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Arthur Schafer is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Arts and Founding Director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics. He serves as a National Research Associate of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and previously held roles as ethics consultant for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Head of the Section of Bio-Medical Ethics in the Faculty of Medicine. His academic credentials include a BLitt in Philosophy from the University of Oxford (1967) and a BA Honours from the University of Manitoba. His distinguished career spans over five decades of ethical scholarship and public engagement. Professor Schafer specializes in professional and applied ethics with intensive focus on bioethics , research ethics , and biomedical conflicts of interest . His work critically examines medical assistance in dying , informed consent , clinical trial ethics , and human rights frameworks , establishing him as a leading voice in Canadian ethical discourse. His philosophical approach bridges theoretical rigor with practical policy applications across multiple professional domains. Analysis of his 13 most recent publications reveals enduring engagement with evolving ethical challenges, particularly the tension between institutional interests and professional integrity. His scholarship demonstrates consistent progression from foundational ethical theory toward contemporary policy applications, with recent work heavily concentrated on medical assistance in dying and pharmaceutical industry influence in healthcare systems. His scientific recognition includes: D. R. Campbell Outreach Award (1984) Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Excellence in Teaching (1976) Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship (1964) Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1964) Canada Council Fellow As an active supervisor for Master's and PhD students, Schafer extends his mentorship through ethics consulting for professional associations in Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Nursing, and Pharmacy. His policy impact is evidenced by service on the Provincial-Territorial Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and two published reports for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. His extensive media contributions—including hundreds of CBC appearances and newspaper columns—demonstrate exceptional public scholarship. The Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics, which he founded, functions as a vital interdisciplinary hub connecting academic philosophy with real-world ethical challenges across healthcare, law, and public policy sectors, facilitating ongoing dialogue between scholars, practitioners, and community stakeholders.

• Professional Ethics
• Bioethics
• Applied Ethics
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Joseph Gabriel is an Associate Professor of History with joint appointments in the Department of History and the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine. His work spans the history of medicine, pharmaceuticals, and intellectual property in the United States, with a focus on 19th-20th century developments. Dr. Gabriel's research centers on the history of drugs and pharmaceuticals, intellectual property, medical ethics, and the cultural dimensions of healing. He explores the early modern circulation of medicinal goods, aesthetics of medical practice, and the dual experiences of pleasure and suffering. Current projects include two books examining drug addiction in early America and intellectual property's role in shaping the pharmaceutical industry between World Wars I and II. His recent scholarship reveals consistent thematic threads: the evolution of clinical trial ethics, pharmaceutical regulation history, cultural narratives of intoxication, and intellectual property's impact on medical innovation. Publications demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor, merging historical analysis with bioethics, legal studies, and cultural theory to address contemporary pharmaceutical policy debates.

• History of Medicine
• History of Pharmaceuticals
• Intellectual Property
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Zuleyha Keskin serves as Associate Professor and Associate Head of School at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) at Charles Sturt University, where she co-founded ISRA Australia in 2009 leading to CISAC's establishment. She has directed multiple Islamic studies programs since 2010 including Bachelor and Master degrees, and currently teaches courses on Islamic spirituality and contemporary Islamic studies. Keskin also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Journal of Islamic Studies and Vice President of the Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) from University of Sydney Master of Arts (MA) from University of Sydney PhD from Australian Catholic University Keskin's research centers on Islamic spirituality, inner peace, and Islamic psycho-spirituality, with significant contributions to understanding Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's works. Her scholarship bridges traditional Islamic thought with contemporary psychological frameworks, examining how Islamic spiritual practices contribute to mental wellbeing. She has published extensively on Islamic theology and ethics, social justice, and women in Islam, making substantial contributions to Australian Islamic studies. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on Said Nursi's perspectives toward increasingly applied research in Islamic psychology and contemporary social challenges. Her recent work explores intersections between Islamic thought and modern issues including risk management, environmental protection, and mental health, demonstrating growing interdisciplinary engagement while maintaining theological depth. Professional leadership roles include: Editor-in-Chief, Australian Journal of Islamic Studies Vice President, Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies Member, Wellbeing and Mental Health Research Group Organising Committee Member, Women Acknowledging Women Awards Muslim Scholar Adviser, Australian Catholic Council for Inter-religious Relations Keskin actively supervises four doctoral candidates focusing on halal certification, Muslim leadership development, and youth entrepreneurship in Australia. Her academic service extends to editorial work, conference organization, and interfaith dialogue initiatives that strengthen Muslim-non-Muslim relations. With an h-index of 16, her research demonstrates significant scholarly impact in the field. She contributes to the Wellbeing and Mental Health Research Group, developing research that is 'insightful, inclusive, and inspiring' by connecting Islamic spiritual traditions with contemporary wellbeing approaches. This work creates meaningful bridges between religious studies, psychology, and social sciences in addressing modern mental health challenges.

