Walt Cooper is CEO of the Whole Health Institute, a nonprofit organization founded by Alice L. Walton to promote innovations that foster whole person health and well-being. Prior to his current role, Walt led Innovation for Walmart Health, the company’s care delivery organization. Previously, he co-founded and served as president of Cortica Healthcare, a technology-enabled healthcare services company providing multi-specialty care to children with autism. Walt got his start in healthcare serving as chief of staff for the VA’s Veterans Experience Office.

Walt spent the first chapter of his career as a Special Forces officer in the US Army. During his 14 years on active duty, Walt led troops during multiple combat deployments, taught as an Assistant Professor of Social Sciences at West Point, and worked as a speechwriter for General David Petraeus. He continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves.

Walt graduated as valedictorian from West Point in 1999, studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and earned a PhD in Political Science from Harvard. Walt lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his wife Joy, also a healthcare entrepreneur, and their two children.

Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winning actress, producer, director, best-selling author and true children’s advocate. She created The Hawn Foundation, a public charity with a mission to equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier, happier and ultimately more productive lives.

Alarmed by increases in school violence, youth depression and suicide, and the persistent failure of the education system to help children cope with increasingly stressful lives, Hawn started her Foundation in 2003, applying cutting edge scientific research to create education programs that support the social and emotional development of children. Working with leading neuroscientists, educators, psychologists and researchers, the Foundation developed MindUP ™ an evidence-based curriculum and teaching model for grades K-12 that provide tools to help children self-regulate and understand their own emotions, moods and behaviors; reduce stress and anxiety; sharpen concentration; increase empathy; and improve academic performance.

MindUP ™ is the signature program of The Hawn Foundation which is serving over six million children in the US, Canada, UK, Finland, Ireland, Venezuela, Uganda, Portugal, Serbia, Jordan, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. The skills and mindfulness practices that are being taught have helped children improve learning and academic performance and learn valuable social and emotional skills that build personal resilience for a lifetime.

Hawn authored two best-selling books, a memoir “A Lotus Grows in the Mud”, in 2005 and in 2011, “10 Mindful Minutes”, offering guidance on raising healthy, joyful and resilient children. In 2015, Hawn released “10 Mindful Minutes: A Journal”, a practical application to her last book, offering prompts and exercises to enhance the reader’s daily life through mindfulness practice.

Goldie has lived with her partner Kurt Russell for over 30 years and has four grown children, Oliver and Kate Hudson, Wyatt Russell and stepson Boston Russell. They have also been blessed with six grandchildren. Hawn believes “children light the path to joy” and dedicated much of her life’s work to creating innovative solutions to help children thrive.

Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson made her studio film debut in “200 Cigarettes” and Cameron Crowe’s “Almost Famous”. Her performance earned her a Golden Globe Award, an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA nomination, and a Broadcast Film Critics’ Award for Breakthrough Performance. With her partner and hair stylist David Babaii, Kate launched David Babaii for WildAid, a cruelty-free hair care product line which was developed using exotic and natural ingredients, free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals and animal products. A percentage of the proceeds for the innovative product line will be designated to benefit WildAid, a global non-profit wildlife conservation organization protecting endangered and threatened animals around the world. In May 2010, Kate announced her role as Global Brand Ambassador for Almay, where she has been the face of their new and existing cosmetic products. She represents the brand in various company-sponsored philanthropic and fundraising events, and her television and print campaigns for the brand have been running throughout the year. Most recently in October 2013, Kate co-founded Fabletics, an innovative, high-quality athletic wear and accessories line.

Dennis Murphy is the CEO and Owner of Hayden Homes.  Mr. Murphy has over 25 years experience in construction, engineering and development of which the last 20 years he has spent as the President and CEO of Hayden Homes.  He helped create Hayden Homes, a company dedicated to building high-quality residential communities throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Hayden Homes has been voted the #1 place to work for several of the past years.

Mr. Murphy also owns and operates other businesses including wineries with powerful brand awareness like Caprio Cellars, Pepper Bridge and Amavi Cellars.  The winery operations are located in Walla Walla, Washington a region well on the way to producing world class wines.

Mr. Murphy has been active in various professional and charitable organizations. He is an Independent Director on the Board of Directors for Washington Trust Bank.  Additionally, he is a member and past Chairman of both the Oregon Evergreen Chapter and Idaho Chapters of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), a valuable resource for professional development, continuing education and idea exchange.   Additionally, Mr. Murphy is a Governor on the Board of Governors for the California State University, Chico.

Mr. Murphy is also a volunteer with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization, with roles as a Big Brother since 2003 and Chairman of the Board from 2003 to 2008. In addition, he is a Board Member with First Story, a nonprofit organization founded by Hayden Homes that provides grants and houses for families in need.  Since inception, First Story has dedicated 100 homes to families in the Northwest and has accumulated over $18 million in assets to make a difference in the world.  

Mr. Murphy is an alumnus of the Civil Engineering program at California State University, Chico and Harvard Business School where he has been recognized as the “Alumni of the Year” for the Civil Engineering program in 2004 and the “Alumni of the Year” for the entire university in 2006.  In 2018 Mr. Murphy was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by CSU Chico.

