Kara McClanahan has worked as an executive in health care administration for more than 27 years and in all facets of operational management and executive leadership. Her career has spanned the fields of neurology, primary care, dermatology and plastic surgery, with the last 13 years dedicated to the cosmetic and aesthetic space. Partnering with physicians and practice leadership, her role is to facilitate strategic business planning and practice development. McClanahan works with her partner practices to develop innovative strategies that differentiate them in the increasingly competitive aesthetic market. She assists her practices in developing customized strategies to increase practice performance, implement systems that drive increased revenue and build strong teams to create synergistic and effective change.

Bradford E. Adatto is a partner at ByrdAdatto, a national business and health care boutique law firm with offices in Dallas and Chicago. His background is in regulatory, transactional and securities law. Having worked in health care law his entire career, he has an in-depth knowledge of the “dos and don’ts” of this heavily regulated industry. Brad has worked with physicians, physician groups, and other medical service providers in developing ambulatory surgical centers, in-office and freestanding ancillary service facilities, and other medical joint ventures.

Michael S. Byrd, JD, is a leading advocate for doctors and dentists throughout the United States. He routinely lectures at continuing medical education seminars on the various business and legal issues that medical professionals face. Outside of health care, Byrd has used these same skills to handle sensitive and complicated business matters for entrepreneurs, business owners, attorneys, CPAs, high-net-worth individuals and public figures. With his background as both a litigator and transactional attorney, Byrd brings a comprehensive perspective to business and healthcare issues.

Kirstie Jackson has worked internationally with practices in the specialty fields of dermatology, plastic surgery and aesthetics since 2005. Her multi-faceted expertise spans business development, operations, leadership, marketing, patient engagement, software transitions, compliance, training and clinical research. Kirstie has spoken at national conferences, worked with top tier cosmetic providers, renowned industry educators and was previously on the Executive Board Member of the Association of Dermatology Administrators and Managers. She believes creating a strong foundation is the key to success of any business. She is passionate about aesthetic medicine and the privilege to help everyone look and feel like the best versions of themselves. 

Katie Martin, PA-C is a board-certified physician assistant who has specialized in medical aesthetics since 2015. Her passion lies in education—her clients, business leaders, and aspiring and seasoned injectors. She is the vice president of clinical operations and an advanced injector at Holden Timeless Beauty, where she specializes in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, Sculptra, and skin treatments. She is an expert at tailoring medical-grade skin care regimens to client needs. Martin is also the director of clinical education at the HTB Aesthetics Academy. She is equipped not only to mold the next generation of injectors but also business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs.

Robin Ntoh is a nationally recognized expert in aesthetic medicine and med spa operations with more than 35 years of experience spanning practice management, consulting and health care technology. She currently serves as vice president of aesthetics at Nextech Systems, where she leads the company’s strategy for medical spas and elective care practices nationwide. Ntoh has worked with hundreds of aesthetic and surgical practices to implement technology solutions that streamline operations, enhance patient engagement and increase revenue. Her expertise spans practice startup strategy, staff training, digital workflow design and patient lifecycle optimization.