• Islamic spirituality
• inner peace
• Islamic psycho-spirituality
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Dr. Erik Linstead is an Associate Professor and Senior Associate Dean at Chapman University, affiliated with the Fowler School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy, and George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. His expertise spans Machine Learning, GPU Programming, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Assistive Technologies, Predictive Analytics, and Virtual Reality. Education: Bachelor of Science, Chapman University Master of Science, Stanford University Ph.D., University of California, Irvine Dr. Linstead's research integrates machine learning with diverse domains, including autism treatment, environmental monitoring, and software engineering. His recent publications focus on coral reef health, land surface temperature trends, and embedded machine learning systems. His scholarly work includes collaborations in remote sensing, medical informatics, and neurodiversity support. Articles highlight his interdisciplinary approach, applying AI to ecological challenges (e.g., Red Sea coral reefs, Nile Basin droughts) and human-centered technologies (e.g., VR therapy for autism, medication adherence analysis).

• Machine Learning
• GPU Programming
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Dr. Shamshad Khan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. His academic journey spans multiple continents, with educational roots in India and Canada, and professional experience that bridges global health challenges across India, Kenya, China, and Canada. Dr. Khan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Communication from Simon Fraser University, Canada (2010) M. Phil. in Social Sciences in Health from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India (1995) M.A. in History from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India (1992) B.A. (Hons.) in History from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India (1989) His research is grounded in community-based health intervention and communication with a special focus on HIV/AIDS and marginalized communities. Dr. Khan's scholarly interests span medical pluralism, social determinants of health and health equity, critical public health theory, social history of disease and medicine, communication and development, and applied communication for social issues. His work consistently emphasizes the intersection of structural violence, citizenship, and health outcomes among vulnerable populations including sex workers, transgender communities, and other marginalized groups. Dr. Khan's publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward addressing health disparities through community-centered approaches. His recent work focuses on the structural dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly how systemic inequalities exacerbated health outcomes for vulnerable populations in Texas. Earlier publications examine the complex interplay between gender, masculinity, and HIV vulnerability in South Asia, as well as innovative community-led approaches to HIV prevention and care. His research methodology typically employs ethnographic and qualitative approaches that center community voices and experiences. Dr. Khan's scientific achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards: Researcher of the Year Award, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, UTSA (2020) Top-paper Award, National Communication Association, Health Communication Division (2020) Stumberg Research Award, College of Liberal and Fine Arts, UTSA (2020) As a committed researcher, Dr. Khan has secured significant external funding for his work. He currently serves as Co-PI on two major grants: 'Extreme Heat during Pregnancy: Identifying, Developing, and Testing a Media Toolkit' funded by the US Department of Commerce, NOAA ($497,469), and 'Mpox vaccine preferences among men in metro San Antonio, Texas' funded by UTSA VPREDKE ($25,000). His research program demonstrates a consistent focus on translating community-based insights into practical health communication interventions that address structural barriers to health equity. Dr. Khan's work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through his involvement with community organizations like Ashodaya Samithi, a sex worker collective in Mysore, India, that has pioneered community-led HIV prevention and care initiatives. His research methodology emphasizes collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders to ensure that research serves the needs of marginalized populations while contributing to broader theoretical understanding of health communication.

