RAN Keynote Speakers
Cheryl Crow, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Writer, Speaker, and Patient Advocate
Exploring The Patient Emotional Journey, from Starting a Medication to Continued Adherence
Cheryl Crow, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist, writer, speaker, patient educator, and advocate living with rheumatoid arthritis for over 20 years. She is the founder of Arthritis Life, a platform dedicated to helping people live full, meaningful lives with rheumatic disease through evidence-based education and heartfelt support.
Cheryl is known for her relatable videos, practical strategies, and honest storytelling. She offers realistic, sustainable ways to thrive (not just survive) amid the ups and downs of chronic illness. She hosts the Arthritis Life Podcast and created Rheum to THRIVE™, a structured self-management course and support program. Her writing and videos have been featured by major health organizations and platforms, helping thousands feel more informed, supported, and empowered.
Wendall Potter
Editor in Chief, HEALTH CARE un-covered
From C‑Suite to Congress: A Whistleblower’s Case for Change
Wendell Potter is unique in American journalism and advocacy – and uniquely able to influence public policy and media coverage across a broad range of issues about health care and money in politics. A former investigative reporter, Washington correspondent and corporate executive, Wendell delivers an insider’s perspective into those issues as editor-in-chief of his HEALTH CARE un-covered newsletter and through the nonprofit work he leads.
Since leaving his 20-year career as an executive at two of the world’s largest health care corporations – Cigna and Humana – Wendell has testified before Congress numerous times to explain how the health insurance industry really works. He made headlines during his first appearance as a whistleblower when he described in Senate testimony how health insurers “confuse their customers and dump the sick, all so they can appease their Wall Street Investors.”
Wendell is a bestselling author and journalist whose work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and many other media outlets. In addition, he is the founder and president of the Center for Health and Democracy and leads the Lower Out-of-Pockets (LOOP) NOW coalition, which works with policymakers, employers and health benefits consultants to reduce the unsustainably high deductibles and other cost-sharing requirements that burden millions of American families. He also has helped produce four documentaries that delve into various aspects of the U.S. health care system.