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"A Beautiful You" Speakers, Peer Mentors, and Topics...
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SPEAKERS:
Nutrition: Kellie Adkins, Jeweled Lotus Yoga
Kellie Adkins holds a M.S. in Nutrition Sciences from Florida State University
and a B.A. in Religions from New College of Florida. She is
passionate about inspiring people to make positive changes in their life
and currently holds workshops and works individually with clients to
initiate lifestyle changes along with teaching Yoga at her studio.
Her website is:
www.jeweledlotusyoga.com.
Alicia Brinson, Unit Director, Boys & Girls Club of Lake & Sumter
Counties
Alicia Brinson coordinates programs for the kids and supports staff in
implementing the programs. She was an elementary school teacher for
7 years. She has received a Masters in Education: Curriculum and
Instructional Design and Administration & Supervision. She has
worked for the Club for 3 years and cannot imagine her life without being
a part of the Club.
"My goal in life is to reach every person I can
through the service I give. I like working at the Club because I get
a chance to reach kids from every walk of life." In her "spare
time," Alicia is a Youth Coordinator at her Church. The Boys & Girls
Club of Lake & Sumter Counties' website is:
www.bgclsc.org.
Journaling: Lee Butler, Herb Girl, Inc.
Lee Butler is a Certified Natural Health Professional and Journal Facilitator.
Lee has been involved in the natural health field for over 14 years. She
has owned two herb shops and has helped others open their natural health
businesses. She has been active in the Junior League of Orlando and the
Girls Advocacy Project working with teenage girls and using journaling in
the Orange County Detention Center.
Lee is passionate about empowering women to achieve vibrant living by
teaching them how to take better care of themselves both emotionally and
physically. She takes a common sense approach to health and encourages her
clients to learn, listen and empower themselves in their journey to
wellness. Her teaching style is fun and informative.
Aromatherapy & Skin Care: Jennifer Hochell Pressimone, JennScents, Inc.
Jennifer Pressimone is a holistic aroma therapist and herbalist,
international lecturer and author. She is a Regional Director with the
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy and owner of JennScents
Aromatherapy, the JennScents Institute and Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa.
She is passionate about bringing education and awareness to safely and
effectively integrate natural remedies into any wellness program.
Her website is:
www.jennscents.com.
Inspiration Boards: Vicki Haren, Artful Living Center
Vickie Haren CCLC, graduated from Ohio Academy of Holistic Health in
Xenia, Ohio where she was later employed as an instructor. She earned two
diplomas: Clinically Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Clinically
Certified Life Coach. As a Certified Life Coach, Vickie is currently
seeing clients and teaching holistic self-help classes at the Artful
Living Center in Belleview, FL and Lifelong Learning College, The
Villages, FL. Her website is:
www.wix.com/vickieh/vickie.
PEER MENTORS:
Sierra Ciceri, Peer Mentor & Conference Host
Sierra Ciceri is a first generation Floridian, born and raised in Lake
County. A retired beauty queen, Sierra knows and loves all things girly
and pink. She is currently Pep club President, Student Council Secretary,
and a member of National Honor Society, Interact club, Debate club, Drama
club, writer for her school newspaper, and school mascot. When Sierra
isn't busy with her church youth group or school related activities, she
enjoys singing, roller blading, shopping and painting.
Upon graduating from First Academy High School, Sierra plans to attend Lake-Sumter Community College to receive her Associate's in Arts degree, then
transfer to Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia,
majoring in Fashion. Her dream is to one day design a wedding dress for a
celebrity. Sierra has a deep passion towards young girls and hopes that
they will realize what she has learned – every girl is a princess.
Caitlin Brown, Peer Mentor
Alexandra Chessman, Peer Mentor
Bryana Coleman, Peer Mentor
Caitlian Dallinga, Peer Mentor
Kristen Dallinga, Peer Mentor
Hannah Jordan, Peer Mentor
Olivia Leamur, Peer Mentor
Lacey Morgan, Peer Mentor
Heather Niccolls, Peer Mentor
Savannah Pellegrino, Peer Mentor
Sarah Smith, Peer Mentor
LIFE
INSPIRATION SPEAKERS:
Judge Donna Miller, Lake County Court Judge
Judge Donna Miller has a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Juris Doctorate, and
over 300 hours of Judicial Continuing Education. She taught public school
for 11 years before becoming an attorney. She was the attorney for the
Lake County Sheriff’s Office, while an attorney in private practice, after
serving as an assistant public defender. She is the only woman ever
elected as a Lake County Judge. Her website is
www.judgedonnamiller.com.
Vonda Parker, Entrepreneur
Vonda Parker is a proud wife, mother and grandmother. She currently holds the
positions of Sales Manager at the EconoLodge Hotel and conference center
located in Leesburg, Florida. She is the owner of VMAX, which specializes
in Ladies Accessories,
www.vmaxdesignsfl.com, and is a Millinery (Hat
Designer). She believes in enhancing her talents to further her career. She is currently enrolled online at Quality of Course located in Canada,
which is an International Certification Course for Meeting and Special
Event Planners.
Mary Sligh, Leesburg High School
Mary Sligh is a junior at Leesburg High School. Mary was born in
Virginia and has lived in Florida since the 1st grade. She has been
a band member for six years, playing the flute and piccolo, and this year
is an officer. She also has played the piano for 9 years. Mary
has been a member of the volleyball, tennis, and swim teams at Leesburg
High School.
In the summer following her 8th grade year, Mary was a sports ambassador
in the Netherlands as a participant in the Youth Friendship games,
sponsored by the People to People program. In the spring of 2008,
Mary was privileged to participate in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership
Conference of Mid-Florida as an ambassador.
TOPICS:
Nutrition: Kellie Adkins, Jeweled Lotus Yoga
Nutrition supports health from the Inside Out. Learn valuable
nutritional information on a) getting enough iron and calcium to support
bone density; b) the natural vitamins that abound in dark green and bright
orange vegetables; and c) tips on fast "healthy" food.
Journaling: Lee Butler, Herb Girl, Inc.
Learn about the POWER of journaling and how it can be used to create a
healthy outlet to gain a deeper understanding of who we are. In this
workshop Lee shares her empowering and uplifting story and how she
embraced journaling at a young age to change her life. Attendees
will have the opportunity to experience journaling exercises to help them
create clarity and set goals in their life.
Aromatherapy & Skin Care: Jennifer Hochell Pressimone, JennScents, Inc.
Essential oils not only smell good, but they offer powerful therapeutic
benefits to support physical, mental, and emotional concerns. Learn
valuable information about aromatherapy basics such as history, safety,
and quality as well as how to use them to relieve stress, anxiety, and
nervousness. Gain insight about various essential oils and
botanicals that are beneficial in any skin care regime.
Inspiration Boards: Vicki Haren, Artful Living Center
Inspiration boards are idea and dream boards. We will create a
multi-media collage that reflects your dreams, goals, and ideas. It
is designing a feeling or look to help you be motivated each day to
achieve your dreams.
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