SARA SCHWARTZ Owner, Operator, Clinical Therapist Sara E. Teller Industries LLC, Home of 3Cs Counseling Center “What excites me the most about the industry is that seeking mental health care continues to be destigmatized, and there’s a huge potential for growth.” INSIDE: Q&As with today’s leading Marquis luminaries and influencers MARQUIS WHO′S WHO SEVENTH EDITION FALL 2024 14
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 ASAD KHALIF ALIWEYD, PHD Founder, Executive Director 4 ANIKA APPLE Founder, Chief Executive Officer 5 RONNIE BERKE Partner 5 RICHARD DOUGLAS CAMERON Major General (Retired) 6 KENNETH D. CANDIDO, MD Anesthesiologist, Educator 6 BEVERLY CORNELL Owner, Reputation and Growth Strategist 7 DAVID DEBS DIXON Vice President, Stantec’s Urban Places Fellow 7 SHANNON J. DOBBS Founder 8 TAMMY EDMONDS Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Director 8 HYLKE FABER Chief Executive Officer, Coach, Author, Podcast Host 9 SANDY FROST Investigative Journalist, Owner 9 SALLY GABRIEL, PHD Owner, Certified End-of-Life Doula 10 RODERICK D. HUBBLE Master Certified Sales Consultant 10 OLGA V. KHAMICHONAK President 11 MARY ELIZABETH KING, PHD Political Scientist, Educator, Author 11 BOB KRAUSE Board Chair, President 12 GREG A. KREMPL, MD, FACS Professor, Department Chair 12 MICHAEL LAM Art Consultant 13 FANCHETTE J. MARGUERAT DEGAARD, PHD Owner 13 JUSTIN M. MULHOLLAND Financial Advisor, Founder 14 SARA SCHWARTZ Owner, Operator, Clinical Therapist 16 DR. MICHAEL V. NAMORATO JR. Professor Emeritus 16 JIM R. ROPCHAN, PHD Research Scientist 17 KAREN SCHUMAN Art Director 17 JEFFREY B. SILBERSCHLAG Tenured Professor, Music Director and Conductor, Co-Director and Principal Conductor 18 NIRMALYA THAKUR, PHD Lecturer 18 A. RENEE THORNTON, PHD Performance Psychologist, CEO 19 TETSUFUMI UEDA, PHD Professor Emeritus, Neurochemist (Retired) 19 AMBER E. WINDSOR, PHD Counselor 20 KELLI J. BACK Administrator 20 SHARON BAKER-BOYKIN, ESQ. Attorney, Author, Speaker, Legal Life Coach 20 CYNTHIA BLODGETT-GRIFFIN, PHD Online Graduate Distance Education Professor, Course Designer 21 KARA L. BROWN Interior Designer 21 DR. PAMALA BROWN-GRINION Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer 21 TANYA EVANS Assistant Director of Field Education and Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Support Group Facilitator 22 MICHAEL J. EYRE Attorney, Owner 22 ALLAN P. GOLD, PHD, NCSP District Psychologist (Retired) 22 LELIA L. HACKETT, EDD Chief Executive Officer 23 RITA R. HOFFMAN, RAC Senior Fellow Regulatory Consultant 23 MICHAEL-ANGELO JAMES, EDD Mayor 23 ROBERT JENKINS Owner 24 HARRY H. KAZAKIAN President, Chief Executive Officer 24 WILLIAM L. MCBRIDE, PHD Arthur G. Hansen Distinguished Professor 24 RALPH T. RUSSELL Probate Judge 25 DAN SHETLER President, Owner 25 DULCE M. SUAREZ-RESNICK VP of Sales & Marketing 25 JEANNE M. VICTOR Executive Director 26 JANIS BLACK WARNER Owner, President 26 IVONNE M. WOJTOWICZ Construction Project Manager 26 SHERRY P. YOUNG Autism In Class Support (ICS) Coach
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 3 Marquis Who’s Who Insight is published by Marquis Who’s Who Ventures LLC 350 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means – including, but not limited to, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – or used for any commercial purpose whatsoever without the prior written permission of the publisher and, if the publisher deems necessary, execution of a formal license agreement with the publisher. Manufactured in the United States of America. Editor’s Letter Dear Readers, The autumn season can be a unique time to reflect on the path we have traversed throughout the year. We may be tempted to view the previous months with reverence, longing and a speck of nostalgia. For many of us, the tenacity and resilience with which we forge ahead bears fruit uniquely in our personal and professional lives and serves as a reminder of the persistence of humankind to progress throughout the ages. As we pivot toward the twilight of 2024, we leverage the lessons learned from our cumulative experience to apply wisdom to a new year. Linear advancement and success are not always guaranteed. We may encounter challenges and various pitfalls in our careers and personal undertakings. Prospective and incremental achievement support our virtues, testifying to our spirit when we rise above adversity and accomplish greatness. In this regard, the industry leaders highlighted in this issue of Insight are paradigms of progress and innovation, their feats demonstrating that ambitions, no matter how big or small, are attainable when one refuses to accept failure. Whether involved in the creative arts, legal and government affairs, academia, the STEM disciplines, or business ownership, the fundamental desire to march forward and create a more welcoming future is a universal notion, regardless of the industry in which one practices. We hope you enjoy the seventh edition of Insight, which underscores themes of perseverance and strength. As you browse this latest issue, may the wisdom expressed by our listees inspire you to harness your own talents and fortitude to light the way for future generations. With warmest regards, Lisa Diamond Lisa Diamond Senior Editor Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO SEVENTH EDITION Chief Executive Officer Erica Lee Chief Marketing Officer Kristine McCarthy Executive Vice President, HR and Organizational Development Deborah A. Morrissey Director, Editorial Services Renée Dutcher-Pryer Director, Print Production John Sartoris Senior Editor Lisa Diamond Senior Graphic Designer Carlton Ramsey Assistant, Editorial Jaclynkelli Kronemberg Technical Administrator, Editorial Charles Varriale Manager, Transcription Jamie Daniels Transcriptionist Erni Marquez Director, Recruitment Fran Bardio Director, Customer Service and Compliance Iris Cannetti Managing Director, Sales and Training Michael Swinarski Manager, Senior Sales Nikki Masih Manager, Sales Irmela Kastrat
