Our Staff
Director, Development & Communications
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Pronouns: She/Her
Location: Ancestral lands of the Cherokee, Yuchi, Catawba and Miccosukee people, today known as Western North Carolina
My Superhero Is: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
As the Development Director, Laurel supports the growth and sustainability of LoveYourBrain's operations by planning, implementing, and overseeing all fundraising activities for the Foundation. She brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, working for a variety of resilience-focused organizations including Outward Bound USA, the Ms. Foundation for Women, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, and Edible Schoolyard NYC. Laurel has a passion for brain health education, a strong belief in the healing power of mindful movement, and a deep appreciation for the work and vision of LoveYourBrain. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and feels fortunate to use her strengths as a writer to bring light to the invisibility of TBI.
Senior Director, Programs, Research, & Operations
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Pronouns: she/her/hers
Location: The ancestral lands of the Abenaki people, today known as Vermont
My Superhero Is: Anyone who leans into adversity for learning and growth.
Kyla serves as the Senior Director of Programs, Research, and Operations, overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of LoveYourBrain programs on a large scale. She has been part of the Pearce family for years, and, following Kevin's accident, played an integral role in the launch of LoveYourBrain. By turning inward through yoga, Kyla believes we learn to be with our whole selves with greater compassion, which is fundamental to wellbeing and inspiring positive social change. Kyla has blended her expertise as a yoga and mindfulness teacher and practitioner, researcher, and advocate to develop evidence-based, TBI-centered yoga curricula, which she trains yoga teachers and clinicians to deliver through yoga studios and health care facilities across the United States and Canada. She teaches the LoveYourBrain Yoga and Mindset programs and co-facilitates LoveYourBrain Retreats across the country. She recently completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Dartmouth College investigating the impact of yoga and meditation for people with neurological conditions.
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Pronouns: he/him
As the Salesforce Admin for LoveYourBrain, Eli oversees CRM operations to ensure efficient data management. Eli has expertise in systems design and innovation, which he applies to mission-driven organizations to maximize their impact.
Salesforce Admin
Program Manager
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Pronouns: she, her, hers
Native Land Acknowledgement and Today-Known-As Location: The ancestral land of the Massachusett and their neighbors the Wampanoag, and Nipmuc Peoples, now known as Boston, Massachusetts.
My Superhero Is: my mom
Jackie serves as the Manager of the Clinical Affiliate program where she integrates her expertise as a clinician, yoga teacher, and teacher trainer. She manages partnerships with clinical facilities offering the LoveYourBrain Yoga program across the U.S. and Canada. Jackie has been teaching LoveYourBrain Yoga in Boston since 2016 as well as co-leading LoveYourBrain Yoga trainings for teachers and health professionals since 2017. As a clinician, she has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation as well as community-based psychiatric rehabilitation. She is passionate about offering holistic rehabilitation services that integrate traditional therapy with yoga and meditation, as well as providing clinicians with the tools to offer this approach in their respective settings.
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Pronouns: she/her
Location: The ancestral lands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes, today known as Portland, Oregon
My Superhero Is: anyone who turns toward uncertainty and change with curiosity and a light heart, even if only for the smallest moments.
Elizabeth spearheads the implementation and expansion of our Retreat program while supporting organization-wide fundraising efforts. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and a Master’s degree in Education, and is a registered yoga teacher and certified mindful educator. Elizabeth has previously worked in diverse education and nonprofit spaces supporting the social emotional growth of young people and professional educators through movement, mindfulness education, nature-based interventions, and community care practices. These practices have taught her the value of perpetual studentship and encouraged her to explore with genuine curiosity what lies beyond the edges we so often believe define us. She is grateful to support others on their own paths of personal discovery as a part of the LoveYourBrain community.
Program Manager
Program Coordinator
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Pronouns: she/her/hers
Location: The ancestral lands of the Mvskoke or Muscogee people, today known as Greenville, South Carolina.
My Superhero is: my son, who introduced me to a depth of joy and love I had never known and reminds me to never stop asking questions… and playing!
As the Program Coordinator, Bridget oversees the program administration and operations of core LYB programs to support sustainability, quality, and growth. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is an ERYT-500. In addition to teaching yoga since 2015, Bridget has extensive experience in developing yoga teacher training curricula, as well as facilitating training programs. With a profound belief in the transformative power of yoga, she is dedicated to cultivating inclusive environments that embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds. More than anything, she aims to cultivate accessibility and equity within the yoga community, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience its healing capacity.
Design and Product
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Pronouns: she, her, hers
Location: The ancestral lands of the Cheyenne, Ute, and Sioux people, today known as Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
My Superheros are my mom and my grandma
Courtney has been part of the LoveYourBrain family since its inception, contributing to the design and execution of products. She brings expertise in graphic design and project management.
Communications & Social Media Manager
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Pronouns: she/her
Location: The ancestral lands of the Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Sioux) peoples, today known as Denver, CO.
My Superhero Is: Anyone who lives courageously, compassionately, and open in heart & mind to the full spectrum of life.
As Communications & Social Media Manager, Rachel weaves her 8 years experience in leading brand communications with her deep belief in the power of yoga, meditation & breath work. She has led social media, communications, and marketing for companies such as lululemon and Hipcamp, leading content creation, storytelling, and growth. She most recently created her own business, bringing with her a passion and understanding for creating quality service, content, and brand resonance, to deliver mindfulness teachings to people nationwide. Blending her deep love for yoga, mindful living, and nourishing community, with expertise in brand communications, storytelling, and management, Rachel serves to ensure that those who have been affected by traumatic brain injury live a fulfilling, resilient, and inspired life.
Development Manager
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Pronouns: she/her/hers
Location: The ancestral lands of the Lenapehoking or Lenni-Lenape people, today known as Delaware.
My Superhero is: My parents, whose unwavering support, love, and guidance have been my saving grace more times than I can count.
As the Development Manager, Corinne plays a crucial role in supporting LoveYourBrain’s fundraising initiatives, leading to more impact and support for the brain injury community around the world. Having previously worked in marketing and development for Special Olympics Delaware, she has several years of non-profit fundraising experience, and a passion for fosteringinclusive, accepting, and empowering communities. Outside of working hours, you can find her spending time outdoors with her friends and family, exercising, reading, and traveling.