Meet the Team

Robert Powell joined the DTC team in 2013. He is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Director of the Diabetes Exercise Center at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also Faculty Coordinator/Coach of the Marshall University Rugby Club and the Marshall University Cycling Club.

Prior to his time at Marshall, Rob worked 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) Manager and Researcher for community-based programs involving diabetes, obesity and physical activity. During the latter part of his time there, he worked as a diabetes educator in the primary care settings. Rob received both his MS and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the credentials of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a Licensed USA Cycling Coach.

Rob’s professional ambition is to enhance the promotion of exercise as a therapeutic modality to the diabetes population and to educate both students and healthcare professionals on the role of exercise in diabetes management. He has published and presented at various national conferences in the areas of diabetes and exercise and has written numerous articles and exercise programs on this topic.

In 2020, Rob founded Powell Fitness Solutions, LLC to provide online and in person sport and fitness coaching and programming for youth athletes (with and without diabetes). Rob provides coaching services for health/fitness and sports performance with diabetes for DTC.

Rob has a personal passion for exercise. In the warmer months, you can usually find him road cycling, mountain biking, running (mostly trail), kayaking and playing soccer. When snow falls, he likes to strap on the skis and snowshoes. However, when he is not working or playing solo, he dedicates his time to his wonderful boys, Preston and Evan.

Aimee is a former DTC Ambassador & TBC alumni, along with her son T.J. She is a registered nurse and has been a school nurse since 2005.

Aimee learned about DTC after her son, T.J., was diagnosed in May 2020 with T1D. The two of them attended the teen boot camp in 2021 and found it life changing. They returned in 2022 as parent and teen ambassadors.

Aimee owes DTC for T.J.’s accomplishments including Gatorade’s 2022-2023 Del Boys Soccer Player of the Year and committing to play D1 soccer at University of Delaware. They decided to give back to DTC by implementing creative fundraisers in their community including “Beads for Diabetes”, which has raised almost $25,000 for the DTC Foundation.

Beth went to medical school at the University of Minnesota and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Regions Hospital in St Paul. Since 2007, she has practiced in an ER in the Twin Cities area. She also contributes as medical director for Bright Research, a company that designs and executes research studies for medical device companies.

Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1995 and is a DTC alum. She likes to see patients with diabetes at work and pass on the advice she learned at DTC. Beth loves to travel. She has been to every continent except Australia, which she hopes to cross off the list soon. She loves to visit art museums and sculpture parks all over the world. Her favorite places are Japan, India, Scandinavia, and Mexico. When not at work or traveling, Beth loves to knit, garden, and work out. She has run 6 marathons and hopes to someday qualify for the Boston marathon. She also likes to paddleboard on Minnesota lakes and ski in the winter—both cross-country and downhill. Her greatest athletic achievement was winning an off-road triathlon consisting of paddleboarding, trail running, and mountain biking.

Michelle is a Registered Nurse with experience in Telemetry, Oncology and Hospice, and worked on a COVID ventilator unit, during the pandemic. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, then “worked” homeschooling her kids “from birth until they went to college.” Michelle then returned to college to become an RN.

Michelle was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 50 years old, while going through menopause and training for her 1st Ironman. She has completed two full-Ironmans, seven half-Iron distance triathlons, multiple century rides and masters swim meets. Motivated to bike 500 miles across Iowa last year in RAGBRAI, Michelle attended her 1st Diabetes Training Camp one month prior in order to gain better diabetes management skills. Until her involvement with DTC, Michelle shares that she was overwhelmed with her late-in-life diabetes diagnosis and struggled with all the stages of grief related to it (shock, denial, guilt, anger, bargaining and depression).

Out of frustration chasing highs & lows, Michelle had all but given up on endurance training & racing before discovering Diabetes Training Camp. She has participated in several DTC-V camps and has blocked off every other Wednesday evening to attend DTC HUB meetings. Michelle resides with her husband & two cats in Libertyville, IL.

Fran has lived north of Boston her entire life. She received her master’s degree in nursing administration from Northeastern University and works as the Nursing Director in the Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Fran was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her early 30’s. About ten years after that, her father died from complications of T1D. In an effort to honor her father and support diabetes research, she began participating in fundraising events with the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She participated in two full- and six half-marathons to benefit diabetes research. She has participated multiple times in the ADA New England Classic 150-mile, two-day bike ride to support research and also to financially assist families of children with type 1 diabetes to attend Camp Carefree in New Hampshire.

