Campus Calm Announces the 2008 Student Success & Happiness Experts Circle
Dear Students, Parents and Educators,
Welcome to Campus Calm’s new Student Success & Happiness Experts Circle. The dynamic & diverse individuals you’re going to meet below are my friends, mentors and business confidants. Campus Calm could not continue to reach students nationwide without their lasting support and guidance.
What do we all have in common? A passion to help YOU succeed! Check back often to catch our experts’ tips, articles and words of wisdom. Learn how to stress less today and channel that wasted energy to create your happy and successful tomorrows.
Smiles,
Maria 
Maria Pascucci, founder & president, Campus Calm
20 Something Crisis Survival Expert:
Meet Christine …
Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about. But, it did not come easily. After being inspired by her own unexpected challenges and experiences, she realized her journey was indeed her destination. In 2005, she wrote the first guide book written exclusively for young women, entitled Twenty-Something, Twenty-Everything: A Quarter-life Woman’s Guide to Balance and Direction (New World Library).
Today, she supports both men and women in discovering the answers to the questions: “Who Am I, What do I want, and How do I get it?” Christine is a Life Coach with a counseling emphasis specializing in relationships, career, and self-identity. Her expertise is centered on the twenty something years of life.
As a professional speaker, Christine leads seminars and workshops to audiences around the country. She has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, and PBS (view), as well as various local television and radio shows, speaking about life issues and “Expectation HangoversTM” - a phenomenon she identified and trademarked.
Currently, she is working on two new books, The Twenty-Something Manifesto (New World Library 2008) stemming from her experience counseling twenty-something’s and is co-authoring Chicken Soup for the Twenty-Something Soul (HCI Books 2008) with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen.
Christine’s training is from the Communication Arts Company and Masters Program in Psychology at the University of Santa Monica. Christine received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University where she was initiated as a Kappa Alpha Theta. She serves on the Executive Board of the Sirens Society, a non-profit organization of proactive women dedicated to making the world a better place through philanthropy and business.
Christine is a yoga enthusiast, travel junkie, wine and food enthusiast (even vegetables!), and loves to be outside. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Chris.
Learn more about Christine and her work at
www.christinehassler.com/.
20 Something Career Expert:
Meet Alexandra …
Alexandra Levit is the founder and president of Inspiration@Work, a career consulting firm. A former nationally syndicated career columnist with Tribune Media Services and a current blogger for HuffingtonPost.com and Getthejob.com, Alexandra has authored several books, including the popular They Don’t Teach Corporate in College: A Twenty-Something’s Guide to the Business World (Career Press 2004), How’d You Score That Gig? (Random House 2008) and Success for Hire (ASTD Press 2008). Her career advice has been featured in more than 800 media outlets including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, National Public Radio, ABC News, Fox News, the Greg Behrendt Show, the Associated Press, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Fortune, and her articles regularly appear on the home pages of CNN, MSN, and Yahoo!.
Known as one of the premiere career spokespeople of her generation, Alexandra regularly speaks nationwide at conferences, universities, and corporations including ABN AMRO, Campbell’s Soup, CIGNA, the Federal Reserve Bank, and Whirlpool – on workplace issues facing young employees. She leverages a youthful appearance and a casual but no-nonsense style to influence twenty-somethings from the credible perspective of a peer who has recently been in their shoes. Her platform is based on the principle that, in school, twenty-somethings simply aren’t taught the lessons required for business world survival and success. By introducing audiences to the types of challenges they’ll face as young employees, she enhances their productivity and career potential.
Recently, Alexandra has also been called upon to speak to corporate C-suite audiences and Baby Boomer and Generation X managers about intergenerational talent issues. Specifically, she teaches strategies for working effectively with the new crop of twenty-somethings – known as the Millennials – that in the next 5-10 years will make up the majority of the workforce.
Alexandra also has ten years of experience providing integrated marketing communications solutions for Fortune 500 companies. She graduated from Northwestern University and resides in Chicago, IL with her husband Stewart and new son Jonah.
Learn more about her at www.alexandralevit.com/.
Body Image Expert:
Meet Courtney …
Courtney E. Martin is a journalist, filmmaker, and teacher. She has written for Newsweek, the New York Times, and the Village Voice-among other publications-and has been featured on the TODAY Show, MSNBC, Fox News, PBS, Seventeen, Glamour, Family Circle, and radio programs across the nation. She is currently an adjunct professor of Women’s Studies at Hunter College and lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Her recently released book-Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters-was called a “hard cover punch in the gut” by Arianna Huffington and “a smart and spirited rant that makes for thought-provoking reading” by the New York Times.
