Val Serrie, of Hypnotherapy From Home, is an experienced clinical hypnotherapist whose thoughtful, down-to-earth approach has helped clients find greater peace, resilience, and personal growth

James Eade is an accomplished published author, educator and founder of Addicts in Recovery United, a community dedicated to breaking the silence and stigma around addiction

Robert Polacek, co-founder of RoseBernard Studio, is a distinguished artist and designer of premier spaces - hotels, restaurants and pubs, offices and mixed-use spaces - with an elevated level of class and sophistication

Joan Gillman is an award-winning educator, author, science curriculum leader, and violinist with more than four decades of teaching experience. She holds degrees from Felician University and NYU, has served as a NASA mission ambassador and currently teaches at the Browning School in New York City

Dr. Linda Starbird is the owner of Starbird Psychology. Through her thoughtful, supportive approach, she has guided countless clients through depression, grief, anxiety, life transitions, workplace stress, relationship challenges, and personal growth

Sara McKenzie is an acclaimed abstract mixed media artist

Frederick Butcher is a long-standing figure in business accounting and related tax work. Mr. Butcher, who founded his firm Frederick Butcher & Company about 45 years ago and was joined for the last 25 years by partner Connie Buonomo

Leslie Bender is an accomplished attorney and pre-eminent resource in privacy and consumer financial protection law. She advises hospitals and financial institutions on navigating state and federal privacy and consumer protection requirements, including HIPAA

Carol O'Dowd of Prajna Healing Arts, is an inspiring trauma and transition therapist, life coach, spiritual counselor, and mindfulness teacher whose life's work is dedicated to helping individuals rediscover freedom, resilience, and purpose

Dennis Parker is an accomplished geologist, mineralogist, inventor, entrepreneur, and industry leader whose career spanned more than five decades. He is also the owner of Fox Creek Consulting LLC, where he provides strategic consulting, product development, and technical guidance to industrial mineral companies