Fran has been a camper at DTC twice and has found each experience to enrich her life through the education, access to expert resources, and lasting relationships developed with campers and staff. She enjoys all kinds of exercise and learning about new ways to enhance health and wellness.

Ann has been active all her life, playing volleyball, basketball & running. With her first two pregnancies, she was diagnosed with diet-controlled gestational diabetes. In her third pregnancy, she became insulin-dependent & was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after her delivery. The irony is that she is a Nurse-Midwife and has provided prenatal, labor & delivery, postpartum & gynecological care for over a decade before her diagnosis and had never seen someone with diabetes in pregnancy progress to T1D.

Knowing only one person with T1D, she reached out to ask how to maintain her active lifestyle while managing this imposing chronic illness. As one of the very first campers, her friend whole-heartedly recommended DTC. Ann attended DTC in 2018 and with her new found diabetes tribe and expanded knowledge, she trained for and completed her first sprint triathlon & first full marathon. She was so excited to return to camp as a staff member! When not catching babies, working in the office or exercising, she’s off running around with her three very active kids, husband and Bernese Mountain Dog in Pittsburgh, PA.

Denyse has more than 30 years of nursing experience and became a certified diabetes educator in 2009. She has family members with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and so she is passionate in wanting to help others live a long and healthy life while managing their diabetes. Denyse enjoys spending time with friends and family, she loves to cook and entertain and enjoys staying active and spending time on the beach in Margate where she grew up. Denyse is a part of Shore Physicians Endocrinology Group, practicing in Somers Point. She is devoted to the well-being of her patients and strives to develop long lasting relationships with them.

Teresa Andreone, MD, PhD is Medical Pediatrics trained and is currently a Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine on faculty at St Louis University and an Attending in the PICU at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Her PhD is in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and she has cloned two genes important in the regulation of blood glucose. She has also done research on an enzyme important in the death of pancreatic beta cells.

Diagnosed with T1D in 1969, she has lived well with diabetes for over 50 years. In addition, since 1996, she has spent a week each August as the Medical Director of the ADA-sponsored Camp Korelitz, a week-long residential camp for 150 children & teens (8-16 years old) who live with T1D. She has been exercising and cross training almost every day for all of her life and is blessed to have completed several marathons before her maniacal running left her with bone-on-bone knees. 2013 was her first DTC camp and after six years as a camper, she became a part of the Medical Staff in 2019.

Kimber is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center in Aurora, CO. Prior to medical training, her educational focus was learning how nutrition and activity affect how the body works, and she completed a MS in Exercise Physiology where she studied the effect of diet and exercise training on cardiovascular and blood vessel health.

As a former collegiate athlete, person living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years and overall recreation enthusiast, she has a passion for helping her patients achieve their fitness and athletic goals and has become a local expert on exercise and diabetes. She is a strong patient advocate and frequently asked to provide education to other medical professionals both locally and internationally. She loves helping her patients work through the complex challenges that T1D introduces in their lives, but she ultimately hopes for a T1D prevention and cure! Therefore, she is actively engaged in research to screen children for T1D before they get sick and to better understand why people get diabetes. As part of the Barbara Davis Center Prevention Team, she leads clinical trials that aim to prevent T1D or help people make insulin for longer.

She wakes up early to exercise because she believes that getting her heart pumping is key for her mental health among the chaos of everyday life. She is a coffee aficionado and has perfected the art of pour over coffee and lattes. She loves hiking and exploring the world with her husband and two children and looks forward to summiting as many Colorado 14ners as possible with her family!

Jacob was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 when he was 17 in Armenia. Since his diagnosis, he has competed in the marathon, obstacle course runs, 200-mile relay run races, and triathlons. In 2018, he trekked to Mt. Everest Base Camp. After his trek, he attended DTC as a camper in Atlantic City and has been a dedicated DTC alum and ambassador ever since. Jacob studied Exercise Science at Skidmore and then went on to get his masters in Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jacob recently completed his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at Syracuse University with a research focus on heart disease risk in firefighters, police, and military service members. He now teaches at the University of Rhode Island.

Dan has been living with T1D for almost 25 years. He is an avid athlete with a passion for Spartan races. He also bikes regularly and loves being active. Dan first became familiar with DTC as a camper and has volunteered ever since. Not only does Dan help with the cyclists and riders at camp, but he also volunteers on our annual fundraiser committee. He spreads the word about Diabetes Training Camp to anyone who will listen.

Michelle is a Registered Nurse with experience in Telemetry, Oncology and Hospice, and worked on a COVID ventilator unit, during the pandemic. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, then “worked” homeschooling her kids “from birth until they went to college.” Michelle then returned to college to become an RN.

