Terri Allred, MTS

Founder, Holistic Leadership Academy

She/Her
Terri Allred is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience in trauma-informed counseling, coaching, and nonprofit management. Her career reflects a steadfast commitment to equity, justice, and fostering systemic change.

Leadership Rooted in Justice and Advocacy
Terri’s personal experiences with food insecurity and trauma have shaped her dedication to equity and justice. Her early work in rape prevention led her to pursue a Master of Theological Studies in Feminist Theology and a decade-long career as a trauma therapist. Recognizing the need for systemic impact, she transitioned to nonprofit leadership, serving as Executive Director of six organizations. Her work has included forging multidisciplinary partnerships, advocating for legislative reform, and stabilizing organizations during times of crisis.

Expertise in Facilitation and Organizational Development
Terri is a skilled facilitator with advanced training in conflict management and trauma-informed practices. She specializes in leading organizations and teams through transitions, fostering psychological safety, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Her roles with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Rochester Nonprofit Consortium reflect her commitment to strengthening nonprofit ecosystems.

Commitment to Belonging
Terri has held leadership positions addressing racial equity and cultural belonging, including Chair of Equity and Justice at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Chair of the Commitment to Racial Justice in Rochester, MN. Her work extends to addressing cultural appropriation within the global dance community and promoting inclusive workplace cultures as a former partner with Diversity Crew.

Innovative Educator and Certified Practitioner
An entrepreneur and educator, Terri has developed programs serving thousands globally, including the Beyond Dance Business Academy and international conferences. As a certified Restorative Justice Facilitator, Enneagram Coach, Hypnotherapist, and HeartMath™ Trauma-Certified Practitioner, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work, continually expanding her expertise.

A Life of Purpose
Terri’s professional and personal endeavors are unified by her mission to inspire transformation and foster connection. Whether advocating for systemic change or engaging in creative pursuits such as pottery, her work is defined by a commitment to creating a more equitable and compassionate world.

Read more about Terri on Voyage Minnesota!

Lisa Allred, MSW, LCSW

Co-Founder, Holistic Leadership Academy

She/Her
Lisa started advocating for survivors of violence in college when she founded an Acquaintance Rape Education Program that was incorporated into orientation for all first-year students at Wake Forest University. This led her to working as a crisis therapist for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and to spearheading movements in NC to change laws on marital rape and stalking. 

After getting her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she became the Clinical Director for a sexual abuse evaluation program at WFU School of Medicine in Child Psychiatry.  After another decade as a clinician and trainer, she switched gears and went into nonprofit management, specializing in program evaluation and development, grant writing and clinical supervision. 

To round out her experience, she has spent 25 years providing trainings for therapists, nonprofit leaders, and graduate students at UNC-CH and NCSU. Her training specialties include communication and conflict, stress management (in 10 minutes or less), creating trauma-informed workplaces, motivation, and child development, program evaluation, grant-writing, and clinical practice. 

She loves to help organizations and people become more focused and effective by improving their systems and motivating their staff.

When Lisa isn’t working, you an find her teaching bellydance, spinning fire, photographing weddings, hiking or knitting.

Learn more about Lisa at Lisa Allred Counseling

Phoebe and Mojo

Instructors of Rest and Wellbeing

Mojo, the king of cozy naps, is a seasoned expert in the art of relaxation, bringing his "snuggle until you can’t anymore" philosophy to the Academy. With his gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to afternoon snoozes, he teaches leaders how to embrace downtime like a pro.

Phoebe, the master of mindfulness (and squirrel-watching), reminds us all to stay present in the moment—unless there’s a snack involved, in which case it's full throttle!

Together, they embody the essence of balancing work with serious rest and play.

Devon Pipars

She/Her

Devon Pipars is a teacher and blogger for withinmeditation.com, who also works with companies via wellness workshops, meditation sessions, and mindful communication coaching. She is a featured voice for Hyperice’s meditation training device Core, as well as a senior instructor on the Core app (hellocore.com). A library of her guided meditations can be found here. 

Meditation is Devon’s passion and purpose. A meditator since 2002, the practice has been deeply transformative for her. After devoting four years to the study and practice of meditation under the guidance of a master teacher in the Indian Himalayas, Devon’s sessions incorporate multiple traditions and techniques including mindfulness, breath work, mantra, gratitude practice & loving kindness.

Devon is masterful at translating all she’s learned into simple terms, making her classes appropriate for first-time meditators as well as experts. No matter what your experience level, her approach effectively reduces stress and promotes well-being.

Dreya Bloom, LCSW

She/Her

Dreya Blume is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, business coach, author and educator. Dreya began working in the mental health field in 2004 in southwest Virginia, where she spent almost two decades serving the local transgender community as a gender therapist.

She recently moved to Durham, NC, where she focuses on offering continuing education trainings to therapists, facilitating retreats, and providing coaching for private-practice clinicians seeking to expand their business in unique ways.

