Dr. Dena Mendes, author and 5-time cancer survivor, as well as a consultant, health coach, yoga instructor, panic healer and holistic chef..

Dr. Dena Mendes received her degree in Public Health and Broadcast Journalism from Arizona State University, has attended programs at Harvard and Northwestern universities and holds a Doctor of Naturopathy Degree. She is also a motivational speaker who inspires audiences with her riveting candid anecdotal stories. She has developed “The Food Detectives” and educational program for K-12 schools, which has been offered in hundreds of schools across the country, including Northwestern University.