4 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT ASAD KHALIF ALIWEYD, PHD Founder, Executive Director New American Development Center Eden Prairie, MN https://www.nadcmn.org/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? As a nonprofit organization founder, you have to know exactly what you’re doing and what kind of needs you will answer for. You have to know the issues, the challenges, the opportunities or the problems you are trying to solve. A nonprofit is basically a mediator between the government agencies and the community. To be a trusted leader, you have to be transparent, know what you are doing, and be credible and committed. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The most important challenge a nonprofit faces is continuing work by getting funding to ensure that the services they provide to the community continue. The foundation advocates for policy change at a state level and the needs of philanthropic organizations. Our focus is a lot of Muslim communities in Minnesota, especially East Africans, who have an issue buying homes and accessing culturally appropriate small business micro-lending. I'm trying to create an alternative financial mechanism where people can buy homes without paying interest. We have to think outside the box to address the cultural and systemic financial needs of our communities in Minnesota and beyond. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? As we move into a digital world, I believe in innovative, high-end technology software, for example, software specific to nonprofit organizations’ fundraising. It can give you a column showing what grants are available. ANIKA APPLE Founder, Chief Executive Officer Remarkably Me Enterprises, LLC Atlanta, GA https://anikaapple.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I’ve been called to help lead organizational change; it’s part of my purpose. However, the biggest disruption has been personal change. It matters because we focus on what happens in business as if it's separate from people, but it's not. There’s a quote that says, “There are no business problems; there are only people problems.” Disruption is a way of life; we recognize that change always happens. The art of disruption is about acceptance; if I can accept that change is happening, I can embrace opportunities I never imagined. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Healing should be a part of how we operate. Some people think of healing like reiki or meditation, but I’m talking about the art of being centered within yourself. When we heal, everything around us changes. That’s what changes the world – it’s not simply technology. It’s the boldness to do something different to allow ourselves to be seen. Often, when people aren’t showing up with their whole selves, we miss part of their brilliance. Healing helps you have the confidence to choose not to worry about people accepting who you are or what you say. We carry so much weight that we don't even realize we’re going through everything happening to us. If you recount to someone everything they’ve endured, they would be surprised. When they pause, they can recognize that they’re not meant to carry that weight. We want them to give themselves moments to return to their center and truth.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 5 RONNIE BERKE Partner Berke, Berke & Berke Chattanooga, TN www.berkeattys.com/firm-overview/ronald-j-berke/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Tennessee has continually limited the rights of people in favor of businesses, corporations and insurance companies. The people don’t have lobbyists in the legislature, so we have to be creative and navigate around any limitations, if possible. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? It takes a lot to overcome the prejudice in the public’s eye about people who file lawsuits. Frequently, I get clients who come in that have been injured, and they say they are not the suing type. That’s true until they are injured, and then they understand the necessity of filing a lawsuit. Insurance companies are getting more conservative in their offers, so we have to try more and more cases. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It’s much more contentious. We used to be able to meet with both adjusters and defense attorneys and negotiate in good faith. It seems now that they have taken on a very aggressive and negative attitude and don’t really cooperate in reaching a just result. They want to litigate everything or force clients to take a very low settlement. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Technologies are helping to develop evidence to present to juries — things that will offer a proper perspective, like finding key documents for large commercial cases and class actions, which sometimes involve hundreds of thousands of pages. RICHARD DOUGLAS CAMERON Major General (Retired) United States Army Fort Smith, AR https://marquismillennium.com/12th_Ed/richard-cameron/ What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? One major challenge I faced as I got my first job in the Army was going to Vietnam. I was really primed in psychiatry during my residency, but I was one of two commanders of a neuropsychiatric unit. Although I knew psychiatry, I knew little about being a commander. You go in, and you have 85 people under your command, three trucks, two Jeeps, gas masks, and all kinds of equipment you're responsible for. I was even responsible for a water tower. I probably learned more from my senior Non-Commissioned Officer Sergeants (NCOS) about the Army than I learned from the Command General Staff School. I learned early on how important the enlisted structure was. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? The Army came out of World War II and learned about mental illness and stress. We had medical centers in the Army then because there weren't enough capabilities in the civilian sector in the country to handle it. As administrations change, the emphasis is on different things. After the Vietnam War, the Army reorganized the whole command structure. After that, it was at its best in terms of being the instrument to protect the American people. That lasted up until about President Reagan, and then that thing somehow went downhill. The Army and the Navy also had a shortage of enlistments, which really weakened the military.
