Our Team
We have built a team of industry-leading professionals, executives, and medical experts to help execute our Mission of being a hands-on organization that works to "Empower & Help Kids with ADHD." We are excited to have these caring experts on our Team!
Board Members
Founder & Chairman / President & Treasurer
TONY BELLEZZA
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CPA, Former - EY Partner & Mid-Atlantic Leader & SVP, Chief Compliance, Risk & Ethics Officer with Rite Aid
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Certified Health Coach, Master & Personal Trainer, Blackbelt in Martial Arts
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Speaker, Executive Trainer & College Student Mentor & Advisor
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Founder & Secretary
CASSI BELLEZZA
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Former Parent Teacher Assistant
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Extensive Executive Assistant Experience for Public, Private, and Government Organizations
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Court Arbitration Director​
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Professional Medical
Advisory Group
Founder & President of the ADD Coaching Academy
DAVID GIWERC
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Master Certified ADHD Coach
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Author of Permission to Proceed, helping those with ADHD understand, embrace, and successfully manage their condition
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CHADD Hall of Fame inductee
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Spokesperson, radio & TV programs promoting the ADHD coaching profession
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Board Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist
DR. EDWARD (NED) HALLOWELL MD
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World Authority on ADHD and faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 21 years
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Four Decades of Helping Thousands of Adults and Children with ADHD live happy and productive lives
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New York Times bestselling author with over 20 books on multiple psychological topics
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Featured on 20/20, 60 Minutes, Oprah, PBS, CNN and more
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Clinical Neuropsychologist
GRETCHEN HUNTER, PHD
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15 years of experience at Children & Family Development in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting children with complex developmental, neurological & learning needs
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Skilled in comprehensive therapies to help kids understand their strengths, overcome challenges allowing them to thrive!
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Serves as Clinical Supervisor for Associate-level counseling and the Training Director for the postdoctoral program and holds a Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
DR. JAMES WALKER, MD
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33 Years of Experience in Private Practice and adolescent medicine
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Focus on ADHD, Anxiety, and Phobic Disorders
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University of Pennsylvania & Wake Forest School of Medicine
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Social Worker, Mental Health
JEAN TIDD, LISW-S. ADHD - CCSP, SAP
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30 years of experience as Licensed Independent Social Worker & Therapist
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Speciality in evaluating, diagnosing and treating people with ADHD
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ADHD Life Coach
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20 years as adjunct faculty teaching social work programs at the Ohio State University
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National recognition and Board Member for CHADD
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Therapist & Clinical Director
LAUREN FRANCIS, MA, LPA
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Clinical Director at Chrysalis Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Masters in Clinical Psychology
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Experience from a variety of clinical settings, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care and university counseling services
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Access to care program offered by Chrysalis Center including a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for ADHD Medication Management with local children and teenagers
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Licensed Psychological Associate
MEGHAN SHAPIRO
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20+ years of experience as a Licensed Psychological Associate/Practitioner with 15+ years of experience assessing people ages 2.5 through adulthood.
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Experience working with children and families in inpatient, outpatient, home and community settings.
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Owner of a neurodivergent affirming private practice with a focus on assessment and individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults.
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Advisory Team
Executive - Sponsorship & Fundraising
SCOTT BALESTRIER
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Professional with over 34 years of extensive experience
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A broad and deep set of active contacts to help spread Anthony's Way - The Road to Kindness' message
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Prior experience on advisory and supervisory boards
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Partner & Investment Consultant at Conrad Siegel
TRACY BURKE
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Investment Certifications – CFP(R) & ChFC
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Top Investment Advisors for Foundations
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Appearances on morning news shows and provides insights into the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Money Magazine, US News, World Report, and Investment
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Extensive Sales Experience
SANDY BECK KESHNER
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Change Agent – VP of Corporate Solutions
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Experienced Leader – Mentoring new sales professionals
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Ranked top 10% Worldwide in sales for 30 of her 40 years at Dale Carnegie
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MASTER Soup Maker for friends, family and neighbors
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Pharmacist & Medical Affairs
DONNA CRONIN
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Strategic Thinker and Developer of Medical Affairs Initiatives for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies
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Founder of Active Learning Resources – Tutoring Services
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Founder of College Preparation School District and Non-Profit Board Experience
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Managing Partner – Dale Carnegie Central & Eastern NC
NEVILLE DE LUCIA
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Globally Recognized Trainer & Carnegie Master
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Co-Host of Breakthrough Podcast
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Spent over two decades in people development
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Leader of the Dale Carnegie Young Adult Initiative
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Assists young adults in identifying what success for them looks like and maps a journey toward achieving it.​
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Nutrition & Wellness, RD, LDN
LINDY FORD
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Owner of a top nutrition practice in Wilmington NC, Lindy Ford Nutrition & Wellness
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Highly sought after nutritionist with experience developing and implementing nutrition programs
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Extensive experience working with kids and adults with ADHD
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Outstanding testimonials from athletes with ADHD
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Appointed by the County Commision to the New Hanover County Women's Commission
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Educational Advocate
CASEY MILLER
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Extensive experience as an Elementary Special Education Teacher in public schools
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Inclusion Facilitator to support students with disabilities in their general education classes
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Skilled developing, managing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEP)
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Proficient in adapting curriculum materials and assignments to align with IEP goals
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Finance & Accounting
JOHN TIERNEY
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Retired Partner and Managing Partner from EY with 38 years of service.
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Extensive board expertise with both public, private, and non-profit organizations
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Mentoring, coaching, and teaching with a focus on developing children, students & adults
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Founders of Thinklete
DEREK & ALEKA SHUNK
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Founders of Thinklete, which is dedicated to helping neurodivergent athletes & parents better navigate the challenges of sports and life.
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Derek was a former professional baseball player and a Hall of Fame Athlete at Villanova University
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Aleka was a Division I soccer team captain at Drexel University and has 10 years of experience as a teacher.
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Created a Mentorship team of former professional athletes, coaches and specialists that helps athletes build confidence, emotional regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and the right mindset to reach their full potential. ​​