Board Members
Sarah Johnson, Iowa
Sarah founded YogaG in 2009 with the hope of empowering women and children, offering a new voice to domestic violence advocacy and having a little fun while giving back. A former defense litigator with law firms in Chicago and Denver, Sarah now enjoys her work with yogaG, her role as General Counsel for Augustana College (IL) and, most importantly, spending time with Gracie, Drew and Tait.Cheryl Goodwin, Illinois
Cheryl is the President/CEO of Family Resources, Inc. Cheryl graduated with her undergraduate degree from University of Northern Iowa and her graduate degree from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Beyond her professional commitment to helping better the lives of women, children and families, Cheryl is personally devoted to the enhancement of women and girls emotional and physical well-being. This personal and professional mission has led Cheryl to wholeheartedly believe in and support yogaG.David Wolgin
Picture and bio coming soon!Laura Swift
Laura's career
as Partner/Financial Advisor at Quad Cities Investment Group, LLC combines a
long-standing interest in research with her passion for empowering others. She has served as a mentor for
residents of Family Resources' Bridge House, a program for young women who have
experienced trauma in their lives, and have subsequently, learned
self-destructive behaviors as coping mechanisms. Laura serves as chair for the Family Resources' Honor the
Women event, which raises funds for the Quad Cities Rape/Sexual Assault
Advocacy Program. A rape survivor
herself, she has completed the necessary training to become a Rape/Sexual
Assault/Domestic Violence advocate. In 2004, as the result of a spinal cord injury, Laura was told that she
would suffer chronic pain for the rest of her life. Refusing to 'give-in' to the pain, she sought out
non-medicinal ways of coping, including meditation and fitness training - which
remain an important part of her life today. It is her belief in the healing powers
of fitness and meditation, in addition to her understanding of what it means to
survive trauma, that fuel Laura's passion for the mission and vision of YogaG.
Kristin Gibowicz, Colorado
Kristin began practicing yoga in 2002 after a doctor told her she should expect a second back surgery on her lumbar spine. An outdoor enthusiast and a young mom, she refused to accept the diagnosis. That afternoon, she stepped into CorePower Yoga in Denver and committed to practicing to see if she would see any improvements in her condition. With a consistent practice, yoga healed her by strengthening her core physically, giving her body awareness, and reducing stress in her mind and body. Knowing that 80% of Americans suffer from back problems, Kristin felt moved to learn everything she could about the anatomy, breathing techniques to reduce stress and how to transform other's lives through teaching yoga.Power yoga brings this exhilarating, cardiovascular yoga practice to everyday Joes like me. My goal as a teacher is to share my passion and improve the quality of people's lives. In each class, I hope to help liberate my students both mentally and physically, and leave them in a better place. Active in the Parker, Colorado community and an ambassador at Lululemon Athletica, Kristin thought that yogaG's mission aligned with her desire to share yoga and serve others. She is excited about building relationships and fostering an outlet for women and children to experience a deeper connection with themselves and their strength within.