6 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT KENNETH D. CANDIDO, MD Anesthesiologist, Educator Oak Brook, IL How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? It’s a combination of my family, my mentors, and the strong advice they all gave me. For a year, I worked with James Olds who discovered brain stimulation reward, and I was very much influenced by the institute of which he was a part. I was the first person to demonstrate that neurotransmitters are changed by behavior and stress. I was also blessed to have done a year of research at Yale University with the man who discovered melatonin. I spent 25 years as chair at Cornell University, and all of my prior experience prepared me for that job. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My parents taught me the most important thing was to help others. Working with my brothers and sisters taught me to enjoy individuals with different ideas and approaches. Also, I couldn’t have had better colleagues. I was absolutely lucky, and I tried to treat everybody fairly. What excites you the most about your industry? Being able to work in a helpful profession is extraordinarily valuable. Psychiatry is just plain interesting. Each person has their own story — their own things that make a difference, and you get to know people very well and care about them, but you also have to be objective. BEVERLY CORNELL Owner, Reputation and Growth Strategist BC & Associates Marketing Corporation Linden, NC https://bcassociatesmarketing.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Navigating industry disruptions and staying at the top of our game boils down to curiosity, constant learning and a passion for innovation. We don't just follow trends – we anticipate them. One of our core values is dynamic; we're always looking to stay ahead of our customers’ needs. I’m a voracious reader, diving into industry newsletters, papers, articles, podcasts and books. I believe in learning from the best and following industry leaders closely. I also love to experiment. I was an early adopter of LinkedIn and social media for business, and I thrive on pushing new tools to their limits. For a boutique branding and digital marketing agency like ours, it’s about exploring what's out there and using these insights to serve our service-based clients better. What excites you the most about your industry? It’s constantly evolving. There's never a dull moment, and we can never get too comfortable. New technologies and tools are emerging, becoming more accessible and affordable. It's thrilling to see how harnessing these advancements can level the playing field. As technology becomes more widespread and costs decrease, small business owners can more easily tap into these resources. Ultimately, a small business’s success is my success. To thrive, businesses need three foundational pillars: vision and values, expertise and execution, and processes and pathways. Helping clients put these in place and watching them flourish is incredibly rewarding.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 7 DAVID DEBS DIXON Vice President, Stantec’s Urban Places Fellow Stantec Boston, MA www.stantec.com/en/people/d/dixon-david How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? By trying to understand where new opportunities are emerging. For example, as the office market has just tanked, it has been interesting to realize that so many people want to live in downtown Boston now. Housing opportunities can take up a lot of the old office buildings. People who live downtown spend a lot more on retail and culture than people who work downtown, so the area has a very bright future right now. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am genuinely curious about people and places. I also really love trying to understand what people want in their lives and then figuring out how to deliver that; maybe it’s not in the way they imagined, but I still deliver what they want. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It moved from being a fine art to a social art. It used to be this sort of visual character that the designer tried to achieve — that was the goal. Now, the experience is the goal. What excites you the most about your industry? Going forward, it’s the ability to create more equitable places. Because of the natural forces at work in our society, we may become more segregated by income, race and cultural backgrounds — I think it will happen naturally because the rich are getting richer, but no one else is. If we can create places that really bring people together and provide further density into the workforce, then everybody can have more opportunities. That is the most important thing our cities can do right now. Environmental changes are also very important. SHANNON J. DOBBS Founder Food System Hackers PBC Fountain, CO www.foodsystemhackers.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? When I first entered the food movement, I aimed to put a grocery store in downtown Reno. I found out the hard way that retail lobbyists in Nevada are working at every level of government to maintain the food system’s status quo. After much pushback, I realized real change isn’t likely through the nonprofit sector because corporate interests control funding mechanisms. Charity programs depend on donations from the wealthy, who then tend to dictate operations via their checkbook. It’s not a sustainable system. If we want to tackle the root causes of food waste and access inequality, we have to empower communities from the bottom up. I'm showing people how to create grassroots initiatives using market-aligned strategies to make them sustainable and scalable. Empowerment is key – how do we put impactful tools and strategies into the hands of communities? We leverage existing community resources and crowdfund equipment to begin rescuing food and then scale up. With the right strategy, local advocates can start a grassroots program anywhere in the country. What excites you the most about your industry? Food is the heart of the community and touches all our lives deeply. We make all our major decisions as a family and as a community around the kitchen table. Food and housing are the core of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – we all have to eat. Being able to rescue food resources, place them in a community, and use them as a catalyst creates more connections. That’s exciting.