Michelle was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 50 years old, while going through menopause and training for her 1st Ironman. She has completed two full-Ironmans, seven half-Iron distance triathlons, multiple century rides and masters swim meets. Motivated to bike 500 miles across Iowa last year in RAGBRAI, Michelle attended her 1st Diabetes Training Camp one month prior in order to gain better diabetes management skills. Until her involvement with DTC, Michelle shares that she was overwhelmed with her late-in-life diabetes diagnosis and struggled with all the stages of grief related to it (shock, denial, guilt, anger, bargaining and depression).

Out of frustration chasing highs & lows, Michelle had all but given up on endurance training & racing before discovering Diabetes Training Camp. She has participated in several DTC-V camps and has blocked off every other Wednesday evening to attend DTC HUB meetings. Michelle resides with her husband & two cats in Libertyville, IL.

Rick Crawford has extensive experience competing as a pro athlete, coaching endurance athletes and managing successful elite/pro level cycling programs in a career now spanning 45 years. He has been with DTC since the first camp and has returned every year to offer his expertise and be enriched and inspired by the DTC team and campers. Crawford’s basic tenet is “work hard to understand the athlete, learn what makes them respond, and never stop working towards their ultimate potential.”

Crawford has an uncanny intuition to anticipate what athletes need. He is constantly probing progressive training methodology and is not afraid to innovate to create programs that stimulate growth for his athletes. He realizes that athletes and their lives are dynamic, requiring programming that responds to an ever-changing environment. Crawford’s philosophy is anchored in fundamentals, always building the physiological base so it can support greater loads, employing progression and periodization, and the ultimate respect for the role of the central nervous system as the governor of success.

Molding coaching programs to athletes’ real lives and their individual stresses create consistency and longevity, essentials to achieving potential. Comprehensive management of the whole athlete addresses all limits. Coach Crawford lives near cycling mecca Durango, CO on a small farm with his wife of over 30 years and has three sons.

Paul recently retired as the Director of Aquatics and Head Men’s and Women’s swim coach at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA as well as the Chair of Physical Education. He joined the Dickinson staff in 1994 following a highly successful career at Mary Washington College in Virginia. Richards has nine Coach of the Year awards while coaching in the Atlantic States Swim Conference, Capital Athletic Conference and the Centennial Conference. In every semester since Richards joined the Dickinson College staff in 1994, Dickinson’s swim teams have earned prestigious All-Academic awards from the College Swim Coaches Association of America. Paul has coached conference champions, All-Americans and national champions in NCAA Division III.

He has certifications from the College Swim Coaches Association of America as a Master Coach, The American Swim Coaches Association as an instructor and Level 4 Coach, and The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance as a Master Clinician in Competitive Swimming.

Bob was diagnosed with T1D in October of 1992 while on a business trip in Lansing, Michigan. He had been a runner since the age of 10 and was still training hard when the usual symptoms appeared. After a few days in the hospital, he flew home and the very first thing he did was go for an easy 30-minute run to the railroad tracks and back. When he got back, he realized he was still alive and all was right with the world. He won races, he lost races, but still loved lacing up a pair of the lightest racing flats he could find and running hard for 15 to 31(ish) minutes.

Any more time or distance than that would just be silly. Of course, all those foot and hamstring injuries started to take their toll and so, on a lengthy business trip, he bought a bike. Thanks to a few very patient friends, exercise got fun again and he started racing on the velodrome as well as on the road and dirt. Bob has competed in 100’s of bike races like Superweek, Green Mountain Stage Race and the Race Across America (RAAM), and he still puts a number on here and there, but it’s all for fun now, though, because, you know, old. Bob was a member of Team Type 1 for five years, competing in RAAM 3 times as well as managing the amateur teams and sponsorship commitments. Bob says the camaraderie of being around others with T1D made it feel like a perpetual summer camp. He still enjoys close friendships with those athletes today. It’s what drew him to DTC.

Bob lives in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, just one block south of the Wisconsin border. He has been married for 30 years to his very lovely wife, Joy (she has the insurance!), and cares for several feral and not-so-feral rescued cats. Bob is a custom painter who refinishes cherished racing bicycles, adds personality to steel and carbon, & strives daily to convince people that sparkles are magic.

Gillian Forsyth was diagnosed with diabetes at age 30. The diagnosis was a shock to her as well as her family who had no previous history with the disease. Gillian was born in Glasgow, Scotland, grew up in Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Chicago, Illinois, where she owns and operates BFF BIKES, a small local bike shop in the heart of the Bucktown neighborhood in Chicago. In her former life she was a finance executive but much prefers her current role as a shop owner.

