Event Speakers/Presenters

Dr. Davis was raised in Central California. He completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He received his medical degree from Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated with honors and was elected Sigma Sigma Phi. He then completed a Residency in Ophthalmology through Touro University in Las Vegas, Nevada, followed by a two year Fellowship in Retinal and Vitreous Diseases and Surgery at the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Davis is now an owner of Retina Associates of Missouri, P.C. where he cares for the retina needs of mid-Missouri. He has served as a Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester in New York, as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Touro University in Nevada, and as an eye care specialist for underprivileged children through the Eye Care 4 Kids organization. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

3rd year Medical Student

Imagine a background that includes health and wellness studies & practices since your teens, then leading passenger activities and teaching dance & fitness on cruise ships, on to sales trainer, then a successful 30-year career as a hospitality sales road warrior at Schneider Publishing/NorthStar Media & ASAE. That's Sandi's unique story, and it's this diverse experience—combined with over 40 years in health and wellness—that she brings to her work as an Internationally Accredited Nutrition Certified professional, coach, and speaker. Drawing on her deep roots in holistic health and leading her own company, “Life With Zest”, Sandi empowers busy professionals to prioritize their well-being by adopting sustainable lifestyle practices that seamlessly integrate into even the most demanding schedules. Her approach centers on simple, yet effective rituals and evidence-based wellness strategies that ensure health remains a cornerstone of success, whether at home, in a clinic, or on the road.

Dr. Hal R. Schwartzstein, DO specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus for Northwell Health and Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York. He is Director of Retinopathy of Prematurity for North Shore University Hospital and Cohen Children's Medical Center. He is also Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Schwartzstein received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an ophthalmology residency at St. John's Episcopal Hospital at South Shore. He also completed a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship at Northwestern University's Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. He is board certified in ophthalmology.

Dr. Skorin completed his DO at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He did his osteopathic rotating internship in Tulsa, OK and his ophthalmology residency at Michigan State University/Metropolitan Hospital. He did a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. Dr. Skorin is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Skorin completed the Mayo Clinic Leadership Development Program in 2010 and a Master of Science in Medical Education Leadership through the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed the American Osteopathic Association Health Policy Fellowship in 2012. He has lectured internationally, published numerous articles, textbook chapters and is one of the cover editors of six textbooks. His most recent book, The Ophthalmic Office Procedures Handbook was released as hard copy with accompanying eBook in February 2024 by the international medical and science publisher, Wolters Kluwer. A Spanish language version of this book will be released later in 2024. Dr. Skorin serves as the Ophthalmology Education Director for the American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery. He has done multiple medical and surgical mission trips to Ukraine since 1992.