ANGELA AMBROSE
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Writer
During her 25-year writing career,
Angela Ambrose has written for
Fortune 500 companies and the U.S.
Public Health Service, as well as a
number of magazines, newspapers
and websites. A mother of two, Angela
enjoys writing about the important
issues affecting kids today and
applying what she learns at
home. Angela is also a nationally
certified group fitness instructor
and registered yoga teacher.
JULIA DE SIMONE
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Writer
Julia De Simone is an award-
winning freelance reporter and
writer. Since she could first grip
a pencil, she’s been interested in
turning words into images. A New
York native, she has written for a
variety of publications ranging from
The Arizona Republic
to
Glamour
magazine. She currently resides in the
Valley with her husband, daughter,
and five rescue cats and dogs.
MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON
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Writer
Michelle Talsma Everson is a freelance
writer, editor and public relations
consultant based in Phoenix. With
degrees in print journalism and
public relations from Northern
Arizona University, she writes and
edits for a variety of print and online
publications. While she’s grateful
for her career, her true passion is
being a mom to a busy 7-year-old
“intern.” She also loves spending time
with her family and close friends.
STACY BARRY
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Writer
Stacy Barry is a former public
relations/marketing executive for the
hospitality industry, and is currently
a freelance writer in Houston, Texas.
She received her degree in journalism
from Texas Tech University and worked
as a broadcast journalist for KAMC-
TV in Lubbock, Texas. For the past
15 years she has done freelance and
contract work from her home, while
raising two children in the ’burbs.
SHEFALI GANDHI, PSY.D.
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Contributing Writer
Dr. Shefali Gandhi is a licensed
psychologist and clinical director at
Childhelp. She focuses on healing and
empowering children and families
coping with such issues as anxiety,
depression, ADHD, defiant behavior
disorders, and post-traumatic stress
disorder. Dr. Gandhi is passionate about
working with children to prevent and
heal mental illness, provide education
to the public, and foster change and
growth to create a safer world.
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LISA STROHMAN, J.D., PH.D.
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Contributing Writer
Dr. Lisa Strohman is a licensed clinical
psychologist and tech wellness
expert who treats those dealing with
depression, anxiety, marital issues, grief
and loss. Lisa founded the Technology
Wellness Center and recently
launched Digital Citizen Academy
to educate students, educators and
parents on issues resulting from
technology use. She is a national
speaker and a weekly guest on Dr.
Drew’s Midday Live radio show, and
is an avid runner and mother of two.
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