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Ethan Zohn - co-founder Grassroots Soccer and Survivor Winner
With a portion of his 1 million dollar prize money from Survivor, Ethan co-founded Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization that trains professional soccer players to teach African children, through a tailor-made curriculum, about HIV/AIDS prevention. By the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010, the organization's goal is to reach one million African youths with the knowledge, life skills and support to live healthier lives.
With a portion of his 1 million dollar prize money from Survivor, Ethan co-founded Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization that trains professional soccer players to teach African children, through a tailor-made curriculum, about HIV/AIDS prevention. By the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010, the organization's goal is to reach one million African youths with the knowledge, life skills and support to live healthier lives. In August 2008, Ethan officially launched Grassroot Soccer UNITED an international, youth-led movement to mobilize the global soccer community to fight and ends HIV/AIDS in Africa, by embarking on a world-record-breaking 550-mile journey on foot, from Boston, MA, to Washington, D.C. - dribbling a soccer ball the entire route. In May-less than 30 days after his diagnoses with Hodgkin's Lymphoma- Ethan was asked to serve as National Ambassador for "Stand Up 2 Cancer." Zohn has also been asked to stand in for Lance Armstrong as the keynote speaker for all of the LiveStrong Challenge Races this past summer while Lance was training and competing in the Tour de France. Ethan happily did both while battling his cancer. In recognition for his charitable work, Ethan has been awarded the Nkosi Johnson Community Spirit Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, the Heroes Among Us Award from the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Health Department, and the Auxilia Chimusoro Award from the U.S. State Department in Zimbabwe. In addition, he was awarded The 2007 Peace Abby "Courage of Conscience," the 2008 A Caring Hand's "Philanthropic Achievement Award," and was named one of People Magazine's "Helpers of the Year" in 2005. Originally from Lexington, MA, Ethan graduated from Vassar College in upstate New York, going on to play professional soccer for Highlanders FC (Zimbabwe), Cape Cod Crusaders (Massachusetts, USA) and Hawaii Tsunami (Hawaii, USA). Ethan also played for the 1997 and 2001 U.S. National Maccabiah squads.
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Andrea Metcalf - Americas Fitness Expert and Author
"Living a healthy lifestyle is all about making small changes that lead to big results" Andrea has been teaching fitness, training clients and coaching on the subjects of nutrition and health for the past 27+ years. "I believe that staying healthy can make you happier...and I am dedicated to motivating others to achieve their personal best life. Andreas inspiring and approachable personality has helped build her reputation as a nationally known fitness expert among the viewers who watch her nationally
"Living a healthy lifestyle is all about making small changes that lead to big results" Andrea has been teaching fitness, training clients and coaching on the subjects of nutrition and health for the past 27+ years. "I believe that staying healthy can make you happier...and I am dedicated to motivating others to achieve their personal best life. Andreas inspiring and approachable personality has helped build her reputation as a nationally known fitness expert among the viewers who watch her nationally on the NBC Today Show over a dozen times, readers of the Oprah.com web, monthly on GMA Health show and weekly NBC and BETTER TV segments, to the members who jam pack her classes, to her clients, readers and fans. Andrea holds a BS in Exercise Science and has grown her career learning each new fitness craze as it came along from aerobic dance to Pilates as well as created many programs of her own including Paws-ilates, Sit-iltes and Live-ilates featured on Oprah’s website. Moving internationally, Andrea now writes for Marie Clarie in Australia. Over the years, Andrea has written numerous articles on health and fitness. She is a national fitness presenter, motivational speaker and has PainFree, Pt-2-Go and three new Keeping Fit Cardio, Pilates, and Strength DVD’s on the market geared toward boomer women staying active. Her book, “Naked Fitness” sweeps the country January 2011 stripping away the excuses and leading people to a new way to align, walk and eat your way to feel great in your own skin. Also keeping her busy are appearances on television, speaking engagements in the corporate environment, races, walks and health events to keep people moving. Still most important in her life is her family. With 2 college students and one working through high school, she understands the demands of multi-tasking mamas. She believes that it’s not just about moving physically, but thoughtfully as well... “Be healthy, be moved.”
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Karolina Starczak - ACE-CPT, RD
Karolina Starczak RD, LDN is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer specializing in the integration of behavior modification and exercise strategies for individuals looking to enhance their health and well-being. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Nutrition and Food Science focused on Dietetics, her impressive education is bolstered by extensive training in biochemistry, physiology, and medical nutrition therapy.
Karolina Starczak RD, LDN is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer specializing in the integration of behavior modification and exercise strategies for individuals looking to enhance their health and well-being. Having graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Nutrition and Food Science focused on Dietetics, her impressive education is bolstered by extensive training in biochemistry, physiology, and medical nutrition therapy. She completed her post-baccalaureate dietetic internship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in their highly competitive clinical program. By combining her broad knowledge of fitness and nutrition, Karolina has written numerous articles featured in leading media outlets, such as Shape Magazine and applied her wellness expertise to corporate settings. Her goal is to be able to use her passion for nutrition and fitness to help employees adopt healthy exercise and eating habits, which can be maintained through the challenges of their busy lives.
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Talya Miron-Shatz, PhD - CEO, CureMyWay; Wharton Professor
Talya Miron-Shatz, PhD. is a psychologist whose research, published in peer-reviewed journals and in books (Oxford University, MIT Press) examines how people understand medical information, and what makes them adhere to medication. Formerly a researcher at Princeton University, where she was a post-doctoral fellow with Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman, who founded behavioral economics,
Talya Miron-Shatz, PhD. is a psychologist whose research, published in peer-reviewed journals and in books (Oxford University, MIT Press) examines how people understand medical information, and what makes them adhere to medication. Formerly a researcher at Princeton University, where she was a post-doctoral fellow with Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman, who founded behavioral economics, she is well positioned to utilize theory and bring it into action, thereby improving consumer choices. Talya is on the faculty of Wharton, University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches consumer behavior with an emphasis on health consumerism. She uses insights from careful analysis of behavior as CEO of CureMyWay, Personalized Adherence Solutions. Her Psychology Today blog 'Baffled by Numbers' deals with these topics and is widely read by members of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Dr. Felicia D. Stoler - DCN, MS, RD
Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in nutrition and healthful living, specializing in integrating behavior modification and exercise strategies for individuals looking to enhance their health and well-being. She is also the new host of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which takes aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of our nation's children in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes.
Felicia Stoler is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist and expert consultant in nutrition and healthful living, specializing in integrating behavior modification and exercise strategies for individuals looking to enhance their health and well-being. She is also the new host of TLC's groundbreaking series Honey, We're Killing the Kids!, which takes aim at the unhealthy lifestyles of our nation's children in an effort to motivate them to make positive changes. Felicia graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor of arts in political science and sociology. She obtained a master of science degree in applied physiology and nutrition education and completed a dietetic internship at Columbia University. She is currently completing a doctorate in clinical nutrition at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Felicia is the published author of numerous articles on nutrition, exercise, health and wellness and has been quoted in a number of newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, New York Post, Teen Vogue, Prevention and Runners World. Felicia is a regular guest on several radio shows, where she discusses nutrition and fitness. In addition, she was a "surprise" fitness presenter at last year&rsquot;s National Governors' Association Winter meeting. Felicia has built an impressive portfolio of speaking engagements, training programs and media presentations with such organizations as The ING New York City Marathon, ABC News' Medical Unit and Nike, among others. She is the vice president of the Greater New York Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine and was appointed to the New Jersey Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. A mother of two, Felicia understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle and is an advocate of learning good nutrition. She resides in New Jersey.
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Sid Paterson - President, Sid Paterson Advertising, Inc.
SPA is a full-service agency with nearly $20 million in billings and a prime location on the legendary Madison Avenue. But we're a lot more than that. We're about building brands. We're about creating powerful ideas and campaigns. We're about developing and executing strategic research. After all, we've been doing so for over 43 years. And we've enjoyed long-term relationships with most of our clients.
SPA is a full-service agency with nearly $20 million in billings and a prime location on the legendary Madison Avenue. But we're a lot more than that. We're about building brands. We're about creating powerful ideas and campaigns. We're about developing and executing strategic research. After all, we've been doing so for over 43 years. And we've enjoyed long-term relationships with most of our clients. With decades of leadership under his belt, Sid accumulated a storehouse of knowledge in the automotive, home furnishing, fast food, financial services, and Internet industries. But perhaps our biggest strength is our ability to analyze and purchase the media that reach their target and increase sales. We are electronically connected to all the most important print publications. And we have the latest demographic and media software to pinpoint exactly where our clients; dollars should be spent, whether in broadcast, print, outdoor, or direct mail. But Sid doesn't keep his expertise to himself. He shares it with his employees to motivate them to reach the high standards he's established. An agency is only as good as its people. That's why Sid forms close relationships with his team members-under his guidance, they consistently develop strategically strong advertising that builds sales. Sid also works to form tight connections with some other important people-our clients. No wonder we've handled most of their accounts for many years. He has extensive experience with retailer associations, and has created and serviced a variety of regional automotive and electronic groups. Sid's ability to meditate among sellers with varied interests accounts for SPA&rsquot;s steady success in the co-op field. His experience, capacity for innovative ideas, command of marketing, and insight into media planning and buying are just some of the reasons why Sid has taken home numerous advertising awards and SPA continues to thrive.
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