Beth Leeds has been an activist all her life.  She grew up in Laguna Beach, California, a very friendly town where she became an activist as a founding member of the Historical Society, the Free Clinic and several effective environmental groups.

In 1949 Beth and her mother traveled to Germany on the Queen Elizabeth Ocean Liner as part of the first military dependents in the Army of Occupation.  Beth was 8 years old.

In Germany, Beth lived in a small town of Oberursel near Frankfurt.  Her father was a Captain at R & R Camp King which was also an Army Intelligence Camp.  She loves to tell about her amazing experiences as an Army Brat in post-WW2 Germany, including her meeting with General Dwight Eisenhower.

Beth went on to protect the ocean and wrote the National Ocean Protection Act in her kitchen. After traveling to Washington DC three times as a volunteer lobbyist she presented her bl to Congress and Congress passed it!

Beth is also an activist for world peace. She has served as the World Parliament Peace Envoy to the United Nations since 1987.  One of her current peace projects is to host and film a first Peace Plan Forum and take that video to schools, meeting halls, churches and everywhere.  With 3x5 cards, participants will write their 3-point Peace Plan that the Action Forum Workshop drafted.  She will present these little cards to the United Nations focusing on Peace and Disarmament.  Her suggested donation for the Action Workshop Forum is $2 (because if you hold two fingers up it is the peace sign!).

Beth is also the author of many books, including “Beth Leeds Activist Guide,” “Ms. Leeds Goes to Washington – Lobbying Mendocino Style,” “The Happening – The 1970 Laguna Beach Christmas Festival,” and others.  Her books are available on Amazon.com. 

Jacqueline Boyd Born in Sydney Australia 1975

Relative of artist Author Boyd.

At age 12, Jacqui sold a painting at gallery to Environment Minister Tim Moore who displayed the painting in Parliament House Sydney Competed in dressage on a national level.

Won Rider of the Year twice. Turned down position to train the stallions at El-Cabano Blanco.

Formidable chess player, has won a match against the NSW state chess champion and played a famous grand master from Russia.

During her teen years, Jacqui committed to volunteer work including Riding for the Disabled, Animal Care, Teachers Aide to Special School Students, Neighbourhood Aid, and many other charitable organisations.

Jacqueline completed Animal Attendance Certificate, now Veterinary Technology (Started Science Degree).

Age 24, struck down in motor vehicle accident that claimed R foot. Joined forces with Anthony Roberts to successfully restricted the use of bull bar on cars/ 4x4 in Sydney. Jacqui then focused her volunteer efforts towards Animal Welfare because this is an area in crisis.

Introduced professional photography to animal welfare Won wlpa 2013 distinguished volunteer award Won wlpa 2014 Compassion Award (highest award). Photographs published in media, online, and the newspaper, Telegraph, Times, and Advocate.

Jacqui’s photographs published in a coffee table book by Pan MacMillian due for release December 2015

Gamer: Modern Warfare 3, currently ranks in the top .2% of 20 million players, Team Death match.

Has visited with spiritual healers over the past decade. Has experienced a poltergeist in her home.

Guest Has been in a coma for 9 days, and clinically died three times.

Having a keen eye isn’t just for what one sees, but also for what one senses. Jeffrey Shaw, the LINGO guy, has been the go-to portrait photographer for an exclusive clientele for 30+ years. His portraits have appeared on The Oprah Show, CBS News, in “O” Magazine, People Magazine and New York Family Magazine. Jeffrey is also the host of the popular business podcast Creative Warriors and a featured speaker on The Moth. Today Jeffrey uses his honed intuition to see and sense to help businesses stand out, attract their ideal customers, and create brand loyalty that supersedes price. His book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible helps business owners and entrepreneurs understand their ideal customers on a deeper level, increasing engagement and profits. With a social media audience of more than 100,000, Jeffrey’s commitment to promoting your show helps you reach new listeners. He’s passionate about helping others grow.

Dr. Denise McDermott, M.D. has been in private practice since 2001. She completed her Adult Psychiatry residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and her Child Psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. As a medical doctor with board certifications in both Adult and Child Psychiatry, she treats children, adolescents and adults. Her goal is to empower you, your child, and your family to live the best life possible. Her approach is to encourage people to believe in wellness, not illness, and to lead a balanced healthy lifestyle.

“When you are going through a crisis in your life, remind yourself that on the other side of that is stabilization and then a place of thriving,” she tells her patients everyday.

Dr. Denise includes a multi-disciplinary approach to medicine, where she integrates many holistic modalities such as Eastern medicine, healers, nutritionists and many more. She has collegial relationships and collaborates with other physicians, psychologists, marriage and family therapists and educational therapists. She believes in prescribing the least amount of medication possible and creates an integrative wellness plan that resonates for each patient.

She is a sought after medical doctor for second opinions, specific diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychotherapy.

Website: http://www.drdenisemd.com/

Kate Nematollahi is Director, Education Programs at National Alliance For Youth Sports *Better sports for kids, better kids for life.*

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) educates, equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volunteers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports. NAYS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, partners with more than 3,000 community-based organizations and has trained more than four million adults since 1981.



Please feel free to connect with me if you are interested in partnering with the National Alliance for Youth Sports or would like to learn more about our work.

The National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) educates, equips and empowers youth sports leaders, volunteers and parents so all children can enjoy the lifelong benefits of sports. NAYS, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, partners with more than 3,000 community-based organizations and has trained more than four million adults since 1981.



Please feel free to connect with me if you are interested in partnering with the National Alliance for Youth Sports or would like to learn more about our work at knematollahi@nays.org