Chief Executive Officer and the Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair at City of Hope. Under his leadership, City of Hope has expanded its impact in cancer research, treatment, and innovation, reinforcing its status as a leading comprehensive cancer center.

A seasoned healthcare executive, Dr. Payson previously served as CEO of Apria Healthcare and was the founder of Healthsource, Inc. and the Kiva Foundation. Dr. Payson has dedicated his career to improving health care accessibility and strategic management in the industry.

Michael Blend is the CEO, Chairman, and Co-Founder of System1, a leading digital marketing and data-driven technology company. With extensive experience in data analytics and online advertising, Blend has played a pivotal role in driving System1’s growth and innovation in the performance marketing space.

Tessa Stephenson-Brand is the owner of Tessa Lyn Events, a premier event planning company, and an active philanthropist supporting the University of Southern California and City of Hope. She is dedicated to both entrepreneurship and philanthropy, contributing to causes that support healthcare.

A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. is the Founder and President of Stephenson and Company, a senior partner at Stephenson Ventures, and a former director of Danaher Corp. He also served as the retired Chairman of StarTek, Inc. With decades of experience in finance and venture capital, he has played a key role in shaping high-growth businesses.