Meet Our Team

Dominique

Dominique Campbell

Manager, Engagement Specialist

Education:

  • Jackson State University, BS
  • Keller Graduate School of Management, MBA
  • Integrative Institute of Nutrition, Certified Holistic Health Coaching

Work Experience:

  • Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach, Self-employed
  • Consulting Quality Control Specialist, Various Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Technical Services Pharmaceutical Chemist, Eli Lilly

Why EHS?

I joined the team at EHS because they value empowering our clients to be their own steward of change in their lives. It’s a wonderful thing to support people as they reach beyond their perceived limitations and grow into their boundless potential.


If I am not working at EHS, 

I am most definitely at the gym, on my motorcycle, or enjoying the city as a true blue foodie with my dear family and friends.

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Stacey

Stacey Patillo, CHHC

Manager, Engagement Specialist

Education:

  • Indiana University, BA, Business Management
  • Institute for Integration Nutrition, Certified Holistic Health Coach

Work Experience:

  • Various positions in corporate offices
  • Health Coach and Office Manager at a Chiropractic Physician’s office for two years.

Why EHS?

EHS is more than just preventive health company. I decided to work here because this is an organization of inspiring individuals who believe that all people have the right to be happy and healthy.


When I am not working at EHS, I am on my yoga mat, cooking, reading or walking in the parks along Lake Michigan.

 

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Carolina Zuleta
Director, E-Team and Training

Education:

  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MBA
  • Universidad de los Andes, BA

Work Experience:

  • Cambia Tu – Founder & President
  • Morgan Stanley – Client Sales Associate

Why EHS?

EHS provided me with the opportunity to work with a group of amazing people to create inspired and innovative education and training programs that are empowering people to thrive!
As Mother Theresa said: “We can’t do big things, but we can do small things with big love.” and everyone at EHS loves what they do.



If I am not working at EHS I am,having fun with friends or family, learning something new, reading a self-growth/inspirational book (I am a self growth junkie!), jogging by the lake or taking a yoga class!

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Caitlin Costello, Executive Assistant

Caitlin Costello
Executive Assistant

Education:

  • Depaul University, BA
  • London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, Vocational Certificate

 

Work Experience:

  • Director of Outreach & Product Management – Women’s Health Foundation
  • Associate – Brookfield Redding Investment Management
  • Famous actress

 

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because I’m recognized and appreciated as a female, creative, and equal.

 


If I am not working at EHS I am,performing improv, writing comedy, eating ethnic food, and riding my bike.  Sometimes I eat while riding my bike.

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Amaya Ortiz
Office and Navigator Assistant


Education:

  • University of the Incarnate Word, BA

Work Experience:

  • Program Director – World Affairs Council of San Antonio

Why EHS?
I decided to work at EHS because of the passion, the drive, and the goals the people I am surrounded by have in common and all the great accomplishments that get done at the end of the day.


If I am not working at EHS I am out with friends, running, exploring the city, taking pictures, and walking my Italian Greyhound dog, Vito.

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Jon Freeberg
Manager of New Client Development

Education:

  • Colgate University, B.A.

Work Experience:

  • Affiliate Manager, Channel Clarity
  • Account Support Associate, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois


Why EHS?
EHS is an exciting place to be.  I am inspired by the vision of our founders and the people that work here.  I get excited every time I think about the future of EHS and the impact we are going to have on the lives of our members.


If I am not working at EHS I am,
Out on the golf course, reading, running or hanging out with my friends.

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John Johnson

John Johnson
Senior Vice President, Client Development, Strategic Advisor

 

Education:

  • University of Missouri, B.S.

Work Experience:

  • AAR, Vice President, Corporate Leadership and Development
  • Lakeshore Staffing, Founder and President
  • American Express, Vice President & General Manager of Eastern Region

 

Why EHS?
The people are awesome!



If I am not at EHS I am,
Spending time with my three children and wife.  A crisply struck seven iron that lands three feet from the hole makes me smile.

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Libby Lowe

Libby Lowe
Director, Communications

Education:

  • Emerson College, MA
  • Smith College, BA

Work Experience:

  • Freelance writer, editor and marketing/social media consultant
  • Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Marketing/Communications Manager
  • Pink magazine, Editor-in-Chief

Why EHS?
I’m inspired by the opportunity to be part of a small but mighty group working toward a big goal—helping people make changes to improve their health and their lives.

If I am not working at EHS I am,
Spending time with my family and friends, hanging out with my giant dog, doing yoga and traveling.

