2026 Annual Self-Care Leadership Summit
The Conrad | Orlando, FL
March 16-18, 2026
Overview
Exciting News! If you missed the incredible 2025 SLS in San Antonio, don't worry! The 2026 Annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) will come around quickly, ready to bring together inspiring leaders for an unforgettable experience. Dive into engaging discussions, share groundbreaking ideas, and forge powerful partnerships. This summit is all about transforming self-care practices and shaping the future of the industry. Don't miss out—Mark your calendar for March 16-18, 2026, and be part of this transformative event!
"Under the guidance of CHPA, the Annual Meeting is where companies come together to navigate industry & category wide issues."
"If you are a key player in the consumer healthcare space, taking advantage of being in an environment where competitors come together as collaborators is imperative."
2025 SLS Program - As of 2.24.25
March 17-19, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Health In Hand Foundation Board of Directors Meeting - (Invitation Only)
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Golf Challenge Holes & Prizes Sponsored by Perella Weinberg
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Joint Committee Meeting - (Invitation Only)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Women's Leadership Forum Reception
Sponsored by Market Performance Group
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Opening Night Reception, Dinner & Entertainment
Giveaways Sponsored by Perella Weinberg
Tequila Tasting Sponsored by GoodRx
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration
Pop-up Treat at Registration Sponsored by: Market Performance Group
7:00 - 8:00 a.M.
Networking Breakfast
8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
General Session: Leadership Session
Chair and President's Addresses & Ivan D. Combe Award Presentation
Session Introduction Sponsored by: Let There Be
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
General Session: The State of Consumer Healthcare - A Pulse on Consumer Well-being: Key 2024 Trends and Insights for 2025
In this session, Circana will explore the 2024 performance of the consumer healthcare industry while providing a forward-looking perspective on key trends and innovations shaping the market in 2025. Amid growing global interest in wellness driven by the pandemic and rising healthcare costs, presenters will explore opportunities in the $1.1 trillion U.S. self-care market, including physical and mental health trends and the pursuit of holistic well-being. Key insights will include the impact of multifunctional products, the rising importance of clean ingredients, and emerging trends in stress relief, energy management, and community-driven wellness practices. The session will also highlight the rapid growth of challenger brands, the staying power of certain trends, and strategies to leverage media effectively for accelerated growth. Attendees will be equipped with actionable takeaways to align with evolving consumer priorities, seize opportunities in a dynamic market, and stay ahead in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers:
Session Introduction Sponsored by: Klick
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
General Session: Leadership 2030: The Transformative Power of Generative AI on Leaders and Organizations
This session will provide an in-depth analysis of the transformative effects of generative AI on leaders and organizations, highlighting its impact on various corporate functions and the necessary adaptations for organizations to stay competitive.
Speaker
Session Introduction Sponsored by: The Emerson Group
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
General Session: Self-Care CEO Leadership Panel
Consumer healthcare is evolving at an accelerated pace, and companies are building diverse portfolios to deliver value, meet changing consumer preferences, and provide strong returns to their investors. Learn how these top executives have transformed their companies for long-term success in the evolving self-care environment and hear their perspectives on the future of the U.S. market.
Moderator
Speakers
Session Introduction Sponsored by: NielsenIQ
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (with CHPA Board of Directors)
Sponsored by The Emerson Group
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Business Appointments (with lunch available until 1:00 pm)
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
- Learning Lab-Staying Ahead of the Unknowns - Non-targeted Surveillance
We took your feedback from 2024 SLS as to what concerned you the most regarding product quality and safety to develop this session. We are excited to discuss new technologies that could be utilized to help safeguard consumers and companies. Non-targeted analysis refers to an analytical approach to identify and characterize unknown or unexpected substances without a predefined set of targets. Non-targeted analysis may be particularly useful for discovering new compounds, contaminants, or adulterants that could be missed during an ingredient risk assessment or by other more traditional quality control systems. Join us and learn the advantages of non-targeted analysis, in combination with surveillance programs, and how the combination of programs may lead to improved safety monitoring, ensure product consistency over-time, and support product identification in the case of counterfeit product confusion.
Speakers
Marielle Weintraub, Ph.D.Director of Scientific Strategy, OTC/GMP Testing, EFCT- MadisonHosted by Eurofins
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
CHPA Board of Directors Meeting (CHPA Directors only)
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
- Learning Lab - How to Get BOLD Marketing Ideas Through Medical, Legal, and Regulatory Approval
Every consumer healthcare brand has BOLD stories waiting to be told like showcasing superiority over competitors or communicating your science to consumers. Whether your brand is a dietary supplement, OTC, homeopathic, or consumer medical device, this session will equip you with strategies to collaborate effectively with medical, legal, and regulatory teams and build a compelling case for content approval. With over a decade of experience helping brands get new messages approved for the first time, the founders of Let There Be will share expert insights in this Learning Lab. It’s time for your BOLD ideas to finally see the light of day.
