WaveCapital's Guest Speaker Series on Relationship Building in a Team Environment

• Garrett Boorojian and Associate Professor of Surgery (Vascular) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Vascular Surgery Fellow at Stanford Health Care, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer at Major Medical Devices, Anahita Dua

  Garrett Boorojian and Anahita Dua discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/20714/anahita-dua"About Anahita Dua, MDDr. Dua is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. She is the director of the peripheral artery disease center, associate director of the wound center, clinical director of research and director of the sub-internship in vascular surgery. She is the past director of the vascular lab at the MGH. She developed and currently leads the Limb Evaluation and Amputation Program (LEAP) at the MGH. She also founded and runs the only comprehensive vascular surgery homeless clinic in the country at the MGH.Dr. Dua completed her vascular surgery fellowship at Stanford University Hospital, general surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and her medical school in the United Kingdom. She has also completed a master's degree (MS) in trauma sciences and a master's in business administration (MBA) in health care management. She also has a certificate in health economics and outcomes research as well certificates in drug and device development and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Dr. Dua is doubled board-certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. She is also boarded in advanced wound care and management.Dr. Dua has published over 250 peer reviewed papers and has edited five vascular surgery medical textbooks. She serves on multiple national vascular surgery committees including the Society for Vascular Surgery, is the past president of the South Asian-American Vascular Society (SAAVS) and the current president of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound (SVU) Foundation. She is a past presidential leadership scholar.Dr. Dua runs an NIH funded lab that focuses on anticoagulation and biomarkers that are predictive of thrombosis and hemostasis in patients that have undergone revascularization. Her research focuses on thromboprophylaxis precision and point of care medical approaches to anticoagulation for patients post revascularization. Her clinical and outcomes research focuses primarily on diseases involving peripheral vascular disease, limb salvage and critical limb ischemia. She is part of a technology development team that creates tools to increase walking distance and wound healing while decreasing pain in patients with peripheral vascular disease.Dr. Dua is a self-described animal lover and rescuer of pitbulls. At one point, she housed 14 pitbull puppies and their mother at once. Nowadays, her spare time is spent with her husband, son, daughter, and dog Leo.Medical EducationMD, Aberdeen University School of MedicineResidency, Medical College of WisconsinFellowship, Stanford Hospital & ClinicsAmerican Board CertificationsSurgery, General, American Board of SurgeryVascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery”Further context about measles below as discussed in Episode 85:https://publichealth.jhu.edu/ivac/2025/us-measles-cases-hit-highest-level-since-declared-eliminated-in-2000https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/first-us-measles-death-reported-west-texas-outbreak-affects-more-than-130-people-2025-02-26/

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• Garrett Boorojian and Contributor at Vox Media, former Chief / Assistant U.S. Attorney for the SDNY, former MSNBC Legal Analyst, former D.A. of Westchester County D.A.'s Office, Adjunct Professor at Fordham University School of Law, Mimi Rocah

  Garrett Boorojian and Mimi Rocah discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.fordham.edu/school-of-law/faculty/directory/adjunct/miriam-e-rocah/"Miriam E. RocahAdjunct Professor of LawMiriam E. Rocah (Mimi) was elected as District Attorney of Westchester County, New York in November 2020. During her four years as DA, she modernized the DA’s Office, aggressively pursued gun and violent crime, developed ways to better serve crime victims, and instituted sensible criminal justice reforms.Prior to becoming DA, Ms. Rocah served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) for nearly 17 years from 2001-2017. As an AUSA, she was prosecuted cases involving violent crime, organized crime, human trafficking, sex trafficking, child exploitation, frauds and public corruption.In 2012, she was appointed as Chief of the SDNY’s Westchester Division, a position she held for five years. In that position, she served as the primary liaison with law enforcement agencies and other prosecutorial offices in the Northern Counties and coordinated and co-chaired multi-county task forces on public health and safety issues like sex trafficking and the opioid overdose epidemic. Before running for office, Ms. Rocah was a Distinguished Fellow in Criminal Justice at Pace University School of Law and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. Ms. Rocah has been a frequent commentator on MSNBC, NBC News, CNN, and numerous podcasts on topics relating to law, justice and women’s issues and has written and published dozens of opinion pieces on those topics.EducationMs. Rocah graduated with a B.A. in American History from Harvard University in 1992 magna cum laude and from New York University School of Law in 1997 magna cum laude and a member of the Order of the Coif. She clerked for Judge John Gleeson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and Judge Chester J. Straub of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She was also a litigation associate at the law firm Cravath, Swaine and Moore."