Gillian finds great joy in mentoring and training new athletes and is a certified USA Triathlon Level 1 coach. She has competed in and completed races of all lengths and types including over 30 marathons, several ultra-marathons, endurance cycling races including gravel, road and mountain, and 6 Ironman races. Gillian thinks of herself as a completer versus a competitor but has several age group placings under her belt. She is best known for her mental toughness when it comes to finishing long races and training days.

Anna has been living with T1D for over 30 years. She is a graduate of Syracuse U and earned her Masters in Social Work from Washington U in St. Louis. Her areas of expertise include family dynamics, anxiety and burnout, and transitioning to independence and young adulthood

Through her private practice, Finding Smiles Coaching, Anna has fulfilled her mission of serving the diabetes community both nationally & internationally. In addition to providing individual counseling, she has nearly 20 yrs experience creating & overseeing youth and family programs with organizations such as the College Diabetes Network (Diabetes Link), International Diabetes Federation, ADA, and the T1D Exchange. An avid fan of CrossFit, strength training, & skiing, Anna lives outside Boston, MA with her husband, two young children, and rescue pup.

Barbara graduated from the American Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano, but when her diabetes doctor commented she should have been a doctor, she took pre-med courses and attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University. Board certified in General Psychiatry & Neurology, she completed a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and she devoted herself to college and university mental health. She now directs Harvard’s student Counseling & Mental Health Services. In her private practice work, she works with children and teens with T1D, and the parents of the youngest children (age 3-6).
Barbara was diagnosed with T1D in 1972, when there were no blood glucose meters, pumps or CGMs. When the first blood glucose monitor came out, it was a huge step forward in helping manage this complicated disease. She has been on a pump for 40 years. After her son began college, Barbara found the time to play tennis, take Pilates and strength train – all to stay healthy and remain active. She plays the piano on weekends and many evenings, which she finds to be a big stress-reliever. DTC seemed a stretch when Barbara first heard about it, but after attending camp for the first-time in 2023, she was ‘pumped’ to come back and more importantly, to give back to the teens and parents who are learning to navigate T1D. She thinks it’s great to have ‘a village’ to share tips and experiences.

Lyndsay Gregerson’s passion to advocate wellness in those living with diabetes comes from her personal experience of having Type 1 diabetes diagnosed at the age of three. It’s this first-hand experience and awareness of the importance of diet and exercise on her own health that served as a catalyst for her career in dietetics while focusing on diabetes.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lyndsay completed her dietetic internship at Loyola University-Chicago and went on to become a registered and licensed dietitian. In 2008, she achieved certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Lyndsay has worked in several roles in the diabetes field, with a focus on supporting PWD utilize technology. She currently resides in Milwaukee, WI and works remotely for Welldoc.

Lyndsay’s drive for not letting T1D “get in the way” is evident with her participation in endurance sports. She has completed 2 Ironman Triathlons (a 140.6-mile race), 3 half-Ironman distance triathlons, 3 marathons and several half-marathons and sprint/Olympic triathlons. Also known as ‘Lil Herc’, she was a skater with the Brewcity Bruisers (Milwaukee Roller Derby). When she is not training, she enjoys traveling, concerts, any outdoor activity and cooking.

Molly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was nine years old and has been interested in how food and activity affect her diabetes ever since. Having diabetes inspired Molly to become a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator. Molly first came to DTC as a camper in 2009 and is thrilled to now be a staff member.

Since her first experience with DTC, Molly has successfully completed several multi-sport endurance races and loves finding ways to make nutrition and exercise simple and enjoyable. When she’s not outside hiking or running, you can find her in the kitchen creating delicious, fun and healthy recipes!

Thomas E. Reynolds is a 1987 graduate of Villanova University School of Business. (B.S. Accounting). He is a practicing CPA and former equity partner in the southern New Jersey regional public accounting firm of Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi, P.A. He is also Co-Founder and currently Co-Managing Principal of CRA Financial LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Both businesses are located at 332 Tilton Road, in Northfield, New Jersey.

Mr. Reynolds is also a real estate operator and developer. He currently serves in the capacity of Chairman, Board of Trustees, Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey. In addition, he serves as Treasurer of the Matthew Szczur Foundation, as well as current Treasurer of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation. He is a founding board member of The Alcove Center for Grieving Children and past treasurer of Gilda’s Club South Jersey. Mr. Reynolds resides in Margate N.J. with his wife Paula, son Tomas and daughter Sofia. His personal interests include cats, Villanova Basketball, Peloton training, gardening, project design and travel.

