Education

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, U.S. Food Systems Certificate
University of San Francisco, Master in Public Health
University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology and a minor in Anthropology

Former player for the SF Nighthawks in the Women's Premier Soccer League

Favorite Snack

Fresh fruit

Favorite Workout Song

Podcasts or anything by Michael Jackson

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alexina@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

University of California, Berkeley
B.S. in Society and Environment and Food Systems

Favorite Meal

Huge caesar salad with lots of croutons, parmesan and anchovies

Favorite Exercise

Hot yoga

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lily@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Princeton University, BA English
Dance / Environmental Studies

Favorite Meal

Anything with spinach

Favorite Exercise

Dance party!

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abby@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Georgetown University

Favorite Meal

Soup

Favorite Book

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

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marty@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Temple University, Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology

Favorite Snack

Fresh mango

Favorite Book

Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek

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brian@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Louisiana State University, BS
Certifications: ACSM, IYCA – YFS

Favorite Animal

She sees herself as a lion, but others see her as a giraffe.

Favorite Workout Song

Get On Up by James Brown

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wendy@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

College of New Rochelle
Natural Gourmet Institute
The New School

Favorite Meal

Lobster, lobster, lobster!

Super Power

She would make everyone eat five fruits and veggies a day.

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marion@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BFA in Graphic Design

Favorite Meal

Linguini with clam sauce

Favorite Workout Song

Thunder Road, Bruce Springsteen

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marjorie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors, Johnson and Wales University

Favorite Ingredient

Anything from the garden

Favorite Workout Song

All the Small Things, Blink 182

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lucia@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary certificate

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Super Power

To be in more than one place at a time

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yohaira@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Central University Venezuela
City College of San Francisco
Johnson & Wales University Miami
AA Culinary Arts

Favorite Meal

Arepas

Favorite Book

Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

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leonor@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

University of Delaware
American Fitness Professionals & Associates

Favorite Meal

Wood-fired pizza, arugula salad with shaved Parmigiano and a bright lemon dressing, accompanied by a glass of dry Italian red, preferably eaten in Italy.

Super Power

Physically duplicating herself. Dozens of times a day she wishes out loud that there were at least two of her.

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victoria@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BA in Music Composition, UC Davis

Favorite Meal

Burritos

Favorite Book

The Food Lab, J. Kenji López-Alt

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mark@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Institute of Culinary Education, Pastry and Baking Arts

Favorite Ingredient

Fresh hierloom tomatoes and mozzarella cheese

Favorite Exercise

Basketball and swimming

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michelle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

High school

Favorite Ingredient

Sofrito and paprika

Favorite Exercise

Bench press and crunches

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corey@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Star Academy

Favorite Snack

French fries

Favorite Exercise

Swimming

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tiffany@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Johnson & Wales University, BSc.Culinary Arts
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate - T. Colin Campbell Center

Favorite Ingredient

White Truffle

Favorite Wellness Practice

Massage or steam room

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camillia@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary Institute of America
American Culinary Federation

Favorite Meal

Thai curry with roti

Super Power

Omnipotence - power in all things

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nigel@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

High school

Favorite Meal

Anything Italian

Favorite Exercise

Boxing

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filippo@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

New York Restaurant School

Favorite Ingredient

Olive Oil

Favorite Exercise

Core conditioning

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lisac@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Howard University
Institute of Culinary Education

Favorite Ingredient

Fennel pollen

Guilty Pleasure

Chocolate bacon bars

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laurielle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Natural Gourmet Institute of Culinary Art
Health and Wellness Coach

Favorite Ingredients

Quinoa, olive oil, pink salt, and fresh herbs

Favorite Exercise

Lifting weights and capoeria

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ymirsy@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

College Degree Tourism Administration, UTESA Santo Domingo
Gastronomy, ITSC Santo Domingo

Favorite Meal

Sancocho, the national meal of Dominican Republic

Favorite Exercise

Swimming

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enoemma@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary certification

Favorite Meal

Tacos

Favorite Exercise

Boxing

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raven@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors, University of Texas - Austin

Favorite Ingredient

Avocado

Favorite Exercise

Walking and hiking

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ben@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Brooklyn College, BA in History and Philosophy

Favorite Ingredient

Fennel

Favorite Book

My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante

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matt@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

International Culinary Center

Favorite Meal

Sushi

Favorite Book

Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen

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evangelista@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

San José State University, BS
The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, Chef Training Program

Favorite Meal

Tacos

Favorite Exercise

Dancing, ice skating, yoga, and hiking

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stefanie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Natural Gourmet Institute
CUNY School of Urban Public Health

Favorite Animal

Ocelot

Guilty Pleasure

Homemade butter pecan ice cream

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ricardo@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Berkeley College B.A. Business Management
Monroe College AAS Culinary Arts

Favorite Meal

Haitian legume with white rice and black bean sauce

Favorite Exercise

Distance and marathon running

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lisad@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Associate in Culinary Arts

Favorite Meal

Pasta

Favorite Workout Song

Folk music

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brandond@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Johnson & Wales University

Favorite Meal

Pasta

Favorite Wellness Practice

Herbs and supplements

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fanerra@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Critchlow Labor College and Carnegie School of Home Economics (Guyana)
Restaurant Opportunity Centers United
Cornell University IRL School Worker Institute

Favorite Snack

Almonds

Favorite Workout Song

Happy, Pharrell Williams

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rhonda@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

City College of New York
Institute of Culinary Education

Favorite Book

What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Southern Cooking by Abby Fisher

Super Power

Walking on water, soaring through the sky, and the ability to make everything taste like a cinnamon roll.

