Dr. Ram Duriseti is a Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Stanford Health, Community Emergency Medicine, and a physician-scientist specializing in optimization and decision modeling.

Dr. Duriseti received his MD from the University of Michigan and his medical training and PhD in Computational Decision Modeling from Stanford University. He has been practicing clinical Emergency Medicine in both community and academic settings for over 20 years. At Stanford, he primarily works in the Pediatric Emergency Department.

Dr. Naya Lekht is a scholar and educator specializing in Jewish history, Russian literature, and contemporary antisemitism. She earned her PhD from UCLA, focusing on Soviet suppression of Holocaust memory and Jewish identity. Naya is co-founder of the “Stop Antizionism” initiative, which encompasses a global declaration, symposium, and educational resources, all tied to her “Three-Era Framework of Jew-Hatred.”

She also hosts the podcast “Don’t Know Much About,” where she interviews leading voices on contemporary issues, blending scholarship, advocacy, and media. Follow her on Instagram

Dr. Houman David Hemmati, MD, PhD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and dedicated educator committed to advancing health, learning, and opportunity for children and families.

He serves as Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the USC Keck School of Medicine and as an attending physician at LA County USC Medical Center, where he trains the next generation of physicians while providing care to diverse and underserved communities. A physician-scientist with elite training from Stanford, UCLA, Caltech, Johns Hopkins, MIT, and Harvard, Dr. Hemmati has pioneered research in stem cell biology and innovative eye therapies. His work in vision health directly supports children’s development, education, and family well-being by helping preserve and restore sight—the foundation for learning and thriving.