Board Members

Board of Directors

Samuel Klein, M.D.--Medical doctor specializing in weight management and human nutrition.  Dr. Klein is Director of the Center of Human Nutrition and Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science at Washington University School of Medicine.  He is interested in health promotion through research, education and nutrition.

Paul G. Jenkins, P.T.--Physical Therapist in the Department of Therapy Services at St. Louis Children's Hospital.  Mr. Jenkins developed strength training curriculum for Camp Jump Start, a weight loss camp for kids.  He is interested in health promotion through education.

Kelly Eiden, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.--Master degree level registered dietician.  Ms. Eiden is the Director of Nutrition Services at Loyola University Medical Center.  She is working towards her doctorate.  Ms. Eiden developed the menu plan for Camp Jump Start.  She is interested in health promotion through nutrition.

Board of Advisors

Business Professionals:
Sharon O'Keefe	--- Chief Operating Officer Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Richard N. Priest	--- SCORE mentor to small business Retired Senior Vice President of the New York Stock Exchange Retired Senior Vice President of Atlantic Richfield Oil Company
Health Professionals:
Samuel Klein, M.D.	---Director of the Center of Human Nutrition and Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science at Washington University School of Medicine
Neil H. White, M.D., C.D.E	-- Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine; Co-Leader Pediatric Patient-Oriented Research Unit at Washington University School of Medicine and St. Louis Children's Hospital
Rick Stein, Ph.D.	---Research Assistant Professor and Behavioral Director for The Weight Management Program at Washington University School of Medicine
Jillon Vander Wal, Ph.D.	---Assistant Professor and Licensed Psychologist at St. Louis University.
Scott J. Luhmann, M.D.	--- Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Kim McCallum, M.D.	--- Medical Director of McCallum Place Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
Susan S. Deusinger, P.T., Ph.D.	--- Director, Program in Physical Therapy Washington University Professor, Neurology and Physical Therapy
Paul G. Jenkins, P.T.	--- Department of Therapy Services at St. Louis Children's Hospital
Kelly Eiden, M.S., R.D., L.D.N	--- Director of Nutrition Services at Loyola University Medical Center
Nancy Bradley, R.D., L.D.	--- Barnes-Jewish Hospital Diabetes Education and Nutritional Counseling
Jody Houston, R.D.	--- Shapedown Consultant
Camping Professionals:
Charlie Caspari	--- Retired Camp Executive

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