Dr. Ed Bauman has been at the forefront of the holistic health and nutrition renaissance for the past 50 years. He holds a MEd from the University. of Massachusetts, a MS in Nutrition from Heartwood College, and a PhD in Community Health Promotion from the University of New Mexico. After studying traditional health and nutrition systems for more than 30 years, Dr. Bauman created the Eating for Health approach, which forms the basis of his professional and community nutrition programs. He is the founder of Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts. Dr. Bauman’s current passion is Bauman Wellness.com, a non-profit institute that nourishes cultures of wellness through healing foods, arts and community learning. Bauman Wellness is a diverse and inclusive community of professional, family and individual members. Dr Bauman is the co-author of many renowned books, including the Holistic Health Handbook, Holistic Health Lifebook, Foundations of Nutrition Textbook, Therapeutic Nutrition Textbook, Flavors of Health Cookbook, Whole Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors, Spice for Life: Self-Healing Recipes, Remedies and Research, Affordable Nutrition, and Nutrition Essentials for Everyone.
Shalonda specializes in elevating community, business development, and creating impactful strategies. Shalonda intersects expertise in placemaking, belonging & inclusion training, spiritual entrepreneurship, digital platforms, and the arts. Shalonda is committed to elevating awareness of underutilized space, hosting dialogue that empowers, implementing system based transformation and leveraging assets for unique outcomes.
Organizations partner with Shalonda to turn ideas into reality, establish their strategy in an ongoing relationship, and discover how to elevate diverse voices at all levels to scale. To date Shalonda’s efforts have been acknowledged by a range of entities: AmeriCorp St. Louis, US Chamber of Commerce Youth Entrepreneurship, Alliance for Artists Communities Leadership Institute, the Port of Oakland Community Advisory Board, the New York Innovative Theater Awards, Fierce NYC, Brooklyn Arts Council ReGrant Program and the City of Oakland Cultural Affairs Commission.
Shalonda has also accepted nominations by Fronde Baliste founder Rhesa Jenkins for a Pop Tech Innovation Award and The Corporation for National & Community Service Eli Segal Award. She is nomadic and has established home-bases throughout North America; Brooklyn + Rochester, New York I Washington DC Area I SF Bay Area I Saint Louis
Christina Wright is a Wellness Arts Coach, Cinema Studies Instructor, Character & Leadership Development Facilitator, Course/Curriculum Developer & Screenwriter. She works as a Facilitator through Wright Arts in partnership with Bauman Wellness, using transformative art modalities in experiential learning spaces to cultivate social emotional learning and holistic wellness, build character values, awaken purpose and develop leadership skills to empower individual and social change.
Christina currently serves on the Advisory Board for Bauman Wellness, the Board of Directors for the UNA Monterey Bay Chapter, serving on the Youth Education Committee and the International Documentary Film Festival Committee, and as a Facilitator of educational materials developed by The Ruhi Institute.
Christina received her M.Phil in Film Theory and History from The University of Dublin, Trinity College, B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in Theatre Arts/Drama from San Francisco State University and A.A. (High Honors) in Speech Communications from Foothill College. She also earned a Specialist Certificate in Character Development Education from University of San Diego: Professional and Continuing Education, Certification in Leadership Development Coaching from the Co-Active Training Institute and a Certificate in Social Emotional Arts from UCLArts&Healing.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a professional background in the non-profit sector, Lauren’s underlying mission in life has always been to help people.
Lauren Bryson is board certified in holistic nutrition, a health coach, wellness facilitator and kids cooking instructor. Lauren understands the therapeutic value of real, nutrient dense food and also recognizes the impact that environment, stress and mindset have on overall health. She discovered the world of holistic healing during her own personal health crisis and has first hand experience with healing imbalances within the body using nutrition and lifestyle practices. She works with clients 1:1 through her holistic nutrition business Lauren Emerson Wellness where she helps clients achieve their health goals.
Neeta was born and raised in India and is deeply influenced by her country's culture of diversity, rich traditions and values.
After overcoming a major accident that resulted in some serious health struggles, Neeta quickly came to grips with the pain of her poor relationship with food and the effects of conventional medicine. During her 31 year career in the corporate world and as a volunteer HICAP Counselor, she observed firsthand the devastating results as her clients and co-workers faced diagnoses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, mental health struggles, and autoimmune disorders. After she overcame her health struggles, she discovered a passion for helping others to do the same. So, she returned to Bauman College in Berkeley, CA, where she graduated with a Certificate in Holistic Nutrition in 2019. She also obtained certifications as an Instructor for Laughter Yoga from Laughter Yoga International University and Basic Yoga from Kaivalyadham, India in order to incorporate whole-body wellness.
Neeta is a proud member of NANP (National Association of Nutrition Professionals) and International Laughter Yoga Institute. She is also an active Bauman Wellness Moderator and Facilitator teaching nutrition programs virtually and in Irvine, CA.
In her spare time, Neeta enjoys cooking and rehabbing traditional recipes into healthy dishes. She loves to read, travel, tune into nature when hiking or walking, and devoting her time to community service. She also has a virtual Laughter Yoga club providing free sessions on Saturday mornings. Her lifestyle consists of yoga and meditation as a daily practice which helps bring balanced wellness.
