Gigi Gaudet Clark
Gigi Gaudet Clark is a powerhouse of resilience, achievement and transformation. An elite athlete, brain tumor survivor and visionary leader, Gigi captivates audiences with a story that redefines perseverance and ignites peak performance in teams and individuals alike.
Driven by an unyielding spirit, Gigi has conquered some of the most demanding physical challenges—summiting Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, completing numerous marathons and finishing a Half Ironman. Yet, her most formidable obstacle came far from the finish line: a life-threatening brain tumor that robbed her of the ability to walk or speak. Refusing to accept defeat, she embarked on a courageous journey of recovery, rebuilding herself from the ground up—body, mind and spirit.
Today Gigi channels her extraordinary story into empowering others, proving that even in the face of the unimaginable the human spirit is capable of extraordinary transformation.
Denise Groothuis , MS, RD, CFMP, CPT is passionate about holistic healing. She will speak and guide the young women on the importance of nutrition towards leading a healthy, successful lifestyle.
I have been a dietitian for 20 years and started personal training a few years ago. Health is a combination of both food and fitness, and optimal weight and well-being cannot be achieved without combining both together.
Jeanine Jackson
Jeanine Careri Jackson has been a licensed Avatar Master and coach of personal development, belief management, and consciousness training since 2012. She holds a BA in Philosophy with a minor in general science and attended Medical School at the University of Florence in Italy. Ms. Jackson left medicine to pursue other interests, including wellness and fine art. She is the founder and President of The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, CT Ambassador for The Portrait Society of America, and serves on the advisory board of the Greenwich Arts Council.
Jeanine Jackson’s inspiration continues to be fueled by her three passions: art, science, and spirit.
Sara Mathews Dixon
Sara Mathews Dixon, MSW, LCSW is an experienced psychotherapist providing treatment to young adults, individuals, couples and families. She has 20 years of experience in different sectors of the behavioral health field, giving her a rich and comprehensive understanding of the issues that people are faced with in today’s world. She will lead open discussions to address today’s challenges for young adult women including bullying, “cutting”, social media attacks, cliques and issues that lead to suicide.
Sara believes in helping people to find and capitalize on their own internal strengths as a way to assist them in dealing with all the challenges that come with living life. She places trust in her clients to create their own own goals and partner with her in making progress toward them.
Sara received her Bachelor’s degree at Central Connecticut State University and her Masters in Social Work from New York University. She is licensed in both Connecticut and New York and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
Kristen Jacks