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kisha@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Undergraduate degree

Favorite Ingredient

Parsley

Favorite Wellness Practice

Sleeping

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alan@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Kingsborough Community College - Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Favorite Snack

Cheese and crackers

Favorite Wellness Practice

Meditating

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louisa@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

International Culinary Center

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic and chili crisp

Favorite Exercise

Long walks

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emily@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Florida State University
Institute of Culinary Education
Natural Gourmet Institute

Favorite Meal

Kushari

Favorite Workout Song

Break My Soul, Beyoncé

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kent@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The French Culinary Institute; Pastry Arts

Favorite Meal

Pizza

Super Power

Teleportation and super strength

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vanessa@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

High school

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Favorite Exercise

Running

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andrew@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The French Culinary Institute

Favorite Ingredient

Leeks

Favorite Exercise

Walking

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charlene@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Chef training

Favorite Ingredient

Spinach

Favorite Exercise

Running

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dana@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Associates - Baking & Pastry Arts
Bachelor's in Business Management and Concentration in Farm to Table Cooking

Favorite Snack

Chocolate-covered pretzels

Favorite Book

Percy Jackson & The Olympians, Rick Riordan

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turner@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising AAS, The Culinary Schools of the Art Institute of Philadelphia AAS, ACF

Favorite Meal

African Cassava Leaf

Favorite Book

Sacred Woman by Queen Afua

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angel@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

ICE Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management

Favorite Ingredient

Fish Sauce

Favorite Workout Song

Renaissance album, Beyoncé

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khadejah@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelor's in culinary arts

Favorite Ingredient

Cheese

Super Power

Super speed

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sandro@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Institute of Culinary Education: Health Supportive Program

Favorite Ingredient

Nutritional yeast or kala namak

Favorite Wellness Practice

Meditation

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yamilet@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

School of Visual Arts
New York Restaurant School

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Super Power

No fear

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veronica@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration (Hospitality Management), Monroe College
Associate applied science (Culinary arts)

Favorite Snack

Chocolate-covered fruit or nuts

Favorite Exercise

Kenpo Martial arts

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daniell@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

MFA

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Favorite Exercise

Long walks and weightlifting

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alvaro@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Rutgers University, BA
Hudson Community College, BS in Culinary Arts

Favorite Animal

Mongoose

Favorite Superpower

I wish I could be Captain Improv and pull ideas from the air.

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gisselle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Stony Brook University, B.S.
The International Culinary Center, Professional Culinary Arts

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic, tomatoes, and chives

Favorite Book

Circe, Madeline Miller

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erin@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America

Favorite Snack

Seasonal fresh fruit like peaches, plums, and mangos

Super Power

Photographic memory

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sara@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bentley University/The French Culinary Institute

Favorite Meal

Mediterranean

Favorite Exercise

Swimming

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christopher@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Art Institute of Atlanta, Culinary: Baking and Pastry Arts AA

Favorite Meal

Guyanese Chicken Curry and Roti

Favorite Wellness Practice

Nature Walks

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arisha@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Kaplan University Bachelors of Science in Nutrition

Favorite Ingredient

Cilantro

Favorite Workout Song

Break My Soul, Beyonce

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janelle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The College of Arts and Technology UK, Guilds in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management

Favorite Meal

A full English breakfast

Favorite Exercise

Rowing

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simon@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary arts training

Favorite Snack

Fruit salad

Favorite Exercise

HIIT

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heidy@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Berkeley College

Favorite Snack

Mangos

Favorite Book

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald

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diamond@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Undergraduate, Culinary Arts Degree

Favorite Ingredient

Black Vinegar

Favorite Exercise

Cycling

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calvin@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

New York Restaurant School

Favorite Animal

Otter

Guilty Pleasure

Eating icecream out of the container

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cait@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors in Culinary Arts & Service Management
Minors in Sustainable Communities and Business

Favorite Snack

Fresh Fruit

Favorite Exercise

Walking and jogging

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selena@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Career Academy degree in Culinary Arts & Restaurant Management

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Favorite Exercise

HIIT or walking

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gabriel@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Diploma in culinary arts, baking & pastry
Art institute graduate

Favorite Meal

Lasagna, tiramisu, and mint oreos

Favorite Book

A Light in the Attic, Shel Silverstein

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danielle@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Favorite Ingredient

Coconut Aminos

Favorite Exercise

Weight Lifting

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eric@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

St. John’s University
Institute of Culinary Education

Favorite Animal

Blue-Ringed Octopus because she is a great multi-tasker.

