Profiles In Leadership

I am a physical therapist at heart and CEO & owner of Motion and Therapy Partners INC. At Motion, I own and operate physical therapy clinics in Minnesota and Utah. In that role, I develop strategy for growth while maintaining quality, culture and mission at the forefront of decisions.I am also the owner & CEO of Therapy Partners, a MSO (managed service organization) that operates the infrastructure of 60+ clinics across the midwest. This delivers back end solutions of billing, RCM, credentialing, contracting, EHR, IT, etc - we package it all for clinics to be autonomous and independent. I completed my doctorate at University of Colorado-Denver. Became board certified in orthopedics (OCS), and did my fellowship in manual therapy (AAOMPT). I teach at the University of Minnesota in their DPT program, and teach and host post doctoral residents that we host in our clinics. I continue to work with USA ski and snowboard when able as medical staff, and have an awesome wife who approves the insanity above and

Scott Curley, from an early age, was challenged by life and experienced a roller coaster ofhardships (including abuse, drug addiction, prison, and homelessness) yet he managed to usethose experiences as a vehicle for personal growth while building a better version of himself.Scott is now the CEO of one of the largest and nationally recognized tax resolution firms and is anauthor, a keynote speaker, and a mentor. He aims to help others identify their strengths andpurpose through the transformational power of storytelling. He embodies how it ispossible to turn life’s hardships into opportunities. He offers tips on becoming successfulby leveraging life's challenges and using them as catalysts for growth and positive transformation.His story sparks meaningful and wonderful conversations that could ultimately stimulate anintrospection that will help others to identify and recognize their own internal greatness... whichhe passionately believes we all possess. With his extensive experience as a CEO as well as being

Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA BiosketchDianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA is President and CEO of the Sheltering Arms Corporation and Hospitals.Dr. Jewell has been a physical therapist for 35 years, having practiced in acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient and community health settings in Richmond, VA. She also held an appointment for 11 years as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Additional adjunct teaching affiliations include the Doctor of Physical Therapy programs at the University of Tennessee Health ScienceCenter, the University of Vermont, Arcadia University and Mary Baldwin University. Prior to joining Sheltering Arms, she focused her efforts on rehabilitation technology as a consultant and then as Director of Clinical Practice, Outcomes and Education at WebPT (Phoenix, AZ).Dr. Jewell completed her BA at Williams College (1984), her MSPT at Boston University (1988) and her transitional DPT at V

Heather Dominick is the founder of A Course In BusinessMiracles. Since 2010, she has taught thousands of HighlySensitive Entrepreneurs and Leaders from around theglobe how to release life-long limiting beliefs, overcomefears and develop new leadership skills in order to excel inbusiness and life by doing things differently to createmore impact and more income. An exceptional facilitatorand teacher, she is known for creating a safe, sacredenvironment for true transformation whether deliveringtraining online or in-person.Heather is a woman who is impressively successful, andhighly sensitive. A former high school drama teacher whocollaborated with none other than Bette Midler. Agraduate of NYU where she received her first coachtraining. Heather is the author of DIFFERENT: The HighlySensitive Leadership Revolution, which highlights themost common secret concerns of highly sensitive peopleand brings a fresh, empowered perspective, with doableactions designed to strengthen readers into highlysensitive entrepreneurs

DR. JOSH FUNK, DPTFounder / CEOA lifelong athlete, Dr. Josh Funk became interested in becoming a physical therapist when going through PT as a D1 lacrosse player at Ohio State. After avoiding shoulder surgery for a torn labrum and rotator cuff, Josh has been entrenched in the world of physical therapy and sports performance. Over the years, he has continually developed his knowledge base and expertise as a physical therapist, and as a business owner. A Montgomery County resident, Josh is heavily involved in all areas of the community throughout the DMV.Dr. Josh Funk was born and raised in Montgomery County, MD and attended Poolesville High School. Josh went on to play Division 1 lacrosse and earn a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. It was a little over 3 years after graduating from Maryland, that Rehab 2 Perform was founded in late 2014.Dr. Funk is committed to ensuring that Rehab 2 Perform is one of

Bonnie Monteleone is the co-founder and Executive Director for the Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. based in Wilmington, NC.  Her research engages citizen science with school-age children to university graduate students and to date has assisted over 130 UNCW students in Directed Independent Studies (DIS)on plastic related research projects.. She co-created the course "Plastic Marine Debris Field Studies" at UNCW and has received several conservation awards for her innovative research and outreach on marine plastic pollution. She was a co-investigator on the NOAA funded research project “Microplastic Ingestion in the Black Sea Bass, Centropristis striata.” She has also co-authored five scientific publications related to plastic pollution. Ms. Monteleone is also an accomplished artist who integrates the plastic she has collected from the world's oceans (near 10,000 nm) into modern artistic masterpieces and is currently producing a full-length feature documentary titled, If the Ocean Could Talk – A Voice for the Nort

Jim is the founder and Chairman of Afterburner Inc., a prominent management consulting and leadership training firm consisting of over 80 accomplished military professionals, both current and former. Having served as an F-15 Fighter/Instructor pilot in the U.S. Air Force, he established Afterburner in 1996. Jim is also the author of seven insightful books covering a spectrum of topics, from leadership and management development to veteran career transition. He stands as a globally acknowledged thought leader in agile continuous improvement, a pivotal aspect of Afterburner's acclaimed Flawless Execution methodology.Utilizing Flawless Execution, Jim and his Afterburner team collaborate with numerous global corporations to foster results, bridge execution gaps, and expedite their individual, team, and organizational performance.Afterburner's excellence has been lauded with six Inc. Magazine's fastest growing company awards, and inclusion in Forbes Magazine's Small Giants List. They've engaged with 85% of the U.S

Steve is the Founder of Elevation Project, which collaborates with elite organizations, communities, and institutions to build high-performance teams and systems.Steve has prepared triathletes for the Kona Ironman, boxers for world title fights, and the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.He was the first full-time American performance specialist in the English Premier League, leading the Sport Science efforts for Everton Football Club, facing teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.Steve is an expert physical therapist, sports scientist, movement specialist, and director of high performance — he supported Matt Fitzpatrick for the 2023 PGA Championship and US Open.Beyond sport, he has coached executive VPs at Stanley 1913, performance directors at the Phoenix Suns, helped the Colorado Rapids(MLS) develop organizational identity, and has given keynotes on collaboration at Fuel50 and WebPT.  

About Denise DupréDenise is the founder and managing partner of Champagne Hospitality, a hotel design and development company, and Couture Harvest, a collection of vineyards in the Champagne and Burgundy regions of France. Her hotels have earned their place among the best in the world, and received top honors from prestigious travel and lifestyle critics, including Forbes, Conde Nast, Travel and Leisure, and TripAdvisor, and her wines are the same, with the most recent “Brand of the year" award from La Revue du Vin de France for Leclerc Briant, the Champagne house established in Epernay, France in 1872 which has experienced an incredible metamorphosis in the past decade under her leadership.

ROBERT GLAZER is the Founder andChairman of the Board of global partnermarketing agency, Acceleration Partners.A serial entrepreneur, award-winningexecutive, bestselling author, and keynotespeaker, Bob has a passion for helpingindividuals and organizations build theircapacity and elevate their performance.Under Bob’s leadership, AccelerationPartners has become a recognized globalleader in the affiliate and partnershipmarketing industry, establishing best-in-industry processes for client acquisition,retention, culture and service.Bob’s writing reaches millions of peoplearound the globe each year who resonatewith his topics, which range fromperformance marketing andentrepreneurship to company culture,capacity building, and leadership.Worldwide, he is also a sought-afterkeynote speaker by companies andorganizations on subjects related tobusiness growth, culture, buildingcapacity and performance.Outside of work, Bob can likely be foundskiing, cycling, reading, traveling,spending quality time with his family orove

