b'Contributors goodPEOPLEColin Smith DeborahWalsh Dobbs, M.A. Ryan KirkhamEstate Law Expert Sociologist & Non-Profit Leader Attorney, ONDA LawColin Smith obtained a computer scienceDeborah is a sociologist with 21 yearsRyan Kirkham is an attorney in the Dal-degree from the University of Texas andexperience at The Counseling Place, alas office of the family law firm Orsinger, worked as a software consultant for tennon-profit agency dedicated to empow- Nelson, Downing & Anderson, LLP. His years before returning to the classroomering victims of crime.She earned herexpertise includes an understanding of on nights and weekends, earning his law degree from SMUbachelors degree from The University ofinternational law in family law issues. He represents clients in 2010.Colin finds that helping families plan for the futureTexas at Austin and her Master of Arts from the Universityfacing divorce, jurisdictional disputes, asset tracing and com-is most rewarding and focuses his legal career on estate andof North Texas. Deborah is a self-described lover of food,plex property issues.business planning, especially living trusts.Colin is a mem- whiskey and wine.ber of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and theDean Beckloff, PhDDallas Trial Lawyers Association.In his free time, he enjoysFamily Counseling Specialistgolfing with his children, leading a Cub Scout den, attendingKelly Jameson, PhD, LPC-SDr. Beckloff maintains an active coun-University of Texas football and Texas Ranger games, andTherapist and Public Speaker seling practice in Dallas, specializing in woodworking. Kelly Jameson, PhD, LPC-S is a licensedtreatment for childrens issues and fam-therapist and public speaker in Dallas,ilies going through divorce.Dr. Beckloff Ron Jenkins Texas. She works with both adolescentshas extensive experience, including teaching, working as a Development Director,and adults on lifes tough issues, bothschool counselor, providing teacher training, and working at Dallas Pets Alive (DPA) big and small. On the road, she excites audiences with edu- the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas. RonJenkinsis the Development Direc- cational and engaging presentations about the intersectionHe is also active in his community, working with child-fo-tor for Dallas Pets Alive. The nonprofitof mental health and real life. Dr. Jameson currently servescused community groups; his desire is to see kids and families promotes and provides resources, edu- on the board of Grant Halliburton Foundation.thrive despite the stressors of life.cation, and the programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals in North Texas.Ronreceived his BS inAndrea KatzAgricultural Journalism from the University of Missouri andBook Salon Leader Dr. Devika Raohis MLS in Environmental Sustainability from SMU. He hasAfter 20 years in commercial real es- Pediatric Pulmonologist, served nonprofits locally, regionally and nationwide. Fortate sales, Andrea Peskind Katz found- Childrens Healthnearly 25 years he served as a managing partner for J WalteredGreatthoughts.comdue to her loveDr. Devika Rao is a pediatric pulmon-Thompson advertising. of reading. She is always looking for theologist at Childrens Health. The Dal-next great read and the next great beach. In 2016, Andrealas-based nonprofit is the eighth largest Amy Levenson Krumholz formed the Great Thoughts Great Readers Book Salon onpediatric health care system in the U.S. Fashion Expert & Stylist Facebook, now home to over 4,000 readers and authors,Dr. Rao also serves as an Assistant Professor at UT South-Amy Levenson Krumholz has worked inwhere she hosts a monthly book club and author chats. Towestern Medical Center. Dr. Rao treats and sees patients the fashion world for over 20 years. Forjoin the book salon, go towww.facebook.com/groups/great- with lung-related complications.14 years she owned a showroom at thethoughtsgreatreaders. DallasApparelMartandrepresented over 85 lines of womens clothing and accessories. She hasElle Parks T.J. Griffindesigned three lines of contemporary sportswear and servedPhotographer & Stylist Director of Communications, as a retail buyer, consultant and stylist on numerous photoElleParksisacommercialphotog- Grant Halliburton Foundationshoots. For the last 12 years, Amy has worked with individualrapher/stylist and designer based inT.J. Griffin is Director of Communications clients helping them discover their own personal style. HerDallas.Her work has appeared in na- at Grant Halliburton Foundation where services include wardrobe assessment, closet makeovers andtional and local publications includinghe leads all internal and external com-personal shopping.Vogue, Texas Monthly and D Magazine. Her background is inmunications efforts for the Dallas-based nonprofit. He coordi-the fashion industry, with her experience in places like Newnates educational materials, fact sheets, media outreach, and York and Milan, allowing her to design each shoot as uniqueall other writing and art projects including direct mail and as her clients. email marketing content. T.J. also leads social media strategy and engagement.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.comNOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019 11'