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Bev Day, MBA, CFE, RA - President (2013)
Bev Day is a Registered Aromatherapist, aromatherapy and business educator, seminar leader, and co-founder of AIA. She shares her passion for aromatherapy and business dynamics through teaching, working with clients and serving as AIA Executive Director. Prior to aromatherapy entering her life, and equipped with an MBA degree from the University of Utah, Bev devoted over 23 years working as an auditor, accounting supervisor and regulatory manager. In these roles she supervised troubled companies, proposed statutory law, testified before legislative committees, served on a national oversight committee, and trained auditors. |
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Robin Block - Vice President (2013)
A native of Minnesota, Robin Block has been incorporating values of honesty, hard work and compassion into her career, and those efforts have culminated in what is now considered one of the premiere aromatherapy companies in the United States – Wyndmere Naturals, Inc.
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Joan Price-McLaughlin, CA - Secretary (2012-2013)
Joan is a certified aromatherapist and the owner of Aromatix Signature Scents, a business that focuses on educational workshops for newcomers to aromatherapy, and private consultations in the greater Chicago area. Her background includes over twenty years as a paralegal, both in firms and on her own freelancing. She served on the planning committees for both the 2009 and 2011 AIA International Conferences.
“AIA is such a dynamic organization for the aromatherapy community. Being a member has accelerated every aspect of my training and business through the educational resources, conferences, and other members who are so generous with their time and knowledge. I’m excited to be serving on the Board as AIA continues to grow, expanding the influence of essential oil therapy in the holistic field and offering opportunities to current and new aromatherapists.”
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Nancy C. Graves, BS, MBA, CA - Treasurer (2012-2013)
Nancy Graves has been studying a variety of healing arts for over 15 years. With a Bachelors of Science from Penn State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University, she brings forth both a scientific and business perspective to her services for AIA. She is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Certified Holistic Health Coach, Kundalini Yoga Instructor and a Reiki Master Instructor. Her career experience includes Operations Management and Analysis, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance.
“The Alliance of International Aromatherapists has an important purpose in bringing together a community of professionals whose interest is to set a high standard of service through education, scientific research and esteemed private practice so that the value of aromatherapy can be recognized more strongly as a natural, affordable approach to health care. I am honored to be a part of the team that is building this amazing organization.”
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Patricia J. Bonnard, PhD, RA - Director (2013)
Patricia is a registered aromatherapist and Reiki Master. Through Starchaser – Aromatics and Energy Work, she designs aromatherapy products for energy work, teaches integrated healing and educates the public about aromatherapy and energy healing. Patricia holds a PhD in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics. She has worked extensively in Africa, Latin America and Asia on poverty alleviation, economic empowerment of small-scale farmers, and famine early warning. She has special interests in: 1) developing opportunities for small-scale producers of aromatics, medicinals and natural products, and 2) aromatherapy for stress reduction of relief workers and people directly affected by disasters.
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Cary J. M. Caster, LMT, CA - Director (2013-2014)
A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Botany, Cary began her career as a botanist. Cary then obtained a Certificate in Aromatherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine from The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy in London, her LMT license from The Florida College of Natural Health, an Advanced Aromatherapy and Teacher Training from Aromahead Institute in Sarasota, FL, and an Advance Clinical 1 and II Aromatherapy Certification at Essential Oil Resource Consultants in France. In 2009, Cary founded 21 Drops, LLC, a line of therapeutic grade essential oil blends.
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Bridget Kelley, RA, LMT - Director (2013-2014) Past President (2012)
Bridget Kelley is a Registered Aromatherapist, nationally certified licensed Massage Therapist, owner and main essential oils blend formulator for Kelley Pure Essential Oils. She is a clinical essential oil consultant for area hospitals as well as a local instructor of aromatherapy in west central Wisconsin.
My mission is to provide education on the safe use of essential oils and to take every opportunity to speak about essential oils to hospitals, health seminars and women’s conferences.
It is a privilege to be on the board of an organization whose mission and vision is to advance research and professionalism and to make aromatherapy a readily accessible and respected holistic healing modality to health professionals along with the general public.
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Bill McGilvray - Director (2012-2013)
I have been deeply involved in all facets of the essential oils industry, from distillation to plantation development and management (both conventional and organic), to research, sales, and marketing, which has enabled me to build a network of colleagues around the world.
I served as director, deputy chairman and chairman of The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association from 1989 to 1996.
My wife Jill and I established Plant Extracts International in Hopkins MN, through which we market the products initially developed by The Australian Essential Oil Company, which I launched in 1987 and wholly own.
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Debra A. Stoltzfus, NCA - Director (2013-2014)
The founder/owner of Inshanti Wellness Spa, Deb Stoltzfus has been in business for over eight years. Deb has a special client niche with the local Amish community. She specializes in custom blending working closely with several doctors. Deb has presented lectures to introduce people to essential oils. A nationally certified aromatherapist and advanced graduate of the Aromahead Institute. A licensed cosmetologist, Deb is a specialist in nutrition and is certified in anatomy, physiology, and histology. Deb enjoys Old English Labs and has a great appreciation for God’s creation – she loves the mountains, especially hiking in the New England states. |