8 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT HYLKE FABER Chief Executive Officer, Coach, Author, Podcast Host Growth Leaders Network Phoenix, AZ https://www.growthleadersnetwork.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? What the COVID-19 pandemic brought, besides hardship, was a rare opportunity to reflect and look deeply into what we’re doing, who we are and what we want to do. That’s what my work is about – helping people become more contemplative. I call this the connectedness quotient, which is about how deeply we’re connecting to who we are, to others and to our purpose. I traveled a lot for work pre-pandemic and was slated to give a series of workshops in the Netherlands in March 2020. When the pandemic emerged, our team needed to find a workaround. We were already practicing virtual coaching and team development, so we were able to get our workshops online in a week. What changed was the people with whom we were working became more ready to look at the deeper questions. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Truthfulness and compassion. I can’t help people with things that I’m not willing to look at myself. So, I invite leaders and teams to look at their mindsets and behaviors, which includes identifying their fears and past conditioning. Once they spot what is holding them back, they can let go and come out on the other side. The first book I wrote, “Taming Your Crocodiles,” has a unique subtitle in its Dutch translation: “Letting go of the patterns that keep you small.” Those are the patterns that keep you living in a nontruth. Without compassion, truthfulness can become ruthlessness, and you need both truth and compassion to be balanced. TAMMY EDMONDS Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Creative Director Tammy Edmonds DESIGN Inc. Pasadena, CA https://www.tammyedmondsdesign.com/ What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? An issue not being addressed sufficiently is diversity – I’d like to see greater opportunities to foster more inclusivity in our industry. There are so many points of inspiration gleaned from other cultures as the basis for design. We evoke their spirit, and yet, the architecture and interior design industry still has work to do in welcoming and encouraging culturally diverse talent into the field. Students are the future of any industry. Our goal, as professionals, must be to foster the next guard. We all benefit from being stewards of change. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? I think AI will have a positive effect on certain elements of the drawing production process, especially on large-scale, multi-level floor projects. Of course, 3D technologies continue to be a major contributor to the overall design process — visualizing how a space can be is an incredible communication tool. It’s also a great design instrument, but it has a side effect, like a backup camera on your vehicle, where you begin to rely on that to park your car and not trust in your cognitive abilities. That can become a crutch. While technology is doing a good job of being an assistant to what we’re trying to design, we need to remember the personal touch that allows something to come alive. You can copy things easily, but as designers, artists and creative individuals, we need time to quiet the mind and reflect to create something new and unique.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 9 SANDY FROST Investigative Journalist, Owner Frost Files LLC, NewsHooks 2 NewsBooks Frazeysburg, OH https://tinyurl.com/58uy9ed2 How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? At first, I navigated them poorly. What gets me through the tough times is gratitude and my spirituality. I’m up against some of the toughest and scariest who have come after me and threatened my life. After my surgery, I was reborn; I was not the bloodthirsty, cold-blooded and ruthless investigative journalist. The operation left me with 60% of my cognition, and I was reborn. Now, I'm a completely different person. If people want to come after me, instead of me fearing them, they should fear me. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? As an investigative journalist, I'm a one-woman newsroom. I don't need anybody else to work with me. As far as personality traits are concerned, I'm independent; I’m my own boss. Nobody has helped me with all the research. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? I think there’s a romanticized version of what’s called “the journalist out there.” I’m an old-fashioned journalist – I started 52 years ago in high school, and I learned the hard way. If people want to be journalists today, they should write their stories on a typewriter rather than a computer. I also see artificial intelligence (AI) as a huge benefit. The old-fashioned way needs to be available to the new journalists. These new journalists might have degrees and a good job, but they don’t know how to do what I do. I want to help them through AI. SALLY GABRIEL, PHD Owner, Certified End-of-Life Doula Epilogue End of Life Care Sarasota, FL https://www.epiloguecare.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? I'm in a relatively new profession. The first formal end-of-life doula training opened its doors in 2015. I'm on the ground floor of this new field, so what end-of-life doulas must navigate is people not knowing who we are and what we do. We have a big job ahead of us: educating potential clients and those working in the death care field about our existence and what we do so they will make referrals to people who need us. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that make you effective in your role? I can list three traits that are very important for my role as an end-of-life doulbeing a good listener, being curious and having a compassionate heart. We call it a “doula heart.” What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? This is a field where human contact is needed – robots cannot do our job. We provide a human touch at the end of life. We are expected to know a little about everything, like general practitioners, so doulas are starting to specialize in various aspects of doula care. For example, I may specialize in grief education and advance care planning. I would say another wave of the future in the death doula field is the formation of alliances and collectives like the birth doulas have. A backup is important for us because when somebody is in the process of actively dying, one doula can't always be there 24/7. One last important innovation will be insurance coverage or employee benefits for end-of-life doulas.