Speakers
Hosted by Let There Be
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
- Learning Lab - Unlocking Hidden Insights in Consumer Healthcare: AI’s Role in Driving Brand Differentiation
Discover how Sinta AI leverages advanced algorithms to mine clinical data and consumer research to uncover actionable insights from previously fielded research. Learn how advanced AI can uncover opportunities for product innovation, improve brand experiences, and accelerate your growth in a competitive marketplace.
Speakers
Hosted by: Sinta AI
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- Learning Lab - M&A in Consumer Health: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead
Fireside chat with CEO’s of industry leaders and active acquirers in Consumer Health & Wellness; deep dive into what’s worked, what hasn’t, and implications for M&A in the years ahead.
Moderator
Speakers
Hosted by Perella Weinberg
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Board of Directors Cocktails & Conversations Reception (all attendees)
Sponsored by: The Emerson Group
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
CHPA Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation only)
Sponsored by Circana
Networking and private dinners on own
9:00 – 11:00 p.m.
CHPA After Hours Event (all attendees)
Signature Cocktail Sponsored by: Ultima Health Products, Inc.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Registration
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Health In Hand Foundation Fun Run & Walk
Sponsored by Dr. Scholls
8:00- 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Business Appointments
8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
- Learning Lab - Beyond Clicks: A Fireside Chat on Bridging Online Media and In-Store Purchases
Join us for an interactive dialogue exploring one of retail's most pressing challenges: With 77% of consumer decisions influenced by online media but 90% of CPG purchases occurring in brick-and-mortar stores, understanding the true advertising impact across channels is crucial for brand success. In this session, we'll explore how brands are leveraging Amazon's Omnichannel Metrics (OCM) to gain clarity on their advertising’s broader influence through comprehensive full-funnel media tracking both on and off Amazon. We'll explore how real-time, line-item level reporting enables brands to monitor and optimize campaign performance across audiences, placements, and creative inflight, revealing crucial relationships between advertising tactics and shopping behaviors to drive better efficiency and effectiveness. Whether you're focused on brand building, retail sales velocity, or market share growth, you'll hear practical use cases and strategies to unlock better brand growth through comprehensive performance measurement that bridges the digital-physical divide.
Moderator
Speakers
Beth MiFull-funnel Measurement and Insights Lead in CPG Analytics & Insights, Amazon AdsHosted by Global Overview
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
PAC Coffee (PAC Members)
9:10-9:15 a.m.
General Session: Association Business - Election of Officers and Directors
Speakers
9:15-10:15 a.m.
General Session: A Conversation with Margaret Brennan: Navigating Today's Political Landscape
Margaret Brennan will draw on her extensive experience as a journalist to provide audiences with a fast-paced, captivating overview of the biggest stories driving our 24-hour news cycle and how they’ll play out in the coming months and years. Intent at bridging the gap between the local and the global, Brennan will draw parallels between domestic and foreign stories. Focusing on providing only facts, Brennan will help audiences make connections between the stories of the day and the impact they’ll have on their individual lives.
Moderator
Scott Melville, President, and CEO, Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)
Speaker
10:15-10:45 a.m.
General Session: Bringing Consumer Healthcare Into the Global Public Health Conversation: Opportunities for the Private Sector with NGOs
In this session Alex Chefetz of Greenwich Capital Group will provide a unique perspective on the role NGOs are having in the global conversation around supplementation and multivitamins as they relate to a global public health intervention. Taking a historical approach to how NGOs and businesses have partnered traditionally – this new framework of public/private partnership will explore how advocacy of governments, NGOs and academia can lay the groundwork for a global transformation of the supplementation industry. The missing piece to this complex equation is the private sector. Chefetz will walk companies through how leaning in and listening with an NGO partner can build brand awareness, equity and global reach.
Featuring case studies from Smarty Pants, Indonesia and Vitamin Angels, an NGO working in the maternal and child nutrition space, we will illustrate how the private sector and advocating for nutrition access to those most at risk resulted in significant Corporate ROI and Enterprise Value creation for the small and larger, forward thinking Consumer Health companies.
Speaker
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
General Session: The Evolving Retail Landscape: Thriving in Times of Change
Join NielsenIQ as they release their latest data, equipping attendees with vital insights to navigate the rapidly evolving retail landscape. Following the presentation, H-E-B leadership will address key questions from CHPA members and share their vision and strategies for fostering healthier, happier lives within Texas communities. Gain a deeper understanding of this Texas grocer's commitment to community wellness and how they are adapting to meet local needs in a changing market.
