I love moving audiences like yours to well-being!
With extensive training in theatre, television and film performance, and well over 20 years of experience motivating audiences in keynote, conference, and workshop settings, I truly love moving audiences to well-being. I have delivered over 150 customized talks, and I am ready (and excited!) to support you and inspire your audience in all media forums -- including online, film and television interviews -- as MC, interviewer, interviewee (SME), or motivational speaker. I would also love to custom-fit a workshop or professional development for your organization.
Let's get started with a free 15-min call to explore your options!
With extensive training in theatre, television and film performance, and well over 20 years of experience motivating audiences in keynote, conference, and workshop settings, I truly love moving audiences to well-being. I have delivered over 150 customized talks, and I am ready (and excited!) to support you and inspire your audience in all media forums -- including online, film and television interviews -- as MC, interviewer, interviewee (SME), or motivational speaker. I would also love to custom-fit a workshop or professional development for your organization.
Let's get started with a free 15-min call to explore your options!
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Sharing insights on the emerging health crisis of sitting disease as a keynote speaker in the Pan American / World Health Organization's Wellness Week, 2013
Leading a "bringing mindfulness-to-work" workshop for the Pan American / World Health Organization, 2014
Leading an Anatomy for Yoga workshop series as part of a RYT 200 (Yoga Alliance endorsed) Teacher Training in Taipei, Taiwan, 2010
Presenting a Well-Being Ultimatum keynote for "Go Red" Campaign for the American Heart Association, 2016
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"Behind the Scenes" moment before giving a customized talk to the Physicians of Kaiser Mid-Atlantic on "Self-Care Secrets of Success" -- sharing insights from my book Well-Being Ultimatum (2015).
Standing up to sitting disease during a wellness week keynote for the Pan American / World Health Organization Keynote 2013
Leading a yoga class on the National Mall for the National Parks Service and Pan American / World Health Organization's joint celebration of Wellness Week Event, 2015. I used the opportunity to raise national awareness and attention about sitting disease, by showing ways to practice yoga with your desk chair.
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Past Presentations (Partial List)
Keynotes / MC / Convening Facilitation
University of Pittsburgh Post-Doc Association (2018)
Air Combat Command Commanders' and Spouses' Conference, Joint Base Langley-Eustis (2018)
TJSTAR, Thomas Jefferson Technology School, Alexandria, VA (2018)
Biomedical Innovation Inter-Agency Convening (2017)
Social Impact Finance Reform Convening (2017)
Kaiser Mid-Atlantic Region Physicians’ Wellness Conference, Fairfax, VA (2017)
Maryland Wellness Symposium, Baltimore, MD (2016)
Pan American / World Health Organization, Washington, DC (2013-2015)
American Heart Association, New York (2016)
National Military Family Association - Conference MC, (2009)
National Webinars
BHS - Cafe Series Webinar SME (2016-2017)
Professional Women in Healthcare (2015)
Junior League International (2015)
Booz Allen Hamilton (2014)
Customized Presentations, Talks & Panels
Air Combat Command Commanders' Conference, USAF (2018)
Groveton Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (2018)
John P Mayhugh Foundation Hero's Journey Symposium, Panel Chair on Connecting the Mind and Body (2018)
American Public Health Association National Conference (2018)
Northern Virginia Community College Provosts' Meeting: "Achieving the Dream" (2018)
Northern Virginia Community College Speakers' Series (2018)
DC's Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency - Mindful Leadership Workshop (2016)
Pan American / World Health Organization (2013-2015) - Wellness Week Workshops
National Kids Yoga Conference (2016) - Featured Workshop Presenter
James Madison University, Department of Theatre and Dance, (2014) - Guest Artist Residency
DCAC International Fitness Conference, Workshop and CEC Session Presenter (2006; 2007; 2009; 2011; 2014)
Fairfax County Public School System (2008-2013) - Workshop Facilitator, Professional Teacher Education (In Service)
Wells Fargo Financial (2013)
Club Spa and Fitness Association National Conference (2012) - Presenter
College of William and Mary (2010) - Guest Artist / Featured Keynote at Campus Wellness Event
Little River Yoga, Annandale, VA (2010) - Workshop Presenter
Oxygen Fitness, Taipei, Taiwan (2010) - Workshop and Teacher Training Presenter
Georgetown University, Yates Fieldhouse Staff (2008) - Workshop Presenter
World Spinning Conference, Mad Dog Athletics (2008) - Workshop Presenter
Senior Trainer for YogaFit Worldwide (Training Yoga Teachers for Yoga Alliance in 40+ Weekend Trainings) - (2006 - 2010)
Lunch and Learns
Lowe's Properties, Washington, DC (2018)
George Mason University (2018)
American Psychiatric Association (2017)
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, Washington, DC (2013)
Foley and Hoag, LLP, Washington, DC (2013)
Fairfax County Employee Wellness / HR (2010 – 2013) - Featured SME
Powell Tate / Weber Shandwick (2012)
Washington Post Staff (2012)
Master Classes
Air Combat Command Commanders' Conference, USAF (2018)
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - 5K Race at National Harbor - Warmup Leader (2018)
National Park Service and National Safety Council - Opioid Awareness Exhibit Master Yoga Class Teacher (2018)
National Park Service (2015) - National Mall Yoga Class Teacher, Wellness Week
Center for Conflict Resolution, Difficult Dialogues Presenter, George Mason University (2015)
DC Yoga Week - Yoga Teacher/Ambassador National Mall (2014)
Woodbridge High School for Performing Arts, VA - Guest Artist (2011 – 2013)
Whitehouse Athletic Center, Washington, DC (2011) - Faculty (Yoga Teacher)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Mind/Body Week - Presenter (2008)
Dreams Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Guest Teacher (2011)
Half Moon Resort, Women’s Wellness Week, Rose Hall, Jamaica (2010)
Mt. Vernon High School Drama Department, Alexandria, VA (2009)
Ft. Belvoir Warrior Transition Unit, Alexandria, VA Yoga Therapist / Lunch and Learns (2006)
Breezes Resort, Willemstead, Curacao (2003)
Adjudicated Conference Presentations
2018:
American Public Health Association National Conference, Panel, San Diego, CA
ENRICH Academy of Communication in Healthcare Conference, Workshop Presenter, Tampa, FL.
GMU International Teaching Conference, Fairfax, VA
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) National Conference. Presentation. Las Vegas, NV.
Contemplative Practices in 21st Century Education. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2017:
International Conference for Systems and Complexity in Health. Presentation. George Washington University: Washington, DC.
American Public Health Association national conference Atlanta, GA.
2015
American Public Health Association national conference, Chicago, IL.
DC Health Communication Conference, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2014
CHHS Celebration of Undergraduate Research (Co-authored with students) George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2013
DC Global Health Communication Conference, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2012
American Public Health Association, National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
National Academies of Practice, National Conference, Washington, DC.
National Communication Association, National Conference, Orlando, FL.
2010
Virginia Association for Physical Education Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
1994
Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) national conference, Chicago, IL.
1994
South Carolina Theatre Association State Conference, Clemson University, Columbia, SC
Keynotes / MC / Convening Facilitation
University of Pittsburgh Post-Doc Association (2018)
Air Combat Command Commanders' and Spouses' Conference, Joint Base Langley-Eustis (2018)
TJSTAR, Thomas Jefferson Technology School, Alexandria, VA (2018)
Biomedical Innovation Inter-Agency Convening (2017)
Social Impact Finance Reform Convening (2017)
Kaiser Mid-Atlantic Region Physicians’ Wellness Conference, Fairfax, VA (2017)
Maryland Wellness Symposium, Baltimore, MD (2016)
Pan American / World Health Organization, Washington, DC (2013-2015)
American Heart Association, New York (2016)
National Military Family Association - Conference MC, (2009)
National Webinars
BHS - Cafe Series Webinar SME (2016-2017)
Professional Women in Healthcare (2015)
Junior League International (2015)
Booz Allen Hamilton (2014)
Customized Presentations, Talks & Panels
Air Combat Command Commanders' Conference, USAF (2018)
Groveton Elementary School, Fairfax County Public Schools (2018)
John P Mayhugh Foundation Hero's Journey Symposium, Panel Chair on Connecting the Mind and Body (2018)
American Public Health Association National Conference (2018)
Northern Virginia Community College Provosts' Meeting: "Achieving the Dream" (2018)
Northern Virginia Community College Speakers' Series (2018)
DC's Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency - Mindful Leadership Workshop (2016)
Pan American / World Health Organization (2013-2015) - Wellness Week Workshops
National Kids Yoga Conference (2016) - Featured Workshop Presenter
James Madison University, Department of Theatre and Dance, (2014) - Guest Artist Residency
DCAC International Fitness Conference, Workshop and CEC Session Presenter (2006; 2007; 2009; 2011; 2014)
Fairfax County Public School System (2008-2013) - Workshop Facilitator, Professional Teacher Education (In Service)
Wells Fargo Financial (2013)
Club Spa and Fitness Association National Conference (2012) - Presenter
College of William and Mary (2010) - Guest Artist / Featured Keynote at Campus Wellness Event
Little River Yoga, Annandale, VA (2010) - Workshop Presenter
Oxygen Fitness, Taipei, Taiwan (2010) - Workshop and Teacher Training Presenter
Georgetown University, Yates Fieldhouse Staff (2008) - Workshop Presenter
World Spinning Conference, Mad Dog Athletics (2008) - Workshop Presenter
Senior Trainer for YogaFit Worldwide (Training Yoga Teachers for Yoga Alliance in 40+ Weekend Trainings) - (2006 - 2010)
Lunch and Learns
Lowe's Properties, Washington, DC (2018)
George Mason University (2018)
American Psychiatric Association (2017)
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, Washington, DC (2013)
Foley and Hoag, LLP, Washington, DC (2013)
Fairfax County Employee Wellness / HR (2010 – 2013) - Featured SME
Powell Tate / Weber Shandwick (2012)
Washington Post Staff (2012)
Master Classes
Air Combat Command Commanders' Conference, USAF (2018)
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - 5K Race at National Harbor - Warmup Leader (2018)
National Park Service and National Safety Council - Opioid Awareness Exhibit Master Yoga Class Teacher (2018)
National Park Service (2015) - National Mall Yoga Class Teacher, Wellness Week
Center for Conflict Resolution, Difficult Dialogues Presenter, George Mason University (2015)
DC Yoga Week - Yoga Teacher/Ambassador National Mall (2014)
Woodbridge High School for Performing Arts, VA - Guest Artist (2011 – 2013)
Whitehouse Athletic Center, Washington, DC (2011) - Faculty (Yoga Teacher)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Mind/Body Week - Presenter (2008)
Dreams Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Guest Teacher (2011)
Half Moon Resort, Women’s Wellness Week, Rose Hall, Jamaica (2010)
Mt. Vernon High School Drama Department, Alexandria, VA (2009)
Ft. Belvoir Warrior Transition Unit, Alexandria, VA Yoga Therapist / Lunch and Learns (2006)
Breezes Resort, Willemstead, Curacao (2003)
Adjudicated Conference Presentations
2018:
American Public Health Association National Conference, Panel, San Diego, CA
ENRICH Academy of Communication in Healthcare Conference, Workshop Presenter, Tampa, FL.
GMU International Teaching Conference, Fairfax, VA
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) National Conference. Presentation. Las Vegas, NV.
Contemplative Practices in 21st Century Education. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2017:
International Conference for Systems and Complexity in Health. Presentation. George Washington University: Washington, DC.
American Public Health Association national conference Atlanta, GA.
2015
American Public Health Association national conference, Chicago, IL.
DC Health Communication Conference, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2014
CHHS Celebration of Undergraduate Research (Co-authored with students) George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2013
DC Global Health Communication Conference, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
2012
American Public Health Association, National Conference, San Francisco, CA.
National Academies of Practice, National Conference, Washington, DC.
National Communication Association, National Conference, Orlando, FL.
2010
Virginia Association for Physical Education Conference, Williamsburg, VA.
1994
Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) national conference, Chicago, IL.
1994
South Carolina Theatre Association State Conference, Clemson University, Columbia, SC
