Merrill Matthews, Ph.D., is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation, a research-based, public policy “think tank.” He is a health policy expert and weekly contributor at Forbes.co...

Ali Alfattal received his Ph.D. In Chemical Engineering from the University of Baghdad. He was a Fellow in the Economics of Energy from the University of Birmingham, and a professional Project Manager...

Ali Alfattal received his Ph.D. In Chemical Engineering from the University of Baghdad. He was a Fellow in the Economics of Energy from the University of Birmingham, and a professional Project Manager/Sr. Process Engineer for Oil and Gas projects for over 16 years. He has worked with many companies in this sector, such as Shell, ENI Baker Hughes-GE, Foster Wheeler, and many others. He was an activist in Baghdad for anti-corruption, human rights, women’s rights, and children’s rights for the period 2005-2016. During this period, he cooperated with U.S. Forces, the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and GRD, and was a liaison officer and a member of the EFC -CJ 9. Before him, his father joined efforts with the U.S. forces to fight Iraqi oil corruption that was financing terrorist activities, Because of this, his father, Hussain Alfattal (an international oil expert and a general manager to an oil company) was assassinated in November 2004. Ali has carried on with his father’s work.

Edward Retta is a professional cross cultural consultant who has worked in over 50 countries. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, leading global brands and government agencies including NASA, t...

Edward Retta is a professional cross cultural consultant who has worked in over 50 countries. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, leading global brands and government agencies including NASA, the USDOD, and the USDOS (pro-bono). He as lived and worked in Europe, South America and Africa. Edward is a native Dallasite and the former Vice Chairman for Hispanic Engagement for the Dallas Co. Republican Party. He was awarded by the DCRP as Republican Ambassador of the Year in 2018. Retta is one of the co-founders of the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, an advisor to the Texas A&M Hispanic Network and an advisor to the Hispanic Republican Club of North Texas. He was recognized as a “New Hispanic Leader” by Al Dia newspaper and the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and as a “National Hispanic Leader” by the American Jewish Committee. Retta is a product of the DISD, a graduate of Texas A&M University, an honors graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and also studied at Oxford University in England. He attended International Leadership School in Wales, UK. He is a member of Park Cities Baptist Church and an active lay leader in the Hispanic ministry there. He once survived a ship wreck near Cape Horn.

Greg Wark is a chaplain for federal law enforcement, and holds a Masters in Theology and D.Min, has counseled military members and veterans for more than twenty-seven years through mentorship, crisis...

Greg Wark is a chaplain for federal law enforcement, and holds a Masters in Theology and D.Min, has counseled military members and veterans for more than twenty-seven years through mentorship, crisis intervention, and reintegration programs. Wark guides these respected men and women in identifying the source of their trauma, admitting their need for help, seeking professional support, and breaking free from the hold of their past. Wark believes that while the United States is best in class in combat, our nation needs to do better at caring for the physical, mental, and moral injuries that our service members suffer and provide them with free, life-saving medical attention.

Beverly Gossage is a former educator with 15 years’ experience as a health insurance agent licensed in nearly half the states and founder and President of HSA Benefits Consulting. She is a respected n...

Beverly Gossage is a former educator with 15 years’ experience as a health insurance agent licensed in nearly half the states and founder and President of HSA Benefits Consulting. She is a respected national expert on health care policy-related issues and a sought-after speaker. She received national recognition as an innovator in consumer driven health care. She is a Senior Fellow for Independent Women’s Voice. In addition to servicing her insurance clients, Beverly devotes many hours a day to causes that she is passionate about. Beverly recently met with the Trump White House health reform staff. She has conducted Capitol Hill briefings in DC, testified on free market health care policy in several states, and assisted in crafting policy, including HB818 in Missouri and HB2107 in KS. Her expertise in health care is often sought by many state and federal Congressmen. President Trump’s administration seeks her advice, including the Ways and Means Committee, Health and Human Services and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. She is currently working with Rick Santorum and a team of grassroots organizations to craft a health care bill to send more autonomy to the states to combat the negative effects of the ACA and to enhance HSAs. She is working with physician groups on a bipartisan effort to end government authorized kickbacks to reduce the price of prescription drugs and a bill to enable more pro bono medical services without using government funding. Beverly and her husband Robert of 49 years have four children and three grandsons and are active in their local church.