Speaking of Women's Health
2008 Committee
After 12 years as a corporate marketing executive for Sprint and Bell & Howell, Erika
Mangrum opened Iatria Spa and Health Center in 1999 and serves as the firm's
President. The company has four locations. Iatria has received the Pinnacle Business
Award for Steady Growth and Profitability for two consecutive years.

The organization was included on the Triangle Business Journal's 2004 and 2005
annual Top Women-Owned Businesses list. The company was named a 5 Star
Destination by Beauty Magazine. Iatria was named one of the Top 20 Salons and
Spas in America by Launchpad Magazine.

Erika was named the 2004 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the National
Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). As a recognized expert in the
industry, Erika is a sought after speaker and mentor. She has been featured on the
cover of Business Leader Magazine, appeared four times in Entrepreneur Magazine
and has been interviewed locally, regionally and nationally by such publications as
The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Triangle Business Journal, News & Observer,
Fortune Magazine, Health Magazine, SpaFinder and Health, with articles featured in
Pulse Magazine, American Spa and Skin Care Inc.

Erika resides in Raleigh with her daughter Heather and husband, Dave. They have a
son, Kyle, in college in Kansas. In her spare time, she enjoys scuba diving, traveling,
and visiting Disney with her family.
Erika Mangrum (Granted the power to grant Well-Being)
President, Iatria Day Spa
2008 Committee Members
Dr. Lisa M. Roberts is a board certified gynecologist who started her gynecology and
laparoscopic surgery practice in Raleigh, NC in 2002 after completing advanced
training in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.

Dr. Roberts received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of
Medicine. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Wake Forest University Medical
Center.

After residency, Dr. Roberts completed a fellowship in Advanced Gynecologic
Endoscopic Surgery under the direction of Harry Reich, MD, a pioneer in the field of
laparoscopic surgery. Prior to her fellowship with Dr. Reich, Dr. Roberts completed an
Advanced Gynecologic Endoscopic Surgery Fellowship under Joseph S. Sanfilippo at
Magee Women's Hospital and Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Roberts routinely performs a variety of advanced laparoscopic procedures including
hysterectomies, removal of large fibroids, removal of large ovarian cysts, pelvic
prolapse reconstruction, bladder neck suspensions, and treatment of endometriosis. Her
hysteroscopic skills are equally advanced and include removal of large fibroids,
endometrial ablations, treatment of uterine abnormalities and polyps.

Dr. Roberts has published chapters in textbooks and articles in peer-review journals. She
has served as faculty and lectured at post-graduate courses. She has been actively
involved with the AAGL since 1998 where she has served as a member of the Board of
Trustees (2003-2005), as committee chair, meeting moderator, and as faculty in AAGL
sponsored courses for physicians.
Lisa Roberts, MD (Granted the power to Bestow Health)
Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC
Co-Chair
Honoree Selection Committee
Chair:  Rebecca Smith  (Granted the power of Being Insightful)
Members: J'Ametria Anderson, Jacqueline Carter, Shawn Gibson, Sherry Harris,
Molly Kilpatrick, Sarah Place, Mell J. Robson, Rebecca Smith, Gay Sparano  
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Decor: Lisa Feierstein, Anya Gordon  (Granted the power to Magically Transform)
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Speaker Hospitality Committee
Chairs: Keri Medlin, Megan Muzychka  (Granted the power to Bestow Gratitude)
Members: Toni Chatman, Laura Isaiah, Clara Leathers, Dinah Moore, Patricia
Robinson, Michele Sanders  
Program Committee
Chair:   Angela Baylis, DC  (Granted the power to Impart Wisdom)
Members:  Lisa Roberts, MD (Granted the power to Bestow Health) &
Michele Jonczak
(Granted the power to Heal & the Passion to Care)
VIP Recognition Reception Committee
Chairs:   Terry Haggerty  (Granted the power to Mystically Enchant)
Members: Viki Baker, Diane Becton, Donna Bergeron, LaToya Duncan, Brenda
Faulkner, Linda Fuller, Shawn Gibson, Shelby Paige Gladwin, Judy Reibel, Cindy
Stancill,  Whitney Wilkerson, Bonnie Yarsin   
Volunteer Committee
Chair:  Brenda Dobrick  (Granted the power to Summon)
Day of Coordinators: Adrian Bond, Shawna Hale  (Granted the power to be Omnipresent)
Members: Monique Arzu, Ketruah Beckhman, Kim Fulcher, Fran Jamison, Penny Kervill,
Clara Leathers,
Philshaunda Lee, Danyelle Sanders, Miranda Strider Allen
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