When she isn’t working, which is not nearly enough of the time, she is daydreaming about playing the blues harmonica, cooking dinner with her big brother, or making video documentaries with her boyfriend in Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. Oh, or conspiring to create unselfconscious dance parties.
Learn more about Courtney and her work at
www.courtneyemartin.com.
Career Planning Expert:
Meet Lauren …
She’s young, she’s energetic, she’s full of great career advice, and she loves coaching college students through their first career search! Students know her as their Résumé Girl, but she delivers far more than just résumés - she’s also a coach, speaker, and author.
The Résumé Girl, Lauren Randa Hasson
A Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Duke University, The Résumé Girl is no stranger to hard work - she completed a triple major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics in just four years! This dedication to hard work followed her into corporate America where she landed her first job as an Investment Banking Analyst with Morgan Stanley and quickly climbed the ranks to become the Director of Research at one of the world’s largest hedge funds. But her true passion resided in working with college students to help them land their first job. So, in 2006, she said sayonara to her lucrative day job and signed-on full-time to be a college career coach.
And since that fateful day, she has coached students from all over the United States, presented frequent seminars to student organizations, and even authored her very first workbook, the College Student Edition of her Career Search Organizer. So, whether you are a student looking to land your first job, a student organization officer searching for a seminar speaker, or anyone else who wants to help college students navigate the treacherous waters of their first career search, The Résumé Girl would love to hear from you. In fact, she would like you to have her personal email address: Lauren@TheResumeGirl.com. Check out her website at www.therésumégirl.com.
College Planning Expert:
Meet Dave …
As CEO, president and founder of Next Step Publishing, Inc., a company that helps students with college, career and life planning, David is responsible for daily operations, including supervising and mentoring his staff, student volunteers, advertising sales, editorial; and long-term strategic planning.
David expanded the company’s core product, The Next Step Magazine, from 10,000 copies and Rochester, N.Y. distribution in 1995 to more than 1 million readers and Web users in more than 20,000 U.S. high schools and at www.nextSTEPmag.com.
In 2007, The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) gave Next Step Magazine a Distinguished Achievement Award for “Periodical of the Year” (Young Adult).
David also produces a quarterly newsletter, Brand University (www.Brand-University.com), which helps educational professionals learn more about effective branding, advertising and marketing.
In 2004, David published his first book, 101 Things You Can Do To Become an Outstanding Young Adult. He also recorded an audio CD for college-bound teens and their parents, “College Planning in 30 Minutes.”
A Rochester, N.Y. native, David graduated from the University at Buffalo in 1991 with a bachelor’s in communications/advertising. He is also a graduate of the human relations training at the Dale Carnegie Institute.
At his Upstate N.Y. home, David enjoys the company of his wife, Luisa, and their children, Gianluca and Melania. David’s hobbies include reading, cooking, eating, exercise and repeated attempts at humor.
Check out his website at www.nextSTEPmag.com.
Communication Expert:
Meet Joe …
Joe Martin is a nationally known speaker, respected university professor, author, and educational consultant.
He became the youngest faculty member ever hired to teach at a state university in Florida at the age of 24. He also has the distinct honor of being the youngest professor at his institution to ever be nominated twice for the “Distinguished Teacher’s Award.” Joe has taught students at all levels in K-12, including Title I, alternative ed, and gifted students. He also trains more than 15,000 teachers and administrators a year.
Joe has addressed more than 750 organizations, associations, businesses, colleges and universities, and public school districts, helping hundreds of thousands of students and staff members across the country achieve more, live and serve more passionately, and maximize their potential. The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities selected Joe as its national “College Speaker of the Year.” And Joe was nominated “Lecturer of the Year” by Campus Activities Magazine.
Joe is also the founder and president of “RealWorld University” (www.RWuniversity.com) – an award-winning student success web site designed to help students meet the personal and professional challenges of college and life. Joe is also the host of a radio talk show, called “Good Teachers,” that provides educators and parents with strategies to help them motivate, inspire, and connect with students. He’s also the creator of www.NewTeacherUniversity.com, a web site designed to help retain, train, and support new and beginning teachers.
Joe has made several guest appearances on both television and radio, and he’s been featured in several newspapers across the country. Joe is also the author of seven books, including: “Tricks of the Grade: Street-Smart Strategies for Acing College,” “Good Teachers Never Quit,” and “Stop Parenting & Start Coaching.” He also serves as a guest columnist for three national publications: Student Leader Magazine, The Black Collegian, and Education World.com.
