Dr. Robert Green
Harvard Medical School Professor & Leading Medical Geneticist

Robert C. Green, MD, MPH is an internationally recognized leader in genomics, serving as Professor of Medicine (Genetics) at Harvard Medical School and as a physician-scientist who directs the Genomes2People (G2P) Research Program at Mass General Brigham, Broad Institute and Ariadne Labs. Dr. Green’s pioneering efforts have significantly contributed to accelerating the implementation of genomic/precision medicine on a global scale.

Julie Fernandez
Julie Fernandez, Innovation and HR & Benefits Technology Leader

Julie Fernandez joined herronpalmer in 2021 to spearhead the growth of their Global HR Advisory practice, leveraging over 30 years of extensive industry and consulting expertise. Widely regarded as a leading global advisor in the HR market, Julie specializes in service delivery models, technology evaluations, governance, and crafting actionable business cases for her clients. She has overseen numerous complex global HR assessments and transactions, guiding clients through the selection and deployment of HR technology and service delivery solutions, including workforce administration, payroll, recruiting, and talent management. Julie's leadership extends to evaluating SaaS HCM and talent platforms, systems integrators, and ongoing AMS support, ensuring optimal outcomes for retained HR functions.  

Dave Ross, National Director of Benefits Strategy at Brown & Brown

As an Executive Vice President, David’s role is to provide guidance and leadership that fosters each office’s ability to satisfy their growth objectives. David is a key player in defining Brown & Brown’s macro initiatives and providing the vision, tools and education to support those objectives.

David’s secondary role is the Director of Underwriting Services where his primary responsibilities include the development and maintenance of financial tools and methodologies that improve clients’ ability to effectively manage their employer-sponsored health plans. David’s role keeps him actively involved in the management of key accounts, representing more than 300,000 members.

Additionally, David acts as a national resource and the primary source of both internal and external education and support regarding efficient health plan structure. David spends much of his time traveling around the country educating consultants, employers and legislative bodies on the many counter-intuitive and nuanced components of effective health care cost management.

Previously, David worked as an Underwriting Strategist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota where he designed pricing methodologies that satisfied Blue Cross Blue Shield’s strategic objectives. During his tenure, David acted as an internal liaison between actuarial, underwriting and sales and assisted with BCBS’s lobbying efforts to expand the HDHP marketplace.David has periodically taught statistics at Minnesota State University where he earned his bachelors degree in Finance.