Favorite Meal

Simply cooked seafood dishes

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shani@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

International Culinary Center Culinary Degree
Hunter College credits for a degree in Psychology and Spanish

Favorite Ingredient

Cilantro or fennel pollen

Favorite Workout Song

A Sky Full of Stars, Coldplay

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samantha@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

AAS Culinary Arts, Monroe College

Favorite Meal

Meatloaf with yellow rice, corn, and avocado

Favorite Book

The Elements of Style, William Strunk Jr. & E.B. White

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luis@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Associates in culinary

Favorite Ingredient

Garlic

Favorite Exercise

Boxing

Get in Touch

gabrielr@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary certification

Favorite Ingredients

Onions, peppers, and garlic

Favorite Exercise

Walking

Get in Touch

alexis@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Graduate degree

Favorite Meal

Seafood

Favorite Exercise

Walking

Get in Touch

patriciar@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management, NY Restaurant School

Favorite Meal

Plant-Based Pasta Bolognese

Favorite Book

Kitchen Confidential

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camillo@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BA, Oberlin College; Certificate in Pastry Arts, The French Culinary Institute

Favorite Meal

Tomato toast with spicy mayo

Favorite Exercise

Tennis

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sarahs@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

High School

Favorite Snack

Pineapple with Tajin

Favorite Exercise

Yoga and inline skating

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raymond@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Boston College BS
New York Restaurant School

Favorite Ingredient

Rosemary

Favorite Book

Honey from a Weed, Patience Gray

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elisa@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

UAL London School of Communications, BA Journalism
ICC Professional Culinary Degree

Favorite Meal

Oatmeal

Super Power

The ability to move an object with my mind

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nykira@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Star Career Academy

Favorite Ingredient

Anything fresh

Favorite Exercise

Dancing

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shanita@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors in Science / Plant-Based Cooking Degree

Favorite Ingredient

Saffron

Favorite Book

Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty

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michaelsh@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

The French Culinary Institute; Classic Pastry Arts

Favorite Ingredient

Vegemite

Favorite Book

The Collected Stories of O. Henry

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christina@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, eCornell

Favorite Snack

Watermelon

Favorite Book

Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain

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anthony@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

AAS Restaurant Mgmt, Nassau Community College

Favorite Meal

Tacos

Favorite Workout Song

Eye of the Tiger, Survivor

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robert@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Schenectady County Community College, Associates in Culinary Arts

Favorite Meal

Anything Italian, especially risotto

Super Power

Empathetic

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miles@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Bachelors in Culinary Arts and Food Studies

Favorite Meal

Dumplings

Favorite Exercise

Dance and yoga

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janani@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Art Institute of NYC

Favorite Meal

Over easy egg

Favorite Exercise

Powerlifting

Get in Touch

carlos@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Johnson and Wales University,
Bachelor of Arts in Food Service Management
Associates of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

Favorite Snack

Popcorn

Favorite Wellness Practice

Flying kites

Get in Touch

charris@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

International Culinary Center

Favorite Snack

Sea salt chips

Favorite Exercise

Cycling

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chandala@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Brimm Medical Arts H.S.

Favorite Meal

Rice

Favorite Exercise

Walking

Get in Touch

debra@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BA Nutrition and Restaurant Hospitality, Bauman Nutritional College
AA Culinary

Favorite Ingredient

Turmeric and paprika

Super Power

Super speed

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kymberly@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

BS Communications, BS Clinical Nutrition, Diploma Culinary Arts

Favorite Ingredient

Marjoram

Favorite Book

The Cooking Gene, Michael Twitty

Get in Touch

lamour@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

University of Massachusetts BS Exercise Science

Favorite Snack

Peanut butter & cereal!

Favorite Workout Song

Lose Yourself, Eminem

Get in Touch

edannenberg@teamexos.com

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Business Administration - Marketing
Sports Leadership - Dep. of Education and Policy Analysis

Favorite Ingredient

Truff hot sauce

Favorite Exercise

Spinning or lifting & hot yoga

Education

British Army, Royal Engineers

Favorite Workout Song

Uptown Funk

Favorite Thing About WITS

He gets to have fun every day as he grows older!

Get in Touch

errol@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Pennsylvania State University,
Hospital Management
Natural Gourmet Institute
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from T. Colin Campbell Center

Favorite Ingredient

Umeboshi vinegar or fresh herbs

Favorite Song

I Wanna Dance with Somebody, Whitney Houston

Get in Touch

annie@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Barnard College, BA

Super Power

Breathing underwater so I can live there

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ana@wellnessintheschools.org

Education

Community College of Philadelphia, AA
Art Institute of Philadelphia, BS
American Culinary Federation, CC

Favorite Workout Song

American Boy by Kayne West feat. Estelle

Desired Super Power

Mystique's power from X-men. Enough said.

Get in Touch

anwar@wellnessintheschools.org