Katherine Schwarzenegger believes that every young girl should be encouraged to rock what they’ve got. She is an author, an activist ,a student and that "big sister" we all wish we had because she speaks candidly, openly and honestly about the struggle to develop a healthy body image and the confidence it takes for young women to celebrate who they truly are in today’s body conscious society.  She has been an intern for the DOVE Campaign for Real Beauty.  At 19, she created the fashionable VIDA bags to increase awareness for global maternal mortality and partnered with the White Ribbon Alliance and CARE to diminish the staggering number of mothers dying during pregnancy and at childbirth. She also writes for various outlets about women activists in Africa and here at home. Now 20 and living in Los Angeles, Katherine is at the forefront of a movement to inspire women to recognize their true self worth. In her book, “Rock What You’ve Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who’s Been There and Back,” she  guides young girls through their turbulent teens to womanhood  while encouraging them to love their bodies, love themselves and stay healthy. With her engaging and fun “secrets,” Katherine shares stories and tips to break the cycle of an unhealthy body image.  Katherine is a rising junior communications major and gender studies minor at the University of Southern California.  Katherine is also a real big sister to her sister and two brothers in Los Angeles.

Dr. Rachel Lindstrom conducts studies on family weight gain prevention programs and the mind-body connection as it relates to weight loss under the auspices of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado, Denver. Dr. Lindstrom also exhibits her passion for health and wellness as the new Executive Director of the America On the Move Foundation.

Ms. Helen Thompson worked at the University of Colorado Denver at the Center for Human Nutrition. A major focus of her work was promoting environmental and policy changes to facilitate active living and healthy eating in communities in an effort to create a healthier Colorado.

Dr. Laura Knudtson is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Administration/Evaluation Psychology Program in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado Denver. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric/adolescent integrative care models and practice, family overweight/obesity intervention and prevention programs, health behavior change and adolescent sexual health.

Ms. Emily Hoagland received her Bachelor’s degree from The Colorado College in Biochemistry, and then went on to the University of Utah for her Master’s degree in Nutrition. As an RD, Emily has worked as a study coordinator and research dietitian at the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Denver, focusing on obesity and weight management.

Dr. Mary Barry works at the Center for Creative Leadership as a Fitness Faculty member providing health and physical fitness information to Leadership at the Peak participants. Her area of expertise includes prevention of disease through healthy lifestyle behaviors.