Cynthia is the mother of passionate DTC camper Alexandra who has been a Type 1 diabetic for over 30 years having been diagnosed when she was 20 months old. Cynthia also has deep non-profit experience as a volunteer, in program development, as a chief financial officer and as a board member of numerous organizations. With this she brings her expertise to DTC to further the mission that has had a tremendously positive impact on her daughter.

Cynthia is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Alercyn, Inc., a private consulting firm that she founded in 2010, where her most significant engagement was as the acting chief financial officer of the Conservation Law Foundation from June 2018 through December 2019. Prior to this, she served as the interim chief financial officer for Facing History and Ourselves from November 2017 until June 2018. Ms. Hallenbeck also served as the chief financial officer of the Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. Throughout her career, she has served in varying leadership roles including serving as the chief financial officer of Citigroup, Inc.’s corporate treasury department from 2002 to 2005 and has held other significant positions including chief operating officer of global legal support from 2007 to 2008. Prior to her service with Citigroup, Ms. Hallenbeck spent over 14 years at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. in a variety of finance, treasury and accounting roles including treasurer of its global futures business and chief financial officer of its securities financing group.

Cynthia is also currently on the boards of Medallion Financial, Inc. and the Wellspring Foundation and on the audit committee of the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI). She has an MBA with distinction from the Harvard Business School and received her BA in economics from Smith College.

Robert Powell joined the DTC team in 2013. He is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Director of the Diabetes Exercise Center at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also Faculty Coordinator/Coach of the Marshall University Rugby Club and the Marshall University Cycling Club.

Prior to his time at Marshall, Rob worked 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) Manager and Researcher for community-based programs involving diabetes, obesity and physical activity. During the latter part of his time there, he worked as a diabetes educator in the primary care settings. Rob received both his MS and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the credentials of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a Licensed USA Cycling Coach.

Rob’s professional ambition is to enhance the promotion of exercise as a therapeutic modality to the diabetes population and to educate both students and healthcare professionals on the role of exercise in diabetes management. He has published and presented at various national conferences in the areas of diabetes and exercise and has written numerous articles and exercise programs on this topic.

In 2020, Rob founded Powell Fitness Solutions, LLC to provide online and in person sport and fitness coaching and programming for youth athletes (with and without diabetes). Rob provides coaching services for health/fitness and sports performance with diabetes for DTC.

Rob has a personal passion for exercise. In the warmer months, you can usually find him road cycling, mountain biking, running (mostly trail), kayaking and playing soccer. When snow falls, he likes to strap on the skis and snowshoes. However, when he is not working or playing solo, he dedicates his time to his wonderful boys, Preston and Evan.

Jacob was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2005 when he was 17 in Armenia. Since his diagnosis, he has competed in the marathon, obstacle course runs, 200-mile relay run races, and triathlons. In 2018, he trekked to Mt. Everest Base Camp. After his trek, he attended DTC as a camper in Atlantic City and has been a dedicated DTC alum and ambassador ever since. Jacob studied Exercise Science at Skidmore and then went on to get his masters in Kinesiology at University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Jacob recently completed his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology at Syracuse University with a research focus on heart disease risk in firefighters, police, and military service members. He now teaches at the University of Rhode Island.

Julianne has lived in South Jersey her whole life. She completed her Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Rowan University in New Jersey, where she also completed her two bachelor’s degrees. Julianne was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in February 2003 and has been a part of the DTC family since 2016, having been a camper six times and attended the Fundraising Gala multiple times. She comes back to DTC as much as possible because no one else understands life with T1D the way the DTC family understands. As part of the DTC Administrative Team, Julianne is able to help bring the camps to life for more people to experience the life-changing impact they have.

Julianne’s favorite way to exercise is either CrossFit or running around the backyard with her cats Cider and Luna (Oreo is not an outdoorsy girl). She has completed multiple JDRF/Breakthrough T1D Rides and a half marathon. She is also a lifetime Girl Scout who completed her Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, and she is still an active volunteer. Julianne enjoys spending her free time watching Phillies and Eagles games, baking, reading novels, crocheting, painting by numbers, and planning her next travel destination.

John, older brother of Dr. Matt, recently retired from a career in hospitality. With retirement, he is currently focusing on some of his passions and finding more time to ski, golf and bike, and less time in front of a computer. John has two daughters, Audrey who is 21 years old and studying at Gonzaga University and Abbey, who is 27 years old, studying for her PHD at Ohio State University and who was diagnosed at age 2 with T1D. John and his family have been through the T1D battles and fight on! He was born and raised in Lancaster, PA and attended Scranton University. After college he rode his bike across the Country, fell in love with Colorado and never looked back. John and his wife Holly live in Aspen, CO and he is really excited to be at camp and learn how people are excelling these days.

Deb is a kinesiologist with 26 years of cardiac rehabilitation experience. She has a bachelor’s degree from University of Calgary (go Dinos!!) and currently lives in Okotoks, Alberta with her husband and 21-year-old twins. She was part of the Medtronic Global Heroes team in 2009, and then alumni host for 2010-2014. She has run countless 1/2 marathons, 4-full marathons, 6 1/2 Ironmans and finished Ironman Arizona in 2017 (albeit, a little late). She has been thriving with type 1 diabetes for almost 43 years.

Aimee is a former DTC Ambassador & TBC alumni, along with her son T.J. She is a registered nurse and has been a school nurse since 2005.

Aimee learned about DTC after her son, T.J., was diagnosed in May 2020 with T1D. The two of them attended the teen boot camp in 2021 and found it life changing. They returned in 2022 as parent and teen ambassadors.

Aimee owes DTC for T.J.’s accomplishments including Gatorade’s 2022-2023 Del Boys Soccer Player of the Year and committing to play D1 soccer at University of Delaware. They decided to give back to DTC by implementing creative fundraisers in their community including “Beads for Diabetes”, which has raised almost $25,000 for the DTC Foundation.

Beth went to medical school at the University of Minnesota and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Regions Hospital in St Paul. Since 2007, she has practiced in an ER in the Twin Cities area. She also contributes as medical director for Bright Research, a company that designs and executes research studies for medical device companies.

Beth was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1995 and is a DTC alum. She likes to see patients with diabetes at work and pass on the advice she learned at DTC. Beth loves to travel. She has been to every continent except Australia, which she hopes to cross off the list soon. She loves to visit art museums and sculpture parks all over the world. Her favorite places are Japan, India, Scandinavia, and Mexico. When not at work or traveling, Beth loves to knit, garden, and work out. She has run 6 marathons and hopes to someday qualify for the Boston marathon. She also likes to paddleboard on Minnesota lakes and ski in the winter—both cross-country and downhill. Her greatest athletic achievement was winning an off-road triathlon consisting of paddleboarding, trail running, and mountain biking.

Michelle is a Registered Nurse with experience in Telemetry, Oncology and Hospice, and worked on a COVID ventilator unit, during the pandemic. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, then “worked” homeschooling her kids “from birth until they went to college.” Michelle then returned to college to become an RN.

Michelle was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 50 years old, while going through menopause and training for her 1st Ironman. She has completed two full-Ironmans, seven half-Iron distance triathlons, multiple century rides and masters swim meets. Motivated to bike 500 miles across Iowa last year in RAGBRAI, Michelle attended her 1st Diabetes Training Camp one month prior in order to gain better diabetes management skills. Until her involvement with DTC, Michelle shares that she was overwhelmed with her late-in-life diabetes diagnosis and struggled with all the stages of grief related to it (shock, denial, guilt, anger, bargaining and depression).

Out of frustration chasing highs & lows, Michelle had all but given up on endurance training & racing before discovering Diabetes Training Camp. She has participated in several DTC-V camps and has blocked off every other Wednesday evening to attend DTC HUB meetings. Michelle resides with her husband & two cats in Libertyville, IL.

Anna has been living with T1D for over 30 years. She is a graduate of Syracuse U and earned her Masters in Social Work from Washington U in St. Louis. Her areas of expertise include family dynamics, anxiety and burnout, and transitioning to independence and young adulthood

Through her private practice, Finding Smiles Coaching, Anna has fulfilled her mission of serving the diabetes community both nationally & internationally. In addition to providing individual counseling, she has nearly 20 yrs experience creating & overseeing youth and family programs with organizations such as the College Diabetes Network (Diabetes Link), International Diabetes Federation, ADA, and the T1D Exchange. An avid fan of CrossFit, strength training, & skiing, Anna lives outside Boston, MA with her husband, two young children, and rescue pup.

Barbara graduated from the American Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano, but when her diabetes doctor commented she should have been a doctor, she took pre-med courses and attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University. Board certified in General Psychiatry & Neurology, she completed a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and she devoted herself to college and university mental health. She now directs Harvard’s student Counseling & Mental Health Services. In her private practice work, she works with children and teens with T1D, and the parents of the youngest children (age 3-6).
Barbara was diagnosed with T1D in 1972, when there were no blood glucose meters, pumps or CGMs. When the first blood glucose monitor came out, it was a huge step forward in helping manage this complicated disease. She has been on a pump for 40 years. After her son began college, Barbara found the time to play tennis, take Pilates and strength train – all to stay healthy and remain active. She plays the piano on weekends and many evenings, which she finds to be a big stress-reliever. DTC seemed a stretch when Barbara first heard about it, but after attending camp for the first-time in 2023, she was ‘pumped’ to come back and more importantly, to give back to the teens and parents who are learning to navigate T1D. She thinks it’s great to have ‘a village’ to share tips and experiences.

Megan Robinson has been a registered dietitian/nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 and currently works at The Children Hospital of Philadelphia at the Diabetes Center for Children. She also owns a private sports nutrition and coaching practice at MeganSportsRD, LLC. Megan is a Board-Certified Specialist Sports Dietitian, CDCES, and a Certified RRCA coach. She has been a prolific writer for Runnerclick; has published in numerous nutrition journals; and has presented at local and national conferences on sports nutrition and diabetes. She received her BS in Dietetics from the University of Vermont and a MS in Exercise Physiology from West Chester University.

Megan has been a competitive track and cross-country runner since high school and has competed in numerous long-distance races, multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She coaches distance runners of all levels and her expertise in sports nutrition, diabetes, and running makes her an exceptional counselor for both aspiring and accomplished athletes with diabetes.

When Megan is not running, she enjoys balancing her life with yoga, travel, and spending time with her family.

Paul recently retired as the Director of Aquatics and Head Men’s and Women’s swim coach at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA as well as the Chair of Physical Education. He joined the Dickinson staff in 1994 following a highly successful career at Mary Washington College in Virginia. Richards has nine Coach of the Year awards while coaching in the Atlantic States Swim Conference, Capital Athletic Conference and the Centennial Conference. In every semester since Richards joined the Dickinson College staff in 1994, Dickinson’s swim teams have earned prestigious All-Academic awards from the College Swim Coaches Association of America. Paul has coached conference champions, All-Americans and national champions in NCAA Division III.

He has certifications from the College Swim Coaches Association of America as a Master Coach, The American Swim Coaches Association as an instructor and Level 4 Coach, and The American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance as a Master Clinician in Competitive Swimming.

Fran has lived north of Boston her entire life. She received her master’s degree in nursing administration from Northeastern University and works as the Nursing Director in the Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Fran was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her early 30’s. About ten years after that, her father died from complications of T1D. In an effort to honor her father and support diabetes research, she began participating in fundraising events with the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She participated in two full- and six half-marathons to benefit diabetes research. She has participated multiple times in the ADA New England Classic 150-mile, two-day bike ride to support research and also to financially assist families of children with type 1 diabetes to attend Camp Carefree in New Hampshire.

Fran has been a camper at DTC twice and has found each experience to enrich her life through the education, access to expert resources, and lasting relationships developed with campers and staff. She enjoys all kinds of exercise and learning about new ways to enhance health and wellness.

Molly was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was nine years old and has been interested in how food and activity affect her diabetes ever since. Having diabetes inspired Molly to become a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator. Molly first came to DTC as a camper in 2009 and is thrilled to now be a staff member.

Since her first experience with DTC, Molly has successfully completed several multi-sport endurance races and loves finding ways to make nutrition and exercise simple and enjoyable. When she’s not outside hiking or running, you can find her in the kitchen creating delicious, fun and healthy recipes!

Jon has been a triathlete for over ten years, and he lives and breathes the sport. The sport changed his life because he has learned to live as an athlete. “Living as an athlete isn’t simply participating in a sport, training for 30 hours a week or competing at the Ironman World Championship–although I’ve done these things” states Jon, “rather, it’s a life approach. It requires a relentless awareness of the body, mind and environment and a willingness to live and adapt, rest and grow.”

Presently, Jon is racing as a professional triathlete. Jon also enjoys coaching age group triathletes. “There’s nothing quite like seeing the individuals I coach grow as athletes and human beings” says Jon. He is a USAT certified coach and received a Bachelor of Science in health science studies with a focus in exercise physiology and the aging process, a Bachelor of Arts in English from Quinnipiac University and a Master of Arts from Duquesne University. He strongly believes that his education sets him apart from many other coaches: “My foundation allows me to educate my athletes about themselves from an acute, biological point of view, helping to prevent sickness and injury.”

In his down time, Jon enjoys watching series on Netflix such as “Better Call Saul” and “That 70’s Show.” He currently lives in Connecticut with his wife Amber.

