HERA Her Community Presents
A Gathering for Women in Midlife & Beyond
Let's Talk Perimenopause & Menopause
A morning of expert insight, honest conversation & genuine connection
Chrissy Buteas
CEO, Healthcare Institute of New Jersey
An inspiring opening address to set the tone for a morning of empowerment, knowledge, and community.
Hormones & Harmony
Understanding Your Body's Rhythm in This New Season of Growth
Real answers on cortisol, HRT, hormonal options & visible aging — from leading specialists. No dismissals. No jargon. Just clarity.
Moderator: Dr. Rubina Bhatia ·
Dr. Grishma Parikh – Endocrinologist ·
Dr. Kanchi Chadha – OB/GYN
Dr. Preety Chawla – Cardiologist ·
Suzanne Soliman – Pharm.D
Millennial Menopause
Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP & Kalindi Bakshi, PhD
A warm, unfiltered conversation with the author of Millennial Menopause — on navigating this chapter with grace, humor, and radical honesty.
Hormone-Balancing Brunch & Wine
Throughout the morning
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated hormone-balancing brunch paired with wine — nourishing your body while you nourish your community.
Leading clinicians, thought leaders & authors
Chrissy Buteas
CEO, Healthcare Institute of New Jersey
Keynote
Geeta Fofandi
CEO, Faith Health Group
Opening Remarks
Dr. Rubina Bhatia
Panel Moderator
Moderator
Dr. Grishma Parikh
Endocrinologist
Panelist
Dr. Kanchi Chadha
OB/GYN
Panelist
Dr. Preety Chawla
Cardiologist
Panelist
Suzanne Soliman
Pharm.D
Panelist
Lauren Tetenbaum
LCSW, JD, PMH-C, MSCP · Author, Millennial Menopause
Fireside Chat
Kalindi Bakshi
PhD · Plantology Fuel
Fireside Chat
Sunday, May 3, 2026
| 9:30 AM | Welcome | Doors Open & Brunch BeginsArrive, mingle, and enjoy brunch as the morning gets underway. |
| 9:45 AM | Remarks | Opening Remarks — Geeta FofandiCEO, Faith Health Group · Setting the intention for our Second Spring. |
| 10:00 AM | Keynote | Opening Keynote — Chrissy ButeasCEO, Healthcare Institute of New Jersey |
| 10:30 AM | Panel | Hormones & HarmonyExpert panel on cortisol, HRT, hormonal options & visible aging. Moderated by Dr. Rubina Bhatia. |
| 11:30 AM | Fireside | Fireside Chat — Millennial MenopauseLauren Tetenbaum & Kalindi Bakshi, PhD |
| 12:15 PM | Network | Open Networking & BrunchConnect, laugh, and leave feeling seen. |
| 1:00 PM | Close | Event CloseUntil next time — you are not alone in this season. |
Indulge in a thoughtfully curated spread designed to nourish your body from the inside out — paired with wine and the warmth of community. Because thriving in midlife is something worth savoring.
Join Us — Reserve Now →Space is limited — reserve today
A beautiful setting for a beautiful morning
Venue
The Women's Club of Ridgewood
215 W Ridgewood Ave🌷 Garden Party Chic
Florals, pastels & your most radiant self are warmly welcome
Kalindi Bakshi PhD
Plantology Fuel
Geeta Fofandi
CEO, Faith Health Group
