Sirius Bonner is a social justice leader and a noted speaker, trainer and facilitator. Her passions for Black liberation and racial justice, gender justice, and fat liberation all stem from her experience navigating oppressive systems as a Black, fat, queer, cis-woman. Previously, Sirius brought her leadership and expertise to her role as Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette. She currently works as Executive Director of INTERSECT.

Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare. Author of the Weight and Healthcare newsletter and co-author of HAES Health Sheets Ragen frequently presents Grand Rounds and Continuing Medical Education. Ragen lives in Oregon with her fiancée Julianne and a rotating cast of foster dogs.

Lisa DuBreuil, LICSW is a fat activist and clinical social worker. Since 2003 she has been a psychotherapist at an outpatient hospital-based clinic and she also has a private practice in Salem Massachusetts where she treats people diagnosed with binge eating disorder and people dealing with various problems following weight loss surgery. Lisa helps people live peacefully in their bodies both by improving self-care skills and teaching them how to navigate our challenging body culture.

Marianne McCormick, RN, CDE is a certified care and education specialist who has worked in all settings. She has witnessed on a daily basis the harm and bias that are present when it comes to helping peopel withe diabetes. It is her life’s work to provide another path for diabetes management.