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Luisa Aires is an Hotelier with more than a decade of experience. Luisa have lived and worked in several countries and experience several cultures and adapted to different mindsets as Barcelona, Boston and Panama.

Now currently living in the Algarve she is working as Director of Residences for the Luxury hotel W Algarve. Luisa passions are travelling and spend time with her twins Giorgio and Helena.  As far she have visited 49 countries and of course every time she travels she loves to visit the most icon hotels. Besides that on her time off she dedicate time to workout and practice mindfulness.

Significant leadership experience in: patient advocacy, mediation, medical center operations, member services, employee wellness, leading teams and project management. Experienced Health Care Ombudsman-Mediator.

Kade Shippy works within Genentech’s Chief Diversity Office on the Patient Inclusion and Health Team as part of a year-long internship. Prior to joining Genentech, Kade received a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In Kade’s current role, she partners on advancing inclusive research and health equity projects. This includes evaluating educational materials for potential use in patient and HCP audiences based on metrics of cultural representation and reading levels. Kade aims to harness her background in healthcare economics and outcomes research to promote value-based care, equitable access to clinical studies, and innovative outreach in areas of high unmet need.