Brenda E. Cortez

Brenda is a living kidney donor and children’s book author, who has a passion for helping others. She was inspired to write her first book, My Mom is Having Surgery, after her daughter centered her college entrance essay around Brenda’s donation and the inspiration she felt from it. Brenda is now a strong advocate for living donation awareness. Because of this advocacy and her passion for helping others, Brenda came up with the slogan, HOWL: Help Others with Love. Learn more about HOWL, and Brenda’s organ donation focused children’s books below.

Gianna is the Global Head of Events for the SoftBank Vision Fund where she produces elite events that support the Portfolio Company and Investor Ecosystem, brand and internal culture. She previously spend close to ten years producing Google’s largest, most high-profile events and experiences. She loves to create memorable experiences with flair and impact. She says Each day I’m so eager to attack the day, but not just as a professional event planner. I’m eager to meet my whole life with the same level of commitment and enthusiasm.

Whether it be my dedication to my job, my own self care and personal goals or the many hats I wear as a wife, mother, author - I believe we all have the ability to choose to manifest our perfect life.

Certified interior designer. Certified sommelier. Events Planner Extraordinaire. Published Author. Wife & Mother.

Gianna shares insights from her experience producing high profile, big events and juggling multiple balls in work and life

Barry French Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer/Chairman of Traq Global Ltd. He has significant experience in business development, management, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, networking, investor relations, and sales and distribution. Barry is also knowledgeable in the areas of product development, software development strategy, and partner development. Prior to Traq Global Ltd., Barry spent several successful years with Cybex International and Star Trac. A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Barry was a baseball player for the school and majored in kinesiology. He is also the President and Founder of the International Concussion Organization, a nonprofit organization.

TRAZER is the revolutionary patented technology of TRAQ Global Ltd. that offers specialized interactive testing and training programs for concussion management, orthopedic rehabilitation, senior health and injury prevention. Clinicians, athletic trainers, and coaches are provided with data, giving them the ability to make strategic and confident Return-2-Play (R2P) and Return-2-Activities of Daily Living (R2ADL) for their patients.

The TRAZER technology uses computer-based simulation to create an accurate analog of the functional challenges of sports, work, leisure and daily living activities. TRAZER tracks 25 points on the human body.  This allows core physical and physiologic performance to be quantified as reaction time, acceleration, speed, endurance, jump height, cardiovascular efficiency, caloric expenditure, and distance traveled.

The TRAZER Sports Simulator uses full body sensing, 3-D graphics and breakthrough measurement analytics to provide information directly related to your patient’s healthy performance capabilities. In the event of injury, our patented baseline data can be compared to future Return-to-Play TRAZER Tests post injury to ensure a safe and healthy return.

TRAZER also provides healthcare providers and clinicians with standardized, objective, actionable data that can be accessed instantly through our HIPAA compliant Cloud website. This immediate access to TRAZER’s reports and test results gives each person involved, whether it be the patient, parent, coach or healthcare provider, a unique, relevant and invaluable opportunity to better assist in the return-to-play and return-to-work decisions.

Lauren Price, YN1, US Navy (Retired), is the founder of “Veteran Warriors,” a national veterans’ advocacy group, and she has led that organization since its creation in 2009.  She has testified before Congress on veteran issues. 

Achievements:

• Graduated from Omega Institute, (Cinnaminson, NJ) with Paralegal Certification 1987
• Graduated from Saint Leo University, B.S. Criminal Justice, Minor in Psychology
• Eighteen years of experience in the legal profession
• Enlisted in the U.S. Navy January 3, 2005.  Served at a Shore Command until deployment to Iraq, ultimately returning to Shore duty upon her return.
• Served as a Convoy Driver and Public Affairs Officer for a year in Baghdad, Iraq – February 2007 – March 2008
• Served as Intel and Logistics Lead Petty Officer at Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Central Command
• Awards: Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal –(with star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Navy Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Driver Badge
• Medically retired from the U.S. Navy January 2015
• Married to James Price, Senior Chief, USN, (Ret.), five (5) adult sons, (3 veterans – 1 Air Force, 2 Army and 1 active duty Navy). Resides in Florida since 2004
• Community Service:
• Guardian Ad Litem, Sixth Judicial District, October 2004 – October 2011.
• Pro Bono Child Support Assistance – 1987 – Present