b"Contributors goodPEOPLEColin Smith Dr. Melanie Ross Mills Rick SeaneyEstate Law Expert Therapist and Life Strategist Travel ExpertColin Smith obtained a computer scienceAs a certified and licensed Tempera- Internationallyknowntravelandairfare degree from the University of Texas andment Therapist, Dr. Melanie Ross Millsexpert Rick Seaney, CEO and co-founder of worked as a software consultant for tenis gifted at instigating purposeful di- FareCompare, is the medias go-to resource yearsbeforereturningtotheclassroomalogueandhonestself-reflectiononforairlineindustrynews.Ricksmission on nights and weekends, earning his law degree from SMU intopics of friendship, parenting, and marriage during her one- is clear: I want to help consumers find 2010.Colin finds that helping families plan for the future is moston-one sessions and through her Life Bonds Book Series.Shethe best flight deals available every time they shop and he loves rewarding and focuses his legal career on estate and businesswas recently honored with the Women of Excellence Award, andto share his insider information. Besides his advice blog on Fare-planning, especially living trusts.Colin is a member of the Stateshe has been seen or quoted in television programs and otherCompare, Rick began writing a weekly column for ABC News back Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyerspublications nationwide, including serving as a FOX News Radioin 2008 which continues to this day; he is also USA Todays Airfare Association.In his free time, he enjoys golfing with his children,Relationship Expert.She received her degree in Applied Learn- Expert columnist as well as a regular contributor to Fox News and leading a Cub Scout den, attending University of Texas footballing and Development from The University of Texas at Austin.Dr.is frequently quoted in the pages of the New York Times, Wall St. and Texas Ranger games, and woodworking. Mills resides in Dallas with her husband, Michael, and teenageJournal, Huffington Post and more.son. Dean Beckloff, PhDDon Hooton, Jr.Andrea Katz Family Counseling SpecialistCo-Founder, Taylor Hooton Foundation Book Salon Leader Dr. Beckloff maintains an active counseling Don Hooton, Jr. serves as President of Ed- After 20 years in commercial real estatepractice in Dallas, specializing in treatment ucation for the Taylor Hooton Foundation,sales, Andrea Peskind Katz foundedGreat- forchildrensissuesandfamiliesgoing whichhehelpedhisparentsfoundinthoughts.comdue to her love of reading.through divorce.Dr. Beckloff has extensive 2004, the year following the loss of his younger brother Taylor.She is always looking for the next greatexperience, including teaching, working as a school counselor, Don is one of the most sought after speakers in North America,read and the next great beach. In 2016, Andrea formed theproviding teacher training, and working at the Center for Play next to his dad Don Hooton, on the subject of Appearance andGreat Thoughts Great Readers Book Salon on Facebook, nowTherapy at the University of North Texas.He is also active in his Performance Enhancing Substances. He has appeared on manyhome to over 4,000 readers and authors, where she hosts acommunity, working with child-focused community groups; his national and international television and radio programs, in- monthly book club and author chats. To join the book salon,desire is to see kids and families thrive despite the stressors of cluding CBS 60 Minutes, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and others. go towww.facebook.com/groups/greatthoughtsgreatreaders.life.Amy Levenson KrumholzTavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN Dr. Robert Sugerman Fashion Expert & StylistSports Dietitian Allergy / Immunology ExpertAmy Levenson Krumholz has worked in the TavisPiattolyistheEducationProgramRobertW.Sugerman,M.D.graduatedfashion world for over 20 years. For 14 years Manager and Sports Dietitian for the Tay- from Baylor College of Medicine in 1990,she owned a showroom at the Dallas Ap-lor Hooton Foundation where he educatesand he came to Dallas to enter the practiceparel Mart and represented over 85 lines of young individuals and their adult influenc- of Allergy & Immunology in 1995. His pro- womens clothing and accessories. She has designed three lines ers about the dangers of Appearance andfessional interests include allergic respiratory disorders, foodof contemporary sportswear and served as a retail buyer, consul-Performance Enhancing Substances and Dietary Supplements.allergy, and primary immunodeficiency.He is proud to servetant and stylist on numerous photo shoots. For the last 12 years, He serves as the Sports Dietitian for Fairchild Sports Perfor- with the other physicians and staff of Allergy Partners of NorthAmy has worked with individual clients helping them discover mance in Houston and various high schools in Louisiana. HeTexas in advancing the delivery of compassionate, quality caretheir own personal style. Her services include wardrobe assess-was the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints (2006- to patients with complex problems. His greatest satisfactionment, closet makeovers and personal shopping. 2013), New Orleans Pelicans (2008-2013), and Tulane Universi- comes from helping improve the quality of life of those who ty Athletics (2002-2016). suffer from these disorders. Katy CornwallRon Jenkins Communications SpecialistGarden Enthusiast Katy joined the Dallas nonprofit communi-There is nothing Ron likes more than get- ty in 2018after graduating with top hon-WANT TO BE ON THIS PAGE?ors from the University of Missouri School ting his hands dirtyin a pot of soil or fromEMAIL YOUR STORY IDEAS TOof Journalism. Through her role at Rainbow his or any other garden. Ron receivedhisDays, she works to communicate and further the organization's BS in Agricultural Journalism from the Uni- TRICIA WHITE, MANAGING EDITOR mission and impact. In addition to her work in communications, versity of Missouri and an MLS in Environmental Studies from AT TRICIA@GOODLIFEFAMILYMAG.COM grant writing, and development, Katy connects directly with SMU. If you have questions on gardening in North Texas, pleasethe children of Rainbow Days by facilitating weekly support send your questions toinfo@goodfamilylifemag.com/garden. groups, which help build coping skills and resilience.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, LaunchAbility GoodLifeFamilyMag.comMARCH 202011"