 

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Rebecca Thieneman, MS, RD, NASM-PT  Manager, Engagement Specialist

Rebecca Thieneman, MS, RD, NASM-PT

Manager, Engagement Specialist

 

Education:

  • Florida State University, BS
  • Florida State University, MS
  • American Dietetic Association, RD
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine, NASM-CPT
  • Yoga Alliance, RYT-200 Yoga Instuctor

Work Experience:

  • Florida State University, Undergraduate Science of Nutrition Instructor
  • Women’s World, Group Fitness/Yoga Instruction/Fitness Coaching
  • Gold’s Gym, Group Fitness/Yoga Instruction/Fitness Coaching
  • Life Time Fitness, Group Fitness/Yoga Instruction/Fitness Coaching
  • Leach Center, Group Fitness/Yoga Instruction
  • Gold’s Gym, Group Fitness Management
  • Life Time Fitness, Nutrition Coaching and Yoga Studio Management

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because I have the opportunity to impact both lives and an innovative company that is pioneering a movement towards improving wellness for working people.

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Teaching Yoga, exercising, cooking, spending time with my loved ones and when possible, traveling.

 

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Company Mascot


Education:

  • Masters in Dirt Digging, with an emphasis in Ant Larvae and Kalahari Truffle Consumption of course, at the Kalahari Desert of Namibia.

Work Experience:

  • Meerkat Manor, Co-star.  I chose to move to Chicago and break away from acting when negotiations on my contract went south.  Do I look like the type of meerkat who settles for grasshoppers and crickets while on set?  Please, I divulge in only the finest of Sub-Saharan critters.
  • Former Gang leader of the elite and respectable Suricata Suricatta Siricata tribe, not to be mistaken with the clowns of the Suricata Suricatta Majoriae clan, who dwell in the most meager of burrow systems.

Why EHS?

Meerkat gets presents. Meerkat gets love. Meerkat gets fresh Ant Larvae.

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Jonathan Birnberg, MD
Director, Clinical Quality


Education:

  • University of Wisconsin, B.S.
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, M.D.
  • University of Chicago Department of Health Studies, Master of Health Studies-Focus on Health Administration and Policy


Work Experience:

  • University of Chicago, Internal Medicine Residency
  • University of Chicago, General Internal Medicine Fellowship: Health Care Policy and Administration
  • University of Chicago, General Internist


Why EHS?
I decided to work at EHS because I love the passion and ideas of the company.



If I am not working at EHS,I am biking, listening to music or traveling.

 

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Brenda Marlena Weiner, MPH, CPT, Manager, Engagement Specialist

Brenda Marlena Weiner, MPH, CPT
Manager, Engagement Specialist

Education:

  • California State Long Beach, MPH
  • UCLA, BA
  • Pasadena Community College, AA

Work Experience:

  • Sycamores Boys Home, Treatment Specialist
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Service, Education Presenter
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Yoga, Pilates, Spinning and Core-ball Instructor
  • Health Education Presenter
  • Health Coach

Why EHS?

Although young, the EHS family is very passionate, innovative, intelligent and ahead of the curve in the industry of preventative healthcare.  We are, undoubtedly, headed for tremendous success.

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Working out, spending time with loved-ones, volleyball, surfing, hiking, dancing and reading.

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Todd Boulis
Associate

Education:

  • Colgate University, BA

Work Experience:

  • New Trier High School, Lacrosse Coach
  • Bar tender, various locations
  • All Star Fitness, Gym manager

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because I believe in the vision of our co-founders and know that what we do here is making a significant, positive change in our members’ lives.



If I am not working at EHS I am,

Hanging out with the crew, enjoying the various experiences Chicago has to offer, and watching my Bulls on the path to a NBA championship.

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Jason Bohner
Director, People

Education:

  • University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), BS
  • Northwestern University, MA

Work Experience:

  • Mercer, Senior Associate

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because I believe in what the company stands for and feel the passion of its founders.



If I am not working at EHS I am,

Hanging out with my partner and my dog, seeing theatre, doing yoga, or reading.

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Catherine Theodorou, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Sr. Manager, Dietitian

Education:

  • University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, BS
  • California State University-Los Angeles, MS

Work Experience:

  • University of Chicago Program for Personalized Health and Prevention, RD
  • Lifetime Fitness, Nutrition Coach
  • Columbia College, Adjunct Faculty
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Clinical Dietitian
  • Los Angeles Athletic Club, Personal Trainer
  • Trans Union, Project Manager

Why EHS?

I believe in what this company stands for and I live the life that we teach our members.

 

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Spending quality time with my family, running, or learning a second language.

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Kara Gittins, RD, LD, CDE
Manager, Engagement Specialist

Education:

  • Michigan State University, BS
  • University of Michigan Hospitals and Health System, Dietetic Internship
  • American Dietetic Association, Registered Dietitian
  • American Association of Diabetes Educators, Board Certified Diabetes Educator
  • Certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Weight Management
  • Certified Smoking Cessation Counselor
  • WellCoach Trained

Work Experience:

  • University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Systems, RD
  • Michigan Institute for Health Enhancement, RD & CDE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Health Coach, RD & CDE
  • TriCounty Endocrinology Clinic, RD & CDE

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because their passion directly aligns with mine – help others using multiple methods, as one size never fits all.

 

If I am not working at EHS I am,

With my friends or family, traveling, walking the city, going to concerts, at delicious dinners, or practicing yoga.