Dreya loves to write, and is the author of a number of books, including “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” “Journaling the Tarot,” “Everyone has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” and “Tarot for Transformation: Using the Major Arcana to Discover Your Best Self and Create a Life Worth Living” (all under her former name, Andy Matzner).

Dreya is also passionate about teaching. Prior to becoming a mental health clinician, she spent many years teaching English as a Second Language in places such as Japan, Australia, Thailand and Hawaii. Once in Virginia, Dreya worked as an adjunct professor for almost twenty years at Hollins University, teaching gender studies and sociology in their Master of Liberal Studies program. In addition, she spent twelve years teaching future social workers in the human services program at Virginia Western Community College.

Michelle Gugelmeyer

She/Her

Michelle Gugelmeyer has been working as a spiritual leader, multi-dimensional energy healer & bodyworker, yoga & somatic movement instructor, psychic/medium, ethical tarot professional, artist and entrepreneur for over 25 years.

She is also a best selling co-author of the book, Silenced No More.

Her mission is to provide support and empowerment for individuals who are seeking spiritual awakening as they break free from old patterning and stagnation, ready to leave their comfort zone.

Michelle offers hands-on healing energy sessions, readings, workshops, transformational mentorship and coaching targeted towards individuals, small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to deepen their connection to their intuitive channels in order to transform their lives, their businesses and the lives of others.

She works with individuals and businesses in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Michelle considers herself a lifelong student of life’s mysteries. She lives in Moline, IL with her daughter who is finishing up University and her tortie, Eve, feline familiar. 

Susan Carter

She/Her

Susan is passionate about the journey to wholeness, transforming workplaces through conscious leadership, and creating healing environments.

She is the administrative director at a healthcare organization where she has participated in shared strategic leadership and overseen operations since 2009.

Her previous professional experiences include coordinator for the Middle Tennessee Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative, development officer in major gift development at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and program manager at the Nashville Child Advocacy Center.

She enjoys the ocean, time with friends, reading, live music and theater. She a certified Reiki Master and Spiritual Director.

Susan is committed to helping bring forth a world that works for everyone; in which each can explore and express their true nature without fear of judgment, violence, or alienation, within the context of loving-kindness and doing no harm. She believes that this can be achieved through cultivating wholeness and fostering connection and true belonging.

Peggy Paul

She/Her

Something Peggy hears a lot is “I love your energy”. Whether she is presenting on how to start a business, the importance of health screenings, or developing your inner-self, her energy shines through.

Peggy has an accomplished reputation for start-ups, expansions, and organizations in need of change. Through her career, she raised millions of dollars for charities and inspired thousands to volunteer and give back to their communities.

Having worked for two national health organizations, Peggy is passionate about educating others on disease prevention, early-detection and lifesaving screenings for cancer and heart disease. She has received numerous national and local awards for her work in the corporate and nonprofit sectors.

Peggy is the Founder of SheTaxi, a sisterhood of women focused on their inner selves and overall well-being. She also works for the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) as the Director of Entrepreneurship, promoting and supporting start-ups and small businesses.

As a lifelong learner and social explorer, Peggy is committed to teaching and cheering others on. She is passionate about living authentically and moving women forward. Peggy inspires others by sharing her experiences, knowledge and lessons learned (and she has learned a lot of them!).

Learn more about Peggy.

Tawonda Burks

She/Her

Tawonda serves as Director of Operations at Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc (RAEDI), reinforcing her leadership and expertise in operations and small business ownership.

Tawonda, a passionate entrepreneur and leader of ELOCINA has been enhancing small businesses with management, consulting and educational services since 2012.

She’s academically accomplished with a BS in Business Administration, an MBA, and is advancing her education with a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership.

Her dedication to community and professional development is strong through her active board memberships and commitment to continuous learning. By tapping into networking, she stays connected to business trends, nurturing a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and strengthening the entrepreneurial community.

Her personal mission is to spread financial literacy, empowering individuals with knowledge to make informed economic decisions. Tawonda is also the owner of the Minority Owned Business Network and Rochester Womens Magazine.

Julie Herrera-Lemler

She/Her

Julie Herrera-Lemler has worked in diverse professional environments, which have led her to management, business development, and project coordination. She brings a wealth of experience in multitasking and problem-solving, while maximizing her expertise in Strategic Planning and Development.

She is now the Southeast MN Regional Program Manager at the Small Business Development Center and an active Board Member of two organizations: ACHLA - the Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latino Americans and RAB - Rochester Area Builders

Julie Brock

She/Her

Julie Brock is a deep listener of the human experience. Her experience spans K-12 education, workforce development, community-based organizations, business, and higher education. Julie owns Julie Brock Consulting which helps people, teams and organizations reach peak performance by deeply rooting into their authenticity so they continue to show up in grounded confidence. 

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from University of Oregon, secondary teaching certification from Metropolitan State College of Denver, and a Master of Arts degree in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She is a certified Strengths Communicator, Akashic Records reader, and a results based accountability facilitator. Julie and her partner, Randy, and furry animals live on a wooded wonderland outside Rochester, MN.

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