Participant Advisory Board

Jesse Moran

Jesse has been a member of EmbodyGR since 2014. She loves exploring new places, nature, and the outdoors. Her favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends cooking and trying new dishes. She is passionate about helping others on their journey—meeting them where they are and helping them realize their value to the community. EmbodyGR has done that for her and she hopes to help EmbodyGR expand its reach.

Quinn Burke

My name is Quinn Burke! I'm a 23 year old resident of Grand Rapids where I work part time for the Michigan Lottery, The Plant Parlor, a local houseplant shop, and Fountain Street Church as a Sunday School teacher. I also attend Grand Rapids Community College as a part time student. I love supporting local businesses in the city, and can often be found hanging out and studying at Madcap on Fulton Street. Some of my favorite things include attending Embody GR, hiking at Provin Trails with my dog, gardening, cocktail Wednesday's with friends, attending the Drunken Retort open mic and poetry show at Stella's, listening to music, and eating sushi. I have a passion for social justice, pollinators, and women's rights, and donate my time and energy to several different organizations. That is only possible because of the "feel better" part of Embody GR's Mantra. I've been attending Embody regularly for about three years now. Much of what I am involved in now is because of little seeds of hope and opportunity planted by Dana and community. I show up in my community inspired to do good for myself and others. Embody GR has transformed my life in ways I could have never imagined.

Todd Olson

Todd Olson is the Senior Vice President of Apache Logistics. He started three non-profit organizations and has a track record of consistently increasing the annual revenues and charitable giving amounts. He has been an active member of Rotary International, Rockford MI Chapter, since 1998. In the club, he has held many leadership positions and has led the club on many fundraising campaigns.

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson is a professor at Grand Valley State University in the School Health Education/Physical Education Department. This year she was awarded the CLAS Affiliate Professor of the year as well as SHAPE Michigan’s health educator of the year. She has been a presenter at State Conferences on topics relating to mental health, reproductive health, and teaching health. She has a passion for health education. Jennifer is a member of the Regional Suicide Prevention Alliance and mentors youth through the Rotary STRIVE program.

Caleb Waldvogel & Jenna Olson

Jenna Olson and Caleb Waldvogel are singers, songwriters, and musicians for the band Political Lizard. They aspire to be musicians that are able to compel individuals with a sense of inclusion and comfort. They are seasoned veterans of the Grand Rapids music scene and find a sense of home in the Embody community.

Our Mission

Embody is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to positively impacting global health and well-being for all people. We provide access to physical and mental wellness education for all regardless of race, identity, orientation, creed, abledness, or ability to pay. Using the healing tools of yoga and mindfulness, and through providing meaningful volunteer and service opportunities, we help people regain agency over their own well-being. Our FREE weekly programs and events empower individuals to become healthier, happier, and make the world better in their own way. We are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s daily lives so they can “Feel Better Do Good.