Ernesto graduated from UCLA with a double major in History and Literature, and a master’s degree in Latin America Studies in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Currently, his work is funded by the California Department of Education and is housed at the Ventura County Office of Education where he serves as the county lead for Region 8 (Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Kern Counties). His department provides grant compliance and technical assistance to over 300 schools. Since his graduation from UCLA, he has dedicated his career to work in the field of education and the non-profit sector. As a first-generation college graduate, and immigrant, Ernesto values the opportunities that a college education has given him as a professional, and most importantly, as a member of society. He currently serves on 5 non-profit boards that advocate for educational equity for underrepresented communities.

Robert Love has been an actively licensed CPA in the State of California for over 30 years and is the SVP Finance/CFO of The Closet Factory, a national $300+ million manufacturer of custom closets and related products. In addition to responsibility for all financial management, audit, tax, corporate governance, information technology, collection, cost cutting, and processes and procedures restructure implementation, Mr. Love is leading the development and launch of an additional line of business in residential and commercial painting as well as restructuring the overall corporate strategic plan to transition the company into a multi branded global entity. He is also the CEO for GoGi Wines, a high-end producer of fine wine in Sta. Rita Hills AVA and has extensive experience in developing and executing clearly defined plans for consistent steady growth through multiple channels.

Prior to these positions, for 27 years, Mr. Love was the CFO/Secretary/Board Member at FASTFRAME, a recognized leader in the picture framing industry which had over 360 locations in the US and Internationally. Mr. Love previously served on the Board of Directors of The Joshua Project Foundation and supports the efforts of the Special Olympics and other related entities for the developmentally disabled.

Mr. Love holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. A native of the Central Coast of California, he and his wife Lori reside in Simi Valley and have two grown daughters.

Accomplished educator, leadership guru, and author Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin (Dr. Jackie) is an expert in developing meaningful community partnerships and is the Founder and CEO of the Why Not? Incubator, a non-profit organization designed to provide community partnership coaching about unity, wellness, community, equity, and racial healing. Her book The Why Not Challenge: Say Yes to Success with School-Community Partnerships shares her passion and practical takeaways for forming lasting community relationships between schools, organizations, and companies. In a time of vitriol and division, Dr. Jackie has been outspoken about her “Why not?” message, which is to build community, unity, equity, and partnerships.

Dr. Jackie has forged sustainable partnerships between over 350+ corporations, local businesses, and under-served schools, while offering powerful insights and accessible best practices in workshops, conferences, and events. Her work was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which led to a role as the consulting producer for NBC’s School Pride. Dr. Jackie is a highly sought-after keynote speaker at conferences and summits, and her message of empowerment, community connection, equity, and resilience creates a lasting impact with educational and corporate audiences as well as individuals.

With over 40 years of experience as an educator, Mort Sherman served as a superintendent of schools, a principal, and a classroom teacher. As a superintendent of schools for 25 years, his experience in raising academic standards, closing achievement gaps, and uniting stakeholders has always focused on meeting the needs of all students. Among his many honors and appointments, Sherman serves on several boards and commissions. He is a nationally recognized leader in education, speaking frequently about children’s mental health, student achievement, curriculum and staff development. He has written and published more than 400 articles, and recently published a book on Personalized Learning in the 21st Century. He is the Associate Executive Director of AASA The School Superintendents Association.

Glenn Baker was most recently the interim Chief Financial Officer for the Los Angeles Philharmonic for nine months in 2017. Prior to that Mr. Baker had retired after nine years as the Chief Financial Officer of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation where he was responsible for all financial and investment functions of the Foundation as well as the organization’s information technology, retail, facility rentals and contracted food and photo services. Mr. Baker arrived at the Foundation in 2007, with substantial previous experience in non-profit institutions having worked in the same role at The Art Center College of Design and at The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association where he helped to oversee that organization’s move into the new Disney Concert Hall, as well as the rebuilding of the Hollywood Bowl as the Philharmonic’s summer venue. Prior to those assignments, Mr. Baker worked for eleven years in a variety of roles and business units for The Walt Disney Company, including two years at ESPN the Magazine during its launch phase. He began his career as a special operations pilot in the United States Air Force. Mr. Baker serves on the Board of Directors of New Horizons: Serving Individuals With Special Needs. New Horizons is located in the San Fernando Valley and serves over 1,000 clients through housing, day programs, training, work placement and other support. He serves as the Corporate Secretary, chairs both the Advancement and Strategic Planning Committees and also serves on the Executive, Finance and Investment Committees. Mr. Baker holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Air Force Academy and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. A native of Southern California, he and his wife Diane reside in Valencia and have two grown sons.

Aryn Grossman began working at Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) in 1994 as an intern, and by 2002, was promoted to the role of Executive Vice President/Chief of Staff. Her responsibilities included managing media relations, crisis management and day to day operations. She focused on Technology, Real Estate, Entertainment, and Politics, amongst others. She retired from public relations in 2005 to prioritize starting a family and to pursue her interests in various nonprofit board and leadership roles.

From 2011-2019, Aryn was an active member of the Board of Directors at The David Lynch Foundation (DLF,) chairing the Development Committee and served on the Programs Committee. She was elected to the role of Chairman of the Board in 2016 and served in this capacity until 2019. As Chairman, Aryn initiated and expanded committees, which included the implementation of governance compliance for the Board and the foundation overall. Her close working relationship with DLF’s CEO helped the foundation to grow its endowment, get Transcendental Meditation into the hands of the neediest populations, all while decreasing the operating budged of the foundation.