• HIV/AIDS
• Global Public Health Communication
• Community-based Research
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Susanne B Haga is a Professor in Medicine at Duke University's School of Medicine, with additional roles as an Associate Research Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy and Biology (Trinity College of Arts & Sciences). She has been affiliated with Duke since 2012, serving in various capacities such as Executive Team Member of the Duke Center for Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine and Affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. Her research focuses on translating genomics into clinical practice, emphasizing education for providers, patients, and the public. Dr. Haga earned her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore in 1999. Her work bridges multiple disciplines, including pharmacogenetics, precision medicine implementation, and healthcare ethics/policy. She has led numerous grants from institutions like the NIH and American Heart Association, addressing training programs, PGx integration, and genomic literacy. Her research interests highlight challenges in clinical PGx testing, patient education, and pharmacist roles in precision medicine. She has explored topics like informed consent practices, secondary findings in genetic testing, and the impact of genomic data on primary care workflows. Her outreach includes Bass Connections projects on precision health and community engagement initiatives. Awarded multiple grants (e.g., NHGRI, NIH), Dr. Haga has contributed to policy discussions and interprofessional education. She is actively involved in promoting genomic medicine through collaborations with Elsevier and Springer Nature, and her work has been featured in notable news articles on precision health and pandemic-driven science literacy.

• Genomics and Clinical Practice
• Pharmacogenetics
• Precision Medicine
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Mary Potorti is an Associate Professor of Politics and Social Sciences at the School of Arts and Sciences, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), with office W202A in Boston. She holds a PhD in American Studies from Boston University and a B.A. in American Studies and History from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Her educational qualifications include: PhD., American studies, Boston University B.A., American studies and history, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Potorti's research centers on the Black freedom struggle, social justice movements, racial equity, and intersections of politics and food, with strong connections to U.S. government analysis. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary health equity frameworks, particularly through food justice lenses in public health contexts. Her publications reveal consistent thematic focus on food as political resistance, examining the Black Panther Party's community programs, voting rights struggles in Mississippi, and culinary nationalism in the Nation of Islam. This interdisciplinary output spans history, political science, and health education, demonstrating evolving applications from historical analysis to modern curriculum development. Key honors include: Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award, Honorable Mention, MCPHS (2022) Inclusive Excellence Faculty Fellow, Emerson College (2017) Mary Kelley Prize, New England American Studies Association (2016) Visiting Fellowship, W.E.B DuBois Institute, Harvard University (2013) Angela J. and James J. Rallis Memorial Award, BU Center for the Humanities (2012) Edwin S. and Ruth M. White Prize, BU Center for the Humanities (2012) No information regarding student advisement or grant funding appears in available materials. Her professional activities focus on curriculum development within MCPHS's extensive health sciences programs rather than laboratory-based research.

• The Black freedom struggle
• Social justice movements
• Racial equity
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Greg Barnhisel is a Professor of English at Duquesne University since 2003, affiliated with the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin (1999), following degrees from Reed College (B.A., 1992) and New York University (M.A., 1995). His research explores how institutions shape literary creation and reception, with a focus on 20th-century American and Irish literature, book history, and Cold War cultural diplomacy. He has led study-abroad programs in Ireland and published widely on modernist literature, publishing, and cultural politics. Key roles include editor of Book History since 2014 and author of influential books like Cold War Modernists (2015) and Code Name Puritan (2024). Awards include NEH Fellowships and grants from Princeton and Harvard. His teaching emphasizes critical writing and civic engagement, incorporating field trips to Pittsburgh’s cultural sites. Research Interests: 20th Century American Literature and Culture Book History and Publishing Industries Modernist Literary Movements Irish Literary Traditions Cold War Cultural Diplomacy His recent articles and edited volumes address themes like transgressive publishing, Cold War institutional impacts on writers, and the intersection of music and liberation movements. Awards include recognition for leadership in ethics education and scholarly contributions to literary history. Grants and Advising: Barnhisel secured NEH and Mellon Foundation grants, supported student projects like Wikipedia-based learning, and contributed to service-learning initiatives in pharmacy education. He collaborates on editorial boards and international research projects, including at the Australian National University. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Book History journal and the University of Massachusetts Press series on print culture. Leads interdisciplinary discussions on modernism, publishing, and Cold War cultural strategies.