Speakers
12:00-12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch
Sponsored by The Emerson Group
12:45-4:00 p.m.
Optional Business Appointments
1:00-3:00 p.m.
RSAC PPS Meeting (Invitation only)
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Global Self Care Federation Board of Directors Meeting (Invitation Only)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
H-E-B Store Tour
- Registered participants only.
- All tour participants must be registered SLS attendees.
- Two people per company, then waitlist as space allows.
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
President's Forum
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
H-E-B Leadership Networking Reception
For tour registrants only.
Speakers As of 3.12.25
With an impressive lineup of confirmed speakers, this summit promises to be a game-changer for professionals in the field. Get ready to be inspired, enlightened, and equipped with the latest insights and strategies to lead the self-care industry into the future.
Susan Anderson joined Canaccord Genuity as a Managing Director in 2022. She has 20 years of experience covering consumer names on the sell side, with prior research positions at Deutsche Bank, Citi and B Riley (formerly FBR). Susan is known to investors for her in-depth, quantitative fundamental company research, backed up by qualitative analysis. Investors have come to rely on Susan’s detailed insights across brands and the entire industry. She is a CFA® charterholder and holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and a BS in Civil Engineering from Cal State Long Beach.
David Bankeroff has 33 years of experience in the Consumer Products industry and his career has spanned top CPG companies across a variety of functions including Sales, Market Strategy, Supply chain and Customer Service. Dave started his CPG career in 1992 with The Gillette Company and transitioned to Procter & Gamble in 2006 after the acquisition. Dave started his focus in the OTC space when he joined Novartis OTC in 2010 and then transitioned to Alcon in 2013 where he has held his current position as Head of OTC Sales for the past 8 years. In his current role Dave has managed several innovative product launches including the successful Rx-to-OTC switch of Pataday in 2020. Dave is passionate about eyecare and Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly. Dave has served as board member at CHPA since 2021. Dave has a Business degree from a University of Missouri Columbia, a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Nova Southeaster and an MBA from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Greg joined Foundation Consumer Healthcare as CEO in October of 2017. Greg has 34 years of experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry with specific expertise in OTC Healthcare. He has a proven track record in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and General Management.
Prior to joining Foundation CH, Greg spent much of his career with GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (GSK) in senior management roles where he helped create several mega brands within the OTC healthcare landscape, including multiple Rx-OTC switches. In 2011, Greg founded Advantage Consumer Healthcare (ACH), a full-service company specializing in OTC switches, Healthcare product launches and improving in-market performance of existing OTC Healthcare brands.
Greg is a magna cum laude graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and serves on multiple industry Boards and Associations including his current Executive Committee Board role on CHPA.
Margaret Brennan is moderator of CBS News’ premier Sunday public affairs program “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.” The second-ever woman to host the venerable CBS News broadcast, she also serves as the network’s chief foreign affairs correspondent based in Washington, D.C. and contributes to all broadcasts and platforms. Exclusively represented for lectures by the Leading Authorities speaker’s bureau, she delivers a captivating view of the biggest stories driving our 24-hour news cycle and how they impact audiences’ lives. Since joining CBS News, Brennan has conducted numerous interviews with world leaders, politicians, policy makers, and newsmakers including Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump, former U.K Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The list also includes many presidential hopefuls as well as heads of state in Iraq and South Korea.
Since becoming moderator in 2018, Brennan has continued “Face the Nation’s” legacy, helping propel it to be the most watched program in its category. Her interviews with leaders, scientists, and newsmakers during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic earned "Face the Nation" two 2021 Emmy Award nominations: the first for outstanding news analysis, and the second nomination for coverage of the tension between the U.S. and Iran. The broadcast also received two Emmy Award nominations in 2022 for its coverage of the collapse of Afghanistan as the Taliban took over and for Brennan's exclusive interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, White House COVID-19 Response Task Force Coordinator under President Trump. Brennan also won an Emmy for her 2018 "Face the Nation" interview with the father of a student killed in the Parkland high school shooting included in CBS News' "39 Days" documentary that took viewers inside the creation of a movement as students turned grief into action.
She joined CBS News in 2012 and has held roles including State Department and White House Correspondent. Brennan has broken stories including the news that members of the Trump Cabinet were discussing invoking the 25th amendment following the January 6th siege of the U.S. Capitol. She has covered historic moments such as the landmark nuclear deal with Iran; restoration of diplomatic ties with Cuba; the standoff with North Korea; the conflict in Ukraine; and the accord to transfer control of Syria's chemical weapons.
