wellness Experts

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.

Anoushka Concepcion

Aquaculture Associate Extension EducatorUniversity of Connecticut

Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.

Marlene Matarese, Ph.D.

Research ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Marlene Matarese works to improve access to and the quality of systems and services for children and youth with public system involvement.

Erika Weiss

Management Lecturer, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Management lecturer specializing in brand strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship and consumer-focused business growth.

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