Creating his own path to success after a challenging transition from teenager to young adult, Brad Bergersen took control of his life after realizing that his wife and two children, not money, were the true source of happiness. Capitalizing on his success as a jewelry salesperson, Brad Bergersen earned a promotion to manager at the age of 18. He was subsequently recruited by a national jewelry chain as a salesperson. Serving with the national chain for years, Mr. Bergersen accomplished much at a young age. Mr. Bergersen received consecutive Salesperson of the Year awards and broke numerous sales records. Earning recognition as national Manager of the Year, he became the youngest person to ever win the award. Due to his many accomplishments, Brad Bergersen earned a six-figure salary and owned two homes and four cars.
Committed to employing his gifts for social good, Brad Bergersen subsequently put aside the multiple houses, cars, and unhealthy lifestyle. Mr. Bergersen replaced those luxuries by creating his dream business, 24K Holdings, LLC. The business assists nonprofit organizations in raising funds through the sale of his exclusive line of mid- to high-end jewelry. Besides contributing items for sale, he plans and implements entire fund-raising events. He has built the company into one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s top brokers of jewelry and precious metals. With a commitment to growth, he has plans to expand the firm nationwide.
Now, as the founder, President, and CEO of his own multimillion-dollar company, Brad Bergersen is living up to the standards he has set for himself. By taking control of his actions, he continues to strive for success.
As a Privacy Office Analyst IV at University of California San Francisco (UCSF), Todd Senigar interacts with various departmental branches to keep them compliant the latest Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act procedures. Because UCSF's usage of the network changes regularly, Todd Senigar attentively maintains consistent and updated Security and Privacy Rule policies. In addition, he researches and collects possible evidence of breach securities that may affect functionality.
Before accepting this position in 2010, Todd Senigar had already been employed at UCSF since 2001 as part of the Network Operations Center. As Programmer and Analyst II-III, he aided senior management in the security of the university's network by optimizing its internal functionality. UCSF possesses an Information Technology system for over 15,000 users. Senigar and his team monitored traffic and security protocols throughout all university departments. This responsibility included monitoring security breaches due to network interfaces with other entities by assessing vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate security plans.
During his free time, Todd Senigar heads EAO Academy, a nonprofit organization. He supervises the school's home school and advocacy program as well as secures funding for its operations. The two-year-old school serves children with developmental disabilities. Moreover, his community service includes convalescent support work and inspirational speaking.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Renato Calabria has been practicing for nearly two decades out of his offices in Beverly Hills and Rancho Mirage, California, and Rome and Milan, Italy, the country of his birth. His work has garnered high praise. Dr. Calabria recently won the 2011 Best of Beverly Hills Award in the Medical Doctors category. In 2008, the Consumers’ Research Council of America listed Dr. Renato Calabria as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. Furthermore, he was nominated in 2005 for the distinction of Physician of the Year.
Dedicated to helping his clients attain a perfect level of beauty, Dr. Renato Calabria prides himself on making his work look natural and seamless. His clients provide testimonials that make clear a high level of appreciation. Understanding that cosmetic surgery is no small decision, Dr. Renato Calabria encourages his potential clients to educate themselves about the procedures before moving forward. He advocates that clients meet people who have undergone the same operation and will even make the necessary introductions.
Dr. Renato Calabria is well versed in a number of surgeries involving the face, breasts, and body. Facial procedures include BOTOX, brow lift, chin augmentation, facelift, nose reshaping, and a variety of others. For the breasts, Dr. Calabria can perform augmentations, lifts, reconstruction, reduction, and gynecomastia correction. He also provides liposuction, body lifts, tummy tucks, thigh lifts, and post-pregnancy reconstruction.
Dr. Renato Calabria was educated at one of the best medical schools in the world, the University of Padua in Italy. He has completed fellowships and residencies with the Los Angeles County Harbor- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center, the Wadsworth-VA Medical Center, the Wadsworth-UCLA Medical Center, the Kern County-University of California, San Diego Medical Center, and Saint Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, which hosts one of the oldest plastic and reconstructive surgery training programs in the West Coast. Dr. Renato Calabria has been the subject of many articles in publications such as Los Angeles Confidential, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, People, and Vanity Fair. Dr. Calabria has also been the feature of many television programs, including Inside Edition, Extra, CBS News, and NBC News.
