Committee - Wellness Initiative

Linda Lemmons is a results driven sales and marketing professional focusing in corporate, hospitality, and retail industries. She received her B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama. Linda is an independent contractor who enjoys working on special projects to help companies grow their business. She loves volunteering with her church and area nonprofits, golfing, reading, and spending time outdoors.

Gail McHugh is an accomplished PR strategist and communications leader. As an APR-certified Partner at Forge Communications, she leverages her extensive healthcare and outreach experience to steer integrated communication strategies for a diverse roster of clients—anchoring the firm's reputation in the Carolina region and beyond.

Rebecca Bross is the Senior Development Manager at the American Cancer Society (ACS), based in Charlotte, NC. In her role as a dedicated development leader at ACS in Charlotte, she spearheads local fundraising, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Her efforts directly support patients and families through practical aid, while also amplifying research, equity, and awareness in cancer care.

Dr. Kashiti Long is a double‑board‑certified internist and lifestyle medicine specialist committed to personalized, patient-centered primary care. Her membership‑based model at Long Health & Wellness PLLC emphasizes transparency, ease of access, and holistic wellness—empowering patients to prevent and reverse chronic diseases through sustainable lifestyle changes.

Margaret Donovan is a certified Integrative Health Coach, Human Potential Coach, and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation. She specializes in helping individuals transform their health and regain vitality through personalized, holistic coaching.

Margaret's passion for health and wellness was ignited early in life, growing up on an urban farm in New Hampshire where she learned the value of whole, natural foods. This foundation led her to earn a degree in Health Promotions and pursue advanced certifications in health coaching. Her approach is rooted in the belief that small, sustainable changes can lead to profound improvements in overall well-being.

Through her practice, Donovan Coaching, Margaret offers a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their health goals. She employs a collaborative process that includes goal setting, data gathering, and active coaching sessions, tailored to each individual's needs. Her clients appreciate her empathetic listening and ability to guide them toward their own solutions, fostering lasting change.

Margaret is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Charlotte, contributing to community engagement and wellness initiatives.

Renate Moore is an award-winning author, global motivational speaker, and celebrated chef who transitioned from corporate life to entrepreneurship, founding two successful lifestyle brands. A proud Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni Ambassador, Renate embodies innovation, empowerment, and community-focused economic growth.

Her entrepreneurial journey began with a children’s book and a batch of lemon bars, which blossomed into LadyRen’s Bakery and Books - an online business blending wellness, literacy, and culinary creativity. Through heartfelt stories, health-conscious recipes, and her passion for literacy, she has inspired families and readers nationwide.

To help others achieve similar success, Renate founded Life Curve Consulting, a firm that supports women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders in navigating transitions, scaling smartly, and recovering from burnout. Her approach empowers clients to align purpose with profit through strategic structure, mindset transformation, and leadership development.

Renate holds advanced studies in business administration, literature, science, and paralegal studies, giving her a unique, multidisciplinary edge. She is a tireless advocate for small business growth, inclusive leadership, and reshaping outdated narratives around success.

A disruptor, mentor, and change-maker, Renate continues to inspire others to lead boldly, live well, and grow with purpose.