b'Contributors goodPEOPLEDeron Sugg DeborahWalsh Dobbs, M.A. John Kappel Attorney, KoonsFuller Sociologist & Non-Profit Leader Attorney, ONDA LawDeron Sugg has been practicing familyDeborah is a sociologist with 21 yearsJohn Kappel is an associate at the boutique law law for more than 15 years. Admitted toexperienceatTheCounselingPlace,afirmOrsinger,Nelson,Downing&Anderson, the bar in 2000, he is licensed to practicenon-profit agency dedicated to empow- where he handles divorce matters as well as prop-in both Texas and Missouri. Sugg graduat- ering victims of crime.She earned hererty division, probate, and estate planning. He is a ed magna cum laude and was a Phi Betabachelors degree from The University of Texas at Austin andgraduate of SMUs Dedman School of Law and has Kappa inductee at University of MissouriColumbia, whereher Master of Arts from the University of North Texas. Deboraha Bachelor of Science in Economics from Baylor University.he also attended law school, and was recently named to theis a self-described lover of food, whiskey and wine.Best Lawyers in America list for the second consecutive year.Jeff WillieSugg completed his certification for mediation at Saint LouisMotivational Speaker/Literacy University Law School in 2012 and quickly built one of theElle Parks Advocatemost active mediation practices in the area. Since bringingPhotographer & Stylist Jeff Willie is an Associate Professor for the his expertise to the metroplex in 2015, he has handled a wideElle Parks is a commercial photogra- University of Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth variety of complex custody and property-division matters andpher/stylist and designer based in Dal- Campus,facilitatingbusiness,leadership developed a reputation for securing exceptional case outcomeslas.Her work has appeared in nationaland humanities classes. He served in the for his clients.and local publications including Vogue,Air Force for over twenty years and is now a John Maxwell Team TexasMonthlyandDMagazine.HerExecutiveDirector,Keynote/MotivationalSpeaker,Conflict Colin Smith background is in the fashion industry,Resolution Trainer, and an Educational Consultant. He was pre-Estate Law Expert with her experience in places like New York and Milan, allow- sented with GLFs VIP Award for his commitment to literacy. He Colin Smith obtained a computer scienceing her to design each shoot as unique as her clients. has two daughters with his wife Pat: Dr. Katrina Willie-Musoma, degreefromtheUniversityof TexasandM.D. and Ursula Willie, J.D. workedasasoftwareconsultantfortenBianca Williams years before returning to the classroom onMental Health Specialist Amy Levenson Krumholznights and weekends, earning his law de- Bianca Williams is an Outreach and Ed- Fashion Expert & Stylistgree from SMU in 2010.Colin finds that helping families plan forucationManageratGrantHalliburtonAmyLevensonKrumholzhasworkedin the future is most rewarding and focuses his legal career on estateFoundation,facilitatingeducationalthe fashion world for over 20 years. For 14 and business planning, especially living trusts.Colin is a memberpresentations in North Texas schools andyears she owned a showroom at the Dal-of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trialcommunityorganizationsforchildren,las Apparel Mart and represented over 85 Lawyers Association.In his free time, he enjoys golfing with histeens, and young adults. Shes a relatable and passionatelines of womens clothing and accessories. children, leading a Cub Scout den, attending University of Texasspeaker on youth mental health topics and believes educatingShe has designed three lines of contemporary sportswear and football and Texas Ranger games, and woodworking. the community is key to breaking negative stigmas surround- served as a retail buyer, consultant and stylist on numerous ing mental health and suicide prevention. photo shoots. For the last 12 years, Amy has worked with in-Dr. Melanie Ross Mills dividual clients helping them discover their own personal style. Therapist and Life Strategist Her services include wardrobe assessment, closet makeovers AsacertifiedandlicensedTem- Andrea Katz and personal shopping. peramentTherapist,Dr.MelanieBook Salon LeaderRossMillsisgiftedatinstigatingAfter 20 years in commercial real estateDean Beckloff, PhDpurposefuldialogueandhonestsales, Andrea Peskind Katz foundedGreat- Family Counseling Specialistself-reflectionontopicsoffriend- thoughts.comdue to her love of reading.Dr. Beckloff maintains an active coun-ship, parenting, and marriage during her one-on-one ses- She is always looking for the next greatseling practice in Dallas, specializing in sions and through her Life Bonds Book Series.She wasread and the next great beach. In 2016,treatment for childrens issues and fam-recently honored with the Women of Excellence Award, andAndrea formed the Great Thoughts Great Readers Book Salonilies going through divorce.Dr. Beckloff she has been seen or quoted in television programs andon Facebook, now home to over 4,000 readers and authors,hasextensiveexperience,including other publications nationwide, including serving as a FOXwhere she hosts a monthly book club and author chats. Toteaching, working as a school counselor, providing teacher News Radio Relationship Expert.She received her degree injoin the book salon, go towww.facebook.com/groups/great- training, and working at the Center for Play Therapy at the Applied Learning and Development from The University ofthoughtsgreatreaders.University of North Texas.He is also active in his community, Texas at Austin.Dr. Mills resides in Dallas with her husband,working with child-focused community groups; his desire is to Michael, and teenage son. see kids and families thrive despite the stressors of life.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.comSEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 201911'