Designed to help people of various backgrounds and ages become their best selves, the isa Experience begins with acceptance. Established by Ole Larsen in 1977, the educational organization provides individuals with the motivation to channel their inner truth through exercises, discussions, and other activities. Embodying the slogan “Your word is law in your universe,” the isa Experience asserts that each person’s power comes from within. Instead of providing predetermined instruction, the programs offered through the isa Experience serve as an impetus for self-knowledge. Courses encourage pupils to turn an objective lens on their lives while refraining from harsh judgment. This openness proves instrumental in the navigation of love, careers, and family. Through their engagement with the isa Experience, students discover abilities they likely always possessed but were unable to tap into, and they emerge prepared to take the helm of their lives.
Currently, the isa Experience offers four distinct programs. The Young Persons Experience, which accepts students from 6 to 13 years of age, integrates aspects of summer camp with useful exercises in self-exploration. In addition to engaging in exciting wilderness training activities, the students participate in discussions concerning potentially confusing issues, including family and other relationships, ethics, values of self, fears, and responsibilities. At the close of camp, the students' families arrive to share in their new knowledge.
Ambassador Timothy L. Towell has dedicated most of his career to public service, particularly with the United States Foreign Service. After completing his studies at Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Ambassador Towell commenced his career at the First National City Bank of New York (currently Citibank). Two years later, he left the firm to act as an Aide to Ohio Governor C. William O'Neill before enlisting in the United States Army, where he served in active duty for six months. Upon his discharge from the military, Ambassador Timothy L. Towell spent the next several years as a teacher, first at Hawken School in Cleveland, Ohio, and later at Groton School in Groton, Massachusetts. During this period, he supplemented his role as an educator by attending Case Western Reserve University, where he obtained a Master of Arts in European History.
Following the receipt of his Master's degree, Ambassador Towell began his involvement with the U.S. Department of State as U.S. Vice Consul in Valencia, Spain. Over the course of the next decade, Ambassador Timothy L. Towell acted as Special Assistant to the Ambassador in Madrid; TDY to the American Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay; and Consul and Desk Officer in Bolivia.
During the 1970s, Ambassador Towell aided the U.S. Department of State in Spain, Brazil, Belgium, and Cuba. In the 1980s, he served as Legislative Management Officer for Europe in the Office of Congressional Relations and Deputy Chief of Protocol for the United States under President Ronald Reagan before receiving his ambassadorship in 1988. For three years, Ambassador Timothy L. Towell represented his country as the U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay. In 1991, Ambassador Towell accepted the position of Director for Africa with the Peace Corps; two years later, he retired from public service.
For the past 16 years, Ambassador Timothy L. Towell, as President of Foreign Policy Group, has advised non-profit entities, corporations, and governments on matters concerning international relations and public policy. Additionally, Ambassador Towell sits on the Boards of Directors for AmCham Cuba Advisory Council and the Council of American Ambassadors, and he served as Chairman of the Board for The Lab School of Washington. He also assists the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars as a Council Member.
Following his dream to work side-by-side with globally recognized musicians and other artists, Evan Michaels founded, owns, and operates In Demand Talent. Though the booking agency is headquartered in Dover, Delaware, it provides entertainment services all over the world. With contacts accrued over more than a decade of behind-the-scenes concert participation, Evan Michaels has filled In Demand Talent’s celebrity database with more than 3,000 entries. The booking agency primarily locates talent for vendors putting on events at venues like casinos, trade shows, nightclubs, and fairs. In Demand Talent provides access to local, national, and international acts from more than 12 musical genres; its portfolio also includes comedians, actors, models, and celebrities from other entertainment genres.
In Demand Talent supplies more than just talent; it also liaises with Global Events Group, LLC, to produce events. This synergistic partnership assists in all areas of event planning, including acquiring venues; advertising and promotion; and administering the logistical aspects of ticketing, staging, booking staff and security, and acquiring transportation and lodging. With such varied resources at its disposal, In Demand Talent has overseen the production of hundreds of shows in the United States and overseas.
Dedicated to providing his hometown area of Sarasota, Florida, with a fresh music scene, Evan Michaels uses the contacts he has made with In Demand Talent to give back to the community. Partnering with local businesses, his booking agency has executed numerous concerts in the Sarasota area, particularly at the Jannus Live and State Theatre venues in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Evan Michaels’ efforts through In Demand Talent have helped the Sarasota community in several ways. For example, the booking agency put on an acoustic concert in St. Petersburg to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. The six-band event and its associated merchandise sales raised $10,000 for the worthy cause.