For more information about Professor Joe visit: www.professormartin.com
Fitness Expert:
Meet Amy …
Founder – Beyond Motion, inc.
Holistic Wellness Coach
As a certified Nia, Pilates & Yoga practitioner, Amy uses a holistic approach to fitness working with the body, mind, soul & spirit simultaneously, rather than one piece at a time. Her broad background & education in movement including; Pilates, Nia, Yoga, Karate and dance, in addition to being a Team Leader with Dr. Strands’ Healthy for Life program as well her affiliation with the top rated nutritional support company in the US & Canada, allows her to create unique workout & lifestyle plans for her clients.
Over the years, Amy appeared on TV stations in Denver promoting Nia & Pilates for the connection between body and mind. In 2002, she was selected by The Nia Technique to teach Nia at an exclusive spa in Europe. After returning to Colorado, Amy played an instrumental part in opening one of Denver’s most prestigious Pilates studios and Denver’s first Nia Movement Studio. She also assisted in developing numerous Pilates and Mind/Body programs for health clubs throughout the Denver area.
Here in Southwest Florida Amy has been featured in the Bonita Banner, Natural Awakenings magazine, e’ Bella magazine, and the Naples Daily News. Her speaking engagements include events for private banks, chiropractors, spa’s, Yoga and Pilates studios, fitness facilities and a host of other businesses. Amy introduced Nia to Naples and developed a Pilates Equipment program for one of Naples most prestigious hospitals’ and their wellness facility. During 2007 Amy choreographed and danced in Gulf Shore Playhouses, “Romeo and Juliet Revisited”. As owners of Lademann Sports & Fitness, Amy and her husband Rick were honored by GulfShore Business magazine in their “Top Forty under Forty” edition September 2005.
Over the recent years, Amy developed “Beyond Motion, inc., a holistic wellness company dedicated to helping people create balance between Body, Mind & Soul and live their healthiest life possible. They offer personal training, Pilates, Yoga, Nia, nutritional counseling and lifestyle coaching. Their goal is to help each client develop their mind/body connection, use proper supplementation and develop low-glycemic eating habits for increased energy, better mood, overall health and weight loss. Each of these areas must be properly supported in order for the body and mind to work together synergistically.
Throughout our lives we all need time for ourselves. Time to move our bodies, replenish our souls and rejuvenate our spirits. In addition to private and group sessions, Amy and her team offer workshops, retreats & special events to provide their clients with additional education, support and guidance. The Beyond Motion group and their partners are recognized experts in our chosen fields and are located throughout the US, Canada and Mexico, providing exceptional service and uncompromising quality to enhance your life.
Email: Amy@go2Beyondmotion.com
Mental Health Expert:
Meet Hilary…
Hilary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor with a private practice in the metro Denver area. She specializes in anxiety, depression, transitions and adjustments, relationship conflict and intimacy and identity formation. Her philosophy and approach to helping her clients centers on her belief that true happiness and inner peace is achieved when we are living authentic lives; being intentional in our decisions and making choices that honor our true selves. The process of therapy is the journey to understanding, accepting and loving the truth of who we really are as individuals.
Hilary is an eclectic therapist, employing a model called “Integral Psychology,” which integrates many therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychodynamic, Strengths-Based, Jungian, Internal Family Systems and many more. She is also trained in EMDR, a neuro-based intervention for mitigating symptoms associated with trauma.
Hilary earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Denver and her Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology from the University of Kansas. She has circled the globe twice on her own; visiting 14 countries in parts of Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia and teaching English in Japan for one year. She uses her unique post-college experiences to motivate and inspire her young adult clients to start early in their quest for creating the life they deserve.
Mental Health Survival Expert:
Meet Ross …
Ross Szabo is the Director of Youth Outreach for the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign (NMHAC). Ross seeks to use his personal experience with mental disorders to raise awareness and provide a positive example for young people nationwide.
After he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, Ross was hospitalized in his senior year of high school for wanting to take his own life. Ten months later, he was forced to take a medical leave of absence from American University and was hospitalized again due to a relapse. Ross returned to American University in the fall of 2000, and began to use his broad understanding of mental health to educate others. Ross graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in psychology from American University with honors in May of 2002.
During the past five years, Ross is the only person in the country who has spoken directly to over half a million young people in high schools and colleges about mental health issues. He has influenced the youth of America about the importance of combating the stereotypes that surround mental health. Ross also encourages young people to express themselves and seek help for their problems. His message of individuality and acceptance among youth is making an impact, as he has received tens of thousands of thank you letters from young people.