• 20th Century American Literature and Culture
• Book History
• Modernism
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Leah Clark is an Associate Professor in Art History at the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education and a Fellow of Kellogg College. Her research centers on transcultural object mobility in early modern courts, with expertise in Renaissance Italy's exchanges with Islamic worlds. Dr. Clark's academic foundation includes: DPhil from McGill University, Montréal MA from University of London BA (Hons) from University of British Columbia Her scholarship examines how art objects functioned as mediators across cultural boundaries, focusing on sensorial experiences, diplomatic gift-giving, and collecting practices in courts like Ferrara and Naples. She investigates how transcultural encounters shaped cosmopolitan identities through material exchanges involving porcelain, metalware, and ceramics, revealing complex networks of intermediaries and sensory engagement. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals consistent exploration of object mobility within global frameworks. Key trends include reframing Aragonese Naples as an international hub, analyzing thresholds in cultural exchange, and developing new methodologies for studying transcultural objects. Her work increasingly integrates digital humanities approaches to sensory heritage, with growing emphasis on China-Europe connections alongside Mediterranean networks. Dr. Clark's recognition includes: Shortlisting for Times Higher Education Award (2019) for Open Arts Objects She leads significant collaborative initiatives advancing art history education and research: Founder of Open Arts Objects (free educational films for school art history) Co-organizer of Early Modern Sensory Experiences (EMSE) annual conference Convenor of Digital Humanities and Sensory Heritage (DHSH) network These projects form interconnected research ecosystems fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between art history, musicology, and digital heritage, with Kellogg College serving as the institutional anchor for her sensory studies consortium.

• Art History
• Early Modern Art
• Transcultural Exchange
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Dr. Jaipreet Virdi is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Victoria, specializing in the history of disability, science, technology, and medicine. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto’s Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology and has held prestigious fellowships at the Max Planck Institute and Brock University. Her research bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, focusing on how medical and technological interventions shape disabled lives. BA: York University MA, PhD: Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, University of Toronto Her research centers on disability history , particularly the intersections of technology, medicine, and identity. She explores how deafness has been historically pathologized and how assistive devices like hearing aids are sites of cultural and political resistance. She also investigates endometriosis as an invisible illness, analyzing how gender, race, and cultural stigma affect diagnosis and care, especially within South Asian communities. Her work in material culture examines how everyday objects reflect and shape disabled experiences. Her recent publications span topics from deaf futurity and respiratory technologies to colonial pharmaceuticals and feminist health networks. These works reveal a consistent focus on marginalized voices, patient agency, and the co-production of medical knowledge. Her scholarship demonstrates a deep commitment to making historical insights accessible beyond academia. Her awards include the British Society for the History of Science Hughes Prize (2021) , the American Association for the History of Medicine Welch Award (2022) , and the Disability History Association Best Article Award . She is also an Organization of American Historians (OAH) Distinguished Lecturer , underscoring her national impact in public history. Dr. Virdi is actively involved in mentoring through public scholarship and community-based research. She leads a CIHR-funded project on endometriosis and feminist health networks, advocating for accessible healthcare and disability justice. Her work is supported by grants that enable oral history collection and interdisciplinary collaboration. She co-leads the Objects of Disability project, which investigates the design and cultural meaning of assistive technologies. This initiative brings together historians, designers, and disabled communities to rethink the narratives embedded in everyday objects.

• Disability History
• History of Science
• History of Medicine
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Starlette Sinclair, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. from Florida State University. Her research focuses on metamemory, metacognition, source memory, and age-related cognitive functions, with a particular interest in how these processes vary across the lifespan. Sinclair teaches courses such as General Psychology, Research Methods, Cognitive Psychology, and History and Systems of Psychology. Her work has been recognized with awards like the 2019 Best Research Poster Award from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Education: Ph.D. Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology M.S. Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. Psychology, Florida State University Research interests span cognitive and developmental psychology, including studies on metacognitive accuracy, source monitoring, and educational interventions related to immigration attitudes. Sinclair has presented at conferences such as the Cognitive Aging Conference and the American Psychological Association Convention, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues on equity in research and community engagement. Her recent work examines impostor phenomenon, grit, and job satisfaction among female pharmacy faculty, reflecting her broader commitment to understanding psychological dynamics in academic and professional settings.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Metamemory
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Richard Matthew Doyle is the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English at Penn State University's College of the Liberal Arts, with affiliate status in Information Science and Technology. He also serves as Digital Director of Zebrapedia.org. A scholar of rhetoric, science studies, and technoculture, his work bridges philosophy, biology, and media theory. His research explores how technological and biological systems interpenetrate human consciousness, evident in his trilogy on information biology: On Beyond Living , Wetwares , and Darwin's Pharmacy . Education includes a BA from Georgetown University (1986), MA and PhD in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley (1989, 1993), and a MIT postdoc in Science, Technology & Society (1994). His teaching spans diverse topics like nanotechnology, Sanskrit rhetoric, and Philip K. Dick studies. He has written extensively on cryonics, plant intelligence, and psychedelic ethnobotany, blending academic rigor with experiential inquiry. Recent publications explore entheogenic healing (e.g., Healing with Plant Intelligence ), the rhetoric of biotechnology ( LSDNA ), and posthumanist theory. His work often critiques how scientific models shape cultural perceptions of life and consciousness.

