Peter Shankland currently resides in Las Vegas, Nev. where he teaches massage therapy, and practices various complementary disciplines. See his website for more information.

Lou has spent over 30 years in a variety of educational, clinical and administrative positions helping others. He earned psychology degrees from Indiana University and the University of Southern California and practices clinical psychology in Eastern Washington. Lou has been happily married for more than 20 years and finds his joy in life by spending time with his two teenagers in the great outdoors. He is an avid Ironman triathlete and volunteers much of his time to suicide prevention efforts.

Jennifer Tarlin Semrad is originally from the Boston area and has resided in Las Vegas for the last 9 years. She holds a BA degree in Journalism, with a Psychology minor from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and postgraduate business coursework. She dreams of writing a bestseller.

Selena Torres is a Las Vegas native and is currently a full-time student at the College of Southern Nevada. When Selena is not working or studying, she is helping others. Selena is passionate about helping her community and is currently working with the CSN Hispanic Student Union to celebrate Cesar Chavez Day in North Las Vegas. After college, Selena would like to become an educator for students in at-risk areas encouraging all students to pursue a higher education.

Pam Burke Tyler is a long time resident of Las Vegas. She is a graduate of the Operating Engineers apprenticeship program, where she learned many of her “hands-on” skills. She later taught at the apprenticeship for several years. She is currently Assistant Director of Facilities at the Silverton Casino. Pam is currently writing a book on home repair.

Pat Turner lives in East Wenatchee, Wash. with her husband of 34 years, Joe. She has been active at her local ski area, Mission Ridge, since the year it opened in 1966. Pat learned to three-track ski and then taught skiing and racing. She received her B.A. in teaching at Central Washington University and accepted a teaching assignment in Placerville, Calif. She continued her career in teaching in the Wenatchee area where she recently retired.

Judi Wallace completed her Master of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration of positive psychology. She is an accredited life coach and is on the executive board of the ICF – Okanagan Chapter. Judi is also a motivational speaker with a portion of her fees being donated to the British Columbia Cancer Foundation.

Alisa Weis holds a Masters in Secondary Education and is a freelance writer for several newspapers in Washington State. When she isn’t consumed with a writing project, she can be found taking care of her two young children, running, or attending professional development conferences.

Justin Weis is a third generation business owner in eastern Washington. In addition to raising two young children, he and his wife, Alisa, are actively involved in professional development coaching. As students of personal growth and development, they have a passion to help others reach their full potential. Justin has led and organized volunteers to make differences in political activism and evangelical organizations throughout Washington State.