Brennan brings a wealth of reporting experience to the moderator chair on "Face the Nation" that sets her and the broadcast apart and provides nuanced coverage on pressing developments. Prior to joining CBS News, Brennan spent a decade covering the global financial markets. She anchored and reported for Bloomberg Television around the globe. Previously, she was a correspondent at CNBC with a focus on the consumer during the 2008 financial crisis and contributed to various NBC News programs. Brennan began her career as a producer for CNBC's "Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser."
Brennan is a board member of the Council on Foreign Relations and sits on the advisory board for the University of Virginia School of Politics and the Smurfit School of Business. She is also a member of the Gridiron Club.
Brennan graduated with the highest distinction from the University of Virginia in 2002, where she earned a bachelor's degree in foreign affairs and Middle East studies with a minor in Arabic. As a Fulbright-Hays Scholar, she studied Arabic at Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan. She is also the recipient of an honorary doctor of letters degree from Niagara University.
Alex Chefetz is a Managing Director at Greenwich Capital Group with over 30 years of experience in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and capital raising. Alex co-leads the Consumer practice for GCG and has significant experience working with health & wellness, food & beverage, and other consumer companies. Alex focuses on both sell-side and buy-side M&A and has advised numerous clients through recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, and mergers. Beyond the consumer industry, Alex has experience working with tech-enabled consumer-facing brands and real estate service companies.
Most recently, Alex worked for TAP Advisors, an independent advisory firm advising public and privately held businesses. Prior to that, Alex was a Managing Director in the Consumer Group at Cowen and former Co-Head of Consumer and Retail Banking at Lazard Middle Market. He started his investment banking career at Drexel Burnham Lambert, spent seven years with Citigroup, and was one of the original partners of Thomas Weisel Partners.
Sherry Frey brings more than three decades of industry experience to her role as Vice President, Total Wellness at NielsenIQ. With a background in market research, innovation and consulting, she has elevated clients across the fresh, CPG and wellness industries, providing forward-thinking insights, combined with practical strategies. In addition to leading NielsenIQ’s Total Wellness team and industry engagement, Sherry has been a featured speaker at many national and international industry events and is often sought as a media and analyst resource on topics related to consumer health, wellness and environmental issues. Sherry’s view of health and wellness spans beyond personal health and wellness, encompassing how we collectively think about the health of the planet.
Joseph Fuller is a Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, the co-director of the school’s long-term project, Managing the Future of Work. He is also a co-head of the Harvard Project on the Workforce and a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. He studies issues related to employment and income polarization, the relationship between talent and economic competitiveness, and the impact of artificial intelligence and other technologies on employment. He has published on a wide array of topics related to the future of work, business strategy and national competitiveness.
Prior to joining the Harvard Business School faculty, Joe was a co-founder and long-time CEO of Monitor Group, the global consultancy now called Monitor-Deloitte.
As the SVP Wellness & Beauty Leader at Circana, Jenn Hetrick draws from her two decades in CPG spanning across categories to provide a wholistic point of view on what wellness & beauty means to consumers today. Jenn and her team are focused on value creation for Circana’s clients inspiring new ideas, uncovering growth pockets, and creating efficiencies. Over the years, Jenn has become the trusted advisor to many in the industry, helping them navigate the pandemic, record-high inflation, and changing consumer preferences. Her expertise paired with Circana’s industry-leading solutions has helped clients optimize their capital investment, media spend, pricing, innovation pipeline, and more. Jenn authors and presents thought leadership in small executive sessions or to broad audiences. She has a passion for learning and all things wellness & beauty that she translates into growth opportunities for Circana’s clients.
As the EVP & Practice Leader of Wellness and Homecare at Circana, Kristin Hornberger plays a vital role in driving success and forging strategic partnerships with global clients, delivering invaluable insights and growth opportunities.
With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Kristin has become a trusted expert in healthcare, nutritionals, skincare, and home. She leverages her deep industry knowledge to support a global clientele, enabling her clients to make informed decisions and stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Her expertise extends to evaluating new products and challenger brands, especially among digitally native brands migrating into the brick & mortar space, where she excels in identifying emerging trends and opportunities.
In her Wellness & Home role, Hornberger is responsible for generating industry thought leadership, uncovering client growth opportunities, leading the transformation of client insight capabilities, and fusing disparate data sources into one strategic approach.
Her strategic approach has positioned her as an industry thought leader creating lasting impact, empowering companies to build strong brand presence.