Ross has made many appearances nationwide and reached millions in media opportunities. He was named the 2007 Best Male Performer of the Year and 2006 Rising Star Speaker of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine which recognized him as one of the best speakers in the country on the college speaking circuit. Ross has spoken to many national youth organizations, been the keynote speaker at multiple national mental health conferences and he has participated with Mrs. Tipper Gore and former Surgeon General, David Satcher, in “Healing the American Spirit: A Town Hall Meeting of the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign,” which focused on the mental health issues surrounding the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on America. Aside from numerous website and newspaper articles, Ross has been featured in Parade Magazine and has written a story that was published in the October 2002 edition of Seventeen Magazine. Ross has appeared on CNN, MTV, CNBC and CBS, been interviewed by National Public Radio, CNN Radio and has been a guest on numerous radio teen talk shows. The Buffalo, NY PBS affiliate WNED turned his high school presentation into a television program called “What’s on Your Mind.” Ross has recently written a book titled, Behind Happy Faces; Taking Charge of Your Mental Health: A Guide for Young Adults.
Ross currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. Learn more about him and his work at
www.behindhappyfaces.com.
Nutrition Expert:
Meet Natalie …
Natalie has always been a food enthusiast, and even in childhood was nicknamed the “food police” by her family. She was always aware of what other people were eating and would voice her concerns if she didn’t agree with their portion sizes or food choices. Natalie’s innate sense of balanced eating combined with family members that were struggling with digestive issues made nutrition a deeply interesting field of study. Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently completing graduate school and her dietetic internship through Marywood University to become a registered dietitian (R.D.). She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Austin Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group and the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) Dietetic Practice Group.
After being diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Natalie began learning about the importance of digestive enzymes for digestive health. She began taking a daily enzyme regimen specific for IBS and began noticing improvements immediately in her digestive function. Within 4 months, she had recovered from IBS and was able to integrate all foods back into her diet. This personal experience prompted Natalie to study, read and research information about supplemental enzymes in order to help others.
Since then, Natalie has gained experience in the retail food industry and health coaching services through working at Whole Foods Market and other established wellness companies. Her well-rounded, holistic view of nutrition and health has become the foundation for her own practice which has allowed her to consult individuals, families, groups and businesses on all aspects of nutrition and health. In addition to working with clients, Natalie writes nutrition articles for several research companies and renowned websites, is featured on radio programs and is currently working on several nutrition-oriented books and cookbooks. In an effort to reach more people via new media outlets, Natalie has a growing array of nutrition and educational videos posted on YouTube, MetaCafe, Google Video, Yahoo Video, and many other websites.
Natalie is inspired by helping others achieve their goals and knows that the primary way of doing this is by living what she preaches, so it is her utmost priority to be healthy, active and fit.
For more information about Natalie, visit her website at www.nutritionbynatalie.com.
Recent College Graduate Expert:
Meet Nancy …
Nancy Barry, a 25-year corporate veteran, walked away from what she describes as “the best job in the world” to share her extensive business experience with others. She firmly believes “soft skills” are the key to success in life and business.
One of her passions is helping twentysomethings be successful in their careers. Nancy is the author of When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know, published in May 2007. In her book, she shares the secrets to success – mastering the “soft skills” in the workplace. She tells twentysomethings what managers want them to know and don’t have time to tell them.
Prior to launching her own company in July of 2005, Nancy served as vice president/community services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV and vice president and administrator for The Dallas Morning News Charities, an annual campaign to raise money for the hungry and homeless.
Nancy is a member of the National Speakers Association, National Association of Colleges and Employers and National Association of Women Business Owners. She serves on the advisory councils of the Communities Foundation of Texas and the Dallas Women’s Foundation. She also serves on the president’s advisory council for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts.
A native of Dallas, Nancy is the proud mother of two children, Chris and Lauren.
For more information about Nancy, visit her website at www.nancybarry.com.
Teen Parenting Expert:
Meet Barbara …
Nationally known parent/teen expert, bestselling author of “Coach Your Teen to Success,” host of Bridging the Gap Radio Show, syndicated columnist, Barbara McRae specializes in helping time-crunched parents to positively impact teens today and beyond. Barbara’s unique “teen advice parenting” approach appears regularly online, in print, and in the media. Due to the effectiveness of parent-teen coaching, parents smoothly develop their teens into resourceful and responsible adults.