• Rhetoric of Science
• Philosophy of Science
• Cognitive Science
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Pete Hatemi is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the College of the Liberal Arts and the Department of Political Science. He holds an additional role in Microbiology and Biochemistry at Penn State. His research integrates behavioral genetics, neuroscience, and social learning to study political preferences, decision-making, and social behaviors across topics like political violence, public health, and gender identification. Dr. Hatemi advocates methodological pluralism, employing experiments, endocrinology, and physiological approaches. His work emphasizes theoretical and interdisciplinary collaboration, reflected in his leadership of the Pennsylvania Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (PALSPAC) Twin Registry . He is actively engaged in mentoring through his roles in the School of International Affairs (SIA) and maintains a strong online presence through Google Scholar and ORCID. His publications explore themes such as narcissism in political participation, the heritability of moral intuitions, and the genetic foundations of political ideologies. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive research portfolio underscores his influence in interdisciplinary political science. Dr. Hatemi advises students and collaborates across disciplines, though specific grants or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided texts.

• Political Science
• Genetics and Politics
• Political Behaviors
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Anne Grons is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of the History of Pharmacy and Medicine, Philipps-Universität Marburg. She specializes in Coptic medical and pharmaceutical traditions, focusing on late antique and early Islamic Egypt. Her work bridges historical linguistics, pharmacological practices, and manuscript studies. PhD in Foreign Language Philologies (2022), University of Marburg Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures of Egypt (2015), University of Münster Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Cultures of Egypt (2013), University of Münster Her research investigates cryptographic strategies in Coptic medical recipes, cross-cultural knowledge transfer, and the contextualization of pharmacological texts. She employs interdisciplinary methods to analyze plant-based remedies, mineral ingredients, and lexicographical exchanges between Greek and Coptic traditions. Recent publications highlight her expertise in: Coptic pharmacological text standardization Contextualizing medical papyri Encryption in Coptic recipes Comparative materia medica studies Language contact in Egypt Historical effectiveness of ancient treatments She received the Rudolf Schmitz Study Foundation Prize (2022) for her groundbreaking dissertation on Coptic medical texts. Grons contributes to international collaborations like the Coptic Magical Papyri project and the Scientific Papyri from Ancient Egypt initiative.

• Ancient Medicine
• Ancient Pharmacy
• Coptic Studies
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Aaron Godwin (He/They) is an Assistant Professor of Instruction & Academic Advisor at the School of Communication , Northwestern University, specializing in Musical Theater, Opera, Queer theory, and Voice. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges performance studies with academic advising. PhD in Sociology, New York University Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), 2020, Voice Performance & Literature, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Master of Social Work (MSW), 2024, Advanced Clinical Practice, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Master of Music (MM), 2016, Voice Performance & Literature, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Bachelor of Music (BM), 2013, Voice Performance & Literature, University of Central Florida Bachelor of Arts (BA), 2010, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Central Florida Aaron’s research focuses on musical theatre performance and pedagogy , with a doctoral dissertation analyzing A Chorus Line through queer critical theory to inform 21st-century practices. Additional interests include musical theatre history, disability representation, trauma-informed teaching, and neurodivergent-affirming methodologies. As an educator, Aaron has taught public speaking at the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, developed courses for non-music majors on musical theatre singing, and advised pre-health students at the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. Former students are pursuing careers in performing arts or attending prestigious medical/dental/pharmacy schools. A licensed social worker , Aaron integrates neurodivergent-affirming care into private therapy practice while maintaining a vibrant performance career, having worked with institutions like the Florida Opera Theater and Walt Disney World Resort.

• Musical Theatre
• Opera
• Queer Theory
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