Malik Robinson grew up and into his role at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in African Studies from Regis University, he officially began his tenure as Development Director winning national awards for the acclaimed Ensemble. Malik then moved on to Booking Manager increasing the Ensemble’s annual tours to 15 cities nationwide. Leading with the arts as a force for transformation and peace, he secured and lead tours to Israel and Egypt during times of heightened civil unrest. Before being named Executive Director in 2014, Malik developed and directed evidenced-based after-school programming recognized for positive findings. Malik is active on several arts organization boards and initiatives as well as a member of the Denver Metro Chamber’s Leadership Denver Class of 2015 and a Bonfils Stanton Foundation 2015 Livingston Fellow.

Dr. Wong is a pediatrician and professor of pediatrics and family medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, teaching child health, advocacy, policy and health care reform with focused interests in integrated care and achieving health equity. She is vice chair for policy and advocacy in the CU Department of Pediatrics. She served as health policy advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama for development and implementation of her signature child obesity initiative, Let’s Move, and assisted in launching Joining Forces to improve wellness and resilience of military families. She was a senior program consultant to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. As a lifelong dancer, she is inspired to advance health through the arts.

Emma Gilchrist is an instructor in the CU Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As deputy director of the Farley Health Policy Center, she oversees the planning, execution, and completion of its programs and projects. She has been a project manager and qualitative researcher for federal, state, and foundation grants and contracts; and works to improve health through policies that advance behavioral health integration, prevention and health promotion, community engagement, and workforce development. Ms. Gilchrist enjoys mentoring students and fellows. She received her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Michigan, and she previously worked at the University of Michigan Center for Managing Chronic Disease.

Tohbias Juniel is a Denver-born musician, educator, arranger, and entrepreneur. In recent years Tohbias has co-developed international education programs in South America, Central Europe, and North America while also traveling as a U.S. Ambassador of arts and education for the United States Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Past destinations have included China, Japan, Canada, Ireland, Germany, and Papua New Guinea, seeking commonalities and growth within international performing arts, pedagogy, practices, and language. Tohbias is a sponsored performing artist for Yamaha, Sabian, ProMark, and Remo. In addition to a professional career as a performing artist and music composer, Tohbias worked in K-12 music education and helped to curate elementary school outreach programs alongside licensed clinical professionals for students with consistent patterns of behavioral concerns. Prior to his teaching appointment at San Diego State University which began in 2013.

Shawnee DeChristopher obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Metropolitan State University of Denver. While there, Shawnee continued to expand her knowledge of dance through teaching opportunities, guest choreographing, producing collaborative work with community members, and by regular engagements within new works created by others within the local and national dance communities. Following several years of administrative work within dance organizations, Shawnee committed to connecting with intergenerational students with varying ability levels and backgrounds. These acquired skillsets and professional developments have led to Shawnee’s current appointment which allows for tailored support and wellness resources for youth in Denver and Colorado communities.

De’Janae’ Guillory-Williams is a Research Services Professional in the CU Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. As Program Manager of the Farley Health Policy Center, De’Janae’ provides support in health policy, project management, and public health research. She is a recent Master of Public Health graduate from the University of Colorado’s School of Public Health and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology Pre-Medicine from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Ms. Guillory-Williams has experience and expertise in research, data analysis, and in interpreting and translating data to inform public health policy/research. Her interests are in public health policies that address health equity issues among underrepresented communities