and family problems. 

BJ Miller, MD

Dr. BJ Miller is a renowned advocate for holistic well-being, resilience, and building a life full of meaning. A survivor of a life-threatening accident during his sophomore year at Princeton that made him a triple amputee, BJ’s personal journey has shaped his dedication to improving the human experience. With a background as a palliative care physician and as the co-founder of Mettle Health, he brings a unique perspective to conversations on mental health, longevity, and the necessity of building a life that is more wonderful, not just less horrible. 

Incredibly warm, personable, and engaging, BJ’s universally inspiring and powerful message is to reconsider, embrace, and prioritize what truly matters in life. As a palliative care physician, BJ has an intimate relationship with suffering and what it takes to minimize it outside of medical intervention. His support of those who are chronically and terminally ill, combined with his own experience as a patient, have informed his philosophy on living meaningfully. By discovering what matters most to us as we near the end, we can reverse-engineer a life that is rich and fulfilling for all our days, rather than just the last few. He emphasizes the value of a perspective shift, the untapped potential of the aesthetic domain, and the importance of radical acceptance of the self and all life throws at you.

“What Really Matters at the End of Life,” BJ’s TED Talk on living well until the end and humanizing end-of-life care has garnered over 15 million views and is ranked among the most viewed talks. He is prominently featured in the Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary End Game about terminally ill patients and physicians seeking to change perceptions around life and death. He can also be seen in the Disney+ docuseries Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, helping the star navigate the complexities of aging and come to terms with his inevitable mortality.

Throughout his journey, BJ has been recognized with various awards including the William Osler Distinguished Teaching Award and the AAHPM/Project on Death in America Palliative Medicine Community Leadership Award.

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