"A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU" - Speakers
AMBER THIEL
The Healthy Edge
Amber's background includes being a college professor of Human Nutrition and Wellness, all-star collegiate athlete and coach, author and acclaimed personal trainer. Amber spends her time traveling as a transformational speaker, conducting one-on-one and group coaching for women and operating as CEO of The Healthy Edge.
http://amberthiel.com/
TRACY CROMWELL
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified, Precision Nutrition Health Coach, Certified NASM Personal Trainer, International Best-Selling Author and public speaker. Derailed a future as a Type 2 Diabetic in 2006, Tracy started making better lifestyle choices and was inspired to go back to school where she trained in more than 100 dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods as well as science-based personal training.
https://tracycromwell.com/
JENNIFER LEFAIVE
H20 Matters
Jennifer is passionate about fitness and preserving the environment. She has been thriving on a delicious plant based diet for over 24 years and thoroughly enjoys connecting with others to make a lasting impact for their health and wellness goals. Jennifer shares the Truth about drinking waters and popular beverages people consume to hydrate. Through various tests, she will empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions, and offer tips for optimum hydration to support your body’s best state of health.
http://www.kangenjen.com/
AMANDA STROMBOM
Vegetarians of Washington
Amanda Strombom was inspired to become a vegetarian after reading the book Fit for Life by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond. In 2001 she formed Vegetarians of Washington with a partner, Stewart Rose. Vegetarians of Washington is an independent non-profit organization which seeks to help people discover the advantages and experience the pleasures of vegetarian food. They take an open arms approach, welcoming everyone whether an experienced vegetarian, a beginner or just curious.
https://vegofwa.org/
SCOTT DAVIES
Pikes Place Market
Scott Davies has been Education and Outreach Programs Manager for the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA) since 1994. He regularly presents to students in schools and leads tours in the Market to teach about the diverse, colorful and vibrant community that is the soul of Seattle.
http://pikeplacemarket.org/
PATRICK SANTIAGO
A Special Thank You to our Emcee.
Team Beachbody Star Diamond Coach where he developed a team of over 5000 independent coaches across the US, Canada, and England and is now a Star Diamond. His goal is the be a part of this group of health professionals and help END THE TREND OF OBESITY by educating individuals and arming them with best practices to win and to live a healthy lifestyle.
http://patricksantiago.com
Meet the Team
Violeta Alano
President and Founder
Violeta Alano also runs a full-service marketing and advertising agency, La Vista Advertising, whose primary goal is to connect businesses that are looking to expand their marketing reach into the diverse, multi-cultural market in which we live. Has experience in working with a major Seattle advertising agency, Cole & Weber, followed by a number of years in the broadcast sales and management arena.
Shirley Thom
Vice President/Sales
Shirley Thom's experience includes work as a sales representative, sales manager, and sales and management consultant for several industries, including media, sports and event marketing, and broadcast electronics. Shirley enjoys her work, focusing on the needs of her clients during her many years of delivering positive bottom-line results to their businesses.