Jake Trick graduated from Northwestern University in 2024 in Biological Sciences (Concentration: Computational and Systems Biology) and a minor in Science in Human Culture (Theme: Medicine and Society). Currently, he lives in Washington DC, working in the Post-Baccalaureate Program at the NIH. He researches guests, edits episode content, and assists with pre-interview script development.

Dr. William (Bill) Trick retired from Cook County in 2024 after a career as Director of a multidisciplinary research unit, clinician, clinical researcher, and epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He was privileged to collaborate with many mission-oriented colleagues during his career. He's preserving their legacy through these interviews and exposing the value of government-run health institutions.

Inspired to Heal podcasts are independent from all current and former institutional affiliations.

Dr. Christine Acob retired from Cook County and joined Inspired to Heal as Production Associate after her Beats & Balance Episode 4 interview. After directing the Internal Medicine residency program, Chris is enjoying life as an avid hiker, photographer, and learner—whether drums or finding the perfect balance of light & shadows (literally).

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