Meet the team

​Elizabeth Markle, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker, writer, researcher, and Associate Professor of Community Mental Health at California Institute of Integral Studies. Dedicated to multi-theoretical and multi-level approaches to individual and community health and healing, Elizabeth's current area of study and innovation is around combining clinical expertise with social entrepreneurship to create sustainable, thriving cultures of health and wellness. She is the co-founder of Open Source Wellness (www.OpenSourceWellness.org), a nonprofit initiative offering experiential behavioral health and wellness via a "Community As Medicine" approach in collaboration with healthcare providers and insurers.

Benjamin Emmert-Aronson, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and advocate. He earned his MS in Statistics from Columbia University and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Boston University. He is the co-founder of Open Source Wellness, a non-profit that partners with underserved communities to improve health and wellness and reduce health inequity. Open Source Wellness utilizes person-centered design to build health and well-being events where participants actively engage in movement, mindfulness, plant-based meals, and health coaching, frequently free of charge. He is now equally likely to be found at the microphone, analyzing data, or doing the cupid shuffle, all in the name of better health for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Guide. Advocate. Creator to do goodness.

Rachel's vision is to expand access to quality health coaching for all who need it. She believes health is a basic human right. In her current role, she trains health coaches focusing on trauma-informed coaching, cultural relevance, social determinants of health, empathy, rapport, and suicide prevention. She also has deep expertise in individual coaching and group coaching in a healthcare context and has worked with over one thousand clients. Rachel’s teaching style is engaging, nuanced, humorous, and enthusiastic.

Sharing how amazing our bodies are is my happy place.

Equity, connection & dark chocolate make my heart sing

Connection, Community, Care, Love, Humor, Movement

A yoga instructor, and integrative wellness & grief coach, Christina Marie, believes that it is possible to embody wellness at every stage of life. She enacts social justice within her reach by committing to reduce the gap in access to wellness support one person at a time. Christina Marie is currently a Ph.D. student studying Mind-Body Medicine specializing in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. Her dissertation will explore the role of nourishment for women who have experienced grief due to loss.

I'm a soldier of peace in the army of love

Highly motivated through the power of connection, kindness, and understanding.

Passionate, Hardworking, and Empathetic

Committed, Compassionate, Caring.

Personal connection, self-advocacy, and food that makes your heart full

Love to empower and inspire others to achieve health and life goals

Angelina is a highly experienced Translational Researcher, Bilingual Health Educator, Trainer, DE&I advocate, and entrepreneur. She is strongly dedicated to empowering trainees and coaching participants through self-compassion, self-efficacy, and connection. Angelina firmly believes in the transformative power of community and peer support in fostering a sense of belonging and promoting overall well-being. With a deep commitment to equity and social justice, Angelina leverages her bi-cultural background and fluency in Spanish to effectively drive positive change. Her teaching and mentoring philosophy revolves around helping students discover their strengths and building their confidence in a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Nothing works in isolation. I believe that a holistic approach works better than a divided one.​

Empathetic, resilient, and driven, creating change through wellness and cultural inclusivity.​

Cryscilla’s background is in Education and Physician Assistant Studies. As OSW’s Coach Training Program Coordinator she is passionate about ensuring that all students feel supported and empowered throughout the program. Health and wellness coach training was a deeply transformative personal and professional experience for her. She is excited to be a part of this team to help future coaches recognize the ability we all have to empower others to find their own personal motivation to make lasting positive lifestyle and behavior changes. She has studied health and wellness for 5+ years and loves to spend time in the kitchen creating simple, accessible, and affordable veggie-powered recipes. She currently works as the Coach Training Program Coordinator, OSWx Alumni Coordinator, and OSW Peer Leader Coordinator.

Sally Duplantier, MS, is a gerontologist with a mission to help adults live their best lives longer through better lifestyle choices and health equity. Her research focuses on how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and social engagement impact Healthspan—the number of years we are free of chronic disease and disability. Sally has a Master of Science in gerontology from the University of Southern California, a graduate certificate in qualitative research from Indiana University, and a certificate in nutrition science from Stanford.