Hey there, I’m Dr. T—your favorite geeky scientist on a mission to make healthy living simple, doable, and (dare I say?) fun!

I’ve always been fascinated by science. I earned my Ph.D. in biological sciences with a focus on toxicology and environmental health, driven by a deep curiosity about how our environment—and what we put into our bodies—impacts our health at the cellular level.

But my journey into wellness became personal later on, after the loss of my dad. That moment changed everything. It lit a fire in me to go beyond the science and really understand what creates long-lasting health in real life. I began to shift how I ate, how I lived, and how I approached prevention and healing.

I dove even deeper—earning certifications in plant-based nutrition, culinary instruction, medicinal plants, and health coaching. And then life handed me another challenge: a cancer diagnosis. That experience didn’t stop me—it strengthened my resolve and transformed my own health in ways I never imagined.

Along the way, I spent over two decades in executive leadership in the nonprofit world—raising funds, building impactful programs, and leading missions that made a real difference. Today, I’m the founder of Wellness20, where I bring all of that experience together to help people cut through the noise and take back control of their health.

I’m also the author of WFPB: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle, and over the past 15+ years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching and coaching thousands of individuals. What I’ve learned is simple: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. I've conducted several international whole-food, plant-based conferences that included some of the most renowned experts in the field.

What do I love most? Sharing what I have learned, empowering minds, and connecting with people like you. Whether it’s in a class, at a conference, or inside our community, I truly believe we heal and grow better together.

So let’s keep learning, nourishing, healing, and thriving—one delicious bite at a time.