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

* Kelly McGonigal, PhD

* Tari Prinster

* Jasan Zimmerman

* Halle Tecco, Founder, Executive Director

Expert Advisors

* Anand Dhruva, MD, Principal Investigator, Research Advisor

* Kyle Johnston, Legal Advisor

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

* Rynell Cook, Director of Chicago Chapter

* Caitlin Tridle, PR Director

Denver

* Katherine Coleman, Director of Denver Chapter

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

Texas

* Aidee Douglas, Director of San Antonio Chapter

* Coe Douglas, Volunteer, San Antonio

* Kelly Hollis, Volunteer

* Holly Krenek, Director of Austin Chapter

Washington D.C.

* Tracy Klein, Director of D.C. Chapter

Online Volunteers

* Jean Di Carlo-Wagner, Blogger & Welcome Committee

* Doron Hanoch, Blogger

* Kristin Harrison, Blog Editor

* Moran Hirsch, Community Manager

* C. Rankin, Welcome Committee

* Kate Spencer, Blogger

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