b'Contributors goodPEOPLEVanita Halliburton Lon Loveless Colin SmithMental Health Advocate Family Law Expert Estate Law ExpertVanitaHalliburtonisco-founderandex- Lon Loveless is an experienced Fam- Colin Smith obtained a computer sci-ecutivechairmanofGrantHalliburtonilyLawattorneywiththeboutiqueence degree from the University of Texas Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2006firmOrsinger,Nelson,Downing&and worked as a software consultant for following the suicide death of her son, GrantAnderson, LLP. He is Board Certified inten years before returning to the class-Halliburton. Vanita is a frequent speaker onFamily Law by the Texas Board of Legalroom on nights and weekends, earning youth mental health and suicide prevention in schools, at profession- Specialization and is a member of the Texas Academy ofhis law degree from SMU in 2010.Colin finds that helping al conferences, and throughout the community. She speaks from theFamily Law Specialists. Lon has been named to The Bestfamilies plan for the future is most rewarding and focuses heart about her sons battle with depression and bipolar disorder, hisLawyers of America list since 2015 and received honors onhis legal career on estate and business planning, especially suicide at the age of 19, and the need for a collaborative and compre- the Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyers list, includingliving trusts.Colin is a member of the State Bar of Texas, hensive approach to suicide prevention in our community.being named among the Top 100 Super Lawyers in TexasDallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Associ-and Dallas-Fort Worth in 2018. ation.In his free time, he enjoys golfing with his children, Elle Parks leading a Cub Scout den, attending University of Texas foot-Photographer & Stylist Amy Levenson Krumholz ball and Texas Ranger games, and woodworking.Elle Parks is a commercial photographer/ Fashion Expert & Styliststylist and designer based in Dallas.HerAmy Levenson Krumholz has workedDean Beckloff, PhDwork has appeared in national and lo- in the fashion world for over 20 years.Family Counseling Specialistcal publications including Vogue, TexasFor 14 years she owned a showroomDr.Beckloffmaintainsanactive MonthlyandDMagazine.Herback- at the Dallas Apparel Mart and rep- counseling practice in Dallas, spe-ground is in the fashion industry, withresentedover85linesofwomenscializing in treatment for childrens her experience in places like New York and Milan, allowingclothing and accessories. She has designed three linesissuesandfamiliesgoingthrough her to design each shoot as unique as her clients. of contemporary sportswear and served as a retail buy- divorce.Dr. Beckloff has extensive er, consultant and stylist on numerous photo shoots. Forexperience,includingteaching,workingasaschool DeborahWalsh Dobbs, M.A. the last 12 years, Amy has worked with individual clientscounselor, providing teacher training, and working at Sociologist & Non-Profit Leader helping them discover their own personal style. Her ser- the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Deborah is a sociologist with 21 yearsvices include wardrobe assessment, closet makeovers andTexas.He is also active in his community, working with experience at The Counseling Place, apersonal shopping. You may have caught one of Amyschild-focused community groups; his desire is to see kids non-profitagencydedicatedtoem- fashion segments on Good Morning Texas. She has threeand families thrive despite the stressors of life.powering victims of crime.She earnedwonderful boys at three different schools, which keeps her Bachelors degree from The University of Texas at Austinher very busy! Dr. Melanie Ross Millsand her Master of Arts from the University of North Texas.Therapist and Life StrategistDeborah is a self-described lover of food, whiskey and wine.AsacertifiedandlicensedTem-Dr. Kwabena Blankson peramentTherapist,Dr.Melanie Andrea Katz Adolescent MedicineRossMillsisgiftedatinstigating Book Salon Leader Physician purposefuldialogueandhonest After20yearsincommercialrealA graduate of Harvard College andself-reflectionontopicsoffriend-estatesales,AndreaPeskindKatzthe Yale School of Medicine, Kwabenaship, parenting, and marriage during her one-on-one ses-founded Greatthoughts.com duetoBobo Blankson is a pediatrician withsions and through her Life Bonds Book Series.She was herloveofreading.SheisalwayssubspecialtytraininginAdolescentrecently honored with the Women of Excellence Award, and looking for the next great read andMedicine. Dr. Bobo is passionate about teen and youngshe has been seen or quoted in television programs and the next great beach. In 2016, Andrea formed the Greatadult health and has been featured on NYTimes.com,other publications nationwide, including serving as a FOX Thoughts Great Readers Book Salon on Facebook, nowHuffingtonPost.com, CNN.com, Time.com, Forbes.com,News Radio Relationship Expert.She received her degree in home to over 4,000 readers and authors, where she hostsCBSnews.com and more.In his spare time, he writesApplied Learning and Development from The University of a monthly book club and author chats. To join the bookmiddle-grade/youngadultnovelsandisamedicalTexas at Austin.Dr. Mills resides in Dallas with her husband, salon, go towww.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgre- consultantwithGoodThinkInc,apositivepsychologyMichael, and teenage son.atreaders.consulting firm.2019 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDRebecca Baker Dr. Sandy Gluckman Anne Hudson Charmaine SolomonThe Jim Utley FoundationFunctional Behavior & Health Specialist Disability Hiring Specialist, LaunchAbility Co-Founder,My PossibilitiesDr. Dean Beckloff Vanita Halliburton Dr. Cary A. Israel Libby SpearsPediatric Therapist Founder and President,President Emeritus of Collin College Filmmaker, Child AdvocateDr. Kwabena Blankson The Grant Halliburton Foundation William McLaughlin Dr. Susan SugermanAdolescent Medicine Physician Donald Hooton, Jr. PISD Human Resources Director Adolescent Medicine PhysicianNishima Chudasama Education Programs Whitney Rosenbalm Kelly WatermanProgram Director, Nest Foundation The Taylor Hooton FoundationRichland College & Collegiate High School Advocate for Kids with Special NeedsGoodLifeFamilyMag.comMAY | JUNE 201911'