BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KELLY WOOD
CEO & Founder
E-RYT 200, RCYT, RPYT
Kelly Wood is the founder of SCHOOL Yoga, a style of yoga explicitly adapted for public and private school classrooms. SCHOOL is the acronym for Smiling Calm Hearts Open Our Learning.
Kelly is an educational consultant, author, and certified yoga teacher with more than 30 years of experience. As a business owner and executive director of The Breathing Revolution, Inc., she grew a thriving yoga studio in Los Angeles from the ground up and continues to offer classes. In 2012, she founded the nonprofit Smiling Calm Hearts Open Our Learning, Inc. (SCHOOL, Inc.) and continues serving as the CEO. For 23 years, she has pioneered her signature yoga mindfulness techniques in public schools, innovated online yoga teaching platforms of recorded and live-streaming classes, and led more than 120 teacher training courses in addition to professional development sessions.
Kelly is considered an expert in her field and a pioneer in integrating yoga mindfulness practices that align with academic standards. She continues to teach extensively in Los Angeles County schools, mainly to underserved youths. Her program has reached thousands of children and teens in school districts nationwide.
Kelly’s education includes a BS in Marketing with a minor in Philosophy from Clemson University and a BA in Art History with a minor in Philosophy from Georgia State University.
DR. Y. JANE TAVYEV
Y. Jane Tavyev, MD is Director of Pediatric Neurology at Pediatric Services at Cedars-Sinai. She is board certified in Neurology with Special Certification in Child Neurology. Dr. Tavyev is a member of several professional societies including the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association and the Child Neurology Society. Her clinical and research interest was in the area of autism. Jane’s education includes: Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine; Residency, Baylor College of Medicine; Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine.
LAURA LIPSCOMB
Laura Lipscomb is CEO of GreenWood, Inc. which provides integrated Maintenance, Construction and Production support services to plants and facilities. With a BA in Psychology from the University of South Carolina, Laura brings more than 25 years of extensive operations and administrative management experience to GreenWood, Inc., a women-owned business certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
ROSA WHITE
Rosa is the Administrative Manager for the Multi-Asset Strategies team at American Century Investments, with a background in administrative operations, strategic planning, and organizational branding. She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix, a BS in Business Administration from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and a Personal Financial Planning designation from UCLA Extension. A longtime practitioner of yoga and meditation, Rosa is passionate about supporting underserved communities and serves on several nonprofit boards, including those at Mount Saint Mary’s University, The Pasadena Festival of Women Authors, Two Threes Wellness, and SCHOOL, Inc. “I lead with an open mind and an open heart.”
TRICIA HOEN, MPH
Tricia Hoen, MPH is the Assistant Director of Institutional Compliance at the University of Southern California. Tricia received her Master of Public Health in 2014 from Loyola University Chicago and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2010 from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Tricia is a certified compliance and ethics professional and has 12 years of experience building legal and compliance programs for Fortune 500 and non-profit institutions.
CAROLYN VAN HOSEN
Carolyn Van Hosen is a Cal State Fullerton graduate with a BA in Liberal Arts and holds a CFA Institute Investment Foundations Certificate. Her career began in the legal profession which led to IT implementations, training and customer support. Carolyn has worked for a Big Four Accounting and Consulting firm supporting all levels of technology. Since 2003, Carolyn has supported the frontline IT services for a Wall Street Investment firm as an IT Director. She enjoys opportunities to actively serve in her community, neighborhood and employer-sponsored events.
LAURIE JEROME
Laurie Jerome is a certified legal professional with over 20 years of experience. In 2011 she was honored as the recipient of the E. W. Mullins, Sr. Paralegal Pro Bono Award for her commitment to pro bono service. As a student of yoga and a cancer survivor, Laurie generously volunteers with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's First Connection Program, Hands on Greenville, Meals on Wheels and Wills for Heroes. Laurie received her BA in Financial Management from Clemson University.
SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
JANE PISANO, Ph.D.
Jane Pisano has more than 40 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. She was the president and director of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for over 15 years, growing the museum attendance by more than 70%. Jane has also held prominent leadership positions in the education sector including USC School of Public Administration and USC Price School of Public Policy. Her degrees include: BA in Political Science, Stanford University; MA International Relations, Johns Hopkins University; PhD International Relations, Johns Hopkins University.
LIESCHEN BIERSTEDT
With a BA in Music and a BA in Psychology, Lieschen has maintained a successful music studio for over 30 years. Committed to music education, she was President of the Music Teachers’ Association of California from 2002-2004 and currently holds this position for a second term. Lieschen is a respected adjudicator of music competitions in Southern California and served on her local Hollywood Branch Board as well as the California State Board of Directors for many years.
LINDA McNAMARA, RN, MBA
Linda is a registered nurse whose career spans healthcare, global manufacturing, and academia. She served as Director of the Joseph F. Sullivan Center, an academic nurse-managed health center at Clemson University. Her previous roles include Group Personnel Manager and Employee Relations Manager at Michelin North America, and Vice President of Patient Services at Medical Personnel Pool. She has served on national committees, including the NIH’s Director’s Council of Public Representatives (COPR). Linda is co-author of If You Have to Wear an Ugly Dress, Learn to Accessorize and has contributed to peer-reviewed journals. She holds an MBA from Clemson University, a BSN from Jacksonville State University, and is a graduate of the Johnson & Johnson/UCLA Health Care Executive Program.
DR. NICOLE A. FABRIS-CARRAL
Dr. Fabris-Carral attended UC Berkeley where she studied Biology and Spanish. After graduating, she spent one year teaching science at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, California. She then went on to New York Medical College, graduating in 2004. Nicole returned to California for training and completed her residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in 2007. Dr. Fabris-Carral joined Glendale Pediatrics in 2007. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society. A mother of two girls and a yoga practitioner herself, Nicole recommends yoga to her young patients, especially for weight issues, anxiety, and focus.