Meet the Speakers

Since then, Begley has moved easily between feature, television, and theatre projects.

Ed can be seen in “Amsterdam”, with Christian Bale and Margot Robbie, “Book Club” with Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, & Mary Steenburgen, and several Christopher Guest films, such as “Mascots”, “A Mighty Wind”, “Best In Show,” and “For Your Consideration”. He has also appeared in the Seth Rogan/Judd Apatow film, “Pineapple Express”.

On television, Begley can be seen on “Modern Family” and “Young Sheldon”, “Future Man” for Seth Rogen, “Better Call Saul” with Bob Odenkirk, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with Larry David, and “Bless This Mess” with Lake Bell and Dax Shepard.

He has starred in two HBO movies: “Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight” with Christopher Plummer, Danny Glover, and Frank Langella, as well as “Recount” with Tom Wilkinson and Laura Dern. He has also had recurring roles on “Six Feet Under”, “Arrested Development”, and “Portlandia”.

He starred in David Mamet’s “November” at the Mark Taper Forum and has appeared in several other works by this amazing playwright: “The Cryptogram,” in Boston, New York and Los Angeles, as well as “Romance”, also at the Mark Taper Forum.

Ed has directed several episodes of the hit show “NYPD Blue” as well as a play that he wrote called “Cesar and Ruben” which won a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater League Awards.

He lives in a solar-powered home and drives an electric car.

Dr. Rosie Curiel Cid, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  She is a neuropsychologist with expertise in the assessment of neurodegenerative conditions among older adults who are at risk for diseases of the aging brain such as Alzheimer’s disease.  She is the Chief of Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neurosciences at the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging and the Leader of the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core of the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.  Dr. Curiel Cid is the Principal Investigator of a longitudinal study funded by the National Institute on Aging entitled: Precision-based Computerized Assessment for the Detection of MCI in Older Adults and is an active Co-investigator on various state and federally funded studies related to aging and cognition.  

She is a longtime collaborator with Co-I Dr. Loewenstein and their joint program of research focuses on the development of novel cognitive assessment paradigms that are sensitive to detecting early cognitive change that occur in neurodegenerative diseases and relating cognition with biomarkers of neuropathology.  One of her aims is to technologically enhance these innovative cognitive paradigms into user-friendly clinical outcome measures with the goal of advancing cognitive assessment efforts in clinical trials targeting preclinical disease.  Dr. Curiel Cid is particularly invested in ensuring that these newly developed methodologies are cross-culturally applicable to all older adults, and as a result is highly devoted to and has been successful in forging relationships with historically understudied and underserved communities to improve the inclusion of diverse older adults in their clinical research.  

Paul Estes, President of Cognivue, is a pioneering figure and esteemed expert in Adaptive Psychophysics pertaining to brain health. Committed to integrating brain health monitoring into the standard care for patients, he spearheads planning for technology roadmaps and new product development in the brain health space. Paul’s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for patients and caregivers through meaningful cognitive health monitoring resonates throughout the company. He is driven by a passion to destigmatize cognitive assessments and empower and enlighten individuals with the knowledge to take control of their lives by better understanding their brain health status.

Dr. Kini has more than 25 years’ experience as a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and an ER and Trauma doctor. Dr. Kini most recently served as the Chief Medical Officer of the State of Florida COVID19 Infectious Disease Field Hospital System where he oversaw all clinical personnel for the 9-hospital system. In that role, Dr. Kini provided training and in-servicing, ran drills with clinical staff, ensured quality patient care, and provided guidance regarding necessary equipment and supplies to treat COVID19 patients. Prior to that, Dr. Kini served as the Chief Executive Officer for Nicklaus Children’s Hospital (f.k.a. Miami Children’s Hospital), providing management to the 26 facilities in the system and a 309-bed hospital with 3,000 employees and 700 plus physicians. He provided ancillary and clinical operations leadership as the Chief Medical Officer for Trinity Health, a 45-hospital, $5 billion system. He is recognized as a national leader in innovation with several firsts in people, process, and culture, developing an integrated enterprise platform. A graduate from University of Alabama and Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Kini has a Master of Science in Health Management to complement his Medical Doctorate degree.

Dr. Arlener D. Turner, Ph.D., is a Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois in Urbana/Champaign, a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Neuropsychology from Howard University.

Dr. Turner completed postdoctoral research fellowships at Rush University and Northwestern Medical Centers, where she received training in longitudinal epidemiologic cohort studies of aging and Alzheimer’s disease with a focus on racial disparities in aging, and in sleep research, and the impact of sleep disturbance on cognitive functioning respectively. During this training she produced research examining many health and cognition related topics, including depressive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, cognitive impairment, and sleep.

Dr. Turner has previously served as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair of Psychology at National Louis University (NLU) and a Research Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU). Dr. Turner leans into her experiences teaching, developing course curriculum, and supporting an innovative student success mentor team at NLU to inform her individualized, equity-centered mentorship approach. While at NYU, Dr. Turner expanded her research portfolio and began exploring the impact of insufficient sleep, including sleep disorders, on biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative pathogenesis, as well as the influence of environmental and psychosocial stressors on sleep and cognition in Black/African Americans.

Dr. Turner’s current research endeavors merge her extensive expertise in cognition/risk factors for cognitive dysfunction and decline, and more burgeoning expertise in sleep, with her interest in biopsychosocial determinates of health, especially in underserved populations like the Black/African American community.

Dr. Joy’s professional background is as robust as her current endeavors. Her foundation in developing extensive educational courses and her illustrious history of fundraising consultancy, where she raised over $300 million for nonprofits, have solidified her as a powerhouse in community transformation and health advocacy. Additionally, her previous media experience, interviewing celebrated figures up to the highest levels of leadership, has honed her ability to communicate, engage, and inspire.

Dr. Joy stands as a paragon of leadership dedicated to health, education, and the advancement of communities. Through strategic partnerships, innovative programming, and an unwavering commitment to results, Dr. Joy and our team are shaping the landscape of community health, one meaningful connection at a time.