wellness Experts

Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Chair on Truth and ReconciliationLakehead University

Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.

Anna C.J. Long

Associate Professor and Program DirectorLouisiana State University

Dr. Long's research, clinical, and service activities aim to address educational and mental health inequities.

Cynthia Osborne

Professor of Leadership, Policy, and OrganizationsVanderbilt University

Early childhood policy professor specializing in family policy, child well-being and evidence-informed state policy.

Richard Deaner

Associate Professor in the Department of Research, Counseling, and CurriculumAugusta University

Dr. Richard Deaner has expertise regarding children & adolescents, parenting, wellness, and clinical practice & supervision.

Laila Muhammad

Lecturer of JournalismLoyola Marymount University

Ariana Smies, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant ProfessorMilwaukee School of Engineering

Ariana Smies is a Sr. Project Engineer in the Wellness Products group at Kohler Co.

Martha Belury

Professor, Human Sciences | College of Education and Human EcologyThe Ohio State University

Professor Belury conducts biological and nutritional research into how diet and lifestyle alter obesity, diabetes and metabolic disorders

Kamela Smith, M.Ed.

Director of Community Education and EngagementChristianaCare

Kamela Smith, M.Ed., is manager of Community Education and Engagement at ChristianaCare.

Janet Austin

Chief Executive OfficerYWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Debbie Gore

Professional SPeakerRecipe for Life

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