Know Our Team
The Modern60 team consists of passionate caregivers, healthcare professionals, social workers, and senior living experts who have walked the aging journey themselves.
Expert panel
Adrian White
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Adrian White is an international author and certified herbalist since 2012 and an organic farmer since 2009. She balances her time running Jupiter Ridge Farm (growing diverse culinary/medicinal mushrooms, vegetables, and herbs) with writing on agriculture, sustainability, herbalism, skincare and plant-based health. Her work appears on sites such as Healthline, Psych Central, and WebMD, The Guardian, Civil Eats, Rodale’s Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, and many more. Find Adrian, her farm, her work, and her projects on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn
Ahmed Zayed
Author
Doctor, author and fitness enthusiast, Ahmed Zayed, MD, is a surgery resident with a passion for helping people live a happy healthy life. Owner of Zayedmd and an author of numerous health-related books and contributor to several medicine, health and wellbeing websites, Dr. Zayed has spent his time between treating patients in the hospital and spreading awareness among the public. Having spent years helping patients, Dr. Zayed understands how important it is to have the correct information needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I wrote for many top-rated websites like Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, ConsumerHealthDigest, and many others. My ebook about coronavirus was on Amazon's bestseller list
Alexander Stone
Author- Alex Stone is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA).
- He is experienced in orthopedics and sports medicine, and creates educational content for websites + social media pages (@dr.alexstone). He is passionate about health science education and general health/wellness optimization.
Azrung Fayaz
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Azrung Fayaz is a Board-certified physician with 5+ years of experience working with trusted healthcare companies worldwide, such as Bicycle Health, Nectar Allergy, and NOVI Health. He has authored more than 200+ articles and 10 international publications. His areas of expertise inlcude Health & Wellness, Weight loss, Nutrition, Mental Health, Joint Disease, Addiction (Opioid/Alcohol), Health-Tech, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy.
Brenda Peralta
AuthorDoris Muthuri
AuthorDrew Sutton
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Drew Sutton is a retired ENT doctor who now lives in the Southeastern US. He was an American Academy of Otolaryngology member and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He earned his bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology from Rice University and an MD from the University of Rochester. In addition, he completed his internship in General Surgery and Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Rochester.
For almost 30 years, Dr. Sutton practiced in all aspects of ENT, including specializing in disorders of the ear and skull base. He is passionate about communicating his clinical experiences and making his knowledge more accessible to the general public.
Edit Lepine
Author
Edit Lepine is a Holistic Nutrition Practitioner with a decade long experience in the pharmaceutical industry. She is a certified holistic nutrition practitioner with invaluable experience as a founder of two nutrition sites, farbeyondnutrition.com and HormoneMama.com, which have thousands of subscribers and a thriving community. As a Managing Editor at Modern60, she has spearheaded content creation, leading a team of writers to deliver compelling narratives that engage and resonate with the audience. Her role extends beyond crafting content; it involves curating a thriving community with thousands of loyal subscribers.
Kristina Lopez
AuthorLuna Miller
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I'm Luna Miller, a dedicated team member at Modern60, where I specialize in curating unforgettable birthday gifts. With a knack for recommending unique experiences be it concerts, spa days, or scenic getaways. I pride myself on creating moments that matter. My background in event planning and passion for personal connection make me a go-to for thoughtful suggestions. Always ready to lend a hand, I thrive on supporting seniors and enhancing their life.
Michelle Saari MSc, RD
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Michelle Saari is a highly experienced Registered Dietitian based in Canada, specializing in nutrition for aging well. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba and has completed a Dietetic Internship at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Manitoba.
With over six years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Michelle has extensive knowledge in nutrition education and food services. She has also served as the Director of the Food and Nutrition Services Department, where she led numerous initiatives to improve patient care through targeted nutrition strategies.
She is the founder of two elderly nutrition-focused health blogs, The Dietitian Prescription and The Long Term Care RD. Through these platforms, she creates engaging and informative content that bridges the gap between scientific research and practical dietary choices. She is passionate about promoting health through evidence-based nutrition advice, specializing in high protein, high fiber, and low Glycemic Index cooking.
Her expertise has been recognized by prominent media outlets, including Forbes, Fox News, Men’s Health, Yahoo, MSN, She Finds, Eat This Not That!, U.S. News and World Report, and AskMen.com. She has also been a featured guest speaker at esteemed events such as the North West Renal Dietitian's Annual Conference and the Dietitians of Canada Annual Conference, where she presented her thesis research.
Nikos
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Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC
Author- Dr. Shaina McQuilkie is a licensed chiropractor based in Stoney Creek, Ontario. She has a doctorate in chiropractic, a bachelor’s of kinesiology, and certification in writing. She is a practicing chiropractor and freelance medical writer with 12 years of writing experience in the healthcare industry. Shaina is passionate about writing and specializes in creating accurate, clear, and concise content for various audiences, including physicians, patients, and the general public. In addition to running a private practice, she is a freelance medical writer. Dr. McQuilkie has experience writing on various topics in the healthcare domain
Sophia Deschler
AuthorTina Dupuy
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Tina Dupuy is an award-winning writer, investigative journalist and former Hill staffer. But, most importantly, she’s a native New Yorker born in exile (also known as Denver). A former syndicated columnist, she’s appeared on MSNBC, CNN, CBS and BBC and written for Vox, Mother Jones, The Atlantic, Skeptic, Fast Company, LA Weekly, New York Daily News and Los Angeles Times among many others. You can follow on what she still insists is Twitter @tinadupuy
Vida Urbonas
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Vida Urbonas is a journalist with more than two decades of local and national television as well as online news publication experience. As a 10-time Emmy Award winning journalist for reporting, writing, hosting, and producing, Vida has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, and numerous local NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates. Vida's passion is dedicated to research and uncovering the unique angle of how each story can impact our daily lives. She also shares her expertise in lifestyle and DIY projects on her YouTube Channel with more than 100,000 subscribers.
Zuri Hawkins Jarret
Author- Zuri Hawkins-Jarrett graduated with her doctorate in pharmacy from The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She completed her residency training with Piedmont Columbus Regional in ambulatory care.
- Zuri also has a Master of Public Health degree from Emory University with a focus on Prevention Science. She has a passion for pharmacy and public health to help those in her community diagnosed with chronic conditions.