10 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT OLGA V. KHAMICHONAK President Blooming Minds Academy Buffalo Grove, IL https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-khamichonak-683212b7/ How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Education has always been an important part of society – when major changes happen, education is considered part of the political machine. We as educators must stay true to our purpose: the development of children and giving them tools to be successful in life. I think in the United States, education embraces technology and innovation. There are a lot of positive things happening, but the core is the child who can think for themselves. I think that's what we need to focus on because when these children grow, they become real assets to the country. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? One that has already shaped education is access to information – there is so much information now. There are also tools that can help the children learn. For example, there are glasses that you can use and see as if you're touching an organ. I think, in the next few years, we will jump from simply reading information to maybe having holographic images or even experiencing what we are learning. What excites you the most about your industry? The children. Just to see their faces, to see their dreams. I tell all my teachers, “We have the best job in the world because you come to work no matter your mood. You hug, and the children are excited to see you.” You teach them as little kids, and now you see them as lawyers, or they’re doing great with their business aspirations. RODERICK D. HUBBLE Master Certified Sales Consultant Performance Lexus Cincinnati, OH How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? My previous work helped me navigate very well. Much of my work from before the COVID-19 pandemic helped me build relationships. When I first started in sales, one client told me that people don’t care about how much you know until they know how much you care. So, doing the extra work and making sure people were 100% satisfied really helped carry me. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Positivity is paramount — I try to provide great energy for my clients. I’m a firm believer that people feed off each other’s energy, and when they find that positive energy, they want to be around it. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? Products have to be more competitively priced. I also think the market is fairer for the consumers. The biggest change is how the average consumer used to stop in at four to five dealerships before they made their choice. Now, they are averaging one-and-a-half dealerships because they have access to information before getting to a location. What excites you the most about your industry? I think about the possibilities, because, unlike many other industries, you can put more into automotive sales and get more out of it, so you’re not limited. If you want to work late, you can work late. If you want to come in early, you can come in early. The more you know about your product, the more you can help people. Photography credit: Kimbaird Avant Makeup credit: Samantha Wise
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 11 MARY ELIZABETH KING, PHD Political Scientist, Educator, Author Spotsylvania, VA http://www.maryelizabethkingphd.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? What it takes is tenacity. If you are flipping from one issue to another, you will not see results from your labor. If there's something you believe to be important for the United States, the future of the country or the nature of lasting democracy, it becomes much easier to maintain a constant grip and never let go. I may never live to see what I hope to see, but I won't let go. I believe that we must face the historical racism that was created in this country, and we still have a lot of work to do. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The United States is a war-making society; this is well-documented. Wars are not necessarily the ways to bring justice or solutions. Fortunately, there is the development and growth of recognition that violence is not necessarily the most productive route toward accomplishing goals. There are ways of fighting for justice, equality and other virtues that require no violence at all. Nonviolent means have been utilized since ancient times. What excites you the most about your industry? The fact that I was 7 years old when I was taught about the War of Independence is very revealing. This was not the best way to bring about change. What was used against the British were techniques like boycotts, publications that stopped publishing reports coming from England, and the development of ideas that were never discussed before. This is something that we now know how to do well without any negativism. BOB KRAUSE Board Chair, President Veterans National Recovery Center Burlington, IA https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-krause-87903b9/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Many people who started groups like us disappeared. The interest declined, but we kept chugging; there was always someone wronged by the system. Quite a few were military sexual assaults, and the military was notorious for hiding assaults and forcing young women out when they spoke up. We went to the state legislature and got a law passed in Iowa on non-federal orders that if a rape or assault occurred, it could go to civil court, which was revolutionary. It was so successful that the Iowa National Guard asked that the jurisdiction be broadened. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? There was a movement to create the Veterans Treatment Court. We have some districts that don’t have them, so we proposed a bill to create a Veterans Treatment Court in every jurisdiction. The judge in the city had an 85% success rate. Veterans joined the treatment court voluntarily and agreed to a two-year program. So, they would sign up, do counseling with local VA social services, and if they fall off the wagon or get arrested, instead of going back to jail for two years, they might go to jail for a week, which would hopefully allow them to keep their job and family. Once we have a statewide system, we intend to broadcast success stories to other states. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? We’ve been promoting hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injuries.
