Meet Our Team

Board Members

Laura RandA

Laura is a global commercial leader with policy and product launch expertise at major pharma companies, including Regeneron, Novartis, Abbott, and GSK, is now founder and CEO of Toivoa and chair of Toivoa Coaching Academy.

Matthew Gerber

Matt is a Delaware attorney with extensive experience and a special interest in working with non-profit entities on corporate matters, including structuring and corporate governance concerns.

Andrew Holbrook

Andrew is the inaugural Chief Accessibility Officer at Wells Fargo, with an 18-year career in financial services at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase, where he has been a steadfast advocate for people with disabilities.

Mike Bowman

Mike is the Associate Director of the University of Delaware’s Office of Economic Innovation and Partnerships (OEIP) and the State Director of the Delaware Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

Laurie Henneborn

Laurie is a managing director in Accenture’s Growth & Strategy organization, driving research and thought leadership efforts in areas such as talent, culture, inclusion & diversity.

MICHAEL FRANK

Michael is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the Department of the Navy, responsible for identifying and assessing emerging IT and cybersecurity technology for the Navy and the Marine Corps.

Rita Landgraf

Rita has a deep background in health care, workforce development and disability issues. She serves as Professor of Practice and Distinguished Health and Social Services Administrator in Residence at the University of Delaware.

Faculty & Mentors

BRENDA BUFFINGTON, EdD, NBC-HWC

Head of Faculty and Mentor

Brenda is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Certified Exercise Physiologist, and holds a Doctorate of Education.

samantha gaeis, PHD

Faculty and Mentor

Samantha is a seasoned clinical psychologist with a 20-year expertise in CBT, positive psychology, and extensive coaching techniques.

josh win, ms, nbc-hwc

Faculty and Mentor

Mr. Winn is a board-certified health & wellness coach. He received his undergraduate degree in exercise science and MS in exercise science and health promotion.

LINNEA FLETCHER, EdD, MSN, RN, NBC-HWC

Head of Faculty and Mentor

Dr. Linnea Fletcher earned her Doctorate in Education from Northern Kentucky University and is a Certified Emergency Nurse and a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse.