| Angela Carillo As a New York State licensed Medical Technologist, I have always loved biology and chemistry. Back in 1999 I went to my local library, took out a book on cold processed soap making and found a hobby. I started making soap for my personal use, for family and for friends. Fast forward a few years. With both of my children graduated from college, out of the house and self-supporting, I had some “me-time” to reflect on what I wanted to do. I loved making soap. I also remembered receiving a perf .....more» Algena Soap |
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| Craig MacFarlane Often referred to as the World's Most Celebrated Totally Blind Athlete, Craig MacFarlane has led an incredible life. His list of athletic accomplishments is lengthy, if not impressive. He has won more than 100 gold medals, the majority against sighted competition. He has won multiple national championships in two countries. He has represented two countries internationally, and won on the world stage too. He has set records, and then exceeded them. He has even performed as a professional athlete, .....more» Craig's Website |
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| Dr. Bernie Siegel Bernie was born in Brooklyn, NY, and attended Colgate University and Cornell University Medical College. He graduated with honors and holds membership in two scholastic honor societies, Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha. He trained to become a surgeon at Yale New Haven Hospital, West Haven Veteran’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In 1989, Bernie retired from Yale as an Assistant Clinical Professor of General and Pediatric Surgery to speak to patients, their families and c .....more» Dr. Siegel's Blog |
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| Dr. Jonathon Jefferson Born in 1969 as the seventh of eight children to two Harlem raised parents, I benefited from both the inner-city life of Queens, New York, and childhood summers spent on a farm in rural upstate New York. Academic, professional, and physical accomplishments have punctuated my life. After earning my doctorate from Seton Hall University in 2006 in the area of education leadership, management, and policy, creative pursuits such as self publishing memoirs, poetry, and photography have taken the edge .....more» Jonathon's Website |
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| Joseph Laracuenta In 1986, Joseph began to train in Tai Chi, Yang Sun, Wu-Tan Sword, Dragon Sword, Tun Pei, Pa-Kua, Yang Style, Nei Kung, Qi-Gong and many other martial arts under the tutelage of Grand Master David Lin, and under the supervision of Master CK Chu. This quest led Joseph to the Neijia 內家 school, or Chinese Internal Martial Arts, where he became a senior disciple of Grand Master David Lin and Dr. Chi Wai Wong. Joseph became assistant instructor, and subsequently a teacher at the school .....more» Harmony Yoga And Dance |
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| Keisha Grace Hudson Children's Focus Foundation was founded in 2007 by Keisha Grace Hudson as a result of her experience working for several years within the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), as a Correctional Officer/ Youth Development Specialist. During her tenure she worked with numerous adjudicated and neglected youth, both male and female. Some of the youth were involved in substance abuse as well as emotionally unstable. Unfortunately, after being released from DYRS, many were murdered .....more» Children's Focus Foundation |
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| Nahaz Quddus Although he has a background in electrical engineering, Nahaz’s passion to serve people led him to the retail pharmacy business. For almost two decades, he owned and operated multiple pharmacies serving hundreds of thousands of people in the New York City area. In that time, Nahaz observed that the in-depth issues that cause individuals to stay on western medication only focus on the illness rather than encouraging wellness. Helping others take control of their health and wellbeing became a stro .....more» Qdration Website |
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| Peter Walters eter Walters, currently our Director of Marketing & Partnerships, wears many hats at Two Degrees. Peter is an avid social entrepreneur and passionate about helping people and working to alleviate poverty around the world. Peter created our Campus Director Program while still in college, and started two social enterprises while in high school. .....more» Two Degrees Food |
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| Sharon McDermott Sharon McDermott received her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. She is board certified in acupuncture and herbology and licensed to practice acupuncture in New York State. She is currently a teaching assistant and tutor at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Sharon has experience in urban clinics as well as hospital settings such as the Hospital for Joint Disease, Grand Meridian Clinic and Pacific College Acupuncture Center. Sh .....more» Healthy Healing |
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| Sylvie Beljanski Sylvie Beljanski, the daughter of biochemists Mirko Beljanski, PHD. and Monique Beljanski was born in New York City. As her parents joined the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Ms. Beljanski returned to France with her family prior to her first birthday. She was raised and educated in Paris, and she completed her undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne. She then went on to pursue a law degree and was admitted to the French Bar in 1995. In 1996, Ms. Beljanski became President of Natural Source Interna .....more» The Beljanski Blog |
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