About Us

YOGABEAR TEAM

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. Our work is made possible through the dedication of these committed individuals. Yoga Bear is a national 501(c)3, with a volunteer-based staff.

Board of Advisors

* Diane Ferraro

* Kelly McGonigal, PhD

* Tari Prinster

* Jasan Zimmerman

* Halle Tecco, Founder, Executive Director

* Anand Dhruva, MD, Principal Investigator, Research Advisor

* Kyle Johnston, Legal Advisor (CA)

* Blaine Templeman, Legal Advisor (NY)

Arizona

* Sandra Edgar, Studio Coordinator

* Jennifer Prosser, Participant Coordinator

* Sherrill Prideaux-Smith, Director of Arizona Chapter

* Sherry Zumbrunnen, Coordinator of Yoga Instructors

Atlanta

* Courtney Hanna, Director of Atlanta Chapter

* Nina Doren Carroll, Volunteer

Chicago

* Caitlin Tridle, PR Director

Denver

* Katherine Coleman, Director of Denver Chapter

* Brenna Derksen, Participant Coordinator

Florida

* Jessica Fox, Director of Florida Chapter

* Kassandra Devlin, Participant Coordinator

New York City

* Jen Bluestein, Participant Coordinator

* Jeniffer Fox, Participant Buddy

* Sandra Gilbert, RYT, Yoga Instructor at Mt. Sinai

* Justine Liu, Director of Outreach

* Michelle Robbins, Director of NYC Chapter

* Mary Sallas, Participant Coordinator

* Liz Lawler, Studio Coordinator

* Evelyn Sasha Suyen, Marketing & Events Coordinator

* Karen Yat, RN, Yoga Instructor at Mt. Sinai

Sacramento

* Lauren Green, Director of Sacramento Chapter

San Diego

* Jean Di Carlo-Wagner, Yoga Instructor

* Catherine Gordon, Healing Yoga Project, Program Manager

San Francisco

* Cemile Armas,Director of SF Bay Area Chapter

* Talei Loloma, Ambassador

* Jeremiah Michaels, Grant Writer

* Challen Pressley, Intern

* Frances Wang, Research Coordinator

Southern California

* Chad DesMarteau, Intern

* Leslie Kazadi, Director of Southern California Chapter

* Jennifer Pastiloff, Yoga Instructor Coordinator

* Caryn Roth, Intern

Washington D.C.

* Tracy Klein, Director of D.C. Chapter

* Jean Di Carlo-Wagner, Blogger & Welcome Committee

* Briana Ford, Social Media Intern

* Moran Hirsch, Community Manager

* Jessica Koenig, Graphic Design