GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MARCH | APRIL 2018 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 de- gree from SMU in 2010. Colin finds that helping families plan for the future is most rewarding and focuses his legal career on estate and business planning, especially living trusts. Colin is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and the DallasTrial Lawyers Association. In his free time, he enjoys golfing with his children, leading a Cub Scout den, attending UniversityofTexasfootballandTexasRangergames,andwood- working. 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 empow- ering victims of crime. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and her Master of Arts from the University of NorthTexas. Deborah is a self-described lover of food, whiskey and wine. 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 NewYork and Milan, it allows her to design each shoot as unique as her clients. AndreaKatz BookSalonLeader After 20 years in commercial real es- tate sales, Andrea Peskind Katz found- ed 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 3,000 readers and authors, where she hosts a monthly book club and author chats.  To join the book salon, go to  www.facebook.com/groups/great- thoughtsgreatreaders. 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 2018 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Helene Abrams Camp / Internship Consul- tant Helene Abrams is a summer camp consultant representing hundreds of overnight camps and programs across the globe. Helene's love of adventure began at birth, as her family traveled the globe with the Air Force. Theformerteacherlovestobake,garden,workoutand beactiveoutsideandhasapassionforvolunteeringwithMeals onWheels and the Birthday Party Project as well as finding amazingsummeradventuresforherclients. Madeline Braley BestBuddiesGlobal Ambassador Madeline Braley is 24 years old and a graduateofPlanoWestHighSchool. As aGlobalAmbassadorforBestBuddies, shehelpsbringawarenessoftheorga- nization's mission to form one-on-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities in our schools.  As a member ofPlanoSpecialOlympics,sheparticipatesingymnastics,bas- ketball,swimmingandtennis. Madelinelovesspendingtime withherfriendsandgoingtopartiesandthemovies. Paul Chafetz, PhD Phycologist,Author,Speaker Dr. Chafetz earned his Bachelor’s degree inpsychologyatBrownUniversityandhis PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology at theUniversityofFlorida,followedbyaddi- tional training at Duke University Medical Center.Hespecializesinworkingwitholderadultsandtheiradult children.HeistheauthorofLovingHard-To-LoveParents, ahand- bookforadultchildrenofdifficultolderparents. Dr. Susan Sugerman AdolescentMedicinePhysician Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Sugerman is the president and co-founder of Girls to Women Health and Wellness (GTW), a multidisciplinary medical practice in north Dallas dedicated to the physical and emotionalneedsofgirlsandyoungwomenages10-25. Published author and speaker on subjects ranging from adolescent development, bullying, sexuality, and risk taking to resilience and preparing teens to transition to college,shebringsaprofessionalperspectiveon“what’s normal and what’s not”when considering the struggles and celebrations 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. Lisa Rodenbaugh PlanoChildren’sTheatreVolunteer Lisa has over 30 years of experience in science and business and is passionate about helping children find their voice on stage.  She has been a marketing/PR volunteer at Plano Children’s Theatre/ NTPA for 8 years and is Chair of their Acting Company for Excellence (ACE) program.  She holds a B.S. from the Uni- versity ofTexas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Houston. In 2015, Lisa was named to the‘Top Ten Women in Collin County’for her work with the PCT Sandy Gluckman, PhD, FunctionalBehavior/HealthCoach “Dr. Sandy”is a Functional Behavior and Health Coach for parents who have children that are struggling with learning, mood and behavior challenges. Her internationally acclaimed program, ParentsTakeCharge.com introduces parents to drug-free options to treating learning, behav- ior and mood challenges, as well as teaches new ways of parenting. She lectures, runs workshops and consults throughout the world live or online.