Ron Lombardi is currently Chairman, President and CEO of Prestige Consumer Healthcare after joining the Company in 2010. During his time with Prestige, the company became a focused and leading consumer healthcare company by shedding its personal care and cleaning products businesses and meaningfully expanding its brand portfolio and international reach. With a portfolio today of well-established brands and sales exceeding $1B, the company maintains a leading position in publicly traded consumer healthcare companies. Also included in his background are leadership positions in consumer products companies including Cannondale Sports Group/Dorel Recreation and Leisure, a consumer sporting equipment company and at Gerber Scientific and Emerson Electric, two large publicly traded companies. Ron holds a B.S., from Springfield College, an MBA at American International College, and has been a Certified Public Accountant.
Meet Tiffany McLaud, the dynamic leader at the helm of Ultima Health Products, Inc. She's dedicated to keeping everyone hydrated with Ultima Replenisher, a zero sugar, zero calorie, six-electrolyte drink designed for every day hydration. Before joining Ultima Health Products, Tiffany gained valuable experience in the health and wellness industry, working with renowned companies such as Bayer Consumer Healthcare, Reckitt, and Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. She also contributed her expertise to smaller companies like Fleet Labs. Tiffany has a Masters in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she coached soccer, and a BA in Political Science from Colgate University, where she played soccer. Outside of her professional life, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, their three boys, and their three dogs. She has a passion for soccer and loves exploring the great outdoors whenever possible. So, there you have it, the lowdown on Tiffany McLaud, the CEO, soccer mom, and hydration enthusiast!
Scott Melville is the president and chief executive officer of CHPA and leads the organization’s efforts to empower consumer self-care by preserving and expanding choice and availability of consumer healthcare products, including OTC medicines, dietary supplements and consumer medical devices.
Prior to joining CHPA, Melville served as senior vice president of government affairs and general counsel for the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (formerly HDMA), representing pharmaceutical wholesale distributors.
Melville previously served in various public affairs and legal roles for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies Sterling-Winthrop, Hoffmann-LaRoche, and Cephalon. Melville began his professional career as a legislative assistant and appropriations committee associate on the staff of retired U.S. Congressman Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.).
He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Bucknell University, and his juris doctorate from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law. He serves on the boards of the Global Self-Care Federation, and the Health in Hand Foundation.
Education:
- B.A., Bucknell University
- J.D., George Mason University School of Law
Scott joined H-E-B in 2008 and has held leadership positions in Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Grocery Procurement, Own Brands, Fresh Procurement, and Store Operations.
He is currently serving as Chief Merchant where he leads H-E-B’s Procurement & Merchandising Teams for Fresh, Grocery, Drugstore, Beauty, General Merchandise, and Pharmacy. In addition, Scott leads H-E-B’s Marketing/Advertising, Sales & Promotion, Retail Media, Own Brand and E-commerce Merchandising teams.
Prior to joining H-E-B, Scott began his career as a Communications Officer in the United States Air Force, with various assignments in Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, and Colorado. In his final assignment he taught undergraduate Management and Finance courses at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He later worked in the management consulting industry with projects in assortment planning and global sourcing.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems Management from the University of Georgia, a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management from the United States Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration from Duke University.
Lisa leads the North America Region for Haleon, one of the largest Consumer Health companies in the world.
As President, she is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and responsible for helping guide the enterprise and oversee the business unit across brand management, customer and expert sales, and operations. Under her leadership, the North American team builds business opportunities across numerous health and wellness categories encompassing brands such as Advil, Centrum, Emergen-C, Flonase, Parodontax, Sensodyne, Theraflu and TUMS.
She joined the company in 2019 from Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, where she had been President of North America. In her decade at Pfizer, Lisa held senior roles in sales strategy; was General Manager of Puerto Rico & Caribbean; and was the U.S. Chief Customer Officer and Global E-Commerce leader.
Previously, Lisa worked at Johnson & Johnson as a Vice President in U.S. Sales and also spent 18 years with the former Pfizer Consumer Healthcare/Warner Lambert where she held positions of increasing responsibility in Sales, Customer Development, Operations, Category Management & Insights and General Management.
Lisa is a former Certified Public Accountant and worked for Deloitte. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Miami University and her Executive Master of Business Administration at The Ohio State University.
Lisa is a Board member of several U.S. industry association boards including CHPA Executive Committee, NACDS Retail Advisory Board, the WE Board, and the board of NextUp. She is currently serving a two-year term as Chairperson of the CHPA Board of Directors. She was also recently named Executive of the Year by New Jersey Business Magazine and included on the Heroes Women Executives Role Model List.
Dave Slowik is responsible for Circana’s North American CPG, Platform, and TV media groups. In this role, he leads teams to help advertisers drive more efficient media performance to measure sales impact from marketing with unprecedented clarity.
Prior to Circana, Dave spent 12 years at Google, managing Global sales teams across many different verticals, including Auto and Education.
Dave graduated from Miami (OH) and currently resides in NC.
Learning Lab Speakers
Grace Bandong is the Business Unit Manager for Contaminants for Eurofins FCT - Madison. Grace has spent over 30 years in the food and supplement industry specializing in contaminants analysis including elemental analysis, pesticide residue analysis and risk assessments. Over the years, Grace has developed contaminant-testing programs that support supplier verification for supplement, OTC, personal care, and food manufacturers.
Grace developed a process for a hazard based chemical risk assessment of ingredients that is used as a guide by companies to respond to global regulatory requirements. She is an expert chemical risk assessment for dietary supplements and food.
Grace’s role at EFCT is to oversee a team of scientists in routine analytical testing and method development. Over the last few years, her team has developed methods for emerging contaminants of concern to the infant formula, dietary supplements and botanicals markets including ethylene oxide, PFAS and adulterants in weight loss, sports nutrition and male enhancement supplements. Grace and her team have also developed methods for the Hemp industry and EFCT in Madison was one of the first laboratories in the country to meet the Colorado Department of Health and Environment’s very stringent requirements for pesticide residue screening. Grace earned her degree in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines and her MSc in Chemistry from the University of Houston.
Abigail Buckwalter is the Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Health Science U.S. (NHSc), responsible for driving the strategic direction and growth of NHSc with a focus on developing nutrition solutions rooted in science. Over her two-decade tenure within the Nestlé organization, Abigail has cultivated a strong belief in the company’s mission to empower healthier lives through nutrition. Her diverse background and entrepreneurial mindset fuel her ability to deliver results for the business. Leading with a people-first approach, Abigail excels in orchestrating business and growth strategies while emphasizing a compassionate, accountable, and agile approach. An integral leader at NHSc since its inception, Abigail Buckwalter brings a wealth of enterprise experience to her role. She has built a proven track record of success, taking on increased leadership responsibilities in strategy and general management roles across Europe, Oceania, and the U.S. Under Abigail’s leadership, NHSc has accelerated product development, geographic expansion, and brand-building initiatives by optimizing the portfolio and operations. Abigail is adept at business integration, building diverse high-performing teams, and leading operations in complex and competitive channels and business areas, with a focus on improving the health of people worldwide. Abigail serves as Chair on the Board of Directors for Healthcare Nutrition Council and sits on the Executive Board of Directors for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association. She holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Columbia University in New York. Beyond her professional life, Abigail's role as a mother continually reinforces the significance of her work in promoting healthier lives and shaping a better future for her three children.
Jissan Cherian serves as an Executive Advisor for SINTA and President and Founder of DVERSFY, a leadership development and business consulting firm dedicated to serving Start-Ups and Founders in the Consumer Healthcare space to achieve sustainable growth and leadership excellence. Jissan Cherian is an accomplished marketing leader with over 20 years of experience across Consumer Healthcare, Technology, and Management Consulting. As the former Senior Director of the U.S. Digestive Health portfolio at Haleon/GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Jissan led a $1 billion portfolio of iconic brands such as TUMS, Benefiber, Nexium, and Preparation-H, driving brand equity and consumer loyalty through innovative marketing strategies, digital excellence, and a focus on customer-first solutions. Jissan also led the successful U.S. Rx-to-OTC Switch launch of Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, a milestone achievement that expanded access and self-care to millions of arthritis and joint pain consumers. Jissan's career began at Microsoft, where he joined as a Technologist in the SAP-ERP division. His ability to translate technical solutions into business value quickly set him apart, earning him the opportunity to lead Microsoft’s first Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity initiative. From Microsoft, he transitioned to Deloitte Consulting, where he leveraged his technical background to optimize business processes for major clients in retail, banking, and consumer goods. Jissan earned his BBA in Management Information Systems from The University of Texas at Austin and his MBA in Marketing, Strategy, and International Management from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2025, Jissan earned an Executive Certification in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from MIT Sloan School of Management.
Kathryn Chovanes is the Co-Founder & Head of Corporate Development at Let There Be, a healthcare video marketing agency that empowers brands to communicate their greatest asset: their science! Kathryn has been instrumental in shaping the company's growth trajectory. Her current focus is on industry engagement, fostering strategic partnerships, cultivating key relationships, and driving overall business strategy to ensure sustained success and innovation.
Prior to co-founding Let There Be, Kathryn worked in brand marketing at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare. Kathryn is also the founder and Executive Director of EVAC (evacoperation.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting, evacuating, and resettling U.S.-affiliated Afghan allies facing Taliban threats. Under her leadership, EVAC has successfully supported hundreds of allies in safely relocating and rebuilding their lives.
Kathryn resides in Colorado with her beloved dog, where she enjoys hiking, skiing, and soaking up Colorado’s 300 annual days of sunshine.
