Diabetes Management Professionals to Know 2025

Elizabeth Forrest is the Founder and President of Touched by Type 1, a leading nonprofit based in Orlando, Florida, dedicated to raising awareness, empowering those with type 1 diabetes, and supporting research toward a cure. Diagnosed at age 10, Elizabeth has lived with type 1 diabetes for over 25 years and channels her personal experience into impactful, community-driven initiatives. She is the visionary behind Dancing for Diabetes, a high-energy annual performance featuring hundreds of volunteer dancers and thousands of in-person and virtual attendees—all united to shine a spotlight on type 1. Elizabeth also created signature programs like the Kids & Teens with Diabetes Dance Program, Type 1 at School, and the Annual Conference, which provide connection, education, and inspiration—all at no cost to participants. Under her leadership, Touched by Type 1 has become a trusted voice in the diabetes community. Elizabeth continues to advocate for increased access to care, affordable insulin, and empowering support networks for families navigating life with type 1 diabetes.

I'm a speaker/writer/physician/activist on a mission to "change the weight of the world". Board-certified in Obesity Medicine and OB/GYN. Founder and medical director of Heartland Weight Loss, an Obesity Medicine clinic with two locations in Kansas. I spend most of my time these days speaking, writing, and consulting. I'm obsessed with leveraging the current demand for obesity treatment to create change in the US healthcare system to improve the experience and outcomes for the three parties essential to the system; the patients, the physicians, and the purchasers. I love connecting with others who share a similar vision and sharing knowledge and experience.

April Likins is a board-certified health coach and nationally recognized stress and burnout expert, triple-trained through Duke Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Precision Nutrition. Her insights and personal story have been featured in Mantra Wellness, Better Humans, Wellbeing Magazine, Authority Magazine, and on 50+ podcasts worldwide. After experiencing a total health collapse following her father’s death, April turned her pain into purpose. Now, she’s fiercely committed to helping leaders and high-achieving professionals move from burnout and survival mode to clarity, resilience, and vibrant well-being. Learn more at www.aprillikins.com

Whitney Stuart, MS, RDN, CDCES Media Dietitian | Certified Diabetes Educator | Founder of Whitness Nutrition I'm a nationally recognized dietitian and certified diabetes educator focused on simple, sustainable nutrition for optimal health. Through my private practice, Whitness Nutrition, I empower clients to achieve blood sugar bliss using food-as-medicine strategies that are both practical and achievable. * Whitness Nutrition is a 100% virtual practice rooted in education and empowerment, supporting individuals with personalized nutrition interventions that fit real life. As a media dietitian, I've been featured on ABC, NBC, WFAA, Business Insider, and in SHAPE and Real Simple magazines — sharing expert insight on approachable nutrition, metabolic health, and diabetes care. Since 2019, I've been honored as Best Dallas Dietitian, recognized for my relatable, witty, and evidence-based approach. Always open to partnering with better-for-you brands aligned with my mission of real-life wellness as a busy mom. I've worked with hundreds of brands through impactful campaigns, creating content, copy, serving on medical boards, and as a brand ambassador and spokesperson to elevate your message! Let's connect or collaborate! www.whitnessnutrition.com

## Dr. Tim Scott Dr. Tim Scott isn't your typical physician. After a decade in emergency medicine witnessing the devastating consequences of metabolic dysfunction firsthand, he realized a hard truth: our healthcare system excels at crisis management but fails miserably at preventing disease. As the founder of Rixa Health, Dr. Scott has pioneered an approach to medicine that looks beyond symptoms to address the root causes of today's most prevalent health issues. His expertise in metabolic health, functional medicine, and cutting-edge therapeutics has helped thousands of patients reclaim their health after years of being told their lab work was "normal" despite feeling terrible. Known for his direct, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Scott combines advanced medical knowledge with practical solutions that work in real life, not just in textbooks. He specializes in reversing metabolic disorders, optimizing hormonal health, and using peptide therapies to address complex health challenges that conventional medicine often misses. Dr. Scott is passionate about empowering patients through education, believing that understanding your body is the first step to healing it. When he's not transforming patients' health, he's advancing the field through education, speaking engagements, and training the next generation of metabolic health practitioners.

As I discovered the power of nutrition and functional medicine to address my own personal health issues, I became inspired to learn the biochemistry behind it all and share what I've learned with those who suffer from chronic health conditions. My specialties and professional interests include: IBS/IBD, autoimmune disease, hormone nutrition, and food sensitivities and intolerances. I take a functional/integrative approach to nutrition which includes advanced GI and food sensitivity testing methods, nutrition counseling, custom meal plans, and supplement therapy as needed.

Performance-driven marketing and digital technology professional with over 10 years of experience in developing, optimizing, and delivering technologies while building high-performance teams that drive profit, enhance productivity, and position organizations for accelerated sustained growth. Proven skill in defining and balancing strategic business objectives: P&L, technology, risk, customer value, and time-to-market decisions. Creative thinker who applies intuitive intellectual curiosity to solve complex business, organizational, financial, and technological challenges. Excels in bringing together business and technology domain experts while providing the vision and strategies to achieve better execution.

I am a pharmacist and health services researcher turned bootstrapped founder of Food Allergy App. We help users navigate food allergies with confidence and safety.

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

I graduated as a dietitian and I have a masters degree in nutrition sciences as well. It's such a unique field, I'm glad I had the chance to participate in various projects and educate people about the importance of healthy eating.

In addtion to working at Booth, I spend a great deal of time with my other passion. I do the ordering for our local Health Food Store - Beneficial Foods!!Specialties: Purchasing for Health Food Stores

Highly motivated and experienced senior project manager. Strong focus on managing enterprise level software applications. Energetic professional who is passionate about customer satisfaction and dedicated to understanding, meeting and exceeding expectations. Proven ability to develop and manage project plans, schedules, complex issues, risks, and works extremely well with cross-functional teams. Outstanding interpersonal skills and situational awareness.

Analytics leader experienced in enhancing data driven decision making by creating new data products and services involving different domains in supply chain like finance, operations, sustainability, marketing, and corporate strategy.

Graduated from the University of Miami in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology. Currently attending Nova Southeastern University pursuing my Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology. Interested in Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Communication Disorder, Language Disorder, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Anxiety Disorder.

I am a naturopathic doctor specializing in the use of homeopathy to treat various health conditions. Homeopathy is a method of holistic healing which is very gentle and at the same time, powerful. It has the ability to dramatically improve human health both acutely and on a long term basis. Homeopathy was developed in Germany over 200 years ago and has a demonstrated record of safety and effectiveness in treating the entire spectrum of human illness. For more information, please see my website.I work with a wide variety of conditions, including women's health issues, auto-immune and allergic disease. I see a good number of children and infants as well.I practice homeopathy in the traditional manner - with an extended initial intake and an assessment of the case using reliable, time-proven materia medica..

PORTFOLIO: https://perch-chameleon-h6bs.squarespace.com Driven, energetic, and goal-oriented bilingual professional with extensive experience in customer service, media relations, writing, interpersonal communication, individual and group training (CrossFit), client focused/campaign focused research, photography, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, operations, and problem solving skills. My goal is to learn and use the skills developed during my professional career towards the businesses/organizations I work for. As I advance in my career, my goal is merge my passion for the health/wellness, technology, and communications industry. I strive to continuously position myself in workplace environments that challenge me and allow me to contribute my expertise.