Anne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from the Coordinated Dietetics Program at Auburn University. She is a Certified Diabetes Specialist currently employed as a Renal Nutrition Specialist. Prior to this, she was employed at the Jackson Hospital Diabetes Center in Montgomery, Alabama. She provided patient education on Diabetes Management, Impaired Glucose Tolerance (Pre-Diabetes) and one-on-one instruction for patients with gestational diabetes. In addition, Ms. Merritt has been a featured speaker for the annual Diabetes Update for medical professionals (nurses, pharmacists and dietitians) sponsored by the Diabetes Center. Her presentations focused on updates in diabetes as well as nutrition and diabetes. She earned her Certification in Diabetes Education in 2007.

Ms. Weymiller is a Nurse Practioner in the Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolism/Endocrine Research/Department of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire; her Master of Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Washington, Seattle; and her Ph.D. (c) in nursing from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. 

Audrey is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner as well as being certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Advanced Diabetes Management. Her most recent awards include the King Hussein Scholar in Nursing Research from the Mayo Clinic Department of Nursing as well as Hartford Geriatric Nursing Education Scholar and M& M Fellowship in Geriatric Nursing Research from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the American Diabetes Association, Professional Section; Minnesota Diabetes Steering Committee and Diabetes Prevention Working Group with the Minnesota Department of Health. 

In her current position at Mayo Clinic, Audrey is involved with clinical research on the changes in muscle with aging and diabetes and the effects of exercise as well as working with RN case managers on strategies such as motivational interviewing and self-management.

Technical Nurse Consultant, President Acorn's End Training and Consulting. Patricia Jump received her Bachelor's in Nursing Degree from Winona State University and her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University. She has over 25 years experience in the health care field and almost two decades of public speaking experience. As a professional trainer and consultant, Patricia conducts seminars across the country for all levels of employees in business, professional associations, educational organizations, churches, and government agencies. Additionally, she serves as personal coach, consultant, and retreat facilitator for home care leaders and organizations throughout the nation.