Mike currently serves as the President and CEO of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare where he leads one of the fastest growing domestic Consumer Health platforms with high growth brands across multiple OTC categories. Arcadia’s leading brands include Nizoral, a premium, highly efficacious anti-dandruff shampoo, Naturelo, a digitally native whole-food based nutritional supplement, Colace, the #1 stool softener in the market, and Senokot, a leading plant-based laxative. In 2021, Mike was named “CEO of the Year” by Avista Capital and led the successful sale of Arcadia to the Bansk Group.
Prior to joining Arcadia, Mike served on Bayer’s North American Consumer Health Care Leadership Team as the Vice-President and General Manager of US Nutritionals and Digestive Health. In this role, Mr. DeBiasi and his team were responsible for growing some of the category’s most iconic brands, such as One-A-Day & Flintstones Vitamins, MiraLAX, and Alka-Seltzer. Prior to this role, Mr. DeBiasi led Claritin as the VP of Marketing, building on the brand’s position as the #1 Allergy brand in the United States.
Mr. DeBiasi graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. He also holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Business with a dual concentration in Finance and Marketing
Alex Gelbert founded the video marketing agency Let There Be in 2013 with the vision of empowering healthcare brands to be bold with their science. He believes that educated consumers buy products, informed retailers put products on shelf, and engaged HCPs recommend products to their patients. Seeing other agencies lacking this capability, Let There Be came onto the scene with a bang: leading the consumer education campaign for the Nexium 24HR Rx-to-OTC switch. As CEO of Let There Be, Alex leads a small agency that’s helped many of the world’s best healthcare brands explain their science, including Advil, Centrum, Viagra, Lotrimin, and many more. Over the years, Alex expanded the agency to include new capabilities such as developing comprehensive video marketing campaigns with video ads, social media video, and explainers. Outside of Let There Be, Alex serves as Treasurer of EVAC, a 501c3 non-profit that protects, evacuates, and re-settles US-Affiliated Afghan Allies who are now facing Taliban threat. Alex lives in Colorado where he enjoys competing in amateur car racing leagues, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Beth Mi is a Full-funnel measurement and Insights Lead in CPG Analytics & Insights at Amazon Ads. Her background is Integrated Marketing Communications and passionate about data-driven media strategy.
Bharani Nittala is the Head of CPG Analytics & Insights at Amazon Ads. He has more than a decade long work experience in CPG space working with brands of all sizes. He is passionate about solving advertiser’s complex problems using data and insights.
With over a decade of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, Phil Penalosa has built a career at the intersection of creativity and innovation. As one of the founders and former Creative Director of Let There Be, Phil Penalosa spent 10 years leading campaigns for a wide range of OTC brands, helping them connect with consumers in meaningful ways. Currently, Phil Penalosa serves as the CEO of Sinta, a groundbreaking platform designed to unlock actionable insights from untapped clinical and consumer data, empowering healthcare marketers and R&D teams to drive innovation. Additionally, Phil Penalosa leads RegCheck, an AI-driven tool that streamlines the MLR process, reducing bottlenecks and accelerating regulatory approval timelines. Based in Montreal, Canada, Phil Penalosa brings a passion for blending technology and strategy to transform the healthcare industry and improve the way brands operate in the consumer healthcare space.
Susan serves as Co-Head of Perella Weinberg’s Consumer & Retail practice, providing strategic advice to clients globally in the consumer health & wellness and beauty & personal care sectors. Susan joined Perella in 2024 after over a decade at Houlihan Lokey, where she served as a Managing Director and led the Consumer Health and Personal Care practice. Prior to joining Houlihan Lokey, she worked in Corporate Strategy and Development at PepsiCo, where she supported the company’s M&A and strategic initiatives in Europe.
Select transaction experience includes the acquisition of Bonafide by Pharmavite, the sale of Qunol to Sanofi, the sale of Zesty Paw’s to H&H Group, the same of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare to Bansk Group, the sale of nuun to Nestle Health Sciences, the same of SmartyPants to Unilever, the sale of Care/Of to Bayer and the sale of Zarbee’s to Kenvue
Susan lives in CT with her husband and three children. She holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a B.S. in Accounting from Bucknell University.
With over 20 years of experience, Beth Wall leads Global Overview's client teams as VP of Customer Marketing & Sales, implementing retail-ready best practices and advertising strategies that drive growth on Amazon and other platforms. Before joining GO, Beth spent eight years at i-Health where she developed brand strategies across Culturelle, AZO, and Estroven while managing key retail partnerships, notably doubling the company's Amazon business. Her unique combination of brand management expertise and deep e-commerce knowledge makes her exceptionally valuable in helping brands navigate and succeed in today's complex digital marketplace.