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Joel Grant, BHK, CSCS
Sr. Manager, Exercise Physiologist


Education:

  • University of British Columbia, BA
  • Langara College, Exercise Physiology Diploma
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS

Work Experience:

  • University of Chicago, Exercise Physiologist
  • Sports Conditioning and Rehabilitation (SCAR), Clinical Director
  • Velocity Sports Performance, Sports Performance Director
  • Athletes Edge, Athletic Director

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because from the top down, the EHS team lives the life we preach.   To me EHS means empowering others to take a more active stance in their health and life today, to fulfill their dreams of tomorrow.

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Playing with my family or being physically active while having fun.

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Nelson Bowers
Director, Operations, Technology & Security

Education:

  • University of Michigan College of Engineering, BSE
  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MBA Candidate

Work Experience:

  • PCE Systems, System Analyst and Developer

Why EHS?

EHS offers everything that I could hope for – healthy living, challenging work, an entrepreneurial environment, and the pursuit of something that is much greater than all of us.

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Either working out or learning and studying a new skill.  After I earn my MBA I plan to become a certified nutritionist and personal trainer.  Then I want to learn Spanish.

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Laura Curtin, MCHES
Manager, Navigator

Education:

  • Eastern Illinois University, BA

Work Experience:

  • Cook County Health Department, Health Educator
  • Health Maintenance Institute, Health Promotion Coordinator

Why EHS?

I think EHS offers a new approach that can change lives from the inside out.  If something isn’t working, don’t sit back and watch it fail.   Try something new and keep breaking barriers until you find the answer.

 


If I am not working at EHS I am,

Spending time with my friends and family, exercising, and taking dance, Zumba or yoga classes.

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Aaron Levy
Director, Education 

Education:

  • The University of Texas and Red McCombs School of Business, BA
  • The University of Texas at Austin College of Communication, BS
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine and American Council on Exercise, Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach

Work Experience:

  • University of Texas Recreational Sports, Personal Trainer and Peer Mentor
  • EFT Sports Performance, Performance Enhancement Specialist
  • Kurtis Productions, Production Intern

Why EHS?

I decided to work at EHS because it provided me with an incredible opportunity to educate and help individuals on a large scale.

If I am not working at EHS I am,

Spending time with friends and family, exercising, playing sports, and cooking.

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Linda Havlin, Executive Vice President

Linda Havlin
Executive Vice President


Education:

  • Colgate University, BA
  • Northwestern University, MBA
  • Harvard School of Public Health, Executive Program in Health Policy

Work Experience:

  • Harvard Community Health Plan, Associate
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Sr. Associate
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Associate to President & Corporate Planning Director
  • Hewitt, Associate, Region Manager, & Partner
  • Mercer, Midwest Region Manager, Global Research & Intellectual Capital, US Health Reform Leader

Why EHS?

Serendipity. It’s a joy to work with people who are passionate about their ideas and values. EHS challenges the traditional industry approaches to helping people learn about and manage their health. Health care is emotional, personal, complex, and full of tough decisions that can’t be answered solely by a great website or an 800 service. Employee health can be an asset that creates an engaged, loyal workforce and a profitable organization.


If I am not working at EHS I am,

Enjoying all that Chicago offers, taking care of Huck ‘n Lou, working on the travel bucket list, and missing my wonderful Colgate CULTA families.

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Will Harper, MD
Co-CEO

Education:

  • Georgetown University, BA
  • Northwestern University, MD in Chicago, IL.
  • University of Chicago Medical Residency, Internal Medicine

Work Experience:

  • University of Chicago, General Internist
  • Program for Personalized Health and Prevention, Medical Director
  • University of Chicago Primary Care Group, General Internist
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Assistant/Associate Professor of Medicine

Why EHS?

My passion is fueled by the people, the mission, and the work I do at EHS.   As a physician I have the pleasure of helping people one person at a time.   Ari and I founded EHS so we could use our skills and those of the team we’re assembling to help people on a grander scale.  EHS means two guys with a dream to help people in an innovative way with a team of similarly passionate and inspired people.


If I am not working at EHS I am,

Training for a marathon, lifting, practicing Bikram. Not! Ha! I’m raising three wonderful, beautiful children, trying to find time to go out on a date with my wife, and squeezing in some time for fitness. Loving every day!

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Ari Levy, MD
Co-CEO

Education:

  • University of Chicago Booth School of Business, MBA
  • University of Chicago Residency, Internal Medicine
  • UIC College of Medicine, MD
  • Tel Aviv University-Sacklar School – Israeli Studies
  • Emory University, BA

Work experience:

  • Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Tennis Coach
  • University of Chicago, Associate Medical Director of Program for Personalized Health and Prevention
  • Chicago Blackhawks, Team Internist

Why EHS?

EHS is where I come alive. I do not see EHS as a job. It’s a privilege.  ”Impossibilities are merely things which we have not yet learned”.  Charles W. Chesnutt

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