Tracy J Sims

Tracy Sims is Executive Director, Cardiometabolic Health Corporate Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company.  He leads health system analysis and policy modernization efforts for chronic diseases including obesity and diabetes.  Tracy’s role includes real-world evidence research, and he has authored papers in both obesity and diabetes care. He is an ex-officio member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine serving on the Roundtable On Obesity Solutions. Tracy holds a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Becca McCarthy

Matthew Punsalan

Matthew celebrates 20 years in the hospitality industry, specializing in wellness and retail operations.  he has led spa and wellness concepts for globally recognized brands including The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, KSL Resorts and Omni Hotels.  Throughout his career, Matthew has contributed to projects spanning from initial concept and development through full operational execution.  His expertise lies in elevated experiential programming designed to drive customer acquisition, enhance engagement, and increase overall asset value.  Matthew's guiding vision centers on creating transformative experiences that lift the burden of daily life, optimize mind and body performance, and empower guests to return to their everyday lives renewed and stronger.

Jamie Mark

Jamie Mark is Vice President of Membership at Proper Hospitality, where she leads the development of wellness-driven membership programs across the portfolio. She is currently focused on expanding and evolving memberships and programming at Santa Monica Proper and Austin Proper, while also concepting and launching a high-end resort membership for Lake Tahoe Proper, slated to open in 2027 and Dallas Proper, opening in 2029.

With over a decade of experience at Soho House, Jamie held senior roles spanning membership, events, and partnerships, shaping culturally relevant programs at a national scale. Her background also includes agency experience working with leading fashion, spirits, and hospitality brands.

In addition to membership strategy, Jamie oversees brand media outreach across Proper Hotels and By Proper, and leads wellness, recovery, and longevity initiatives.

Charles Rosenblatt

A seasoned innovator in the payments industry, Charles Rosenblatt has held executive leadership positions at major global banks, including Capital One and Chase, as well as prominent fintech organizations. He served on the management teams that led to the sale of Hyperwallet to PayPal and Payoneer going public, and is now Chief Commercial Officer at Butter—the payments technology leader in revenue retention for subscription businesses. Charles is a graduate with a B.A. in Economics and Politics from Pomona College and received an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia.

Kate Morrison

Kate Morrison is an award-winning leader in luxury hospitality, spa, and wellness, with over 20 years of experience creating elevated guest experiences, leading high-performing teams, and driving industry innovation. Currently at the Ojai Valley Inn, she has led Spa Ojai to a Forbes Five-Star rating and spearheaded resort-wide sustainability initiatives, earning accolades from ISPA, Audubon International, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts. A passionate mentor, Kate has guided numerous spa professionals into leadership roles and is known for her collaborative approach to team and industry growth. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Green Spa Network (GSN Planet) and is an Ambassador for the SoCal Spa Wellness Collective. Kate is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry conferences and podcast interviews where she shares insights on sustainability, innovation, and leadership.

Ania Mankowska

Ania Mankowska is a seasoned spa and wellness executive with over two decades of experience leading luxury spa destinations through brand reinvention, pre-openings, and transformational growth. She currently serves as Director of Spa & Wellness at the historic Nob Hill Spa at the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco, where she is leading a full-scale reinvention of the brand - elevating the guest experience, redefining service standards, and positioning the spa within a new era of luxury wellness.

Previously, Ania was Director of Spa & Wellness at Asaya, A Rosewood Spa at Rosewood Sand Hill, where she guided the spa through a highly successful reopening and exceeded pre-pandemic performance benchmarks while upholding Forbes Five-Star service excellence. She was also selected for Rosewood Hotels’ global Spa Task Force, contributing her expertise to luxury spa openings and strategic initiatives worldwide.

Ania’s leadership spans operational strategy, wellness program development, financial stewardship, and high-performance team building. Known for her thoughtful, people-first leadership style, she specializes in aligning elevated luxury with authentic wellness, creating spaces where both guests and teams thrive.

With a background in economics and a passion for mentorship, Ania brings a global perspective and a deeply human approach to modern wellness leadership - bridging business, culture, and meaningful guest connection.

Kurt Mangum II

Kurt Mangum II is a global fitness industry executive with 15+ years of experience advancing strategic partnerships, leadership development, and workforce innovation. As Vice President of Partnerships at ISSA, he leads initiatives that connect certification to careers, building scalable, revenue-driven partnerships across gyms, brands, and international markets.

With a foundation in fitness, wellness, and education, Kurt holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Sciences from the University of Akron. A former collegiate linebacker, he brings performance discipline and people-first leadership into every collaboration. He is known for translating vision into execution and creating bridges between education and real-world opportunity in the rapidly evolving global fitness economy.

Kurt is a two-time Phoenix Top 100 Titan of Industry, recognized for leadership, innovation, and industry impact. He frequently speaks on the future of fitness careers, gym workforce development, and partnership strategy at scale.

Kurt Mangum II is a global fitness industry executive with 15+ years of experience advancing strategic partnerships, leadership development, and workforce innovation. As Vice President of Partnerships at ISSA, he leads initiatives that connect certification to careers, building scalable, revenue-driven partnerships across gyms, brands, and international markets.

With a foundation in fitness, wellness, and education, Kurt holds a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Sports Sciences from the University of Akron. A former collegiate linebacker, he brings performance discipline and people-first leadership into every collaboration. He is known for translating vision into execution and creating bridges between education and real-world opportunity in the rapidly evolving global fitness economy.

Kurt is a two-time Phoenix Top 100 Titan of Industry, recognized for leadership, innovation, and industry impact. He frequently speaks on the future of fitness careers, gym workforce development, and partnership strategy at scale.

Mohammed Iqbal

Mohammed Iqbal strives to enhance the lives of those around him. He believes that by empowering others with knowledge it ultimately leads to healthier life choices. He founded SweatWorks to create elegant and functional technologies that would engage, motivate and inspire people to lead better lives. As the Founder and CEO of SweatWorks, Mohammed drives strategy, vision, and innovation, as well as embodies the core values of the agency: staying healthy and active.