Dr. Faraz Harsini is a dedicated vegan educator and biomedical scientist. As the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), he is leading the effort to build a comprehensive and sustainable infrastructure for animal advocacy in universities. With a BSc in chemical engineering, a focus on environmental research, biofuel production, and nanobiotechnology, and a PhD in Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics, Dr. Harsini brings a wealth of scientific knowledge to his advocacy efforts. Despite a postdoctoral offer from MIT, he chose to work in biopharmaceutical companies, where he led drug development and discovery for various diseases. His dedication to animal advocacy has earned him numerous awards and recognition, including an NIH award and a Student Leadership award for his vegan advocacy at his university. In addition to collaborating with leading animal protection organizations such as PETA, PCRM, and HSUS, Dr. Harsini shares his experiences as an immigrant, first-generation college student, and member of the LGBT community to educate audiences about the interconnected nature of oppression, including the exploitation of animals. He also speaks abou Read more...

Effective January 1, 2020, Wanda Huberman retired as a regional claims manager after 30 years in the casualty insurance industry to become the National Health Association’s full time Executive Director. Wanda has been attending NHA Conferences since 1991 and has personally managed the NHA’s sold-out Conferences since 2017 where her strong organizational and management skills have been on full display. Wanda is passionate about the rich history and legacy of the NHA and is anxious for more of the world to discover it.  She personifies the blessings, vitality and personal empowerment the NHA lifestyle can offer everyone and her goal is to grow a bigger and better NHA and secure its organizational future for decades to come. Read more...