Shannon Vasquez is a holistic entrepreneur and the owner of Float Reiki in Ventura. Shannon is the organizer and host of the upcoming 3rd Annual Ventura Women’s Conference on Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:30 am-5:30 pm at Portside Ventura Harbor. Join us for an exciting full day event – catered breakfast and lunch included. Hear from local professional women on health and wellness topics, shop local female owned businesses with special conference deals, participate in fun breakout sessions, including yoga, art, and more! Visit venturawomensconference.com to purchase tickets.

Dr. Elizabeth Lowden is an independent, triple board-certified endocrinologist. Dr. Lowden will be explaining what really happens during menopause and share the latest science on hormone therapy.  She is medical director with Henry Meds, a leading telehealth platform with licensed healthcare providers who evaluate patients through the platform and, when appropriate, may prescribe treatment options. Visit Henry Meds for more information.

Priscilla Rodriguez, Senior Vice President, College Readiness Assessments is a first-generation American who credits the PSAT/NMSQT, SAT and AP classes with changing her trajectory and is passionate about the generational impact of education. Priscilla will be talking about the PSAT/NMSQT and why it is so important. From prepping students to take the SAT to unlocking future career insights, you’ll learn more about how this test plays a key role in a student’s academic future. For more information please visit: collegeboard.org/psat

Prabha Karan is a renowned meta-physicist, engineer, and entrepreneur. He has dedicated over 25 years in study and research on Causality, Creation, Infinity, Consciousness, and Self-Development. He observed that many physicists, thinkers, researchers, readers, struggle to grasp Trans-Scientific concepts. Through his contemporary and accessible explanations, Prabha simplifies these trans-scientific mysteries, making them understandable for readers of all backgrounds. Visit prabha-karan.com to learn more.

Timothy Anderson has a long history with USSFCU, serving as the EVP and Chief Retail Officer before assuming the role of President and CEO in 2019. Timothy will be discussing the history of the USSFCC and how it has changed and evolved over the past 90 years. He’ll also share recent accolades, including being honored as a USA Today & Washington Post Top Workplace 2025, by VMWare/Broadcom for Innovation in Technology and AI. Lastly, the Credit Union has launched its’ new financial literacy, wellness and education focused nonprofit, the USSFCU Foundation. www.ussfcu.org