Tairi Grace is the Executive Director and Founder of Grace Holistic. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has owned a private practice since 2009. Tairi is a member of National Association of Social Workers, Yoga Alliance, and the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce. 

Dr. Ashley Dickerson owns Spine & Sports Chiropractic in Oswego. She loves caring for the whole family, but specializes in children and athletes. Dr. Ashley continues study alternative therapies to improve the health and quality of life of her patients.

Paul Hansen is an RYT 200 and a Licensed Illinois Plumber. Paul is a journeyman plumber by trade and a yoga/meditation teacher by night at Sense of Samadhi Yoga Studio in Yorkville.  Paul also owns Organic Affirmations INC and Heritage Plumbing.

Erika is on staff at Grace Holistic and a mom of 3 boys. She loves talking with people, sharing stories, and learning about what makes us all unique. She enjoys spending time with her family, going on adventures together, running, working out, kayaking, and bike riding.

Melissa has a Doctor of Education degree with a concentration in adult learning and eLearning. Her current role is with an accounting firm based in New York, focusing on learning system technology, construction of interactive online learning content, accreditation for continuing education courses and compliance with state and national continuing education standards. 

Ken is an industrial mechanic and father of 6. He has been involved with his children's educational pursuits over the last 20+ years. Ken is also a Stephen Minister at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ.

Dawn Aulet has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, with a concentration in public relations and a minor in theater. She has a Master of Arts in teaching. 

A Chicago native, Rossanne is a mother of 2 and grandmother of 5. Now retired, she's served as a medical assistant, receptionist, timekeeper, HR assistant and recruiter. She enjoys traveling, wine, reading, running her small crafting business and babysitting her grandchildren. 

Nina Swistara has a Bachelors in Business Administration. She is currently a Human Resource Manager for an ABA Therapy company and Mentor for the YHS high school girls clubs, Girls Run the World. She loves being a mom to her son, traveling, reading and practicing yoga. She is training to become a yoga teacher and plans on working at a studio when she graduates. 

MARK BROWN, CFP® has been in the financial services industry since

1987 and founded M. Brown Financial Advisors in 2006. Mark is a member of the Financial Planning Association, has the AIF® Accredited Investment Fiduciary designation and is a Certified Financial PlannerTM Professional. Mark also leads the charitable giving efforts for his firm. He and his wife live in Naperville and they have two adult children.