Cori Rizman is Vice President of DEA Compliance at Ascent Pharmaceuticals, where she leads enterprise-wide compliance programs to safeguard controlled substances and strengthen regulatory trust.

A former DEA Diversion Group Supervisor and Subject Matter Expert, she brings more than 20 years of experience in investigations, risk management, and oversight. Prior to joining Ascent in 2024, she directed North American compliance strategies at Fresenius Kabi USA. Known for her clarity, collaboration, and decisive leadership, Cori is also a mentor for professionals transitioning from government to industry and a supporter of Angels for Change in closing the drug shortage gap.

This episode is part of a new chapter of the Values Based Life podcast, the "Mentor Series." The Mentor Series features executives and other leaders from organizations that have a proven track record of operating in alignment with their mission, vision, purpose and values. By doing this they have created truly engaging cultures - environments where people love to work. The purpose of the Mentor Series is to highlight these committed organizations and share their stories with other leaders so everyone can see the huge benefits of being a Values Based Organization. We hope you enjoy listening to the Mentor Series episodes as much as I have enjoyed being in amazing conversations with these remarkable leaders.

John Mesenbring is a seasoned engineering, manufacturing and operations executive in the medical device industry know for work launching new products, quality, lean manufacturing and cost reduction.

He is currently VP of Manufacturing Operations & Product Quality at Noah Medical. Prior to that he worked in various roles at Intuitive Surgical including VP of Manufacturing and Fellow.

John holds a BSME from Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo, an MBA from Pepperdine University and is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California.

Howard Martin brings more than thirty years of experience in business and personal development to the position of Executive Vice President, Strategic Development. Howard's responsibilities include global alliances, marketing, and program and product development.

Howard has been instrumental in assisting Doc Childre in the development and teaching of HeartMath's programs since its inception. He speaks internationally on the HeartMath approach to advancing human performance that is based on compelling scientific research linking heart function with health, emotional well-being and intelligence.

Howard is co-author with Doc Childre of The HeartMath Solution, published in 2000 by Harper San Francisco. He also developed Nightingale-Conant's tape series, "The HeartMath Method."

Howard is a dynamic speaker, and has delivered hundreds of workshops and keynote addresses to audiences ranging from corporations, to the armed forces, to educators, families, and human service providers. As a key spokesperson for HeartMath, he has conducted hundreds of media interviews. His appearances include CNN Headline News, U.P.I. Radio network, WNBC-TV-New York, WGN-TV-Chicago, Discovery Channel-Beyond 2000, CBN/Canada, New Women, Muscle and Fitness, San Francisco Chronicle, Billboard, and the Boston Globe.