Zach Montroy is a change agent and leadership team coach who has spent two decades in executive roles, honing his expertise in organizational strategy, people operations, people leadership and scaling companies.With a passion for helping leaders expand their impact and build trust, Zach draws from his extensive experience to help companies align their mission and values with their strategy.Over the last five years, Zach has focused his efforts on helping entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses, bringing his knowledge and insights to bear on the stickiest issues facing high-growth organizations. With a deep understanding of the importance of both strategy and culture ni achieving sustainable growth, Zach helps companies create high-functioning, high-impact organizations through his innovative approach to leadership.As a sought-after speaker and podcast guest, Zach is known for his ability to distill complex concepts into actionable insights that help businesses achieve their goals. Whether you're looking

Rupal M Patel, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel received her PhD in Health Promotion and Wellness from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah in 2016, her MS in PT from TWU in Houston in 1991 and her BS in PT and biology from TWU in Denton in 1990. Her research streams include reduce risk factors for diabetes among an at-risk population, social and structural determinants of health and their impact on rehabilitation outcomes, factors influencing health behaviors among populations, and issues related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in physical therapy. Besides her DPT teaching responsibilities, Dr. Patel also mentors PhD students during their didactic and dissertation phases. Service is part of Dr. Patel's life work and passion. She has been an active member of the APTA since 1988 and has served in various roles at the component and national level over the past 30 years.  She w

Mosongo Moukwa is a seasoned executive and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping companies thrive by commercializing new technologies, diversifying their product offerings, and entering new markets.Across thirty-plus years in leadership, Mosongo has applied his unique talent for identifying leadership gaps and developing the talent and culture necessary for success. He helps solve important innovation challenges that hold organizations back by unleashing the collective creativity of their people.As a thought leader in leadership development and organizational change, Mosongo has shared his insights such as leadership demystified with Human Capital, and panel discussions on neuroscience, project management, and business moderated by Wanda Curlee  of American Public University. His articles have appeared in Business Today, The Journal of Creative Behavior, Crain’s Cleveland Business, R&D Innovator, and he is a regular contributor to Business Standard.Mosongo serves as the President at Hathaway

Therese B. Pandl, RN, MN, MBA, FACHEExecutive SummaryTherese is a healthcare executive, with over 35 years of progressive leadership in large, complex health care systems. Successful record of achievement in building integrated systems of care, advancing physician alignment, improving clinical delivery systems as well as developing successful risk-based payment models. She has led strategic growth initiatives including multiple physician integration initiatives, alignment of independent hospitals, development of a provider-sponsored health plan as well as service line expansions. Operationally, Therese drove a division structure to reduce redundancies, increase efficiency and reduce costs across the continuum. Therese is recognized for developing teams that produce significant results while maintaining effective board, physician, and staff relationships. Passionate about coaching to enhance leadership capacity, driving improvements in safety, quality, and affordability.Professional Experiences• HSHS: Eastern

Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, is the Dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, and Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration at LSU Health Shreveport.  She graduated in 1987 with a BS in PT from LSU, a MHS in 1996, and she earned her PhD in Cellular Biology and Anatomy in 2006, also from LSU Health Shreveport.  Sharon’s research interests include conservative clinical approaches to the management of common musculoskeletal conditions and translational research of applied mechanical loading to healing tissue to determine dosing effects the ultimate functional and biomechanical tissue integrity.  Dr. Dunn previously served on the PT faculty and as program director, teaching professional issues, anatomy, biomechanics, and orthopaedic PT.  Her clinical practice and board specialty is in the area of orthopaedics.  Throughout her career, Dr. Dunn has been professionally engaged in efforts to promote public policies to enhance the public’s access to high quality health services a

