Meet Our Team
Board Members
Laura RandA
Laura is a global healthcare executive and founder with experience leading across all major business functions at companies like Regeneron, Novartis, Abbott, and GSK. Now as CEO of Toivoa and Chair of Toivoa Coaching, she focuses on five key pillars: advancing evidence-based innovation, securing mission-aligned capital, navigating regulatory and market access, building inclusive teams, and forming strategic partnerships. Through Toivoa’s NBHWC-accredited program, she’s expanding access to care for people with disabilities while creating new pathways in health and wellness coaching.
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
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.
Christopher King, Mental Health Coach, NBC-HWC
Faculty and Mentor
Mr. King is a board-certified mental health coach through the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), dedicated to supporting individuals managing anxiety, stress, and health-related life challenges. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and is currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of Maryland, with a focus on integrated approaches to health and well-being.