GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2019 11 Contributors Colin Smith Estate Law Expert Colin Smith obtained a computer science degree from the University of Texas and worked as a software consultant for ten years before returning to the classroom on nights and weekends, earning his law degree from SMU in 2010. Colin finds that helping families planforthefutureismostrewardingandfocuseshislegalca- reer on estate and business planning, especially living trusts. Colin is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Asso- ciation, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. In his free time,heenjoysgolfingwithhischildren,leadingaCubScout den, attending University ofTexas football andTexas Ranger games,andwoodworking. Dean Beckloff, PhD Family Counseling Specialist Dr. Beckloff maintains an active coun- seling practice in Dallas, specializing in treatment for children’s issues and families going through divorce. Dr. Beckloff has extensive experience, in- cluding teaching, working as a school counselor, providing teachertraining,andworkingattheCenterforPlayTherapy attheUniversityofNorthTexas. Heisalsoactiveinhiscom- munity, working with child-focused community groups; his desire is to see kids and families thrive despite the stressors of life. Deborah Walsh Dobbs, M.A. Sociologist & Non-Profit Leader Deborah is a sociologist with 21 years experience at The Counseling Place, a non-profit agency dedicated to em- powering victims of crime. She earned her Bachelor’s degree fromThe University ofTexas at Austin and her Master of Arts from the University of North Texas. Deborahisaself-describedloveroffood,whiskeyandwine. goodPEOPLE Elle Parks Photographer & Stylist ElleParksisacommercialphotographer/ stylist and designer based in Dallas. Her work has appeared in national and lo- cal publications including Vogue, Texas Monthly and D Magazine. Her back- ground is in the fashion industry, with her experience in places like New York and Milan, allowing her to design each shoot as unique as her clients. Andrea Katz Book Salon Leader After 20 years in commercial real estate sales, Andrea Peskind Katz founded  Greatthoughts.com  due to her love of reading. She is always looking for the next great read and the next great beach.  In 2016, Andrea formed the Great Thoughts’ Great Readers Book Salon on Facebook, now home to over 4,000 readers and authors, where she hosts a monthly book club and author chats.  To join the book salon, go to www.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgre- atreaders. Jenny Dean Fitness Expert &Yogi Master With a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University, Jenny uses her passion for children and health to instill a love for fitness into everyone she meets. She has been teaching yoga for almost 10 years and has a 200-hour, MasterTeacherYoga Training Certification. She conducts yoga retreats all over the country and has been teaching yoga in North Texas for five years. Paul Hewett Family Law Expert Paul Hewett is a partner with the Fam- ily Law boutique firm Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, where he specializes in helping families involved in Family Law-related matters. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization,hasbeenrecognizedasaTexasSuperLawyer every year since 2013, and is a member of the Family Law sections of both state and local associations. Susan Sugerman Adolescent Medicine Physician Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Sugerman is the presi- dent and co-founder of Girls to Women Health and Wellness (GTW), a multidis- ciplinary medical practice in north Dallas dedicated to the physicalandemotionalneedsofgirlsandyoungwomenages 10-25. Published author and speaker on subjects ranging from adolescent development, bullying, sexuality, and risk taking to resilience and preparing teens to transition to col- lege, she brings a professional perspective on“what’s normal and what’s not”when considering the struggles and celebra- tions of our youth as well as some wisdom about how the grownups in their lives can support them to become healthy adults who can take good care of themselves. Dr. Kwabena Blankson Adolescent Medicine Physician A graduate of Harvard College and the Yale School of Medicine, Kwabena “Bobo” Blankson is a pediatrician with subspecialty training in Adolescent Medicine.Dr.Boboispassionateaboutteenandyoungadult health and has been featured on NYTimes.com, Huffington- Post.com, CNN.com, Time.com, Forbes.com, CBSnews.com and more. In his spare time, he writes middle-grade/young adultnovelsandisamedicalconsultantwithGoodThinkInc, a positive psychology consulting firm. Amy Levenson Krumholz Fashion Expert & Stylist Amy Levenson Krumholz has worked in the fashion world for over 20 years. For 14 years she owned a showroom at the Dallas Apparel Mart and rep- resented over 85 lines of women’s clothing and accessories. She has designed three lines of contemporary sportswear and served as a retail buy- er, consultant and stylist on numerous photo shoots. For the last 12 years, Amy has worked with individual clients helping them discover their own personal style. Her ser- vicesincludewardrobeassessment,closetmakeoversand personal shopping. You may have caught one of Amy’s fashion segments on Good Morning Texas. She has three wonderful boys at three different schools, which keeps her very busy! Rebecca Baker TheJimUtleyFoundation Dr. Dean Beckloff PediatricTherapist Dr. Kwabena Blankson AdolescentMedicinePhysician Nishima Chudasama ProgramDirector,NestFoundation Dr. Sandy Gluckman FunctionalBehavior&HealthSpecialist Vanita Halliburton FounderandPresident, TheGrantHalliburtonFoundation Donald Hooton, Jr. EducationPrograms TheTaylorHootonFoundation Anne Hudson DisabilityHiringSpecialist,LaunchAbility Dr. Cary A. Israel PresidentEmeritusofCollinCollege William McLaughlin PISDHumanResourcesDirector Whitney Rosenbalm RichlandCollege&CollegiateHighSchool Charmaine Solomon Co-Founder, MyPossibilities Libby Spears Filmmaker,ChildAdvocate Dr. Susan Sugerman AdolescentMedicinePhysician KellyWaterman AdvocateforKidswithSpecialNeeds 2019 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD