GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY | JUNE 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. Andrea Katz Book Salon Leader After 20 years in commercial real estate sales, Andrea Peskind Katz founded Gre- atthoughts.com due to her love of read- ing. 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/greatthoughtsgreatreaders. 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 Linda Leavell Writing Coach LindaLeavellisaneditorwithnearly30yearsof experience, including with the Associated Press andTheDallasMorningNews.Leavellisacollege essayandwritingcoachwhoisexcitedtoseestu- dents reach their potential. She can be reached throughherwebsite,www.TheWriteCoach.net.. Chris Oldner Family Law Expert/ ONDA Law Judge Chris Oldner is Of Counsel in the Family Law boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP, assisting clients facing life-chang- ing legal matters including divorce, child custody, parental rights, and property division. He served three termsasthepresidingjudgeofthe416thDistrictCourt in Collin County. He is also the former presiding judge of Collin County Court at Law 5. Dr. Susan Sugerman Adolescent Medicine Physician 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 Dallasdedicatedtothephysicalandemotionalneedsof girls and young women ages 10-25. Published author andspeakeronsubjectsrangingfromadolescentdevel- opment,bullying,sexuality,andrisktakingtoresilience and preparing teens to transition to college, she brings aprofessionalperspectiveon“what’snormalandwhat’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. Robert A. Allsup College Counselor Robert A. Allsup is the Owner & Execu- tive Director of Educational Counseling Associates in Dallas, Texas. With 35 years of private practice experience, he has helped over 4600 students to discover, organize and achieve their educational goals. Having specialized training and expertise in counseling, organizational planning and time management, Allsup counsels students to close the gap between performance and potential by utilizing proven organizational and per- formance strategies. He and his wife, Joanne, have been marriedfor39yearsandhavefivegrownchildrenandseven grandchildren. Sandy Gluckman, PhD Functional Behavior/ Health Coach “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, Par- entsTakeCharge.com introduces parents to drug-free op- tionstotreatinglearning,behaviorandmoodchallenges, as well as teaches new ways of parenting. She lectures, runs workshops and consults throughout the world live or online.