Paul was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 19 after his freshman year at college. He went 7 (!) years having met only one other person living with T1D before attending Diabetes Training Camp in 2013. After attending a few camps, he learned the tools to manage T1D. It took years of tweaking and experimenting, but it eventually led to finishing Ironman Lake Placid in 2017 and Ironman Wisconsin in 2019. Paul has served in various roles on staff at DTC and is also a USA Cycling Level 3 coach. He considers himself to be a walking medical file, but that does not get in the way of trying anything new or any athletic endeavor. Paul finds he is most comfortable on his bicycle throughout his current home state of Tennessee and is active in his local cycling and triathlon groups.

Peter grew up just outside West Chester, Pennsylvania. He completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then his internal medicine residency in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He then completed a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently is working as an adult endocrinologist. When not practicing medicine, his favorite pastimes are golf and juggling. Peter is passionate about all aspects of endocrinology and enjoys helping to care for people with Type 1 diabetes.

Denyse has more than 30 years of nursing experience and became a certified diabetes educator in 2009. She has family members with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and so she is passionate in wanting to help others live a long and healthy life while managing their diabetes. Denyse enjoys spending time with friends and family, she loves to cook and entertain and enjoys staying active and spending time on the beach in Margate where she grew up. Denyse is a part of Shore Physicians Endocrinology Group, practicing in Somers Point. She is devoted to the well-being of her patients and strives to develop long lasting relationships with them.

Ann O’Connor is Founder and President of InTrek, Inc. Coaching & Consulting, where she serves as an executive coach, coach supervisor and facilitator. Ann’s work with leaders focuses on emotional intelligence, communication skills, global collaborations, balancing relationships with business results, and navigating complex professional roles. She also facilitates group programs
utilizing Appreciative Inquiry as a positive approach to leadership, organizational change, and strategic innovation and alignment.

Over the course of her 25 years in leadership roles in the healthcare industry and 16 years of leadership development coaching, Ann has worked, collaborated, and coached individuals and teams in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, financial consulting, law, and nonprofits. Previous roles have included VP of Strategic Business Units, Sales Executive, and National Accounts and Sales Development Manager.

Ann holds a Master’s in Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University. Ann earned certification as an Executive Coach from the Hudson Institute of Coaching, where she is also on faculty as an External Mentor Coach and Certification in Coaching Supervision from the Coaching Supervision Academy, Ltd. She is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation. Ann is an avid cyclist and loves spending time with her family and friends on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan.

Thomas E. Reynolds is a 1987 graduate of Villanova University School of Business. (B.S. Accounting). He is a practicing CPA and former equity partner in the southern New Jersey regional public accounting firm of Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi, P.A. He is also Co-Founder and currently Co-Managing Principal of CRA Financial LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Both businesses are located at 332 Tilton Road, in Northfield, New Jersey.

Mr. Reynolds is also a real estate operator and developer. He currently serves in the capacity of Chairman, Board of Trustees, Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, New Jersey. In addition, he serves as Treasurer of the Matthew Szczur Foundation, as well as current Treasurer of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation. He is a founding board member of The Alcove Center for Grieving Children and past treasurer of Gilda’s Club South Jersey. Mr. Reynolds resides in Margate N.J. with his wife Paula, son Tomas and daughter Sofia. His personal interests include cats, Villanova Basketball, Peloton training, gardening, project design and travel.

Kimber is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center in Aurora, CO. Prior to medical training, her educational focus was learning how nutrition and activity affect how the body works, and she completed a MS in Exercise Physiology where she studied the effect of diet and exercise training on cardiovascular and blood vessel health.

As a former collegiate athlete, person living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years and overall recreation enthusiast, she has a passion for helping her patients achieve their fitness and athletic goals and has become a local expert on exercise and diabetes. She is a strong patient advocate and frequently asked to provide education to other medical professionals both locally and internationally. She loves helping her patients work through the complex challenges that T1D introduces in their lives, but she ultimately hopes for a T1D prevention and cure! Therefore, she is actively engaged in research to screen children for T1D before they get sick and to better understand why people get diabetes. As part of the Barbara Davis Center Prevention Team, she leads clinical trials that aim to prevent T1D or help people make insulin for longer.

She wakes up early to exercise because she believes that getting her heart pumping is key for her mental health among the chaos of everyday life. She is a coffee aficionado and has perfected the art of pour over coffee and lattes. She loves hiking and exploring the world with her husband and two children and looks forward to summiting as many Colorado 14ners as possible with her family!