12 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT MICHAEL LAM Art Consultant Vision Art Media New York, NY http://marquismillennium.com/11th_Ed/michael-lam/34/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Amid challenging times, I've dedicated myself to uplifting people and adding vibrancy to the community through the power of art. Over the years, I orchestrated a unique online event and exhibition to spread joy and inspiration. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I believe a creator should prioritize not just monetary gain but also uphold positive values. Nowadays, the emphasis is on mutual benefit: ensuring that all parties involved, including oneself and the company, achieve success. If there's only one winner, sustainability becomes difficult to maintain. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Tackling the industry's complexities remains a formidable task. Everything, particularly the production and procurement of art, has become increasingly expensive, posing significant challenges for artists. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? I've observed a shift in people's preferences, with a declining interest in traditional art collections. Digital art has gained significant traction, indicating a broader transformation across the industry. GREG A. KREMPL, MD, FACS Professor, Department Chair The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Oklahoma City, OK www.ouhealth.com/find-a-doctor/greg-a-krempl-md-facs/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I am driven to do my best and to raise the bar so that those around me can achieve their best as well. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The biggest challenge is the move toward patient-centric care and doing what provides the patient with the best experience, rather than doing what is most convenient for the staff. We are learning from those in the field of customer service and figuring out how to apply those ideas to health care. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? The biggest innovation recently was the emergence of virtual medicine. We are going to learn from this and apply the knowledge to a post-COVID-19 world. What excites you the most about your industry? The exciting thing in my field today is the same thing that inspired me in the first place, and that is impacting the lives of my patients. Having the trust of my patients and the ability to impact and improve their lives is what brought me into medicine, and at the end of the day, I go home feeling great about it.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 13 JUSTIN M. MULHOLLAND Financial Advisor, Founder 52 Blue Wealth Management Brighton, MI www.52bluewealth.com How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? By innovating. Regulators are always changing things in my industry; being ahead of that and knowing where the industry is going has been a big help. I started using the advisory model long before it was cool, and then, I saw where the industry was going – it was trying to eliminate commissions and conflicts of interest. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? Regulation changes are constant. What I've been doing the whole time is more paperwork to document why I recommend what I do. Another challenge is the question facing those in charge as to whether we are employees or independent contractors. I don’t want to be an employee. There's nothing wrong with it, but I just feel like having somebody tell me what to do has never been great for me. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Artificial intelligence. We have programs now that can analyze every different product out there, which saves us time. It will cause a situation where the employment gap we have right now will not matter much because we're going to be much more efficient. Robotics is the most exciting area because a lot of what’s done in nursing homes can be done through robots. If you have a nurse with a robot, they can care for three to four people, whereas they can only care for one or two now. FANCHETTE J. MARGUERAT DEGAARD, PHD Owner Marguerat Degaard Psychology PLLC Tarrytown, NY https://www.linkedin.com/in/fanchette-marguerat-degaard-318bb415/ How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? There was a time when psychology and psychoanalysis were avant-garde industries, advancing the concept of the unconscious, defending human rights and/or women's rights, and being part of the political landscape. It was not always on the right side of politics, easily pathologizing minorities. Nowadays, you see psychology as part of our culture. Self-help tools and basic notions in psychology are all on the internet. It has been incorporated into our culture to help individuals navigate their world, but unfortunately, without an understanding of the depth of the therapeutic work. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I never used teletherapy. Now, two-thirds of my practice is behind the screen. The convenience allows me to see people in Japan or Australia, but it's a loss as I miss the texture of life, the smell of coffee, perfumes and looks. I'm always surprised when I meet my patients in person by their body shape, sense of aesthetics and movement style. I don’t think that other technologies like AI will replace the human contact necessary to really connect and develop a trusting rapport. What excites you the most about your industry? What excites me the most is when my patients feel better and freer and have taken our work in to accompany them in their ongoing journey of self-discovery, spontaneously self-reflecting and using their creativity to expand spaces towards new enriching ways to live life fully.
