Mike Reeve

Utah Community Board President

Welcome Remarks

Mike is the Vice President of Sales for 9amHealth, an end-to-end virtual specialty clinic for people living with diabetes and related cardiometabolic conditions. Before 9amHealth, Mike led sales teams at Livongo, a consumer digital health company that merged with Teladoc, GE Healthcare, Cardinal Health, and CareFusion. He has served on the JDRF Mountain West Board since 2017.

Mike's passion for curing T1D, and improving lives until we find that cure, started when he fell in love with his wife, Cyd. She was diagnosed with T1D as a child and lives a full and active life. Mike and Cyd have now been happily married for over 26 years and have 4 wonderful daughters.

Mike and his family live in Alpine and enjoy everything the mountains have to offer - running, hiking, mountain biking, golf, tenni, and snow skiing in the winter.

Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill, PhD, APRN, CDCES

JDRF, AVP of T1D Education and Clinical Implementation

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill transitioned to a career in diabetes care, education, and research in 2008, after her daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at 16 months old. She currently serves as AVP of T1D Education and Clinical Implementation at JDRF, contributing to efforts to delay, prevent, and ultimately cure T1D. She formerly served as Director of Diabetes Education and Clinic Operations in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida (UF), where she was a faculty member in the College of Medicine and maintained an active research portfolio and clinical practice.

As a clinician scientist at UF, Dr. Albanese-O’Neill was the site principal investigator on studies including FLAIR, SENCE, and the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles on diabetes education, quality improvement, and diabetes technology in leading journals such as Diabetes Care, Pediatric Diabetes, and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. She has given hundreds of invited podium and keynote presentations at local, state, national, and international conferences and events.

Dr. Albanese-O’Neill has been a passionate diabetes advocate since 2002, and in this capacity, has appeared at Congressional hearings, the White House, and in the Florida legislature. She is the volunteer founder and board chair of a Florida-based diabetes education non-profit, Diabetes Toolkit.

Prior to working in diabetes care, Dr. Albanese-O’Neill was the highest-ranking executive for Southwest Airlines in southern California, where she oversaw the company’s local marketing, public affairs, and community and media relations.

Dr. Albanese-O’Neill was chosen as the 2023 Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year by the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (ADCES) and a 2018 “Person to Know in Diabetes” by Diabetes Forecast.

She plans to retire as soon as a cure for T1D is discovered, but not a moment earlier.

SaRene Brooks, RDN, CDCES

Breakout Session Speaker

SaRene Brooks is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She is the founder and educator of Goal Nutrition and Diabetes Specialty.

SaRene is mom to 3 boys who are now married, which added 3 girls to her family. Two of her sons live with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This has led her to a career she loves in helping families who are impacted by T1D to adjust and make diabetes a part of their life, not their whole life.

SaRene is the wife of an avid outdoorsman and loves spending time with him in the mountains. She is a grandma, creative cook, educator, and loves helping individuals and families meet their health and nutrition goals.

Kaylynn Buxton, RN, BS, CDCES

Breakout Session Speaker

Kaylynn has been a nurse and diabetes educator for 15 years. Her current role is with Primary Children's Hospital, working closely with parents, school nurses, and providers to support children with diabetes in the school system.

Shelby Castleton, NASM-certified personal trainer

Breakout Session Speaker

Shelby has been a personal trainer for 3 years, as well as a certified macro nutrition coach. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto’s, and celiac disease at the age of 14.

Shelby has experienced all the ups and downs of living with T1D. After awhile, she reached a point in her life when she realized she needed to start making positive changes towards a healthy life. She discovered a newfound love for the gym and found ways that it was making a positive impact on her health and managing her T1D. This has helped her maintain a lifestyle that has made her happier and healthier than ever. This inspired her to want to help others in their health and fitness journey.

Bri Dougall, RN, BSN, CDCES

Breakout Session Speaker

Brianna (but you can call her Bri) has been working with Primary Children’s Hospital for 10 years. She started as a Patient Care Technician for her first four years, became an administrative assistant for two years, moved on as an inpatient nurse for one year, and has since been a diabetes education nurse for the last three years. She loves her current role and working with her tiny “diabesties.”

Bri has recently been promoted into the role of Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator for Primary’s new location in Lehi and is excited for this new chapter.

Bri has a 2-year-old named Jude, a firefighter/paramedic husband named Brandon, and two dogs named Colby Jack and Mozzarella. She loves being outdoors, reading, eating good food, sleeping, and the color pink.

Bri also lives with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and credits it to why she is so passionate about her career and supporting JDRF.

Jessica J. Powell, MSW, CSW

Breakout Session Speaker

Jessica J. Powell, MSW, CSW (she/her), is a dedicated mental health therapist with a profound understanding of the challenges faced by individuals living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Having received her own T1D diagnosis while living abroad in Asia at the age of 11, she has firsthand experience navigating the complexities of this condition. Her personal journey has fueled her passion for supporting others on similar paths.

With her extensive background and expertise, Jessica specializes in working with individuals aged 6-50, providing them with the tools and support necessary to manage the daily demands of living with T1D. Her 7-series workshop, tailored for children between the ages of 8 and 12 and their families, serves as a comprehensive guide for those grappling with the initial impact of this life-altering diagnosis. Recognizing the transformative effect of such a diagnosis on the family dynamic, she offers practical strategies and emotional support to help families navigate this new reality.

Jessica is a voice of compassion and empowerment within the T1D community, fostering a sense of understanding and solidarity. Her ability to communicate the complexities of diabetes and mental health in a relatable manner makes her a valuable resource for both individuals and families in the T1D community. Her commitment to facilitating a holistic approach to mental health and diabetes management has earned her the trust and admiration of her clients and peers alike.