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• Garrett Boorojian and FOX 5 DC Anchor / Reporter, former Washington Commanders Game Day Host, former NBC Sports Washington Host / Anchor, former News Desk Anchor for NBC Olympics, Miss Florida USA 2001, University of Florida graduate, Julie Donaldson

  Garrett Boorojian and Julie Donaldson discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://www.juliedonaldson.com/"ABOUT JULIEJulie has been a pioneering figure in sports broadcasting, breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men. She has not only made remarkable strides in her career but has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry. With over two decades of experience as a sports journalist, Julie has worked in several top U.S. markets including Miami, New York City, Boston, and Washington DC, covering major events including four Olympic Games. ​Julie is currently an anchor/reporter for WTTG FOX5 DC. She recently served as SVP of Broadcast for the Washington Commanders as the first hire of change during a most tumultuous time for the franchise. She was pivotal in helping change the culture of not only her department but the organization as a whole. On top of her leadership duties, for four seasons she was a permanent member of the game day radio broadcast, making her the first female to be a regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth. This achievement led Sports Illustrated to name her one of the top 50 Most Powerful Women in Sports that year."https://www.juliedonaldson.com/resume"Julie Donaldson served as a permanent member of the gameday radio broadcast for the Washington Commanders from 2020 to 2024, making her the first female to be a regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth. She also served as Senior Vice President of Broadcast for the franchise for three years, where she was responsible for hiring the team to work alongside her and within the broadcast department. As a member of Washington's executive leadership team, Julie oversaw the entire broadcast and editorial operation for the organization and contributed input and vision to all of the club's in-house creative content. Additionally, she hosted the Coaches Show, the franchise's daily programming, and the two-hour pregame show..." https://www.fox5dc.com/person/d/julie-donaldson"Julie DonaldsonJulie Donaldson is a freelance anchor and reporter. She joined FOX5 DC in December 2024. She made the switch to news after making history as the first female regular on-air member of an NFL radio broadcast booth, serving four seasons with the Washington Commanders’ gameday radio team. As Senior Vice President of Media and Content for three seasons, she led the franchise’s broadcast and editorial operations, assembling and managing a talented team while shaping the organization’s creative vision.Before joining the Commanders, Julie spent a decade at NBC Sports Washington, covering major teams and events in the D.C. and Baltimore region. She hosted Emmy-winning NFL pregame and postgame shows and contributed to national and international coverage, including four Olympic Games (2012–2018).Julie is a board member for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, reflecting her commitment to community and advocacy. A University of Florida alumna, she is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys working out, boxing, biking, and reading a good book. She has a 16-year-old Maltese, Lucy. Her career began in Miami with FOX Sports and the Miami Heat, followed by roles in New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C., solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in sports media. She was Miss Florida USA 2001."

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• Garrett Boorojian and NYT Bestselling Author, JFK Jr.'s friend, former The History Channel Scholar-in-Residence, University of Oklahoma Emeritus Professor, former University of Oxford Lecturer, former Yale University Associate Professor, Steve Gillon