The founder of TeenFrontier.com, Barbara draws on her own experiences parenting three teens, her 20 years of experience in training adults in advanced communication techniques at Fortune 500 companies, and her work as a pioneer in parent coaching methods. As her clients learned to enhance their personal and professional relationships these parents sought her help to better relate to and guide their children, especially during the troublesome teen years. Barbara’s licensed facilitators deliver Coach Your Teen to Success ™ and the Study of YOU™ programs internationally.
Ms. McRae was recently honored by The White House for her significant contribution to the Helping America’s Youth initiative. An experienced Big Sister and advisory board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Inc., she is dedicated to mentoring present-day preteens and teens. She also serves on numerous mom adversary boards across the nation.
Barbara began her writing career with an “Ask the Coach” column in a local mid-western daily newspaper. Her first book was a self-help and motivational guide Less Drama, More Fun, published in 2001 which is still popular today with moms and teens. Four years later, her second book Coach Your Teen to Success became a national best seller on Amazon! Barbara says, “We are experiencing an age of high-anxiety parenting. Adults and teens are at a critical fork in the road. Which path will you choose? Will you continue using outdated parenting approaches regardless of the breathtaking changes we are all experiencing in our lives, or will you take into account the unique needs and opportunities of today’s teenager?” Articles about McRae have appeared in USA Today, The New York Times, and BusinessWeek magazine and elsewhere.
Barbara lives in Colorado with her family where they enjoy the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.
For more information about Barbara, visit her website at www.teenfrontier.com.
Time Management Expert:
Meet Beverly …
Beverly Coggins, professional organizer, has been organizing herself and others for over 30 years, inspiring her authorship of the 1-2-3…Get Organized series.
“Organization is my passion, not as an end in itself, but as a means to an end. When my home, office, and life are organized, I have more time and energy to devote to my family, my friends, and faith,” observes Mrs. Coggins.
She lives with her husband in Ohio, where they are foster parents for teenage girls. They have two grown daughters.
To contact the author:
Email mailto:Bev@1-2-3getorganized.com
Website: www.1-2-3getorganized.com
Young Women’s Media Empowerment Expert:
Meet Christie …
Realizing that the Internet lacked resources, information and services specifically created for today’s success-oriented and influential college woman, Christie Garton launched UniversityChic.com - an online magazine and community website - to fill this important gap in 2006. A social entrepreneur by nature, she founded Music Mentors, a nonprofit at the University of Kansas, which received an invitation to perform at the White House in 2000. Christie’s commitment to enhancing the lives of others led to her selection and profile in USA Today as a USA Today All-USA College Academic Team in 2001. She now serves as a judge for the competition. A noted expert on the college market, Christie was a columnist for the CollegeJournal.com, a Wall Street Journal property targeted to college students, has been
published in the Wall Street Journal, and presented at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference in June 2007. Christie is excited to bring her expertise on college life and passion for supporting important social causes and women’s issues to Campus Calm as a Success Expert.
For more information about Christie visit: www.UniversityChic.com
Youth Entrepreneurship Expert:
Meet Brandon …
In the year 2000, at the early age of ten years old, Brandon L. Griffin started his first business, BLG Publishing (formerly Griffin Household Press). BLG Publishing, at this time only provided small desktop publishing solutions (i.e, business cards, brochures, etc.). Brandon started his second business venture, Quality Web Solutions, at the age of twelve, in 2002. For five successful years Quality Web Solutions provided web development services, and in 2007 Brandon merged the business into BLG Publishing. BLG Publishing continues to offer the popular web development services under the QWS Online division.
In 2004, Brandon began to speak nationally to youth; motivating them to think of entrepreneurship as a way to successfully use their interests, skills, and knowledge. At a national conference for young entrepreneurs Brandon announced the launch of www.FyeBye.com, a website for young people who were interested in business. Through FyeBye (For Young Entrepreneurs By Young Entrepreneurs) Brandon’s mission was to share the knowledge he gained when trying to start a business at a young age with other youth. In 2006, after two years of planning and preparation, BLG Publishing launched the first issue of FyeBye Magazine, the first national business publication with content written by youth. Brandon is a recent graduate of West Side High
School (Gary, IN) and is studying Business at Purdue University in Calumet (Hammond, IN).
Brandon has been featured in the following magazines: Black Enterprise, NAACP Crisis Magazine, and Indiana Business Magazine. He was awarded Youth Entrepreneur of the Year by each of the following organizations: Indiana Black Expo (IBE), Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education (IIEE), NWI Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Small Business Administration (SBA), and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Brandon was the first person to be inducted into the Society of Innovators under the age of eighteen.
For more information about Brandon visit: www.ContactBrandon.com
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