Initiative Chair

Patricia Ladis, Holistic Physical Therapist, Behavioral Breathing Analyst, Biomechanical Analysis Founder & CEO, WiseBody PT

Patricia Ladis, PT, CBBA, has been practicing holistic physical therapy since 1999 and is the founder of WiseBody PT in NYC. She has been an on-site PT to professional dancers (ABT, Rockettes, Broadway) & tennis professionals (US Open, Wimbledon, Olympics). She appeared on NBC &CBS programs and published in Forbes, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, etc. She is a sports performance expert & serves on the Hologic x WTA Women’s Health Task Force for Elite Female Athletes. She works with top junior, collegiate (D1-D3), and professional athletes in a variety of sports to amplify performance and reduce injury risk.  She also authored The Wise Woman’s Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth, helping women return to high level sport after pregnancy.

Vice Chair

Lynelle Lynch, Owner, Running Y Resort & Bellus Academy, United States

Lynelle Lynch is an entrepreneurial leader with business interests that span from real estate to resorts to wellness education and the arts. The Running Y Resort is a destination property featuring an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, hotel, spa, fitness center and 3,600 acres of home sites – featuring a variety of outdoor adventures year-round. Lynelle is a board member of the Klamath County tourism bureau where sports tourism is a strategic initiative. Owner of Bellus Academy, an award-winning Beauty and Wellness chain of schools. Lynelle is also the founder of a non-profit Beauty Changes Lives – mission to make careers in Beauty and Wellness a first choice through the gift of scholarships.

Gundeep Anand

Gundeep stands at the crossroads of creativity, social change and football.

Gundeep is a passionate and inspirational docu-style Director & Photographer, creating films for Nike, F1, Reebok, Honda, Coca Cola, EA Sports, Adidas, EE, FIFA and Arsenal. He has a natural talent for capturing the truth in-camera and creating thought provoking moments. His work is influenced from his background as a former youth worker, coaching in communities, council estates and schools. His life changed when his passion for promoting social change for good and filmmaking collided, leading him to establish The Last Stand. Through the power of football, music and fashion, he has created a platform that allows communities to come together and has changed the lives of the people involved. Gundeep Anand, realised local communities and postcode gangs had more in common to bring them together than divide them, social purpose and new perspectives soon replaced rivalries and disillusionment. He advises various football and government bodies on youth and football and is invited to speak on their Global Platforms to help shape the future of the beautiful game. Gundeep also was a key speaker at Global Wellness Summit. He’s an Arsenal fan.

Jessi Brandt

Jessi Brandt, originally from Germany, brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality, health, and wellness sectors across Europe and the U.S. She oversees programs and operations for the Global Wellness Summit and Institute. A certified holistic health coach and former biodynamic farmer, she previously ran a farm in Colorado. Drawing on her background as a former athlete and as the mother of two college athletes, Jessi contributes a unique perspective to the intersection of sports and hospitality. Now living in Sonoma County, California, she also serves on the Board of Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary.

Amber Donaldson

Dr. Donaldson serves as the Vice President of Sports Medicine for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee where she has been for fifteen years. In her role she provides clinical care to elite Olympic & Paralympic athletes.  Dr. Donaldson’s other key responsibilities include medical planning for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, oversight of the Psychological Services program and Chair of the Women’s Health Task Force.  She has also served as the Medical Director for several Olympic and Paralympic. Amber received her Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University, her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, and her Master’s in Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne in Australia. 

Cheryl M. Hardy

Cheryl M. Hardy is a strategic business development and consulting expert committed to driving innovation and growth across industries and communities. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, and economic strategy, she has held executive and board roles at Texas Instruments, Ernst & Young Management Consulting, PBS Corporate, Generis Collective, MedicaliSight, and various economic development organizations, in addition to leading her own firm, Cardinal Ventures LLC. Passionate about sports, health, and wellness, Cheryl is dedicated to transforming communities by developing Wellness Villages and helping companies bring cutting-edge XR and AI-driven clinical solutions to market—enhancing healthcare accessibility and outcomes. She specializes in bridging business strategy with impactful innovations that improve lives worldwide.

Terry Stevens

Professor Terry Stevens is the Founder & MD of the multi-award winning international tourism consultancy, Stevens & Associates established in 1986. He has now worked on all aspects of tourism destination development in 55 countries for a wide range of public, private & third sector Clients. He was one of the organisers of the UNWTO 1st World Congress on Sports Tourism (2021 Catalunya); authored over 350 articles & numerous books including Wish You Were Here (Global) and Wish You Were Here (Europe). He has been a contributor to the work of the GWS over the past decade. Terry is currently working on strategic projects in Ireland, Slovenia, Norway, and Scotland.