What excites me the most about the industry is that seeking mental health care continues to be destigmatized, and there’s a huge potential for growth. SARA SCHWARTZ Owner, Operator, Clinical Therapist Sara E. Teller Industries LLC, Home of 3Cs Counseling Center Novi, MI https://tinyurl.com/45zsbnte A seasoned clinical therapist with years of expertise in counseling, business operations, content creation and more, Sara Schwartz excels as the owner and operator of Sara E. Teller Industries LLC, which serves as an umbrella company overseeing many of her other endeavors, as well as two real estate ventures. In addition to serving as a licensed professional counselor and owner of 3Cs Counseling Center, through which she caters to patients over the age of 6, she offers self-paced, pre-recorded licensure exam study materials through her organization CounselingExamPrep.org. Similarly, Ms. Schwartz owns and provides clinical supervision and mentorship services through the Michigan Counselor Training Institute, and due to her vast knowledge, she is a mental health and substance use disorder expert witness for court cases. Over the years, Ms. Schwartz honed her expertise through MiSide, Team Wellness Center, and Sollars and Associates Integrative Counseling and Psychological Services. In addition to her foundation in counseling, she has held several entertainment and media arts roles with Nine9 The UnAgency, Cengage Group, Publications International, Sylvan Learning Center, FAITH Magazine, Michigan State University Press and The Romeo Observer, among others. A leader in her field, Ms. Schwartz holds a BA in General Management from Michigan State University’s Honors College, an MBA from Wayne State University, and a Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Antioch University. She is a certified social media strategist, children’s book writer, digital content coder and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). In conjunction with her work, Ms. Schwartz has contributed to her community through Ascension Hospital, where she provided spiritual services, Turning Point, Michigan State University's Teaching Assistant Tutoring Program, and the university's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. While her career has been filled with highlights, Ms. Schwartz takes the most pride in offering affordable and accessible mental health services amid the ongoing mental health crisis.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 15 INSIGHT MARQUIS WHO′S WHO SEVENTH EDITION FALL 2024 Ms. Schwartz attributes her success to her mother's unwavering support and passion for health care and her father's invaluable wisdom and entrepreneurial spirit, which has consistently inspired her. Looking ahead, she intends to expand her counseling business, transforming it into a thriving, multi-clinician practice serving clients throughout the state. She also intends to pursue a professorship and attain two more advanced degrees in intellectual property law and neuroscience. How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Disruption is a natural part of life – I was always told to expect the unexpected. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family has been helpful for me. It wasn’t the typical 9 to 5 – being successful meant being available, even for unforeseen issues. I’ve also had a lot of disruptions in my life, both personally and professionally, as many people do. You learn to roll with the punches, remain adaptable, and grow through the experience. Everything happens for a reason. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? My work ethic makes me effective. I know we're not always going to be motivated, so we have to always be disciplined. There are times when I just want to crawl back into my bed and sleep, but I don't – I get up and try to keep the ball rolling. It’s also important to be real with people, live with integrity, and be kind always. Every person has a story – let’s make sure it has a good ending. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? We’re in the middle of a global mental health crisis, largely caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, restrictions have relaxed, and the world has opened up again. Because telehealth took off during lockdowns, many clinicians transitioned to this model and are now either hesitant to go back to the office, or they have limited in-person availability. Right now, the challenge is that demand far outweighs supply, and for those who want in-person care, it’s been difficult to find. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? It’s evolved quite a bit over the past few years due to COVID and the widespread availability of virtual care. While this has made in-person services somewhat harder to find, there are also many positive aspects. Telehealth opens up accessibility in a number of ways. For example, we’re now better equipped to reach people who may be temporarily traveling, have transportation or childcare difficulties, and those in rural or otherwise remote areas. What excites you the most about your industry? What excites me the most about the industry is that seeking mental health care continues to be destigmatized, and there’s a huge potential for growth. With technology, we can continue to reimagine service delivery, improving accessibility and helping as many people as possible. We just need to find tangible ways to align supply with this ever-growing demand. Keeping up with the changing landscape is key.
JIM R. ROPCHAN, PHD Research Scientist Yale University Hamden, CT marquismillennium.com/4thEd/342/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Being able to schedule things accordingly is key. You deal with the most pressing issues first that require your attention and, at the same time, try to keep up with what is going on in the field. You need to use the tools that are available to you. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? When we first started our kind of work, there were only a couple of radiopharmaceuticals that were being used. Now, there are many more, which lend a lot of information. We have worked on over 200 radiopharmaceuticals at Yale University. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? We will be testing a new PET scanner, which will be effective at looking at the biochemical processes in the body or brain. What excites you the most about your industry? What’s most exciting is seeing the work we have done translated to diagnose patients and detect early cases of cancer. By our methodology, we can determine cancer locations and how involved the cancer is long before patients see any outward signs. It is really beneficial, as it keeps us thinking about what else we can do with this technology. 16 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT DR. MICHAEL V. NAMORATO JR. Professor Emeritus University of Mississippi Oxford, MS http://www.drmichaelvnamaratojr.com/ What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I think one behavior I have is that I listen. The other behavior I have is that I pursue a project until it's done; no matter how many obstacles there are, I’ll keep pursuing it until it’s done. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? What the teachers are doing has changed a lot. Also, I don't think the students are as committed as they used to be. When I first started teaching, students used to come to class with a shirt and a tie, and the girls were all dressed up. They were very serious about everything. For example, they said they wanted a job or wanted to get married. However, now there’s this attitude that the students expect everything to happen to them and that they’re entitled to it. But they're not – they have to work hard for it, and I don't think they want to. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? It’s everything we have now, such as computers. I think computers and artificial intelligence are just the beginning.
Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT 17 JEFFREY B. SILBERSCHLAG Tenured Professor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Music Director and Conductor, Chesapeake Orchestra Co-Director and Principal Conductor, Alba Music Festival Leonardtown, MD www.priceattractions.com/jeffrey-silberschlag-conductor What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? I had the benefits of a very wise grandfather. He wanted me to be in his drapery business, which was the business he brought from Russia at that time. He spent every moment of his waking hour telling me things he thought were important. I think I grew up with that extraordinary motivation; it instilled a tremendous amount of confidence. I also think it's my passion for the field that I chose, which is important. The two ways people can ruin their lives are by not making the career they should have and not taking the right company. I think I'm lucky in both choices. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? The history of how things were done in art and classical music – they worked hard in private rehearsals and practiced by themselves. Then, they show up in their fanciest outfits, not telling anybody of the human struggles it took them to get to that stage. I think professional sports are much better at explaining the human experience of the athletes. In my art and administration class, I explain this. The challenge for all arts is to let people know the secret of the process and what people go through – not just the final product. KAREN SCHUMAN Art Director Dancing Krow Studio Oak Park, IL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksflxVqsI_E What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? Many artists are not organized, but I’m organized and can schedule myself. Also, I’m very flexible with people – people do what they want and don't do what they can't. Therefore, don't expect people to do things that they really don’t want to do. It’s important just to be flexible and organized and keep sight of your own work. What is the most important issue/challenge you are dealing with in your industry? For many, it's trying to find an open shop where people can come in; most artists have other jobs. I think being available to see people look at your artwork is important. I want art to be more meaningful and profound. How do you feel your industry has changed/evolved? I’ve become more easygoing, flexible and pickier about where I would show my art. I guess I'm just slightly choosier about places where I show my work. I pretty much just showcase my artwork in the gallery and around the Oak Park area. What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? Artificial intelligence (AI) is really coming around, and we're a little afraid of that, as well. The people I associate with know about it, but we're not involved. I think artificial intelligence is beautiful, but it's not profound. What excites you the most about your industry? It’s exciting when I'm working on a piece, and it's starting to come together the way I want it – or even better. It’s also exciting when I suddenly have an idea while working on something else.
18 Seventh Edition Marquis Who’s Who INSIGHT A. RENEE THORNTON, PHD Performance Psychologist, CEO Pathfinder Resilience Fennville, MI https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-thornton/ What innovations or technologies do you feel will shape the future of your industry? The most innovative phenomenon occurring now is the shifting attitude of senior leaders. In the last decade, society has been inundated with complaints about the younger generation. Complaints have since turned into untrue labels. My research reveals the Millennial and Gen Z populace's positive impact on the workforce. Today, people are not interviewing with a focus on what they bring to the agency but with a question about what the organization’s culture brings to them. Leaders today realize that recruiting and retaining talent is only possible when the culture reflects the beliefs of its entire team. People do not buy what you do; they buy what you believe because they believe what you believe. Transformational leaders are finally building high-performing teams united by a shared belief system. The result is the culture shift we’ve needed for decades. What excites you the most about your industry? In the last few years, we’ve seen the social perception of our public safety profession deteriorate. We've seen the behavior of the few impact the reputation of the many. People have stopped believing in heroism the way they used to. We can’t change the past, but we can build a better future. Our greatest opportunity is to become resilient – to raise the bar on what excellence is, vow to make tangible change and prepare to outperform expectations in the future. Our communities, organizations, families, professions and heroes deserve nothing less. NIRMALYA THAKUR, PHD Lecturer Emory University Atlanta, GA nirmalyathakur.com/ How have you navigated disruptions in your industry to remain a top professional? Since I first started researching in the field of human-computer interaction, my goal has always been the same — to create a positive impact on society so that the future of humanity can have a better world in which to live, work and grow. Every day I enter the lab is an opportunity to make a difference. What are two key behaviors/personality traits that allow you to be effective in your role? No matter how small the invention, effort or discovery, I believe that anything my research contributes to can make a positive change in this world. I am also always focused, even in times of failure. Jay Shetty, a motivational speaker, once said that “the difference between a winner and a loser is that the winner tried one more time.” I tell myself that when I am stuck on the same problems, I don’t give up. What excites you the most about your industry? We’re currently seeing different disciplines of computer science making an impact on society. For instance, if we talk about artificial intelligence, it is impacting the way people stay at home and work in different industries; AI is playing a role in many workplaces. When we talk about artificial intelligence, we mean smart gadgets, robots or machines; people are going to be interacting with them. Human interaction with technology has the potential to change the world by driving us toward an advanced state of living.
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