Invited Medical Delegation from Virginia, United States**
The **Hispanic Health Professionals Association, Inc. (AHPSI)** is honored to welcome a distinguished group of healthcare professionals from the state of **Virginia, United States of America**, who join our **5th International Symposium** as invited speakers within the framework of academic and scientific exchange between nations.
Their participation strengthens the bonds of **international cooperation** and stands as an inspiring example of **commitment to health, education, and prevention** in underserved communities.
Would you like me to add this text to the **official symposium program document (Punta Cana, 2025)** — just before the section introducing the individual Virginia speakers?
???? **Introduction – Dr. Carlos Augusto Williams**
“It is an honor to welcome **Dr. Carlos Augusto Williams**, a distinguished neurologist with over **40 years of clinical and academic experience**.
He is board-certified in **Vascular Neurology, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care**, and formerly served as a **Professor at the University of Virginia**.
Dr. Williams is also the founder of the **National Stroke Prevention Campaign** in the Dominican Republic.
He currently serves as Director of Neurology at **Paths Community Medical Center, Virginia**.
His lecture is titled: **‘Prevention of the Most Common Vascular Diseases.’**”
???? **Introduction – Deana M. Deel, RN, BSN, MBA, CDP**
“It is our pleasure to introduce **Deana M. Deel**, a nurse with more than **30 years of experience** in neurology and dementia care.
She is the **founder of the first caregiver support group** in her region and combines clinical expertise with a compassionate understanding of family caregiving.
Deana currently works at **Paths Community Medical Center, Virginia**.
Her presentation is titled: **‘Update in Dementia: Early Recognition, Care Models, and Caregiver Support.’**”
???? **Introduction – Marie I. Goodwin, RN, MSN, FNP-C**
“We are honored to welcome **Marie I. Goodwin**, a **Family Nurse Practitioner** with over **30 years of experience** in critical care, trauma, and emergency medicine.
She earned her **Master of Science in Nursing** from *Chamberlain College* and currently practices in rural southern Virginia, promoting **stroke prevention** and **health equity**.
She is an active member of the **American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)**.
Her lecture is titled: **‘Stroke Prevention in the Primary Care Setting.’**”