b"Contributors goodPEOPLEColin Smith DeborahWalsh Dobbs, M.A. Jeff AndersonEstate Law Expert Sociologist & Non-Profit Leader Family Law AttorneyColin Smith obtained a computer scienceDeborah is a sociologist with 21 yearsJeff Anderson is a partner in the Family degree from the University of Texas andexperience at The Counseling Place, aLaw boutique Orsinger, Nelson, Down-worked as a software consultant for tennon-profit agency dedicated to empow- ing & Anderson, LLP. He has devoted his years before returning to the classroomering victims of crime.She earned herlegal career to family law litigation, with on nights and weekends, earning his law degree from SMUbachelors degree from The University ofa focus on complex property, custody, and enforcement. Jeff in 2010.Colin finds that helping families plan for the futureTexas at Austin and her Master of Arts from the Universityis Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Special-is most rewarding and focuses his legal career on estate andof North Texas. Deborah is a self-described lover of food,ization and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimo-business planning, especially living trusts.Colin is a mem- whiskey and wine. nial Lawyers.ber of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.In his free time, he enjoysGrace Gillaspie Gray Dean Beckloff, PhDgolfing with his children, leading a Cub Scout den, attendingPediatric Nurse Practitioner Family Counseling SpecialistUniversity of Texas football and Texas Ranger games, andGrace Gillaspie Gray is a Primary CareDr. Beckloff maintains an active coun-woodworking. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Girls toseling practice in Dallas, specializing in Women/Young Mens Health and Well- treatment for childrens issues and fam-Don Hooton, Jr.ness in Dallas, Texas. She received herilies going through divorce.Dr. Beckloff Co-Founder, Taylor HootonBachelor of Science in Nursing at Avila University in Kansashas extensive experience, including teaching, working as a Foundation City, Missouri, and her Master of Science in Nursing at Indi- school counselor, providing teacher training, and working at Don Hooton, Jr. serves as President ofana University. Graces professional interests include com- the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. Education for the Taylor Hooton Foun- prehensive sex education, reducing the negative stigmaHe is also active in his community, working with child-fo-dation, which he helped his parentsof mental health diagnoses, and all aspects of adolescentcused community groups; his desire is to see kids and families found in 2004, the year following the loss of his youngermedicine.thrive despite the stressors of life.brother Taylor. Don is one of the most sought after speakersAndrea Katzin North America, next to his dad Don Hooton, on the sub- Book Salon Leader Shanna Garza, MDject of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Substances.Adolescent Medical SpecialistHe has appeared on many national and international tele- After 20 years in commercial real es- ShannaGarza,MDworksatGirlsto vision and radio programs, including CBS 60 Minutes, ESPN,tate sales, Andrea Peskind Katz found- Women and Young Mens Health and Sports Illustrated, and others. edGreatthoughts.comdue to her loveWellness,amultidisciplinarymedical of reading. She is always looking for thepractice in North Dallas dedicated to next great read and the next great beach. In 2016, Andreathe physical and emotional needs of young women and Susan Sugermanformed the Great Thoughts Great Readers Book Salon onmen ages 10-25. She lives in her hometown of McKinney, Adolescent Medicine PhysicianFacebook, now home to over 4,000 readers and authors,TX with her husband and two children. She will be leading a Board Certified by the American Acad- where she hosts a monthly book club and author chats. Tonew McKinney location of Girls to Women and Young Mens emy of Pediatrics, Dr. Sugerman is thejoin the book salon, go towww.facebook.com/groups/great- Health, opening February 2020.presidentandco-founderofGirlstothoughtsgreatreaders. Women Health and Wellness (GTW), aAmy Levenson KrumholzmultidisciplinarymedicalpracticeinHelene Abrams Fashion Expert & StylistNorth Dallas dedicated to the physical and emotional needsCamp / Internship Consultant Amy Levenson Krumholz has worked of girls and young women ages 10-25. Published authorHelene Abrams is a summer camp con- in the fashion world for over 20 years. and speaker on subjects ranging from adolescent develop- sultant representing hundreds of over- For 14 years she owned a showroom at ment, bullying, sexuality, and risk taking to resilience andnight camps and programs across thethe Dallas Apparel Mart and represent-preparing teens to transition to college, she brings a profes- globe. Helene's love of adventure be- ed over 85 lines of womens clothing and accessories. She sional perspective on whats normal and whats not whengan at birth, as her family traveled thehas designed three lines of contemporary sportswear and considering the struggles and celebrations of our youth asglobe with the Air Force. The former teacher loves to bake,served as a retail buyer, consultant and stylist on numerous well as some wisdom about how the grownups in their livesgarden, workout and be active outside and has a passion forphoto shoots. For the last 12 years, Amy has worked with can support them to become healthy adults who can takevolunteering with Meals on Wheels and the Birthday Partyindividual clients helping them discover their own person-good care of themselves. Project as well as finding amazing summer adventures foral style. Her services include wardrobe assessment, closet her clients.makeovers and personal shopping. 2020 EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDDr. 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 Whitney Rosenbalm Dr. Susan SugermanAdolescent Medicine Physician Donald Hooton, Jr. Richland College & Collegiate High School Adolescent Medicine PhysicianDr. Sandy Gluckman Education Programs Charmaine Solomon Kelly WatermanFunctional Behavior & Health Specialist The Taylor Hooton FoundationCo-Founder,My Possibilities Advocate for Kids with Special NeedsAnne HudsonDisability Hiring Specialist, LaunchAbilityGoodLifeFamilyMag.comJANUARY | FEBRUARY 2020 11"