Education Advisory Committee

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Laura Jean Kokoska, RN, CKYI

Curriculum Consultant

Laura Kokoska is a registered nurse and certified Kundalini yoga instructor who teaches integrative practices to health…

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Cheryl Kravitz, APR, CFRE, RYT, BLS

Peer-to-Peer Steering Committee

Cheryl is president of CRK Communications and The Gentle Yogi. Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley appointed Cheryl…

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Jane Stelboum, RYT 500, E-RYT 200, BLS

Peer-to-Peer Steering Committee

Jane founded Sarasvate (sar-as-vah-te´) in 2012 in honor of her mother, Sarah, whom she lost to Alzheimer’s—a…

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Alessia Tanzi, RYT, BLS

Peer-to-Peer Steering Committee

Alessia has worked as a business consultant for over 15 years with leading consultancy firms and top…

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Cathy Watkins, Ed. D, RYT 500, RCYT, Wellness Educator, BLS

Scholarship Ambassador and Coordinator

Cathy is an educator who has an interest in blending traditional exercise, movement, and yoga. Cathy is…

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Avtar Nordine Zouareg, MA

Curriculum Consultant

Two-time Mr. Universe bodybuilding champion Avtar Nordine Zouareg is an internationally acclaimed, high-performance coach and wellness expert,…

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