Ellen Connelly Taaffe is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Kellogg School of Management, where she teaches Personal Leadership Insights and is the Director of Women's Leadership Programming. Ellen designs and delivers the Kellogg Women's Leadership Seminar series, the signature program for female students across Kellogg's Full-time, Evening/Weekend, and Executive MBA programs. Prior to her academic, governance, and coaching career, Ellen spent 25 years with Fortune 500 companies holding the top brand management post at divisions of PepsiCo, Royal Caribbean, and Whirlpool Corporation. She built world-class brands, led multi-billion-dollar portfolios with P&L responsibility, launched new businesses, led turnarounds, and merged businesses and cultures post-acquisition. In her upcoming book, The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place (October 10, 2023 / Page Two), Ellen uses her vast experience to help women understand and navigate through internal and externa

Ryan Lavarnway is a former Major League Baseball catcher, currently working as a keynote speaker and leadership coach. Over his fifteen-year career, Ryan represented eight different teams in the Major Leagues, including the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. He also proudly represented Israel internationally in both the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics, which earned him recognition in the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.Ryan began his journey to the majors as a standout at Yale University. In 2007, he became the NCAA batting champion by hitting an impressive .467 and set a new Ivy League record with a 25-game hitting streak. He also holds the Ivy League all-time career home run record with 34.Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2008, Ryan quickly established himself as a powerful hitter, being named to multiple minor league All-Star teams and earning Minor League Offensive Player of the Year twice.After his big-league debut in 2011, Ryan continued to excel on the field, sett

Andy Moye is a seasoned commercial leader and corporate development executive who has worked across the molecular diagnostics, biotechnology and life sciences industries. He is currently Chief Executive Officer at Paige and previously served as Chief Commercial Officer, where he led the company’s clinical sales and commercial strategy, including the U.S. launch of Paige Prostate, the first and only AI-based pathology product to receive FDA approval for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) use in detecting cancer in prostate biopsies. Previously, Moye served as Head of Commercial Operations in North America and Latin America for the Digital and Computational Pathology division of Philips, delivering significant growth in both markets for the emerging business. Moye has also served in executive roles at leading healthcare companies, including Ontada, a division of McKesson, Caris Life Sciences, and WaferGen Bio-systems, now part of Takara Bio. Prior to joining the industry, Moye served as a Lieutenant and flight officer i

Maureen is a Leadership Coach and Consultant who works with high-potential individuals and teams who want to lead with greater purpose,influence and effectiveness.Maureen’s results-based approach to coaching ensures that she and her clients go beyond having ‘nice conversations’ to instead create realand lasting transformation around clearly established goals.Maureen measures her own success by witnessing her clients become the very best version of themselves, at work and in life.Maureen had a dynamic and fulfilling 25-year career in advertising working at global shops such as McCann, Saatchi & Saatchi, Grey and,most recently, mcgarrybowen, where she was MD, Head of Account Services.Maureen was fortunate to partner with some of the biggest and best marketers in the world, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Kraft,General Mills Inc, Novartis, Burger King, and United Airlines where she was developing effective campaigns.Maureen was equally passionate about maximizing the impact and effectiveness of her

Leader of Leaders, Harmony Coach, Executive leader, Success Consultant…I’ve been called many things.Ultimately, they all mean the same thing. I transform how executives define and create life success. The work I do is a calling. One that I’m honored to live out. There was almost a time that didn’t happen. We all have experiences that define us, set us on a different path, or elevate our vision for life.I had mine at 38.Sitting at the doctor’s office, patiently waiting to hear how great I was, he handed me a prescription that offered a life sentence. One, I knew I was self-imposed.I had a decision to make.Accept my “fate” or refuse his diagnosis and create the life I knew I was meant for.I chose the latter and I’m here to help my clients do the same. With over 30 years of experience from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom, I use my personal and professional experience to transform how leaders lead, how executives live, and how we all create a lifestyle where success and harmony coexist. Fifteen years ag