Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biological Science majoring in biology with minors in chemistry and psychology from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She pursued her passion for medicine by attending Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where she received her doctorate.

Upon completion of her post-graduate studies, Dr. Daughtry attended one of the largest and well-recognized podiatric residencies in the Mid-Atlantic region, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, for a comprehensive three-year surgical residency in foot and ankle surgery. She received excellent training in both elective and non-elective care in the forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, trauma, as well as wound care for limb salvage.

Dr. Daughtry is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot Surgery. She is on the medical staff at UNC Rex Hospital, WakeMed Cary, Sampson Regional Medical Center, and Harnett Health System.

Dr. Elizabeth Daughtry is on the Executive Board of the North Carolina Foot and Ankle Society as President and is a state Delegate for the American Podiatric Medical Association. She is also a previous Executive Board member of the American Association for Women Podiatrists and the previous Conference Chair of the AAWP Scientific Conference for multiple different years.

Dr. Daughtry is originally from Spivey’s Corner, NC, and currently resides in Dunn with her musician husband, Michael Daughtry, and her daughter, Anika. She enjoys time with her family, playing music, scrapbooking, and other arts and crafts.

Dr. Killeen earned her medical degree at Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a residency in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Arizona Healthcare System and gained advanced training in Diabetic Limb Salvage through clinical and research fellowships at the University of Texas Southwestern.

Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Wound Management, Dr. Killeen is also a fellow of the American College of Podiatric Medicine. She is a member of several professional societies, including the Diabetic Foot Study Group and the American Diabetes Association, where she is the current chair of Foot Care and Lower Extremity Complication for the Scientific Sessions.

A prolific researcher, presenter, and author, Dr. Killeen’s academic and clinical interests focus on diabetic foot problems, including chronic wounds, recurrent soft tissue infections, and osteomyelitis. Her current interests include differentiation of recurrent versus new infection, translation of porcine models of wound healing into human, host-microbiome interaction, and stimulation of angiogenesis with oxygen. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals related to her areas of expertise. Her recent publications include a chapter contribution to Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. She serves as an ad hoc reviewer for journals including Advances in Skin and Wound Care, Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, and Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

In 2022, Dr. Killeen received the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Wound Care Podiatrist Scholarship, which is awarded annually to one podiatrist whose work focuses on patient care and improved outcomes for wound patients. Later that year she was inducted into the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow.

In 2023, Dr. Killeen moved to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to bring her passion to podiatry students.

Ciara Lucas is a NYC-based fitness/wellness professional and health journalist. Her multifaceted career brings a unique perspective and expertise to the Vionic brand. She is a certified personal trainer, running coach, 6x marathoner and indoor cycling instructor. Ciara is also an experienced broadcaster, previously working for NBC, ABC and FOX News affiliates as an on-air reporter and host. Her health reporting has been published in online publications including LIVESTRONG, Health Digest and Well+Good.

Dr. Casey Ann Pidich, a dedicated podiatric specialist, has undergone extensive training in general podiatric care and diabetic limb salvage. Her journey began with an undergraduate degree from the esteemed University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, followed by a doctorate at the renowned New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City.

Dr. Pidich has experienced diverse residency training at several New York City hospitals, including NYU Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, and Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn. She was an attending surgeon at Fifth Avenue Surgery Center and Montefiore Medical Center for several years post-residency. While practicing podiatry in New York City, she noticed that many women needed help finding stylish and comfortable shoes for everyday life. From this struggle, she founded a website called Dr. Glass Slipper. Dr. Glass Slipper is a blog and social media account that educates women about foot wellness and bridges the gap between stylish and comfortable shoes.

Dr. Pidich’s expertise in wellness and footwear has been featured in dozens of publications, including Instyle, People, Women’s Health, and The New York Times. She currently practices in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, believes in a holistic approach to foot care, guiding patients to discoveries that are related to every part of the body, not just the foot. She has practices at City Podiatry in Midtown Manhattan of New York City and Hackensack Medical Center at Pascack Valley in Westwood, NJ.

After graduating from Fordham University in the Bronx, where she received bachelor’s degrees in biology and philosophy, Dr. Sutera earned her medical degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan. She performed her residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, wher she served as chief resident.

Dr. Sutera is a board-certified podiatrist and specializes in women’s foot care, giving her patients the opportunity to talk through ailments and help them understand how podiatric issues relate to their overall health. She’s one of New Jersey and New York City’s most trusted experts in the industry and has appeared in many national news outlets discussing and writing about foot care. Dr. Sutera approaches her practice with compassion, conscientiousness, and her unique wide-ranging base of knowledge and experience.