Drew Hemler is a Canadian-American dietitian specializing in technology, professional practice, and practitioner development. For over a decade, he has integrated AI tech and training into academia, clinical care, private practice, and a wide range of consulting services—advancing employee training, program design, client engagement, communications, and student learning. Drew has partnered with organizations including Microsoft Canada, TELUS Health, Dietitian Connection, and more. A proud Fellow of the Academy, he serves on its National Nominating Committee and recently completed his term on the Committee for Lifelong Learning.

Dr. Carley Rusch serves as a Medical Science Liaison in Medical Affairs & Research at Abbott specializing in Adult Nutrition.

Prior to Abbott, Dr. Rusch worked multiple years as a clinical dietitian. Her expertise includes pre- and probiotics, malnutrition, critical care, cancer and neurological disorders.

Dr. Rusch currently serves on the board for the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Rusch has several publications in peer-reviewed journals and been invited to present at national and international conferences.