Linda is a health and wellness consultant and educator, who has an extensive holistic health background, having researched, observed and experienced a variety of alternative healing methods in the last 20 years. She has earned certification in Reflexology and Iridology and is currently studying Chinese medicine.
She had successfully established and managed businesses for several years and had achieved the Executive Director level with Mannatech, Inc. In association with this company, she has studied the field of Glycobiology for the last three years. She also has many years experience teaching a variety of modalities.
It is her initial vision and clarity that has launched this group effort to establish a truly effective place for children and adults to live, regain health, be educated, and emerge empowered individuals through community cooperation.
Leulseged, an Ethiopian citizen, comes to this project with a wealth of experience and education in Agriculture (Jimma Agricultural College, General Agriculture, 1988). From his training of farmers about modern coffee farm management in Eastern Ethiopia, and livestock field research, to glyco-nutritional plants and extracts, he has become expert in various environmental and agricultural fields.
He also has an extensive background working with young people from his six years as a Voluntary Youth Coordinator (Leader of Youth Ministry, Ethiopian Full Gospel Church, (Addis Ababa), mainly focusing on developing the spiritual life of the youth and assisting them in their material needs.
Leulseged has earned his B.Sc. in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Unity University College, Addis Ababa. MIS focuses on system development, including computer system analysis and design as well as business administration and management.
Kari is a Sales and Marketing specialist with experience in event coordinating, networking, tournament directing, book keeping, team leading, promoting, teaching, management, marketing and advertising. She has been a successful business owner for the last fourteen years in multiple industries.
Kari is a former Olympian who has been involved in the sport of judo for the last 30 years with a non-profit judo club. She is owner, director and head trainer of a thriving Judo Training Center. For the past fourteen years, she has taught all ages with a focus on troubled youth. She is one of the recognized top coaches in the country, being the only female judo coach to receive the coach of the year award in 2004.
Kip has had many years experience in management, training, & sales. He has managed company expansion programs which included hiring and training new work forces. Kip has also had varied humanitarian experiences doing volunteer work for two years as a teacher /trainer in Uruguay, South America. Kip is fluent in Spanish.
He is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Institute and the International Guide Academy. His training at the guide academy included learning the customs and traditions of major countries.
