Esteban González Burchard, M.D., M.P.H. is a physician-scientist with expertise in
pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics in minority children with asthma. Dr. González
Burchard is the Director of the UCSF Asthma Collaboratory, a large inter disciplinary research program focusing on minority children, and the identification of actionable drug targets for asthma identified from genetic data obtained from racially/ethnically diverse populations (data from Real World Evidence) to the advantage of all patients. Dr. Esteban González Burchard has more than 320 peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Burchard earned his M.D. from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed an internship and internal medicine residency at Harvard’s Brigham and Womens Hospital. He completed a sub-specialty fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He earned a Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. González Burchard was the first in the world to demonstrate that genetic ancestry strongly
correlates with lung function in African Americans and Latinos, even after accounting for social determinants of health, including socioeconomic status, experiences of perceived discrimination, and environmental factors. Dr. González Burchard and his team were the first to demonstrate racial/ethnic clinical and pharmacogenetic and pharmacogenomic differences in drug response among Latino and African American children with asthma. His continuous and ongoing work of over two decades provides a rigorous scientific approach to dissecting inherited and environmental influences on health outcomes; it is the exemplar of how the medical and biomedical profession should approach the broad problem of considering “race” in medicine and health.

Dr. Kevin S. Smith, a leader in obstetrics and gynecology, specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. He completed his training at Stanford University Medical Center. As the Director of Women’s Health Services at the West Oakland Health Council, he develops programs, particularly in Black women’s health.

Previously, Dr. Smith chaired the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department for the Alameda Health System, helping pioneer a Women’s Reproductive Health Equity Fellowship and the Black Centering Pregnancy model. He played a key role in establishing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group.

Dr. Smith, a published researcher, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from Northwestern University and a Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Ohio. He’s certified by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and completed the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Program for Chairs of Clinical Services and the California Healthcare Foundation Leadership Fellowship. He’s recognized as a Super Doc and Top Doctor in medical publications.

A University of Lynchburg Sports Management graduate, Leon began his career in the fitness industry in 2008, quickly rising through the ranks as a sales manager. Not content with remaining in a managerial role, he transitioned into a Personal Training Director position, earning his certification in 2009. He spent the following five years as a personal trainer, honing his skills and developing a deep understanding of what individuals need to achieve their wellness goals.

In 2011, Leon poured his heart and soul into establishing the Bourne 2 Fly Fitness company. Driven by a strong passion to create a space where individuals could transform their lives, he made it his mission to build a community hub for health and wellness. He took the bold step of transitioning to an independent training schedule in 2013, working with clients throughout the Washington DC area. His hard work paid off, and he was able to establish the very first Bourne 2 Fly gym in the NE DC neighborhood where he grew up.

Bourne 2 Fly has become a beacon of hope and inspiration, not just for its members but also for the wider community. It’s more than just a gym; it’s a social and wellness space where individuals can connect with likeminded people on the path to better health. Leon’s gym also partners with organizations involved in health and nutrition advocacy work. During the pandemic, Bourne 2 Fly gave away hundreds of pounds of organic produce to undeserved communities, demonstrating their commitment to promoting health and wellness to all.

Leon’s unwavering commitment to community health and wellness has earned him recognition and honors from city council members. In his capacity as a fitness services provider, Leon has touched the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to take charge of their health.

Leon continues to lead the Bourne 2 Fly organization, training clients, and developing new programs and initiatives to inspire the community towards wellness.