Dr. Marielle Weintraub is the Director of Scientific Strategy for OTC/GMP Testing at Eurofins-Madison, WI. In this role, Dr. Weintraub is tasked with supporting clients that are require testing programs developed for OTC, API, homeopathic and dietary supplement products. These testing programs may include utilizing risk-assessment, method development, validation, verification, release testing and stability studies, including accelerated, long-term, in-use, and photostability. Before returning to Eurofins in 2022, Dr. Weintraub spent three years working in quality and regulatory roles, in the hemp/cannabis industry, focusing on supplements and personal care products. Dr. Weintraub is very active in many OTC, dietary supplement, and natural product industry trade associations. For instance, she has been elected to serve on the Technical Programming Council for AOAC International and is a member of CHPA's Quality and Manufacturing Committee. Dr. Marielle Weintraub earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience (Psychoneuroimmunology) focusing her research on Alzheimer’s disease pathology.
How to Register for the Conference
Register online
Phone registrations are NOT accepted.
Online registration:
- A log-in and password are required to register online
- New to CHPA? You must create a contact record first
- A log-in and password will be sent to you after creating a contact record.
Rates
- $3,275 Member Early-Bird Registration Fee (before January 10, 2025)
- $3,775 Member Standard Registration Fee (after January 10, 2025)
- $5,495 Nonmember Registration Fee
- $300 *Guest Fee - *One guest per member registrant is allowed. A spouse, friend or family member of the attendee who is over the age of 18 is considered a guest (or non-business affiliate). Members of an organization or prospects are not considered guests and must register at the appropriate member or nonmember fee listed above.
- $395 Golf Tournament Registration Fee
- $50 Fun Run Registration Fee (tax-deductible donation to Health in Hand Foundation)
- $325 HEB Store Tour is offered to manufacturer members only (a maximum of 50) SLS attendees. Tour led by H-E-B team in the heart of a local store in San Antonio. Shuttle to and from La Cantera Resort Spa provided. Reception with H-E-B executives to follow tour. All H-E-B activities to take place on Wednesday, March 19 immediately following the completion of SLS programming. Manufacturer members only. 2 people per company then waitlist as space allows. First come, first served.
- $100 Pickleball Tournament Registration Fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by February 7, 2025, will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after February 7, 2025 will result in the forfeiture of the entire registration fee. Substitutions are always accepted.
Registration & Logistics Questions
Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel Information:
La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Pkwy,
San Antonio, TX 78256
(210) 558-6500
Reservations
The CHPA room block at the La Cantera Resort & Spa is closed. Please see the alternative room options below.
- Bluegreen Vacations Eilan Hotel and Spa, Ascend Resort Collection
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Landmark
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest
Check-In and Check-Out
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy
Hotel Cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to your arrival date to avoid a penalty of one night’s room and tax.
Hotel Amenities
Please visit the hotel website for a full list of amenities and features.
Travel Logistics:
Airport Information
San Antonio International Airport International Airport is approximately 15 miles/20 -30 minutes from La Cantera Resort & Spa.
Ground Transportation
This hotel does not provide airport shuttle services.
Alternate transportation:
- Private Car Service
- Limousine/Van Service
- Estimated taxi fare: $30-40 USD (one way)
Hotel Parking
- Valet Parking on property only for $40 per day.
- Self-parking: 1-4 hours: $7 | 4-8 hours: $13 | 8-24 hours: $20
Sponsorship
2025 SLS Sponsorship Prospectus
Leverage your presence at CHPA's Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) - the annual gathering of consumer healthcare decision-makers! The energy and impact of SLS is due in large part to our sponsors, who bring the commitment, thought leadership and generosity that make for meaningful engagement over the course of the meeting.
Spotlight your unique capabilities with a west-coast inspired activation: Tequila Tasting, Live Music, and Custom Cowboy Hat opportunities are still available!
View the 2025 SLS Sponsorship Prospectus & contact Carla Stillwagon to make your capabilities shine.
Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
Chris DeWolf Receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
The Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award is CHPA’s highest honor and aims to recognize a leader whose legacy has inspired their peers, employees, and the broader consumer healthcare community. This award is bestowed upon a crusader within our industry, who has made significant contributions in the realms of Business Excellence, Commitment to the Association and Industry, and Giving Back to the Community.
Submit Nominations for 2026
(L-R: CHPA Chair and President, North America, Haleon, Lisa Paley; Lil’ Drug Store Products Co-Owner, President, andCEO Chris DeWolf; Lil’ Drug Store Products Co-Owner and Chris’s wife Suzy DeWolf; daughters Riley DeWolf, LindsayDeWolf; CHPA President & CEO Scott Melville)
Please contact Beth Allgaier with questions about the Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award.
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