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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

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Founder & Chairman / President & Treasurer

TONY BELLEZZA

  • CPA, Former - EY Partner & Mid-Atlantic Leader & SVP, Chief Compliance, Risk & Ethics Officer with Rite Aid

  • Certified Health Coach, Master & Personal Trainer, Blackbelt in Martial Arts

  • Speaker, Executive Trainer & College Student Mentor & Advisor

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Founder & Secretary

CASSI BELLEZZA

  • Former Parent Teacher Assistant

  • Extensive Executive Assistant Experience for Public, Private, and Government Organizations

  • Court Arbitration Director​

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Professional Medical
Advisory Group

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Founder & President of the ADD Coaching Academy

DAVID GIWERC

  • Master Certified ADHD Coach

  • Author of Permission to Proceed, helping those with ADHD understand, embrace, and successfully manage their condition

  • CHADD Hall of Fame inductee

  • Spokesperson, radio & TV programs promoting the ADHD coaching profession

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Board Certified Child and Adult Psychiatrist

DR. EDWARD (NED) HALLOWELL MD

  • World Authority on ADHD and faculty member at Harvard Medical School for 21 years

  • Four Decades of Helping Thousands of Adults and Children with ADHD live happy and productive lives

  • New York Times bestselling author with over 20 books on multiple psychological topics

  • Featured on 20/20, 60 Minutes, Oprah, PBS, CNN and more

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Clinical Neuropsychologist

GRETCHEN HUNTER, PHD

  • 15 years of experience at Children & Family Development in Charlotte, North Carolina, supporting children with complex developmental, neurological & learning needs

  • Skilled in comprehensive therapies to help kids understand their strengths, overcome challenges allowing them to thrive! 

  • 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

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

DR. JAMES WALKER, MD

  • 33 Years of Experience in Private Practice and adolescent medicine

  • Focus on ADHD, Anxiety, and Phobic Disorders

  • University of Pennsylvania & Wake Forest School of Medicine

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Social Worker, Mental Health

JEAN TIDD, LISW-S. ADHD - CCSP, SAP

  • 30 years of experience as Licensed Independent Social Worker & Therapist

  • Speciality in evaluating, diagnosing and treating people with ADHD 

  • ADHD Life Coach

  • 20 years as adjunct faculty teaching social work programs at the Ohio State University

  • National recognition and Board Member for CHADD

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Therapist & Clinical Director

LAUREN FRANCIS, MA, LPA

  • Clinical Director at Chrysalis Center in Wilmington, North Carolina. 

  • Masters in Clinical Psychology

  • Experience from a variety of clinical settings, outpatient care, intensive outpatient care and university counseling services

  • 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

  • 20+ years of experience as a Licensed Psychological Associate/Practitioner with 15+ years of experience assessing people ages 2.5 through adulthood.

  • Experience working with children and families in inpatient, outpatient, home and community settings.

  • 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

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Executive - Sponsorship & Fundraising

SCOTT BALESTRIER

  • Professional with over 34 years of extensive experience

  • A broad and deep set of active contacts to help spread Anthony's Way - The Road to Kindness' message

  • Prior experience on advisory and supervisory boards

 

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Partner & Investment Consultant at Conrad Siegel

TRACY BURKE

  • Investment Certifications – CFP(R) & ChFC

  • Top Investment Advisors for Foundations

  • 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

  • Change Agent – VP of Corporate Solutions

  • Experienced Leader – Mentoring new sales professionals

  • Ranked top 10% Worldwide in sales for 30 of her 40 years at Dale Carnegie

  • MASTER Soup Maker for friends, family and neighbors

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Pharmacist & Medical Affairs

DONNA CRONIN

  • Strategic Thinker and Developer of Medical Affairs Initiatives for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies

  • Founder of Active Learning Resources – Tutoring Services

  • 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

  • Globally Recognized Trainer & Carnegie Master

  • Co-Host of Breakthrough Podcast

  • Spent over two decades in people development

  • Leader of the Dale Carnegie Young Adult Initiative

  • 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

  • Owner of a top nutrition practice in Wilmington NC, Lindy Ford Nutrition & Wellness

  • Highly sought after nutritionist with experience developing and implementing nutrition programs

  • Extensive experience working with kids and adults with ADHD

  • Outstanding testimonials from athletes with ADHD

  • Appointed by the County Commision to the New Hanover County Women's Commission

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Educational Advocate

CASEY MILLER

  • Extensive experience as an Elementary Special Education Teacher in public schools

  • Inclusion Facilitator to support students with disabilities in their general education classes

  • Skilled developing, managing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEP)

  • Proficient in adapting curriculum materials and assignments to align with IEP goals

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Finance & Accounting

JOHN TIERNEY

  • Retired Partner and Managing Partner from EY with 38 years of service.

  • Extensive board expertise with both public, private, and non-profit organizations

  • Mentoring, coaching, and teaching with a focus on developing children, students & adults

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Founders of Thinklete

DEREK & ALEKA SHUNK

  • Founders of Thinklete, which is dedicated to helping neurodivergent athletes & parents better navigate the challenges of sports and life.

  • Derek was a former professional baseball player and a Hall of Fame Athlete at Villanova University

  • Aleka was a Division I soccer team captain at Drexel University and has 10 years of experience as a teacher.

  • 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. â€‹â€‹

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