MITHRE J. SANDRASAGRA | EDITOR IN CHIEF:

Mithre has been covering the the United Nations since 1999 for IPS Newswires. Before that he administered a sustainable development trust in Sri Lanka. He holds a Bachelors Degree in International Relations and Economics from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, as well as a Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University in New York. Mithre also serves as Administrator for the International Press Service’s North American region.

DIANE PARAGAS | DIRECTOR, PRODUCER:

Diane Paragas is an award-winning  producer and director of tv documentaries and health programs. Her work has been featured  on PBS, Bravo and Discovery. Ms Paragas has received awards from the Tribeca Film Festival, Chicago Film Festival, NY Emmy Award, Prism Award, American Library Association and the American Medical Association.  Her most recent documentary received a special screening at the MOMA. Ms Paragas is the executive producer and founder of NYC based production company Civilian Studios.

TAG FILLEY, MD | SENIOR CONSULTANT, HEALTHCARE:

Prior to joining HEALTH360°’s editorial board, Tag was Chairman of Emergency Room Services for Memorial Hermann Hospital – Northeast Houston. He is also a Founding Partner to Eubiotics, LLC – a health and wellness consultancy. With over 15 years experience practicing emergency medicine and managing hospital systems, Tag is an instrumental member to our initiati’ve campaign. Educated at UT Medical Center, with a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He lives in North Houston with his wife and 3 children and is an avid triathlete.

LANCE CARROLL, MD | SENIOR CONSULTANT, HEALTHCARE:

Lance received his Doctorate in Medicine at Loyola University in Chicago and attended Harvard University School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology. Dr. Caroll was Chief Resident at Seton Medical Center in Austin and was affiliated with NASA and the Laboratory of Circadian Medicine. He has a particular specialization in Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics & Obstetrics as well as International Emergency Medicine. He practices in Austin, TX and has been listed in the Who’s Who Among American Physicians in 2004 and is a Diplomat of the American Academy of Family Practice.