  https://www.stevenmgillon.com/"STEVEN M. GILLONHistorian | Author | Producer | Professor | Speaker"History is not about memorizing facts. It’s about using facts to build an argument for interpreting the past." - Steven M. Gillon"https://millercenter.org/experts/steven-m-gillon"Fast FactsFormer Scholar-in-Residence at The History ChannelWritten or edited nearly a dozen booksProfessor emeritus, University of OklahomaSteven Gillon is the former Scholar-in-Residence at The History Channel and emeritus professor of history at the University of Oklahoma.Gillon received his BA in history from Widener University, where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in history. He was named the recipient of the faculty prize for maintaining the highest undergraduate GPA. He went on to earn his MA and PhD in American civilization from Brown University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving his PhD, Gillon spent nine years teaching history at Yale University, where he won the prestigious DeVane Medal for outstanding undergraduate teaching. In 1994, he accepted a position as University Lecturer in modern history at Oxford University. Three years later, he returned to the United States at the invitation of the president of the University of Oklahoma to become the founding dean of a new Honors College.Gillon is one of the nation's leading experts on modern American history and politics. He has written or edited nearly a dozen books including the New York Times e-book bestseller, The Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a Generation (Oxford 2008). Among his many other books are: Boomer Nation: The Largest and Richest Generation and How it Changed America (Free Press 2004); 10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America (Three Rivers 2006); Pearl Harbor: FDR Leads the Nation into War (Basic 2011); That’s Not What We Meant to Do: Reform and Its Unintended Consequences in Twentieth-Century America (W.W. Norton, 2000); The Democrats' Dilemma: Walter F. Mondale and the Liberal Legacy (Columbia University, 1992); and Politics and Vision: The ADA and American Liberalism, 1947-1985 (Oxford 1987). Gillon's next book, Presidents at War, will be released in early 2025.Gillon's articles have appeared in both academic journals and popular newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and Boston Globe. He is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post. He has made appearances on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News as a commentator and expert on issues related to modern American history.Over the past decade, Gillon has hosted a number of shows on The History Channel, including the network's flagship public affairs program, HistoryCenter. He has also hosted Our Generation, History vs. Hollywood, and Movies in Time. His last three books have been turned into prime time documentaries on the network: The Kennedy Assassination 24 Hours After, Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After, and Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live.In addition to his scholarly and television work, Gillon has served as a historical consultant for a number of prominent organizations. He was the chief historian for the Woodstock Museum in Bethel, New York. He spent two years as a consultant to News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch. In 2013, AARP chose him as one of ten “Thought Leaders” in the United States on issues related to the aging of the Baby Boom generation."

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• Garrett Boorojian and Fenway Senior Speechwriter, former Speechwriter — Governor & First Lady Walz, former Communications Director & Chief Speechwriter — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, former Director of Speechwriting — Speaker Pelosi, Aaron Bennett

  Garrett Boorojian and Aaron Bennett discuss relationship building in a team environment.https://fenwaystrategies.com/team/aaron-bennett/"Aaron BennettSenior SpeechwriterAaron’s parents suspected that he might have a future in persuasive communications after he delivered a passionate pitch for adopting a pet — complete with a 15-slide PowerPoint presentation. The effort was moderately successful: he wanted a puppy, but ended up with a betta fish and a lesson in the art of compromise.Many, many years later, Aaron joined Fenway fresh off the Harris-Walz presidential campaign — where he drafted remarks for vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, wrote for and traveled the battleground states with Mrs. Walz, and led the surrogate speechwriting operation. He was also a key member of the writing team at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which produced speeches and stories that resonated from the United Center to living rooms and social media feeds all across the country.Before hitting the campaign trail, Aaron spent three years with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. As Pelosi’s chief speechwriter in her final term as Speaker, he handled everything from speeches and statements to video scripts and social media posts. His work captured news cycles and helped drive one of the most productive periods of policy-making in history — including pandemic relief and generational climate action, as well as Pelosi’s historic visits to Ukraine and Taiwan.After the Speaker stepped down from congressional leadership, Aaron helped her voice cut through the crises and chaos of the 118th Congress as her top communications strategist, spokesperson, and speechwriter. He also collaborated with Pelosi on her #1 New York Times Bestseller, The Art of Power.Joining Fenway is a homecoming of sorts for Aaron. Back in 2020, the firm gave him his first-ever shot at professional speechwriting, recruiting him to help draft a few op-eds and remarks for Biden campaign surrogates.Aaron has lived in D.C. for a decade — but he won’t let you forget he’s a proud New Jersey native. You can usually find him exploring the best restaurants our nation’s capital has to offer – when he’s not trekking across the country and world with his adventure-seeking partner and fellow Hoya, Abbey.@abennett97"

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