Below is a partial list of speakers available from the Men's Health Network. This list includes experts in a variety of health and family related fields, such as Armin Brott, author of major health articles and a series of parenting books for fathers.
Susan Milstein and Armin Brott articulate the message that women play a critical role in men's health.
In addition to the speakers listed below, there are over 800 physicians, mental health experts, and other key thought leaders among the MHN Board of Advisors, many of whom are available to speak on men's health or parenting issues. Among those are James Sniechowski, PhD & Judith Sherven, PhD, experts on relationships.
For more information about a MHN Speaker, contact:
Men’s Health Network
P.O. Box 75972 Washington, DC 20013
202-543-MHN-1 (6461) x 101
info@menshealthnetwork.org
Armin Brott, MBA - Oakland, CA
Writer (numerous articles on health and fathering)
Author of several best-selling books
Syndicated radio show including Armed Forces Network's Positive Parenting radio show
Talking About Men's Health blog - Senior Editor
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisor
Topics: Men’s Health, Family, Parenting, Fatherhood
Mr. Brott writes extensively on men's health and family issues. Hailed by Time Magazine as "the superdad's superdad," Armin Brott has written or co-written five critically acclaimed, groundbreaking books on fatherhood. His articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, American Baby, Parenting, Child, Men's Health, The Washington Post and dozens of other major publications. He's been a guest on hundreds of radio and television shows, including Today, CBS Overnight, Fox News, and "Politically Incorrect," and his work on fatherhood has been featured in such places as Glamour, Time, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Newsday, and many others. He's also the host of "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio program which airs live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Salvatore J. Giorgianni, Pharm. D. - Fort Myers, Florida
APHA Men's Health Caucus, Chair
Griffon Consulting Group, Inc - President n Consulting Group, Inc - President
Belmont University, School of Pharmacy - Former Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Education and Development
Pfizer - Former Director of External Relations
Pfizer Journal - Former Editor in Chief
Clinical Pharmacology at Columbia University - Formerly Assistant Professor and Associate Clinical Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences - Former Assistant Professor & Clinical Associate
Kappa Psi Scholarship Foundation - Board Member and Former President
Topics: Men's Health, Health Care, Drug Regulatory and Research Policy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Image and Relationship Management in Health Care Industry
Dr. Giorgianni is an expert in men's health and is a registered pharmacist. He is a recognized expert in drug regulatory and US pharmaceutical policy as well as in organizational reputation management and strategic alliance development. He has authored, co-authored or presented some 200 works in health care, industry regulation and business. He is an advisor and board member to several health advocacy associations including: The Men's Health Network; American Osteopathic Medical Foundation; Kappa Psi Scholarship Foundation; Nurse Practitioner Health Care Foundation and the National Association for Continence.Prior to joining Belmont in September 2007, Dr. Giorgianni had a 26 year career with Pfizer Inc, where he held positions in the medical, regulatory, training, public policy, business planning, sales and marketing groups. Most recently he served as Pfizer's Director, External Relations. He also directed several publications, including the Pfizer Careers In Health Care series and The Pfizer Journal: Perspectives in Health Care and Biomedical Research.
Susan A. Milstein, EdD - Gaithersburg, Maryland
Montgomery College - Professor
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Milstein Health Consulting – Lead Consultant
Specialty: Human Sexuality
Topics: Human Sexuality, Stress, Wellness, Weight Management, Healthy Living
Dr. Milstein was named “Emerging Professional” by The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. She has taught in various college and universities, such as Montgomery College, George Washington University and the University of Maryland. Her media appearances include being a guest speaker on The Tough Task of Teaching Sex Ed, NPR’s Bryant Park Project in 2007, and several national and international presentations.
James Sniechowski, PhD and Judith Sherven, PhD Las Vegas, Nevada
Relationship counseling - Clinical psychologist
Men's Health Network - Board of Advisors
Specialty: Human Behavior, Psychotherapy
Topics: Relationships, Human Behavior, Intimacy
Two of the country's most respected and pioneering authorities, Judith & Jim are revolutionizing the understanding of differences in relationships. Judith, a clinical psychologist, has worked with thousands of men and women in her twenty-two years of private practice. Jim holds a doctorate in Human Behavior and is the founder of The Menswork Center and a co-founder of the Men's Health Network in Washington, D.C. Judith & Jim have worked with close to 100,000 singles and couples in their relationship trainings, workshops, seminars, and lectures, as well as corporate consultation, nationally and overseas. Their weekly magazine reaches over 30,000 people in almost 100 countries. Comfortable in all areas of the media, Judith & Jim have appeared on over 600 television and talk-radio shows including Oprah, The O'Reilly Factor, The View, New Attitudes, CNN, 48 Hours, MSNBC News with Brian Williams, Mars & Venus, Leeza, Canada AM, and This Evening with Judith Regan. They have written for or been interviewed by the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, London Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, Redbook, Essence, Glamour, First For Women, Black Elegance, Playboy, Modern Bride, Parents' Magazine, Black Men, Belle, and Family Circle. They write regular columns for Today's Black Woman and The Looking Glass.
Judy Seals-Togbo Memphis, Tennessee
Mrs. Seals-Togbo is the Director of Men’s Health Network’s Memphis, Tennessee office. She is the founder of the first MHN Support Group in Tennessee and a founding board member for Urban Health Education Supporter Services (UHESS). Her efforts include outreach services and providing health education for the underserved men of the Mid-South area. She is a facilitator for UsToo, the Carin’ & Sharin’ Breast Cancer Support Group and is a Koman Grant recipient. Ms. Togbo is on the steering committee of Women Against Prostate Cancer.
Topics: Sexuality, Men's Health, Minority Health, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Support Groups, Men's Health and Family
Michael S. Goodman, MD, FACS Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
Warminster Medical Office Center – Adult and Pediatric Urology
Men’s Health Network – Board of Advisors
American College of Surgeons - Fellowmerican
College of Surgeons - Fellow
Planned Parenthood Vasectomy Clinic – Director (1982-1996)
Topics: Urology, Prostate Cancer, Treatment, Maximizing Life’s Experiences through three S’s (Sports, Social, and School)
Dr. Goodman’s published works include “Ureteral Strictures Following Radiation Therapy” and “Sickle Cell Hematuria Controlled with Intrarenal Irrigation Using Clorpactin”. He has done extensive research on Chemprovention of Prostate Cancer.