
Sally Lipsky, PhD
As a professor of education, Sally Lipsky, PhD, authored books on college-level learning and peer-led instruction. A diagnosis of late-stage cancer jump-started her education about the powerful link between food choices and chronic disease. Sally’s newest book is BEYOND CANCER: The Powerful Effect of Plant-Based Eating. The book provides a practical, easy-to-follow guide for how to adopt plant-based eating, with the goal of improving readers’ health and well-being.
Khama Worthy
Khama “The Deathstar” Worthy is a Professional Featherweight Mix Martial Artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing martial arts his entire life with a personal philosophy that fighting is a unique art form of self-expression. Khama just won his debut fight in the UFC! He will have a booth for his MMA and fitness studio (The Academy: Pittsburgh MMA and Fitness) at the Expo.


Dominic A. Brandy, MD
Dominic A. Brandy, MD is a medical doctor practicing anti-aging and aesthetic medicine for over 38 years. He has published over 70 articles in the peer reviewed scientific literature, and given over 200 lectures at major physican conferences. As a cancer survivor, he is the author of a book called “Beat Back Cancer Naturally,” which describes five scientifically proven natural ways to prevent, survive, and thrive with cancer.
Joel Holc
Joel Holc is an energy awareness coach and is the emerging author of his book, “The Eggshell Effect.” Born in argentina in 1967, the son of a Holocaust survivor, he emigrated to Israel with his family when he was a toddler, being haised in a kibbutz. In his 20s, he traveled the worlds of South America, Europe, and the US, settling in Pittsburgh via New York. He now has two grown children, commencing their own life journeys.

Joel is a long-time entrepreneur who now owns a marketing network firm, but his critical focus is on imparting energy awareness to others. In this awareness, he provides insights and tools for those who seek to find their own physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. He has a strong stand and commitment to the wellness of others and the planet.

Dean Caliguire
“I am a former Pitt Panther, San Francisco 49er and Pittsburgh Steeler. After battling obesity, yo-yo dieting and several medical issues which included diabetes, fatty liver, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, erectile dysfunction, chronic inflammation and severe sleep apnea. I adopted a whole food plant based lifestyle and lost 80 pounds, reversed the aforementioned medical conditions with the exception of the sleep apnea which has drastically improved. I have not arrived by any means but I am well on my way and feel like a new person!”